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Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Revival services will begin at Mill
wood NJ f. church on Sunday even
ing, November 18th. Everybody in
vited.
The local ". c. T. L. meets with
Mrs. Clara G. Deputy, South Front
street, next Tuesday evening at 1880.
Text word, grace.
St. Johns Church. Sunday, Nov.
IS. mass at 10;30; rosary. sermon
and benediction at 1880. Mass at
Harrington at $50. All are cordially
invited.
The pastor of the Presbyterian
church on Sunday morning will speak
on the topic, mo Greek. no Bond. no
Free. no Male, no Female in Christ"
with reference to recent events.
At the Baptist Church on Sunday
at 10:45 a m, Pastor Davis will
talk on the theme. rs the Young Man
Safer" AT p. m. he will speak at
Fort Salisbury. At 3 p. m. Bible
School at the Italian Mission at Hous-
ton. At 1880 p. m. the Christian
Endeavor Society.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
AGRICULTURAL EXCEPTION

The District Board for the State of
Delaware has taken into consideration
the recent requests of agricultural in
terests and has made the decision
that a review be undertaken where
exemption was denied on agricultur-
al grounds.
The question was discssed at some
length at a conference held at the
call of the governor. at the State
House, in Dover. on Wednesday, No
vember 7th. and the Rules and Reg
ulations issued by Washington in such
cases were considered fully.
The District Board has decided to
review these cases where exemption
has not been allowed, and will under
take this review promptly. II wishes
those men who have been refused ex-
emption under the first rulings of the
District Board on agricultural ground
under conditions where the claimant
was the only able-bodied son over IS
years Of age steadily employed on the
farm, to present additional informa-
tion and reviews. setting forth pres
ent conditions on their farms AFFECT
ing its operation, which the District
Board may take into consideration in
the review now under way.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
PUBLIC SALES

W l. Hollis will have a public sale
of personal property al his home near
Thompsonville on December 3rd. For
particulars see advertisement and the
posters.
J. Ross Osmond will sell his per-
sOnal property at public sale at his
home in Shawnee on November 22nd.
For particulars see posters and ad-
vertisement.
W. L. Cahall. Jr.. will have a pub
lie sale at his home in Greenwood on
Saturday, December 1st. For partic-
ulars see advertisement in this paper
and posters.
S. f. Collision will sell his person
al property at public sale near And
rewville on Wednesday, November
2Sth. For particulars see advertise
ment and posters.
D. T. Adams will sell his personal
property on Friday, November 23rd,
at his home near Oakley Station. For
particulars read advertisement in this
paper and see posters.
John R. Watkins will stop farming
and sell his personal property at auc-
tiOn on Tuesday, November 27th, at
HIS ublAe ia MiAAoAu ANEIhs DHt HQnL-
ers and advertisement in this paper.
Howard ]. Collins will sell his per-
sonal property at public sale on We'd
nesday, November 21st. at his home at
Robbins Station. For particulars
read his advertisement in this paper
and the posters.
Mark H. Shockley will have a sale
of personal property at his home on
the road leading to Cedar Beach on
Tuesday, December 4th. 1917. For
particulars see advertisement in this
paper and posters.
Eph Jefferson will sell his personal
at a public sale at his home
on the road leading from Milford to
Union Church. on Tuesday. November
goth. For particulars see advertise
ment in this paper and posters.
c. H. Jones will sell his personal
near Todd's Chapel. on road
leading from Greenwood 10 Hickman,
on Tuesday, December 4th. For par
ticulars read advertisement in this
paper and also see the posters.
Mrs. VIM. T. Cubbage will hold a
public sale OF real estate and personal
at her home outside the town
limits of Seaford on the road to Reli-
lnce on Tuesday, November 27th. See
advertisement in this paper and large
posters.
The executors OF the estate of Ne
lemah J. Messick, deceased. will
hold a public sale of personal prop
erty at his farm in Prime Hook Neck,
On Thursday. November 22nd. See
advertisement and posters for further
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

