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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06

Cora NJ. Lewis, Hairdressing and CHR.
opody. Also nice line hair goods, reason
able prices. Agt. Gillette custom-made
Corset. Opp. Ken. Journal Bldg. Tel 10.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
LOCAL NOTICE.

Progressive Spiritualist Society will
hold meeting Sunday in G. A. r. Hall at
$50 and 730. Mrs. Nettie Holt Hard
ing. Somerv!lle. Mass, Medium. jan.6d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
Seno S. True.

Clinton friends were panied to learn
that seno S. True died Thursday morn
ing at her home in Melrose Highlands
Mass Her remains will be brought to Gin
ton Friday afternoon and the funeral
service will be held at the home of her
late brother. A. T. True, at 2P. NJ
Saturday. Miss True is survived bv one
sister, Mrs. Betsy Clifford and several
nephews and nieces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06

Big millinery mark down, velvet
hats. &C. csc. $l49; trimmed hats, CSC,
s1.49, s1.98 and s2,49 at Merrick's. Wom-
ems. Boys and Misses Fleeced Union
Suits. 5o-59-69c. Extra heavy ones at
$1.00 and SIPS for women. Merrick's.
tan.6d6t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06

Mrs. Ada Merrill of Windsor is visit
ing friends and relatives in town for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06

One of the Friday business arrivals
in this city was c. H. Knowles OF
Westbrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06

DR.. Charlotte P. Sawyer. Osteopath
Augusta Trust Building. Tel. 924-M.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
Saturday, January 6, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Among the Friday business callers
in this city was F. G. Close of Port
land.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Mary Colella, Myrtle Farrow
Mrs. Jennie Hall, Belle Burton, Mrs
Thomas Keenan,, all of Milford, and
samuel Bennett, of Harrington, were
admitted to the hospital last week.
nj. Anthony of Smyrna was admit
ma ana discharged this week, and
Carl Norris was also admitted and
alscharged this week. Mrs. Hinky
and Mrs. Pritehett were discharged
this week
John Gumby is improving.
Lawrence Morris, who lives near
Andrewsville, had his right arm brok-
en- while cranking his fathers auto
mobile last Sunday. when the motor
aack-fred. He was brought to the
spital where the fracture was re-
8ueed.
Donations Of chickens vegetables.
gs or fruits would be very accept
hle to the hospital, if any interested
xsands care to help this worthy in
stanton in this manner.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
SUSSEX LEVY COURT

At Tuesdays session of the Sussex
Levy Court Charles T. Gray was
elected constable for the Second dis
trict resident at Bridgeville. His
bond was accepted
George II. Wharton having failed
to give bond as constable for the Sev-
enth district in FIVE days as required
by law. was reelected. He then gave
bond, which was accepted.
II was ordered that twenty road
drags, at $3.50 each deliver in Sus-
sex County; also two 3-ton rollers at
1915 each, fob factory, be purchas-
ed from Loder & Smith, PHILADELPHIA.
Leroy Webb was allowed the sum
of S25 for the loss of a horse. which
died from injuries received BY fall
ing in hole along the public high
way in North West Fork hundred
few weeks ago.
By order of the Levy Court the flag
which has been displayed at corner
OF the court house grounds in favor
able weather for several months in
honor of our soldier boys. will in the
future float to the breeze at all times.
night and day. 1t was agreed that
when the flag now displayed is unfit
.or use, it will be replaced by an
other at the expense of the county.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
COUNCIL RAISED TAX
RATE FOR THIS YEAR
New Rate Is IS Cents On The Hun
dred Dollars.-Other Matters
Before Council Streets
Will Be Repaired.

