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Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04

The three shipyards in Milford are
now working TO their fullest capacity.
and the management of each yard is
crying for more ship carpenters At
the Abbott yards, Milford's oldest
shipbuilding plant. large schooner
is under construction and the yard
is giving employment to the full force
of the plant The old Vinyard ship
yards. which a few mOnthG ago were
purchased by Capt McLaurey, of New
York City, is now employing a large
gang of men, and work on boats is
being pushed.
MilfOrd's newest plant is now being
completed, in order that work may be
commenced on submarine chasers for
the government This plant is own
ed by Capt Wilson NJ Vinyard. and
lies between the Abbott yards and
that of Capt McLauren A large
building. which will hold two large
boats at the same time. is almost com
pleted, and when it is done, work on
chasers will be started at once. The
plant of that place is so constructed
that the employees will be able to
work the stormiest of days. It is
said that in addition to working dur
ing stormy weather, the management
Of the new yards proposes running a
day and a night shift Of men. Ship
carpenters are in great demand at all
Of the yards, and at the Vinyard yards
Captain Vinyard is scour-
ng surrounding towns in an effort to
secure more ship carpenters and he
S offering attractive wages to get
hem. Most of the carpenters in Mil
ord have stopped contracting work
md are now employed at the ship
ards.
Milford shipbuilders need more help
nd carpenters can get steady. good
aging work by coming here The
own is alive, has good homes, and
he living expenses here are as reas-
nable as any town on the DeI-Mar-
ia Peninsula.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
PERSONAL MENTIONS

~ Miss Natalie l.. Hamilton. of Phila-
delphia, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. r.
Ralston Davis.
Miss Lena Short has returned from
New Haven. Conn. where she has
been visiting for several weeks, and
brought with her Master Jack Mum
son. who will remain for a visit as
the guest of his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Stanley Short.
Many will remember Miss L. Imo-
gene Vaughn, and will be interested
to know that after a postgraduate
course at a hospital in Richmond. Va,
she will go the first of May to Phila-
delphia, where she has accepted a po-
sition as supervisor of the Surgical
Floor. in the Woman's Southern HON.
eopathic Hospital, of which she was
a graduate in 1915.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
TO TILL DU POINT 80 FUUT STRIPS

At the request of Governor Town
send the State Board of Agriculture
has sent its agents to notify all the
land owners along the DUPONT Road
that they will be permitted to till the
eighty foot strips in food crops this
year. if they are willing to do so.
Nearly every owner and tenant has
agreed to this proposition, each one
being willing to do his bit" to help
the food situation at this time. The
authorized the Board of
Agriculture to use this land for de-
purposes, but it was con-
sidered best this year to use it for
1000 crops. General T. Coleman du-
Pont has approved the proposition
and it has met with popular favor.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
JOSIAH MARVEL
Rural New Castle
DEATH OF HENRY S TRUITT

On Saturday afternoon, Henry S.
Truitt, of South Milford, was stricken
with paralysis at his home. and died
on Sunday morning, April goth, 1917.
He was born December 2nd, 1910. and
was in his Nth year His funeral
was held on Tuesday afternoon. and
interment was made in Christ ceme-
terry, Milford, by W. G. Powders, the
funeral director. He was a veteran
of the War of the Rebellion, and serv-
ed in a Delaware regiment with cred
it, and was discharged with a fine
record. He was cousin of the late
Governor Watson. and a pensioner of
the U. 5. Government. He married
a Miss Reville, in Milford, and two
sons, Alfred r. Truitt and Harry r.
Truitt suryive-the mother died many
years ago. He also is survived by
three brothers. Mr. Truitt learned
the trade Of a typesetter early in life,
and worked at the trade for several
years. until he moved to Wilmington.
where he held the Office of City Con-
an important position
He also engaged in the tobacco bus
mess in that city, and for a time was
with the Edgemore Iron Works. He
came to Milford to reside twenty or
more years ago. and since then he
has conducted grocery and florist |
business the latter being an especial |
hobby with him He leaves a small |
estate which will go to his sons. The |
older, Alfred Raymond Truitt. has not |
been in Milford for seventeen years, |
and the relatives here do not know /
his present address. He was en-
ployed in Wilmington the last heard /
from him.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
MILFORD GRANGE