The splendid work done for suffer
ing humanity at the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital is drawing many pa
tients from not only Milford. but from
the surrounding towns and the sub
urban districts. The following list
of persons admitted for treatment
during the past week is one of the
gravest proofs of its great benefit to
the people. and their belief in this
hospital Those admitted and their
home address follows, viz: Thomas
S. Davis, Milford; Mrs. Lillian Hop
kins, Harrington; Amos B. Scott,
FELTON,; n. S. Heiselburg, Harring-
ton; Clarence Locates, Milford; Mrs.
Florence Minner, Harrington.
Gifts, or donations OF anything
which can be used in any department
OF the hospital are always welcome.
and are appreciated, because of the
high cost of all kinds of food and ma
terials. The following acknowledge
ment of donations made during the
past week. is made From Mrs. G..
p. Tingle. a basket of turnips and two
jars Of fruit; from Mrs Mary Thomas
jar of fruit; from Louder ~ Hearn,
lumbeI to make a closet in the hos
pital from Abner Wiley, work in
building the capacious closet for the
storing of fruit and jellies given by
friends. A large number Of friends
have distributed vegetables and other
edibles, who do not care to have their
names made public as they give fire.
quently.
The managers cordially thank these
friends, and assure them of their ap-
probation Of this helpful donation Of
needed articles to help the hospital.
Two more pupil nurses are very
much needed at the Milford Emergen-
cy Hospital, and it is hoped that some
of the girls of Milford. or surround
ing country, will respond to this Op-
portunity to get a training for which
they would leave home and serve in a
city hospital to attain This is a
splendid service to understand, as
shllful nurse is always in demand.
II is an opening where there will be
little competition for years TO come.
The Lady Managers especially feel
happy over the raising of the money
last week to help the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital over the next year,
and make needed improvements. as
well as increase all its facilities. That
S2,325, with General duPont's check
for $4,000 to add to il. encourages ev-
arybOdy to do something for this
splendid service to the afflicted.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
PLENTY OF CABBAGE FOR ALL

If the cabbage crop is properly car
ed for this winter there need be no
scarcity. The cold September and
October weather has reduced the quail
ity all over the country. so far as
heading hard or solid. Therefore. to
save the cabbage for good use thru
out the winter the following method
should be used: Dig with a spade a
trench - inches wide and 8 OF 10
inches deep; pack the heads 2 abreast
with the roots down in the trench;
pack dirt in the trench around the
roots with foot; fold the outer leaves
up over the heads and pack dirt on
either side up to the top of the head;
do not put any dirt on the top; put
several inches of straw. marsh hay,
or leaves on the top of the heads;
cover this with a II inch board or two
narrow ones nailed together in the
shape of a trough; put the best head
ed cabbage at one end so you can
using them, first sOft-head-
ed cabbage or those with small heads
buried in this way will grow all win
ter and will make the very best tend
er, crisp eating cabbage until late in
The spring.
For large quantity of cabbage, horse
and plOw can be used to make a
rench. The smallest heads for
chicken food should be trenched in
his way, and you will have good
green food until spring.
B. F. B. Woodall.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
MILFORD HOSPITAL HAS
RECEIVED A nice GIFT
Gen. T. c. Du Pont Gives $1,000
After Citizens OF The Town
Raise A Like Sum.

In a twO-day campaign last week TO
secure $4,000 for the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital. the canvassers Sc
cured a sum slightly over that
amount. The campaign was in line
with a promise that had been made
them by General 7. c. dupont that
if they secured that amount he would
contribute a like amount for the hos
pital. After the money had been
raised. DR.. Frank L. Grier telegraph
ed General dupont as follows:
Nov. 8, 1917.
Am pleased to inform you that we
have raised $4,000 for the Milford
Emergency Hospital, and with the
two thousand you so generously Of
fered contingent upon our raising an
equal amount, we will be able to keep
its doors open and continue its work
Of mercy. We all join in expressions
of gratitude, and thank you for your
open-hearted generosity.
"Signed Frank l.. Grier.
In response to the above telegram,
General DUPONT wired the following
Nov. TO- 1917.
"Dr. Frank L. Grier.
Milford, Delaware.
have your check of the 9Th. Clad
to enclose you herewith check for
$4,000 in accordance with my letter
of August 9Th.
Yours very truly,
Coleman DUPONT.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
KNITTING SWEATERS FOR SOLDIERS

