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The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-05-04

An informal meeting of the stock
holders of the Summit Reservoir &
Irrigation company was held Saturday
in the Dolores town hall but, owing to
the inclement weather, the attendance
was light, although more than $50
shares of stock were represented.
After President J. William Ritter had
fully outlined the proposition submit
ted by the Klauer people, it was the
unanimous decision of those present
that the work should be done and the
hid accepted, subject to a satisfactory
e2n,r;,ct Us. . til. ietaiis. The Klauer
proportion ".ls Tor Il complete system
at $50, 900. The directors will now
proceed to see if it is not possible to
make contract which will meet with
the approval of all interested.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-05-04

home all o K Monday.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-05-04

5-S Optometrist.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
DEMONSTRATION OF ROAD TRACTOR

An interesting demonstration was
conducted last week on the road near
the Marvel Homestead in Nanticoke
hundred, when representatives OF the
International Harvester Company de-
monstrated to the Sussex Levy Court
the method by which roads may be
worked by tractors. One of the
tractors manufactured by that con-
Germ was hitched to a road scrape
and fully demonstrated that it would
do the work of twelve mules. The
approximate cost of that number OF
teams each day would be $40, while
the operating cost of tractor, such
as that used last week would be ap-
proximately IS a day. While the
members of the Levy Court are said
to be impressed with the showing OF
the tractor demonstrated, it is likely
that they will investigate other makes
before they purchase any for the
county. In a number of sections in
Kent and New Castle Counties these
tractors are used steadily for farm
work. and they have demonstrated
their worth where used.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
CRYSTAL FOUNT LODGE NO lO.LO.OE

The first degree was bestowed on
two candidates Monday evening The
second degree will be rehearsed on
Friday evening at half past seven.
Next Monday evening the lodgeroom
should be filled to overfowing as the
installation of officers will take place.
The installation will be under the di-
rection and supervision of r. A. Der
rickson, district deputy grand master
and his suite. Crystal Fount Lodge
will have the honor of having its Of
ficers installed by one Of its own mem
bers. This should add especial in
terest to this important and solemn
occasion.
After the installation a banquet
will be given to all members who are
present, free of charge. 1t is hoped
that many members, who for some
reason or other have not been attend
ing recently, will make arrangements
to be there. The attendance at the
regular meetings is increasing stead
lily.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
SUSSEX LEVY COURT

The Sussex County Levy Court, at
its regular weekly meeting on Tues
day. again elected Soven f. ThOmp-
son constable for the third district
he having failed to give bond in the
required time as prescribed by law
after his election last week.
George Wilson of j.. was permit
ed to withdraw his petition filed by
him on February q, 1917, for open
ing Of road leading from Race street
Georgetown, to North street, in Col
linsWlle.
The following were appointed as
bridgetenders in the county:
C. Edwin Bacon. Laurel, S245 year.
Seth Outten, Bethel. $240 year.
John H. Lingo, Seaford, 5000 year.
Sarah A. Loockerman, Drawbridge,
S240 year.
Fred L. Myers, Lewes, $24.5O per
month.
A resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing Judge Henry C. Conrad to have
gilded, before being brought to
Georgetown, G from Wilmington, the
weather vane which was taken from
the court house in that city recently
and through Judge Conrad was pre-
sented to Sussex County by the New
Castle Levy Court. The cost not to
exceed $50. The weather vane will
be placed on the dome of the Sussex
County Court House.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
CAUIK CLUB IN MUSICALE

On April 18th the Caulk Club will
produce a musical comedy in Armory
Hall which promises to be an event
in the local entertainment for this
season. Mrs. Miriam Sheppard Dav-
idson of Dover, Del, has been en-
gagged to train and direct the members
of the Caulk Club who will have parts
in the entertainment. The musical
comedy chosen is "A Variety Show"
which was successfully given at Dow
er last December under Mrs. David
sons direction. April 18th is the
date for the initial performance, and
Miss Miriam Louise Gardner, one of
Dover's charming and talented young
soloists, will assist with the produc-
ton. Miss Hammond is the accom-
PIANIST. The personnel Of the cast
will be published in the next weeks
issue of the Chronicle. Rehearsals
at the Caulk Club rooms will be held
each evening beginning April End at
eight o'clock. Miss Anna Harring-
ton is the chairman of the committee
having the arrangements in charge.
Mrs. Davidson is no stranger to Mil
ford folks, and her reputation as an
artist in the musical world is estab-
lished, so 1t will be a program well
worth hearing that will be presented
at Armory Hall on Wednesday even
ing, April 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
SAKIRAS TRIBE NO. 10, l. 0. R. N.