/ At the regular monthly meeting OF
Milford's Town Council several mat
ters of more than passing interest
came before the members, five of
whom we're present. They were Pres
ident Draper. COuncilmen Frank
Reedy, J G.. Sharp, p. F. HOuseman
and G. NJ Townsend.
A general discussion as to the con-
dhion of the general finances of the
town. together with the funds that
would be available for use this season
disclosed the fact that the needed re-
pairs to the streets could not be made
under the old tax rate. The COun-
Gil accordingly increased the rate to
seYenty-iive cents on the hundred dol
lars Of assessment. This will give
approximately $1,000 more money than
under the old rate, and allow some
improvements to the streets.
1t was decided that Causey avenue
shall be resurfaced with Tarvia and
that the work Of rebuilding and sur
facing with Tarvia of Walnut street
and Front street. North Milford, will
be done. Both these streets have
been neglected until they are in
miserable condition Other street
" VI n Will ne lAtIAdhtu anu lllt ma
cadam streets patched where neces- I
sary.
Council voted an increase in the 1
salary of Night Watchman Norris .
Maeklin of $500 per month.
A committee, composed of Presi-
lent Draper and COuncilmen Reedy
md Vinyard. was appointed to confer
With the Light and Water Commission
II regard to the lighting of the streets
II the town. The Commission had
equested the appointment OF the
committee with the view of asking
or an increase in pay for lighting the
own
Council made arrangements to ex-
end the open sewer now emptying on
he lands owned by Wilson NJ. Vim
ard. so that it will dump the refuse
1tO the creek. Mr.. Vinyard pur-
oses grading his land and starting
mother shipyard
a bill for IS 90 for coal from the
teambOat company was ordered paid.
At a previous meeting of council !
n agreement was reached whereby |
le town took over the Lake Avenue {
ever which was built by private in .
.viduals. The sewer was taken ov-
at an exact cost of $199707. It is q
be paid for in four yearly INSTALL
ents. and the town gets the tapping q
es. ;
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
Be LOYAL. TO YOUR COUNTRY

History tells us that whenever a
condition arises such as now con-
fronts this nation there are always a
few people who. in their blind and
enthusiastic demonstrations of so-calI
ed patriotism, forget the feelings and
rights Of others and as a result there
IS brought about a lot of ill-feeling
that better be avoided.
The Attorney General Of the United
states sent a notice as soon as war
was declared advising the people to
respect the rights OF those people of
German birth or extraction thar are
loyal to this country. In this com
muhity we have a great many people
OF this kind-just as loyal to this
country as anyone can be. MANY of
them have offered their services and.
IN all fairness. we owe IT to them and
ourselves to recognize their position
ana avoid making silly charges about
people who have the best possible in
tentions.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
EASTER SNOW STORM

The sieet and rain storm which be-
gan the evening of Easter Sunday
turned out to be a driving snow storm
before midnight, and when the resi-
dents OF Delaware awoke Monday
morning snow was still falling. A
total depth of about two inches COW
cred the ground at Milford, but up
state the fall was heavier. A drop
IN the temperature caused ice to form
and in some quarters there was a fear
that peaches, cherries and plums had
been badly injured.
Reports from various districts in
the county however, are to the effect
that while some slight damage might
have been done to the fruit crop, It
Will be very small and not enough TO
cause any material loss.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
PRETTY HOME WEDDING

a pretty home wedding took plac,
Wednesday at non. when Miss Emma
c. Hallett daughter of the late John
W. Hallett. was married to Gilbert
J. Armstrong. Of Altoona. Pa The
beautiful ring ceremony of the Pres
byterian church was used, and the
officiating minister was Rev. r. L.
Hallett. brother of the bride, assist
ed by Rev. H. L. Bunstein. pastor
of the bride. s. c. Evans. Jr.. play
ed Mendelsohn's wedding march The
bride was attended by four nieces.
Elizabeth Hallett Emily VinyaTd, Ell
len Shank and Ina May Foster. the
latter two acting as flower girls. The
bride was dressed in white georgette
crepe over white silk; the older nice
es were dressed in white and carried
yellow narcissus; the younger nieces
were dressed in pink and carried bas-
kets Of sweet peas. A wedding
breakfast was served Immediately af-
ter the ceremony and the newly mar
ried couple departed on the afternoon
train for a trip through the South.
After the 18th of May the newly we'd
ded couple will be at home in Llys-
wen, Altoona. Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
KILLED BY FALL FROM SClFFOLD