The men of Delaware, as well as
men from all parts of the United
States, are drawing forth the effort
of all wOmanhood to help them to
comforts. while they are preparing to
go overseas to the fighting front The
women of Milford and nearby towns
are still knitting sweaters, helmets.
scarfs and stockings for the soldiers
The chairman on knitting in Milford,
Mrs. Frank Richards and Mrs. j
Stanley Short, have the wool and the
needles. They report hat more knit
ters are needed. Every woman who
can. should knit at least one of these
articles every week Your brother.
father or son. who has gone. or who
is getting ready in the camps 10 go to
France, will need these comforts. Re
member that the steamers now are
several days longer than usual in
making a voyage TO Europe. and work
must be done now, to reach them in
time to be of service.
Every Tuesday afternoon the wo-
men are requested to go to the home
of Mrs. George W. Marshall to sew,
knit, or cut out pieces to fiji pillows
for the hospitals for soldiers.
Forty sets of pajamas are ready to
make up; also bed sheets, shoes and
other things
On Friday afternoons the ladies are
asked to go to the home of Mrs. John |
S. Prettyman for similar work for
the soldiers.
Every woman in Milford and nearby /
towns should do something; but, be |
sure to go to Mrs. Marshall's next
afternoon, and to Mrs. Pret
.yman's on Friday afternoon-for eY-
eryone is needed to help.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
RELIEF WORK

A drive is being made by the Ma
tional Board Of the Young WOmen's
Christian Association to raise the
necessary funds to assist them in
their war work.
This national movement for philan-
thropy and patriotic service with Fed
eral requests for assistance extending
to the American front in Europe, So
licits your hearty cooperation and
funds. Apportioned for Delaware is
$4,000; $4,000 of this has already
been raised in Wilmington and the
upper county. Kent and Sussex are
now seriously urged to do vigorous
work in helping to raise the remain
ing sum. Miss Helen McKim, repre-
sentative for Milford and chairman
for Sussex in this patriotic work, is
making strong appeals, both public
and personal, for contributions.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
NEW AUTO REGULATIONS

In order to avoid the rush and con
fusion. incident 10 issuing automobile
licenses at the end of the year and
to insure deliveries by January 1st,
authorized by law. the Office of the
Secretary of State. began work on
November 10th for next years busi-
ness. From that date until Decem-
Der 1st, applicants may receive their
old numbers.
When il is realized that the law
for new tags is effective on January
1st, it is strongly urged that applica-
tons be made as early as possibly.
The number of cars licensed to date
this year is 1860. With attention
and cooperation of our owners, all
licenses can be issued on time. But
not if delayed until late in the year
No reservations OF special numbers
will be granted. If. however, appi-
cant neglects to make application be-
fore December 1st. he loses the priv
ilege Of securing any special number
and will be obliged to accept any
numbers not then issued. This ac-
ton is taken in order that the Office
and Notaries assisting may be better
able to get out licenses on time.
The blank forms for next years
licenses are different somewhat from
those of former years. in that owners
must give. in addition to their names
and address. type of machine. number
Of manufacturer and name of maker.
number of passengers; also, maxi
mum gross weight of load and ma
chine and fee.
The fee is fixed at the rate of 50
for every 500 pounds or fraction there
If of the weight of the car.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
MANY SUSSEX FARMERS
PART With Their Cash
Three Men Under Arrest Charged
With Conspiracy To Defraud
Over Real Estate.