The election of chiefs was held on
last Tuesdays sleep, and the follow
ing were elected
Sachem, Groves Denney.
Prophet, Joseph Messick.
Senior Sycamore. George Filings
worth.
Junior Sycamore. Joseph 7. Smith.
Collector of Wampum, George Gil
lespie.
Chief of Records, A. B. Houser.
Keeper of Wampum, George Peters.
The raising of chiefs was deferred
for one week, and will take place on
Tuesdays sleep. April 10th. This Is
a very interesting ceremony and ey-
cry Red Man should be present. Re-
freshments will be served.
Sakimas Tribe is steadily increas-
ing in membership. and is now the
largest Fraternal Order in Milford q.
Red Cloud Tribe of Houston has been
invited to meet with us on Sunday,
April 1st, to attend divine service at
the NJ. P. Church.
All members are urged to meet
with us Sunday morning, at $3.50 a.
m. at the Wigwam, and take part in
this service. Pastor Bennett has
prepared sermon which will be OF
interest to every Red Man.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
GOVERNORS APPOINTMENTS
CONFIRMED By The SENATE

One of the last acts of the State
Senate before adjOurning was the
confirmation of the appointments OF
the various officers appointed by Gov
ernor Townsend Among the names
thus confirmed are:
Member Delaware College Board oI
Trustees-Former Governor Charles
r. Miller, of Wilmington.
Commissioner of Education-Chas.
A. Wagner, Wilmington.
School superintendent L.
Cross, New Castle County; James r.
Carroll, Kent County; E. J. Hardesty
Sussex County. These are all reap
pOintments.
Oyster Revenue Collector-James
.C. Richardson, Little Creek, who sue
ceeds Howard Hudson of Frederica
Sealer of Weights and Measures
New Castle County-Walter NJ. Silla-
toe. Wilmington. He succeeds VIM.
j Mcknight.
State Board of Agriculture-New-
ton l.. Grubb, near Wilmington.
Justices of Peace-HOward c. Stew
art. Georgetown; Samuel L. Rogers
CLAYTON: James X Phillips, Seaford
and Lewis S. Cloud, near Christiana
State Librarian-Earle d. Wiley
of Bridgeville. He succeeds Thomas
Wilson. Mr.. Wiley nominated Gov
ernor Townsend at the Republican
convention last September.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
MOTHERS PENSION LAW IS
NOW In FORCE IN DELAWARE

One of the several excellent laws
which we're enacted by the legislature
at its session which has just closed,
was the Mothers Pension Law, which
passed both houses Of the General
Assembly without a single vote
against it.
The law came about as a result Of
the efforts of the Improved Order OF
Red Men and a few good women. who
realized the blessings which law OF
this kind would be to mothers and
children. The law provides for help
ing destitute women to take care OF
dependent children. This applies to
widows. women deserted by their
husbands. or whose husbands are
helpless invalids, who have children
too young to work. For one child
provision is made for a monthly al
lowance of IS, with an additional al
lowance of 81 for each additional de-
pendent child the allowance to be
made on the recommendation Of the
trustees of the poor or the authorit-
les of any town or city.
To finance the project, $500 is
appropriated annually by the State,
in addition to $500 for the travelling
expenses of the Mothers Pension
Commission, which will administer
the new law. This commission is to
be composed of nine women, three
from each county. to be appointed by
the Governor, for one. two and three
years. They are to serve without
No more than $500 can be distrib-
uted in any one county in any one
wear and no more than $500 in the
entire State. Dependent children VINO
are being helped will cease to be ben
efcial as soon as they are old enough
to obtain employment permits, when
they will be required to go to work.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS
AFTER A BUSY session
Presiding Officers Presented With
Beautiful Gifts.