Mothers Day was celebrated lifting
~ by Milford Grange, Saturday, Apri
18th, at which time the following pro
gram was rendered:
Reading, "The Strength of Moth
ers,' Miss Mary Barker.
Reading, MY Mothers Face" Mrs
Eliza Bennett.
Quotations, led by A. c. Howe.
Recitation, Margaret Num-.
Solo, THE Songs My Mother Used
10 Sing" S. P. Griffith.
Motherhood, Mrs. E. Lewis.
Reading, There Will be Room in
Heaven" Mrs. Fisher.
May 5th will be given over to de-
gree work and any spare time will
be given over to the question box.
There will be topic May IA, and a
surprise by Mr.. and Mrs l.. Austin
and Mrs. A. c. Howe. Current
events will be in charge of Francis
Waters.
The committee to be announced for
May 26th, observance for Decoration
or Memorial Day is Mrs. julius Scott,
Mrs. Francis Welcome, Mrs. William
Hopkins.
Committee on Refreshments, Mrs.
Charles Phillips, Mrs. R. H. Jones,
Mrs. Westover, Mrs. j. C. Miller
Mrs. Handy.
There will be an entertainment
The Family Album" with a musical
program at the Grange Hall on We'd
hesday evening at D. m.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs. VIM. Zimmerman, Esther
Ruth Zimmerman and Mrs. Harry
Prettyman, of Slaughter Neck, were
admitted last week.
Mrs. Reese Evans. of Frederica;
John Gunby of Milford; ] A. Hart,
and Miss Myrtle Farrell we're discharg
ed last week.
Donations received have been one
dollar from Miss Mabel HOuseman,
and five dollars from a friend, both
Tor building extension. Miss Anna
r. Beswick gave fifty dollars for the
equipment. The managers heartily
thank each one for their gifts.
The Board of Lady Managers will
mold their annual meeting on Friday
afternoon. May 4th, at 3 30 o'clock, at
the home of Mrs. G. w. Marshall.
A full attendance is required.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
HIGH SCHOOL BASE BALL

The baseball team of the Milford
High School met the Harrington High
School team here on April q, and de-
spite the fact that our team had had
little practice. it won by a score of
to 6. The opposing team has i'm
proved a great deal since the last
game Milford played with them, when
they were defeated % to 2. 1t is hop
ed that the people of the town will
take more interest in the school ath-
ietics, for it is almost impossible to
maintain a good team unless it is sup
ported by the town. The games so
far have been interesting and every
one would enjoy attending them, so
watch out for the next game, and give
the school your heartiest support.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
FIRES near LINCON CITY
DESTROY FARM HOUSES
Dwelling OF Frank Kasulke Burned
Friday Night.-Poultry Houses
OfCharles Sackett Destroyed
Wednesday Evening.

Fire. supposed to have started from
the kitchen stove, Friday night de-
strOyed the home of Frank Kasulki,
who resides about mile west of Lin
coin The fire was discovered by a
member of the family shortly after
midnight. but by the time they could
start fighting the fire the building
was doomed. Practically all of the
furniture was burned, together with
the clothing of each member of the
family. A small chicken house near
the dwelling was also burned. as was
the smoke house in the rear of the
building The chickens were saved
Owing to the direction from which the
wind was blowing the barn and sta
bles, together with the hay and fod-
der racks. were saved. Mr. Kasulki
had about $500 insurance on the dwell
ling
Sackett Property Swept Clean.
The fire at the farm of Charles
Sackett, one mile east from Lincoln
is supposed TO have originated from
one of the brOOders in the brooder
house. When first discovered the end
of one of the buildings was a mass
Of flames. The blaze spread rapidly
and before aid could arrive the struc-
ture was burned to the ground. At
the time of the fire Mr.. Sackett had
$50 month-old chicks and large mum
ber of laying hens confined in the
over 400 of the chicks and
two hundred hens perished. A
large quantity of chicken feed was
lost in the blaze. That the dwelling /.
and the numerous other out-buildings |
we're saved is indeed fortunate for at I
he time of the fire a wind was blow /
ng directly towards them
When representative of the Chron-
Gle visited the scene of the fire Mr.. I
Sackett was loud in his praise OF the +,
Milford Fire Company. which organ
Zation he stated was on the scene of
he blaze within not over fifteen min
ties from the time that the fire whis-
lie had blown While there was lit
lie that they could do without water.
hey held their own chemical appara-
us in readiness in case any of the
ther outbuildings caught.
The buildings destroyed were the
only ones owned by Mr.. Sackett not
Insured They will be rebuilt at once.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
GOVERNMENT CALLS DOCTORS