According TO information given out
by the Attorney Generals Office, what
| is alleged BY that official to have the
appearance of a swindling game of
large proportions has been unearthed
in Sussex county, the victims being
farmers and others residing there.
This is the general aspect of the
matter: specifically. three men, Will
liam o. McCabe and Paul Scott, Sus-
sex countians, and Grover F. Tolson.
a real estate operator Of Washington,
ID. c., have been arrested on various
charges of conspiracy to defraud.
The information given out by the
attorney generals Office states that
the defendants operated as follows:
McCabe and Scott, it is said, bought
some building lots across the Poto-
mac, from Washington and in the Dis
trict Of Columbia and employed Toll
son as their selling agent. Then, Il
is further said. they learned the
names of persons in Sussex county
dissatisfied with conditions there and
desirous of selling their farms
chiefly newcomers to the county.
These people, it is alleged, were seen
and talk Of purchase of their holdings
INDUCED in, this being followed by
further talk of the advantage of own
ing Washington and District of Col
umbia property, soon to be greatly in
creased by reason of the growth of the
city and salable at much higher price.
Lots, it is said, were offered to the
Sussex countians, in exchange for
their farms, while in a number of
cases, there was cash given
The District of Columbia lots were
said, so the story goes, to be worth
$1,000 each. and were situated at
Congress Heights Extension" with a
street car line running into it, the
government spending millions in inn
provements, such as streets, electric
lights, sewers and water mains. The
attorney generals office. however,
says that the lots are really unim-
proved farm land, covered with trees
and underbrush and plentifully sprink
led with gullies, and are not Of great
value.
Among the persons who are said to
have exchanged farms for lots are
Frank Adamcheck. of near Greenwood |
who is said to have given a $1,000 |
farm for seven lots and $500 cash; |
William J. Mclaughlin, also of near I
Greenwood, a $4,000 farm for five 4
lots; Pauline Seller, also of near /
Greenwood. a 81 900 farm for one lot; /
John Maza. of near Georgetown, a
$500 farm for three lots and $500
cash. and William Rutherford, of
near Lincoln, a $4,000 farm with an
Of $1,7OO for two lots and
$3.50.
The first arrest was made about
two weeks ago and all of the defend
ants furnished bail. Later, other
cases being found, McCabe and Scott
were re-arrested, and gave security
Tor their appearance at the February
term OF General sessions. Tolson,
however, was not re-arrested until
November 7th. when he was taken at
Berlin, Nd. He was held under
bonds aggregating $4,000, which he
was not furnished, going in default to
he Sussex County Jail.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
OBITUARY
HOLLAND.

Miss Margaret W. Holland passed
away at her home in Whaleyville,
Md, at 2:30 a. m, Sunday, NOyem-
ber II. 1917. She had been a patient
sufferer for weeks, following an op-
Grafton in a Philadelphia hospital last
April. She was born in 1869 near
the Drawbridge, Sussex county. Del
aware. She was the daughter of the
late Joseph Holland and Alice HOl-
land. She is survived by her mother
and sister, Mrs Eliza F. Teas; also
a brother, DR.. Charles A. Holland. of
Berlin, Nd. For some years she was
a teacher in the public schools of
Delaware. Funeral services were
held in the NJ. P. Church at Whaley-
vile. on Tuesday afternoon. at one
o'clock. and interment made at Buck
ingham cemetery. Berlin, Nd. Miss
Holland was a cousin to Mrs. R. Raj
ston Davis and Herschel NJ Holland.
Of Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
new CENTURY CLUB

At the Milford New Century Club on
last Monday was business day. Mon
day, November 18th is to be Red Cross
Day, and Miss Helen McKim will
speak on the Y. NJ. c. A. work and
Miss BrOwser, a trained nurse from
the hospital, will explain the uses Of
the different kinds OF surgical dress
ings; there will also be current
events by Mrs A. E. Rosa. All
are asked to be present and
bring their Red Cross work.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
GRANGE BAZAAR

The annual Grange Bazaar and Fair
with the Kent and Sussex Corn Show,
will be held in the Grange Hall this
Friday and Saturday, the Corn Show
being held in the Shirt Factory across
from the Grange Hail. Refreshments
of chicken salad and other good
things will be on sale, and, the fancy
work booths will be up stairs and Op-
en- TO the public on Thursday after
noon ard evening. Regular hot
meals will be served from noon until
o'clock on Friday and Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

A meeting Of the Alden Branch of
the Sunshine Society Of Milford was
held at the home of Mrs. Herman
Johnson on November Sth. The
president. Mrs. H. L. Bunstein. pre-
sided After the usual business was
transacted a social hour was enjoyed,
and refreshments we're served by the
hostess. The society will meet with
Mrs. Frank Richards on Thursday
afternoon, November 22d, at 3 O'Clock
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
FIRST SNOW OF SEASON

The first snow of the season fell in
Milford Tuesday morning. The fall
was in the nature of a few spits, and
was only noticeable to persons who
happened to be out-of-doors at the
time.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16
THE ANSEER