The 1917 session of Delaware's
legislature came to a close on We'd
nesday last. The members of the
legislature have much to look back
on and feel satisfied over, for during
the present session more construct
i've legislation has been passed than
by any like body in this state in years.
While late in organizing, both bodies
got down to business and accomplish
ed much.
Just prior to adjournment OF the
legislature the members of the two
houses presented gifts TO tine presid-
ing officers.
President Pro TEN Barnard receiv-
ed from the Senate a handsome silver
urn with the State coat of arms, IN
scribed thereon as follows:
Presented to John A. Barnard,
President Pro TEN, by the Senate oil
the State of Delaware, 1917"
Speaker Hall received from the
members of the House of Represen-
tatives a splendid gold watch, with
the State Coat of arms on the eXter-
ior OF the case and the following in
scription inside the case:
Presented to Speaker II. ?. Han
bv the House of Representatives Oi
the State of Delaware, 1917.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
RED CROSS WOMEN TO
KNIT FOR The NAVY

The War Relief Committee and the
Red Cross must attend to the wants
of the men who are sent from our
own state to protect our country and
our homes. There are many COM
forts the government does not supply
that these men will need. such as
heavy mittens. long wool socks, hoods
that cover and protect the ears and
face from water and cold, and these
articles must be supplied by civil
ians, so it becomes the task OF the
women of this State to make these
articles and send them to the men
in our navy. While Uncle Sam does
not provide these things he docs in
sist upon certain regulations for their
color and size, and this will be sup
plied to the knitters from the Red
Cross headuarters in Wilmington.
Mrs. G W. Marshall, president OF the
Milford Red Cross, would like to have
every woman in Milford, or the sur
rounding towns, meet at her house on
Saturday afternoon, March 3lst, at
$3.50 o'clock, to organize committee
to help the other women of Delaware
to make the 2.400 knitted articles that
are Delaware's apportiOnment in get
ting our navy ready for any eventu-
ality that may take place. Don't for
get the meeting. for Milford should
have one of the largest and most act
i've committees in the state, and the
young women, as well as the mothers
and older women, are asked to help.
This is a patriotic work that almost
every woman can do. and doubtless
Delaware women will work with a
will to finish the work in a month,
the allotted time for Delaware's part.
Many of the states are taking the bat
tleship named after their own state
to work for, and should Delaware do
this her women would supply the
men on the Delaware, the destrOyers
Jacob Jones, Eagle and DUPONT.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
DELAWARE LEGISLATURE
PRAISES The CHRONICLE

In recognition Of the prompt and
efficient manner in which the calen-
dars for the Senate and the House
were printed and delivered each day
of the legislature, both branches OF
that body passed resolutions before
adjourning thanking the Milford
Chronicle, of Milford, and the Della
ware State News, OF Dover. for their
promptness and efficiency. Notwith-
standing the fact that the legislature
some nights did not adjourn until
about midnight and that the proceed
ings of the night session had to be
phoned to the Chronicle office, the
calendars for the Senate were printed
and delivered at Dover each morning
before the opening time of the Sen
ate by the Milford Chronicle Pub
fishing Company. The House calen-
dars were delivered promptly each
morning by the State News. AS an
example of just what the publishers
Of these calendars are up against and
the amount of work required on the
calendars, it may be we'll to state that
the pages of these books are 81 by
II inches in size, and that as many
as twenty-four pages were printed
each night. In addition to this, all OF
the titles of the bills passed, or kill
ed, each day, were taken out while
new ones coming before the body
were set up in type and we're inserted
in the proper places IN the book. The
action on each bill each day was car
ried out in the pages, together with
other information necessary to the
members of the House and Senate.
This made a new arrangement of all
the pages each and every night; no
two days being the same. AFTER the
books were printed they were folded
and bound. In order that nothing
might happen which would cause de-
lay in printing the calendars and de-
liyering promptly, a representative
of the Milford Chronicle Publishing
Company was in Dover each and ev-
cry day that the legislature was in
session, aiding to get the copy ready
for quick action. In addition to this
the Office force in the Milford ChrOn-
icle Publishing Co. plant was so ar
ranged that between seven o'clock in
the morning and half-past four the
next morning an official of the COM
pany was in the business Office hand
ling any late information before going
to press.
The officers of the Milford Chron-
icle Publishing Company are more
than pleased that their efforts to give
good. prompt and efficient service met
with the hearty approval of the mem
bers of the legislature
This is just another example of the
manner in which the largest printing
establishment on the Delmarvia pen
insula handles work when It must be
gotten out on time
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
HOLD MEMBERSHIP MEETING

At a membership meeting of the
First NJ. p. Church held on Monday
evening, March 18th William /. Simp-
son was elected as delegate to the
MARYLAND Annual Conference to be
held in West Church, Baltimore, ON
April 18th, and John W. Hudson was
chosen as alternate. With practical
ly an unanimous vote OF a large con-
gregation on last Sunday morning
Rev. l.. A. Bennett was invited to
return for the seventh year as pas
tor. After expressing his apprecia-
ton for the cordial invitation extend
ed for his return, he stated that he
had concluded to sever his relations
with pastoral work and devote his
time to the evangelistic field, but
should. conference see fit to return
him, he would be glad to serve this
people for another year.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
FIRST BATTALION UNDER ARMS