The Surgeon Generals Department.
through the Council for National De-
fense, has called for two surgeons
from every county, to serve with the
army.
The President Of the Kent County
Medical Society has called a special
meeting of that society for Wednesday
next, May 9Th, at the Hotel Richard
son, at Dover, at p. m.
Every doctor in the county, regard
less of age or school, or whether con-
nected with this society or not. is
called upon to be present. Two ar
my examiners will be present to ex-
anime physicians and explain in de-
tail. the new Army Medical Officers
Draft. The Government needs several
thousand army surgeons and all the
doctors in the county are expected to
be present.
Signed Cecil DEF Harbordt. MD.
Secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
STEANBOATS TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT

All of the steamboats, used at the
Lewes, Delaware fishing plants have
been taken over by the United States
Government, and will be used for war
purposes, such as mine laying and
work of a similar nature. The Mary
B. Gainor, the Vesper. and other
steamers, have been laid up at Sea
ford, and they have been repaired and
sent to Baltimore. The Annie e.
Gallop and the Fearless, owned by
the Lewes Fish Oil Company of Lewes
are almost finished, and expect to
leave in a few days These boats draw
from u to IA feet Of water when they
are loaded.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
MARRIED
LYNCH


Horace P. Draper, of Sussex coun-
ty. and Miss Edith NJ. Lynch, of Kent
County, were united in marriage by
Rev. Thomas c.. Davis. at the home
of the bride. on the Handy farm, last
Friday evening. April 9th, 1917. Mr..
Draper is engaged in farming in Ced-
ar Neck, and they will reside there.
MALONEY- WARREN.
Miss Lavina s. Warren, only daugh-
ter of Joseph E. Warren. was mar
ried to Mr.. George Maloney. son of
John r Maloney. and a prominent
barber of Milford, on Monday evening,
April Both, 1917. The ceremony took
place at the home of the brides par
ents. and was performed by Rev. l..
A. Bennett, of Baltimore. the ex-pas-
tor OF the young couple.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
RED [RUSS CARD PARTY

The Relief Committee Of the Red
Cross will have, this Friday evening,
May 4th. a public card party, at the
home of Mrs. Saunders Truitt 1t is
worthy cause and the whole com
munity should patronize it. Twenty
five cents each will be charged those
who attend, and the proceeds will be
expended on making more comfort
able the soldiers Of the war.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
SUSSEX COUNTY MUST
LEAD DELAWARE STATE
Governor Townsend Names An
Executive Council On Food
Production And F ood
Conservation.

The food situation a year hence will
be an extremely serious matter thru
out the United States unless the peo.
pie awaken Immediately to the condi-
tions now confronting them. Eu-
rope is on the verge of famine and
is drawing heavily upon this country
for sustenance.
Governor Townsend, fully appreciat
ing its seriousness, named an Exec
utive Council on Food Production and
Food Conservation" This body has
taken hold of matters in a very prac
teal way and hopes to give valuable
aid to the farmers and all others who
are desirous of assisting in food pro-
duction.
For Sussex he has named the fol-
lowing gentlemen:
B. F. B. Woodall, Milford.
H. W. Jester, Glendale.
George A. Hill, Bridgeville.
Vim. E. Lynch, Greenwood
Isaac S. Giles, Seaford.
Robert ]. Allen, Seaford.
j. NJ. c. Moore, Bethel.
Guy Wheatley, Laurel.
Harry X Fooks, Laurel.
Frank Locates, Delmar.
DR.. Oliver B. James, Gumboro.
Eben Townsend, DagsbOrO.
Henry A. Houston, MilIsboro.
Senator l. W. Long, Selbyville.
Edward B. Baker, Selbyville.
George H. Townsend, MillYille.
Frank Holloway, Millville.
Harry X. Anderson Fairmount.
Robert H. Burton, FairmOunt.
Robert G.. Houston, Georgetown.
W. F. Tunnell Georgetown
George E. Magee, Milton.
Lewis Mustard, Lewes.
VIM. Tappan, RehOboth
These gentlemen will act as a sub
committee to confer with the farmers
and stir them to greater activity by
having them increase their acreage
and assisting them in every possible
way. This committee will meet to-
day, Friday, at IL a. m. at the court
house, Georgetown, for organization.
Dean Hayward, of the Experimental
Farm, Delaware College, will be pres
ent and address the Committee.
This committee will make its re-
port to the Executive Council" thru i
the Sussex members of the Council {
Messrs. Pennewill, Paynter and
Grier.
Many matters of vital importance /
to all will be handled by this sub ]
committee, and every person in the q
county will be expected to do his or {
her share. 1t is not only necessary f
to produce food, but it is equally ne
cessary to see that it is not wasted.
The two words Production and
Conservation" have never had as in
-ense significance to the people of the
United States as today, and the peo-
pie of Sussex are looked to do their y
'ull part; this applies with equal /
orce to the people of Kent.
Let every farmer and farmers wife, l
ligh school boy and girl. and every !
arm hand, white or black. put his or +
Ter shoulder to the wheel and help d
'ush the load. Every ounce of push I
S needed.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
LETTERS ON ESTATES NEAR MILFORD

Letters testamentary were granted
last week in Kent County to John S.
Collins, of Dover, on the estate OF
Mrs. Emma Collins; also to Mrs.
Harriet B. Watson, executrix OF VIII
liam T. Watson, late governor of Del
aware.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
CALL.