David Burton, ship carpenter en-
ployed at the yards of William G.
Abbott & Son, fell from a scaffold
erected on a large schooner now und
er course Of construction. Saturday
afternoon, and received injuries from
which he died about two hours later.
Burton, together with some other
w0rkmen. was working on the scat
roid at the time of the accident, but
none OF the other workmen saw him
Ial, and were unaware OF the acct
dent until they heard him strike the
bottom OF the boat. a distance Of al
most twenty feet. They rushed to
his side where they found him unoofi-
sclous. He was taken to the MIL
ford Emergency Hospital where an
examination disclosed a fractured
skull. Death resulted about two
hours after he was admitted to the
hospital Coroner Parsons, Of Sussex
county. came to Milford when mott
ned OF the death, and conducted an
inquest. A verdict to the effect that
death was the result Of an accident.
Tor which no person was to blame.
was rendered. Mr.. Burton was Ga
years OF age, and leaves a widow and
Two children. Funeral services were
neld tuesday afternoon from the NJ.
+. Church, Rev. Bennett officiating.
and interment was in the Odd Fellows
cemetery, by William G. Powders.
funeral director,
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
PLOT CAUSES DESTRUCTION
OF l22 LIVES At EDDYSTONE

Certain that the plant of the Eddy
stone Munitions Company, at Eddy
stone, Pa, was destroyed as the re-
suit of a plot, the governmental au-
I thorltles are making an extensive in
Vestigation and are seeking every clue
IN order to bring the murderers to JUS
| tice. While at first it was thought
that possibly the destruction of the
plant, together with the killing out
right of 122 persons. principally girls
and women, may have been caused BY
an accident, it is now thought that the
wanton murder was the direct result
OF plot. Already a number of sus-
poets have been arrested, but the au-
thorities have not yet announced that
they are thoroughly satisfied that they
have captured the perpetrators of the
outrage.
In the plant at the time of the ex-
plosion were about six hundred girls
and women, together with a smaller
number of men. Withon4 warning. I
the explosion snuffed out me lives of /
l22, and it is certain that more of 1
them will die as a result of their in |
Juries. OF the total number killed. /
but forty-nine have been officially
identified. the remaining killed hav-
ing been so horribly mutilated that
was impossible.
The plant was used for the filling
Of shrapnel shells for the Russian
government. and a number of res
cuers were badly injured by bursting
shells during the course Of the fire
which ragged for hours after the ex-
llOsion
Miss May Cooper, daughter of Her !
'ert Cooper, of Milford, was employed z
It the plant, but she escaped without
injury. George Townsend, of Hous- 6
on, was also employed there. and he {
lso escaped. Townsend proved him c
elf a real hero during the time which !
ntervened following the explosion, a
nd he alone saved the lives of seven ?
iris and women who were caught in e
he burning building. L
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
TO LOAN new U-BOAT
DESTROYER TO U. S.