The President of the United states
has again called upon the state OF
Delaware for troops to assist IN l,.- ae-
tending the country, and the FIrst
battalion was ordered to mobilize last
wednesday at the State Armory IN N
wilmington. They will be required
to have war strength companies a
total of 500 men to the battalion
The Second Battalion has not Deen
ordered for duty yet. Company b,
in Milford, is part of the second bat
allion, and Captain Cannon is trying
TO get recruits for the company. any
one interested can find him either az
the Armory or at his home in Noruh
Milford. The service will be aito-
gether in defending and guarding the
property along the Atlantic Coast
After all it is fortunate that the Ma,
tional Government has the Nationai
Guard as a reserve force, for the reg
ular army is woefully below its auth
orized strength.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Miss Mamie Daniels of Philadelphia
is visiting her father, Joseph Daniels.
John Hall. of wilmington, visited
his cousin, J. Harry Lynch on Sun
day last.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Elwood ArgO on March 18th.
Both mother and daughter are doing
we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Venable
of Hurlock, Md, , and Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Venable and son, Leon, Jr., OF
Washington, d. c.. have been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Benson.
, Mrs. L. o. Welcome left on Sun
day for Brooklyn, n. Y. where she
will make an extended visit, and Will
also go to Sea Girt. n. j., and will
not return to her home in Milford be-
fore October.
Miss Marian Murphy, sister of w.
.C. Murphy, arrived last Sunday even
ing from Washington, d. c., and Will
visit her brother for some time at the
home of Mrs. A. r. Carmean, West
Third Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Clifton. OF
North Milford, are receiving congrat-
ulations on the arrival of a nine
pound baby girl Sunday morning last
This is the first child and father
Howard is wearing a smile that
won't come OFF.
At the commencement exercises OF
the American Academy of Dramatic
Arts. recently held in New York, Dan
;o1 = AndarsOn of this town was one
of the graduates and took leading
parts in the plays given at Broadway
theatres. The graduates were also
addressed by E. II. SOthern and his
wife. Julia NARROW. and the exercises
concluded by reciting from the stage
THE Star Spangled Banner.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
LOCAL ITEMS

Flowing is well advanced for the
early crops.
Plow and plant gardens next week
for early vegetables.
Fine shad in Milford Market selling
from As cents to 81 each.
The Ladies' Aid of Milford Neck
will meet Thursday, April 5th.
Some early sown peas are showing
green sprouts through the earth.
The fish hawks are working over
time in the streams and lakes about
Milford.
A suffrage meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. George b. Hynson
Friday, March SOth. at $50 p. m.
This week has been a sandwich
of weather; every other day has been
rain, and the intervening days clear g.
The Slaughter Neck W. C. T. u.
will meet with Mrs Winter Bennett
Thursday, April 5th; text word
Prayer"
Pastor Thomas c. Davis of the
Baptist church will speak Sunday
morning on the subject, keeping
Good Company
Everybody who can should plant
and grow vegetables in their yards
and gardens, for they will be high
priced this summer.
The regular monthly meeting OF
the Ladies' Aid Society of Avenue NJ
p. Church will be held at the chapel
on Wednesday, April 4th, 1917, at 3
p. m.
St. Johns Church, Sunday, April
1. mass at 9 and 1O:3O a. m; litany,
sermon, passion and benediction at
1880 D. m; Good Friday stations
sermon and passion at 7:45 p. m.
The Bowers Beach Dramatic Club
will give a play in Millwood Hall on
Thursday evening, April 5. Proceeds
are to aid in paying for their Com
munity Hall. Remember the date
and come. Admission 20 cents.
Christ Church Services-Palm Sun
day at 8. 10, 1O:45 and 6 p m.
palms will be distributed at the 1O:45
service. Tuesday and Thursday in
Holy Week at a. m. and p. m.
Good Friday, the Three Hours, from
| 70 to 8.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Elias Watson was admitted
on Sunday, March 25th, and Madeline
Cropper and Frank Dramond were al
mitted last week
Elizabeth Bennett, daughter of Rev.
L. A. Bennett, was admitted last
week and discharged on Monday.
Albert Webb. house boy for Mrs.
Mrs. Peter Meekers, was admitted on
Tuesday.
Edgar Legates was discharged this
week.
A very pretty quilt has been re-
ceived from Bethel A. NJ. E. church.
The Ladies' Civic Club of Green
wood presented the hospital with one
case of Snider's soup.
Donations of a chicken from Mrs.
Lemuel Watson and a dollar from
Mrs. William Donovan have been re-
ceived and much appreciated.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
INCREASE YOUR TOMATO ACREAGE