Mrs. Ella A. Call died at her home
Monday evening. April Both. 1917, af-
ter a long illness from brain tumOr.
She war born in Vermont in 1868, and
was there married to Edward Call.
They came to Delaware and engaged
in the hotel business at Frederica, and
later came to Milford. wnere he kept
the old National Hotel They moved
to their farm near town, and there
Mr.. Call died in 1906 Mrs Call re-
mained on her farm until her death
on Monday. She had no near relativ-
es and leaves no children She was
a member of Milford Grange and un-
til affliction came took an active part
in its affairs. She was a member Of
Christ Church. Milford, and the fun
eral was conducted by her pastor, Rev
Andrews, from her late residence, on
afternoon. S. ]. Wilson
conducting. and interment made at
Odd Fellows cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04

The local W. c. T. U. meets with
Mrs L. B. Graves next Tuesday ev-
ening at 1880; text word, stand"
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
MILFORD SHIPYARDS ARE
NOW Scene OF ACTIVITY

Three Large Shipbuilding Estab-
lishments Are Now Rushed With
Orders.-One Yard Building
Submarine Chasers.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-04
OBITUARY
HOLLIS.

Mrs. Anna Lister Hollis, aged so
years, died at her home in South Mil
ford. Delaware. Saturday, April 2Sth,
1917. from tubercular infection of the
lungs. Her funeral was held on last
Tuesday, and interment made in Odd
Fellows cemetery, by VIM. G.. Pow
ders. the funeral director. One son,
Claude, survives her.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-01-20
SCHOOL GARDEN CLUB
GETS FREE WATER
FOR COMING SEASON

Harold Walker, who was recently
elected secretary of the local school
garden club, received a letter few
days ago from Senator Brady, in
which he renewed the agreement TO
supply the club with free water for
the club gardens. The club starts
out this year with 22 new members
which more than doubles the mem
bership Senator Brady's letter said
in part: Il am sure that | feel proud
of the record of your club, and wish
it every success for the coming SEA
son, and know tina, you boys and
girls through this club are doing
real work which VIII be of benteit to
you throughout your entire lives. You
are making study of things in a
prac ical way, and des rye the thanks
of the entire community"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-01-20
JUDGE SMITH HOLDS
ALLEGED ELOPERS NOT
GUILTY OF OFFENSE

Mrs. Minnie Corey and George Rose
both Of Glenns Ferry, were arrested
the first of the week at Huntington
and returned to Mountain Home,
where they were given a hearing in
probate court on warrants sworn to
by the Woman's mother, Mrs. Martha
Latty, charging Mrs. Corey with de-
sertng her infant child and Ross
with adultry. The evidence was held
not sufficient to convict and they
were both released. 1t seems that
Mrs. Corey had separated from A,r
husband and was living with her
parents, and that she lett home and
started tor La Grande. Young Rosa
also took the same train for the
same pace but there was no evil
dence to show that they were travel
ing together or that their trips had
any connection with each other.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-01-20
30 great.
IN NE MoRlAN

Resolutions of coincidence were
adopted by the Ladies Aid society of
the M. K. church asatrlbute to the
memory of our sister, Mrs. ElVila X.
Braucht, who died January l3, 1917
Whereas our Heavenly Father has
seen fit 10 call our dear sister home
we bow and submit to the master
realizing that in her death we have
lost true and faithful worker, a
very devoted and worthy member of
our society, always ready to help
financially and In every way as op-
portunity offered.
Be it Resolved that we deeply
mourn her departure and sine rely
regret the loss of her faithful ser
vices as co-laborer in our society.
We mourn for one whose good
deeds should be followed by US all
Resolved: That we extend our
heartfelt sympathy to the bereayed
husband and children in this hous
Of their great affliction and com
mend them for consolation to Him
who orders all things for the best
and whose chastismentsa re dealt by
a loving hand.
BE it further resolved, That a
copy of these resolutions be sent
10 the family, a copy be placed in
the secretarys book also a copy
be furnished the Mountain Home Re
publican for publication.
Mrs W. l.. Frazier,
Mrs. T. w. Moore,
Mrs. w. r. Munson
Committee.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-01-20
WALLE RI ADD