A new type of war craft construct
ed solely to search for and destroy
submarines is being constructed for
I Alfred l. dupont. Upon its compile
4 tiOn about July l, it will Immediately
be turned over to the government for
use in destroying German U-bOats.
/ After the war is over the boat can be
/ converted into high-speed pleasure
yacht.
This boat was contracted for about
January 1st. by Mr.. DUPONT. when
war with Germany was recognized as
certain to come.
Mr.. DUPONT is the pioneer builder
of this type of boat. His example, it
is expected, will induce other wealthy
men to do likewise
The new destroyer, which is being
built by the Herreschoff Manufactur-
ing Company, of Bristol, Long Island,
is of all steel torpedo boat destroyer
construction throughout 1t is 110
feet long, has a fifteen-foot beam and
a draught of only four and One-half
feet, the last named dimension being
so small as to render the boat inn
mune from tOrpedoes, which travel at
depth of about twelve feet.
The submarine chaser has a guar
anteed speed of 81 miles an hour,
but it is predicted that when run
ming wide open" a speed of thirty
miles an hour or better will be at /
tanned. The armament will include /
a number of small guns and two of /
sufficient calibre to Outrange any
carried by submarines. The boat is
also equipped with a heavy, knife-like
steel prov, which will enable it to
ram submersibles without injury to
Itself
Twin screws, driven by two sets of
ripple expansion steam engines at 500
revolutions per minute, provide the
motive power for the craft. The two
high pressure steam generators with
which the vessel is equipped will de
'elop approximately 1000 horsepower. .
Dill, which is used as fuel, may be car
led in sufficient quantity to give the
'oat radius of 1900 miles at Is knots
II of $50 miles at full speed. The
ines upon which the submarine chas-
r is built will enable it to turn with
n an exceedingly small radius, or to :
odge from its course with the utmost S
AGILITY.
Nineteen or twenty officers and men
'ill be required to man Mr.. duPont's
ubmarine destroyer for active SER '
ice against the U-bOats To increased U
s efficiency in this work the craft is N
eing equipped with a wireless tele- b
raph capable of sending messages h
so miles and of receiving from points s.
eyeral thousand miles.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Miss Blanche A. Blocksom is Wis
iting relatives in Philadelphia.
Frank Black of Philadelphia. spen
Easter with Mrs. Edward williamson
Marshall Griffith Of Houston spent
the week end in Wilmington and in
Marcus Hook, Pa.
Miss Maud Maloney of Milford
spent the Easter holidays in Whining
ton and Marcus Hook, Pa.
NJ r. Carlisle Sipple has returned
to his home in Warren. Rhode Island.
after spending a week with his moth
er, Mrs. Emma Sipple.
Mrs. Frank C. Robinson and daugh
ter, Kate Sharpe. of Pulaski, Virginia.
are spending the month with her
mother, Mrs. J. w. Deputy.
Miss Mabel Farrow returned to her
home on Sunday evening after visit
ing with friends and relatives in Will
mington and Philadelphia for ten
days.
Miss Elizabeth Watson. who has
been the guest of relatives and friends
in Philadelphia and Wilmington for
the past ten days. returned to her
home Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Fox of Camden
New Jersey, spent Easter with Mrs.
Clarence Emery and with V. L. Fox.
Miss Lizzie Dalace of Philadelphia
was also a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. EN-
cry.
Miss Mary Grier entertained a
louse party over the Easter holidays. |
Ter guests motoring from Wilmington |
m Friday. Among them were Misses |
Helen Hooker and Ruthanna Taylor, |
4 Wilmington, and Katheryn Penne- |
will, OF Dover; Messrs. Jack Nichol- |
on Thomas Knowles, Frank Taylor.
r., and Charles Ritchie of Whining
on, Henry Fell, of Philadelphia, and
Donald Horsey of Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
HORTON.
MILFORD TRUST 90. TO ENTERTAIN

n The Milford Trust Company will
give the public an opportunity to see
very interesting moving picture
show at the Palace Theatre, Wednes-
day evening, April 18th. Thrift. 4"
one Of the films to be shown, was or
iginated by the American Bankers
Association, and has met with much
approval throughout our country. The
workings of a modern bank, showing
the interior workings of a bank.
should prove very interesting. Those
who enjoy the funny side of life will
not be disappointed, as, we under
stand, the entertainment will be very
complete
The Milford Trust Company while
rendering efficient service to its eli
ents, serves its community.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
LOCAL ITEMS