There are a number Of reasons
why you should put in a large acre
age of tomatoes this year.
FIRST-Because of the exceeding
ly high prices and short crop Of last
year.
Because many tomato
plants are increasing their capacity;
new pulp factories are going up and
the soup and catsup factories are in
creasing their capacities.
THIRD-Pulp and soup factories
can handle nearly twice the quantity
of tomatoes a day as canneries.
FOURTH-Because of the scarcity
and very high prices prevailing on all
food stuff and the possibility Of the
United States being drawn into war
which would necessitate the feeding
of the army and navy.
Do not overlook the Importance Of
using sufficient quantity of fertilizer
and manure this season to increase
your tonnage. Fertilization is what
makes yield per acre, and by proper
cultivation there is no reason why
you should not yield six tons Of to-
matoes per acre instead Of three.
Use the best that money can buy.
It pays in the end. Buy only from
reliable houses. There is no telling
what high prices you will secure for
tomatoes this year. Sell your pick
ing from day to day and get the top
notch price at all times.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
OBITUARY
HUGO.

. Mrs. A. P. Hugg died at her home
on West Front street, Friday morn
ing. March 10th, at 10 o'clock, aged
SO years, 8 months and 16 days. She
was a member of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, and funeral services
were held at her late home on Monday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. Steph-
enson, of that church. Burial was
made at Odd Fellows cemetery. She
is survived by a husband and three
children, Mrs. Allen Denney, Mrs.
G. H. Warren and W. Marshall Hugg.
EVANS
Sylvester n. Evans died at his
home in Milford Neck on Sunday
morning, March 18th, 1917, of tuber-
culosis, after a lingering illness OF
about eight months duration. He
was about sixty-one years old, and is
survived by his wife, an adopted son
and three brothers, James, of Milford
Neck, Thomas, of Harrington, and
John, of Milford Neck. Funeral SER
vices were held from his late home on
Tuesday, March goth, Rev. B. P.
Moore, of the Milford Neck Church,
officiating, and burial was made at
Barrett's Chapel Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
MILFORD GRANGE

Mark on your calendar the Pomona
meeting of Thursday, April 5th, for
morning and afternoon, with dinner
at noon. There will be many county
visitors at this meeting. which comes
to Milford once in two years, and
send the provisions asked for, even
if you cannot attend There will not
be a Grange meeting the following
Saturday.
It having been decided to start a
library to be used in conjunction with
the travelling library, each Grange
member is asked to contribute at
least one book. The committee to So
lict books, Miss Mary Barker and
Willis Hammond. will be glad to have
you bring these books to the Grange
and hand them to one of the commit
tee. 1t will facilitate their work very
much.
Home Economics" comes to the
fore on Saturday. March 31st. Each
lady has been asked to bring half a
loaf of yeast bread made from -four
of Delaware grown wheat.
The samples will be numbered as
they arrive and a group of three will
pass judgment and award prizes for
the best.
Each member is also asked to bring
menus for one days meals-with
only one meat meal.
Mrs. Charles Phillips is in charge
of this part of the program.
There is also a surprise of some
sort planned for that day.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
new CENTURY CLUB

The regular meeting Of the Milford
New Century Club was held March
26th. 1917. The program consisted
of a book review on "Mr. Britling
Sees it Through" by H. G. Wells;
the paper written by Miss Lena Short
and read by Miss Elizabeth Aldred,
and a piano solo by Miss Shattuck.
Next Monday, April End, will be an
omen day. S. G. Evans, Jr., has
kindly consented to give the club a
Victrola concert. There will be pro-
grams printed. and the afternoon
should be a very entertaining one.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-30
SPECIAL MUSIC At ST. PAUL

A special musical program will be
rendered at the St. Paul A. NJ. E.
Church on Sunday evening, April lst.
This is the closing service of the con-
ference year and new and choice
music will be rendered. The public
is invited. Mr. GOrdy's choir will be
at its best.