Ihe home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jim
Ladd became the scene of a quiet
home wedding last Thursday after
noon when their daughter, Miss
0mus Ladd became the bride of Mr..
Elmer Waller. The short and beau
t4tul ring ceremony was used Rev.
Joyce Kendall, pastor of the M tho
dist church, ofticiated.
The young couple We're accom-
panied by the brides brother, Jeff
Laid, as best man and Miss Thelma
Sullivan as bridesmaid
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride and groom left on the after
noon train to Boise, the capital city
OF the state After their honey
moon trip they VIII make Mountain
Home their home town.
Both bride and groom are well
known in Mountain Home, the bride
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Ladd
were early settlers of this vicinity.
Their many friends wish them well
and the church prays for Gods bless
lmgs upon them as they establish
tue.r new home.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-01-20
NEW THEATRE WILL
OPEN TO PUBLIC
NEXT MONDAY EVE.

Now this IS official Chris Hend-
rlcks told us 80 himself. The new
picture show will open next Mo hday
with an eight reel bill that is good
all the way through. The CouI Intry
That God Forgot, Seig feature, star
ring kathlyn Williams and Thomas
Santchl, will be the head liner and
IN addition VIII be the Selig Tribune,
Ford Stirling in The Snow Cure,
and Two reel keystone comedy.
The price will remain at the same old
lO-ZO that Is always charged on teat-
ure nights. The new theatre has not
yet been named and Chris says he is
going to offer prize and have
contest, to settle on proker monk q
for the finest picture house between
pocatelIo and Boise.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-01-20
CoNGRE GATloNAL CHURCH

Sunday evening 1870, address, An
appreciation of Admiral Dewey, Christ
tian, patriot, s-rvant, immortaized.
Morning, 11:00, The Impossible:
"Ye Cannot Serve God and Nam.
mon" Special music at both ser
vices.
Sunday school at IL: 10 noon. Christ
ian Endeavor at $50 Purdy Eaton,
lead.r.
Prayer and Bible study Wednesday
730. The Lad es Missionary Meet.
Ing with Mrs. Ed Johnson THURSDAY
afternoon, 2:45. THIS is also the an.
nual meeting OF the Ladies Aid, cleo
tion of officers and reports and plans.
Choir rehearsal Thursday evening.
Rev Mr. Ashley, Congregational
minister of Weiser, called al
parsonage Monday on his way to Bru-
neau to assist pastor Sears In revi-
al meetings this week.
We sympathze with Mr. Braucht
and family in their great loss.
cafeteria tbs week Friday night
at the form Eckstein building by
the church trus ees and ladies.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-01-20
NE THoDIsT NOTES

sunday school meets at 10 a. m
Morning worship at II a. III. Thema
The Faith that Wins. Junior league
mees at 230 p. IN. Epworth league
meets at $50 p. IN, Evening preach
ing service meets at 1880 D. IN.
Theme. The Great Confession "
The pastor will also give a brief dis,
cussiOn on why the gates of hell"
cannot prevail against the church.
DR.. Gillian preached a grand ser
mon last Sunday evening, on the mis-
sionary work. He stated that the
Methodist church raised very nearly
three million dollars last year for
for ign missions. This tar surpasses
ANY amount ever raised before by
any denomination la years time
for foreign missions. Yet after this
vast sum of money was distributed e
the missionary fields, it looked like
almost nothing because the needs ar
10 great.
lhe church sincerely sympathizes
" .th Brother BrauCht and family be-
cause of the sorrow that has come
10 them on account of Mrs. Brauchts
d ath.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-01-20
NEW RECTORY BUILT
BY REV. A. L. WOOD
BURNS AT MEADOWS

Rev. A. L. Wood, who was In
charge of the Episcopal church here
for three years and resigned the
local charge the first of September
to take charge of the church at New
Meadows, suffered a very severe loss
Monday morning In the burning OF
the new rectory into which he had
just moved with his family. The fol-
lowing 81 from the Statesman:
The Episcopal rectory at New
N5adows, just completed on Saturday,
burned to the ground early Monday
morning. The pastor, the Rev. A. L.
Wood, a former resident of Boise,
lost all his property, including $50
in cash, but rescued his three chill
dgen.
The rectory cost $500 and was in
sured for $1,000.
Upon receipt of the news, Bishop
Funsten Immediately mailed a new
set of plans to Mr.. Wood and told h I'd
to have work commenced at once on
another res .dence. 1t Is thought a
defective flue caused the fire. The
family had finished moving in on
Saturday morning.