Cabbage is selling at ten cents per
pound in Milford
Arbutus flowers are found in the
woods where sunshiny exposures are.
Plum trees were in bloom when the
snow and freeze struck them in Della
ware
The Spring inspection of Kent
County schools will commence next
week if the weather permits.
The Ladies' Aid Of Millwood church
will meet in the Community Hall on
Saturday evening. April 14th.
Live hogs sold in Chicago for SIG
per hundred this week, and wheat for
81 Is per bushel, and the high cost
of living is going higher yet.
h The Kent County Court house will
be remodeled this year The State
has bought the county Office building. |
so the offices must be removed.
There will be no services in Christ |
Church on Sunday. the rector having /
gone to RehObOth Beach to hold the /
Easter services at All Saints Church. /
Sunday School at 2:3O p. m. as US
ual.
The annual teachers Institute for
kent and Sussex Counties. and also
the COlOred Teachers Institute. for
the State of Delaware. will be held
in Milford, the early part of Septem-
Der.
Sewers and knitters needed for the
Relief Committee. Sewers apply to |,
Mrs. F. L. Grier or Mrs. James An
derson; knitters TO Mrs. J. S. Short.
Mrs. Frank Richards or Mrs. James
Anderson.
Pastor Davis will preach at the
Baptist church next Sunday morning
on The Things that Cannot be Shak-
en-. At this service the Methodist |
Protestant choir will render a special /
musical program. Il
y The Milford Armory IS to be rebuilt
so far as the front of the building Is
and the end and both sides =
of the drill hall are to be sheathed \
with asbestos shingles, to make the :,
building as nearly fire proof as possi- i"
Die. e
The following resolution was for h
Farded &c President Wilson ti,is n
week: THE Milford Branch of the ~
Red Cross Military Relief Committee n
II Delaware wishes to declare its y
..bsolute and unconditional loyalty to W
ne Government and to you. It's 81
lme' strength and money are at your u
isposal. 10
The Dime Fund for the New Hospi- y
al Building has been increased this
'eek, through the efforts Of the Yer
on collector, and each addition to the
md gives new ENCOURAGEMENT to the
'orkers for this worthy cause. Mrs. al
lice II. Ross, the Vernon collector. Ion
as forwarded $3.50 more to be an ne
lied to the fund, and this now brings Sc
ie total to date to $26S IS. pc
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
kent POMONA MEETS
With MILFORD GRANGE
The Attendance Was Large De-
spite The Inclement Weather
And Poor Roads

The local Grange had the honor OF
entertaining Kent County Pomona
Grange on Thursday, April 5. in the
Grange Hall. Milford. Worthy Mas
ter Cooper, presided.
The attendance was large, despite
the inclement weather and poor roads
and the good roads movement acQuir-
ed many enthusiastic boosters as they
I realized the conditions under which
the return trip must be made.
Patriotism was the keynote of the
meeting, all realizing the grave inn
( port of our legislation being enacted
that day in our national capitol, and
/ pledging themselves in support Of the
/ nag which so beautifully decorated
1 the hall.
Henry Ridgely of Dover made the
principal address, his topic being
The Importance of Agricultural Or
ganization in the Country's Crisis"
1t was a speech of fine loyalty and
logic and was frequently interrupted
by applause.
What Beneficial Legislation has
This Session Enacted" was discussed
under the leadership of Representa-
tiVes hillen and Peet, and led to live
ly expressions of opinion.
Patriotic songs by the audience, a
fine solo rendered by Mrs. W. W,
Moore, of Rising Sun, and selections
by a quartette, comprised the musical
program
Inc meeting was recessed at noon,
for the serving of a most delightful
luncheon by the women of Milford
Grange
The session closed with the adop-
tlon OF the following resolution:
whereas, War has been forced upon
the United States by the Imperial
Government of Germany. in spite of
the utmost skill and patience of the
president; and while we deplore war
we believe with President Wilson
mat there are worse things than war
ana we nope and believe that the pre-
sent world conflict will result in the
triumph of Democracy over autocracv
o the unmeasurable benefit of man
Kind, therefore, be it
Resolved, That we favor placing at
he disposal of the President all the
military naval and financial resource
IS of the United States for the de-
ense of the lives and liberties of
american citizens, and that the war
e waged to a successful termina-
ion.
resolved, That we condemn the con
uct OF those members of the United
tates Senate who, while war exists
tact would seek to obstruct action
nat Is necessary to the safety of wo-
len and children as well as the citi-
ems of our country.
Resolved. That we approve the pro-
ressiVe and constructive laws enact
by our General Assembly. espe-
ally those mentioned by the Worthy
aster in his address. namely. the
lti-shipping law. the bottle law re-
saler, the resubmission of the lie
lse law in New Castle and Whining
H. the revision of the tax system,
e more ample support OF our pub
schools, the provision for better
ghways, especially by means of tbe
ate Highway Commission. and other
IS that will in time give us good
ads.