That all things we're made for some
thing,
Is a fact that we all know we'll.
So II God made Wilson for Presl-
dent,
Then the Devil made the Kaiser
TO raise hi.
Contributed.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16

A shadow social and parcel post
sale will be held at Carlisle School
house, District No. rs. near Green
wood, on Thursday evening, Novem-
Der 22d. II that evening should be
stormy It will be held the next clear
evening.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-16

The Ladies' Aid of St. Georges will
hold 2 social and festival on Decem-
ber 1st. If that evening be stormy
the affair will be held the following
Monday.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-31
BOARD HUrUnS
EDWIN DENLY
Commerce Body Gives Farewell
Banquet to Retiring Presi-
dent Friday Night

Members OF the Board OF Com
merce paid a tribute to Edwin
Denby. retiring president OF the
board. at a farewell dinner iE the
board building Friday night. Eight
cen OF the most prominent members
were present. Several cabaret num-
bers we're given during the dinner.
and there were a number Of infor-
NAL speeches In which Mr.. DENLY
was eulogised.
The members presented Mr.. Den
by with q beautifully bound leather
volume containing q message OF
friendship and appreciation. This
was signed by the othcers and by
the board of directors. The mes
sage gave the retiring president
much credit for tho wonderful sue
GEES Of the organization during his
term a. president
James Strasburg presided at the
gathering and John A. Russell made
the presentation speech. Mr.. Denby
replied to the tributes and bespoke
for the organization a highly sue
cessfui season during the admins
tration Of the incoming president.
Allan A Templeton.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-31
MADISON

MADISON
The Mortal SIN" with dainty Viola
Dana in the leading part. IL the at
traction in the new Madison theatsr
next week. commencing Sunday At
tsrnoon. IL Ia q stirring story OF
present day life dealing with a wifs's
sacrifice for her husband Miss Dana
scored a personal triumph In the
oirl." the play that Mary Piektord
recently presented on the Madison
screen. Tho value Of Miss Dans's
personality In motion picture work
was evident. and she entered upon a
screen career that has made her q
great favorite with motion picture
audlencAs, The stery Of he Nor
tai Sin" tells the struggles OF
young author and the sacrifice that
hts wife makes 10 save him from
ruin. The author works out n social
problem In his book. and solves ~
IN hts own way; but when he faces
the same problem in his own house
hold be hnds IL not so easy 90 dis
pose OF. Theories crumhle away
when confronted by actual eondi-
BY Robert waller In the role OF shs
ynalnR hait W, -
nssi players az e4u6ustus philips
Henry Leone. Louis n Foley. Rieca
son program for the week includes
also a new hand colored picture. the
Hearst Pathe weekly and new sid
ney Drew comedy. Ethel Rust Mel
and the Madison concert orchestra
will PLAY selections from Carmen.
Harold Jarvis will sing At the Tues
day and Friday matiners.
geversl new names VIII appear on
the roster OF the Avenue theatsr
company when the broadway Broii-
noon. Among those who will assist
Mabel Faieer. James Bennett walter
Van and Ruby Davis VIII be John
Richard and jim ward, the harmony
duo. r. 8. Lloyd and Catherine Rob
inson. whiriwind Texas Tommy dane
era. and MarEfe Catliu. soubrette.
The broadway Rrollers" will pre-
.sns two l Sarlstt a.. IN H. cay M Hs,ns
the latter IN i've scenes. each %
which will be mounted on an siaho-
rata scale. The broadway Broilers"
chorus % 30 Will oner a numssr %
new dances and new songs Mazu-
ra. an oriental dancer. win present q
feature dance number. Paul Bowser
the Ohio wrestling champion. will
meet Ben stefanski Tuesday evening
and amateurs viii have their innings
Friday evening.
CADILLAC.
The isie-iT edition OF the Charm
the Cadillac theater next week be-
ginning Sunday afternoon. sam
Lsvey. manager OF the Cadillac, 10
owner OF this show. Embeiiished
with new costumes. scenery. novel
electrical effects and . great deal Of
special equipment. the production 10
said 20 he even better than last
years which was the talk OF the CIR
cuff. Mr. Levey has spared no ex-
pepse in staging this big buriesque
spectacle and has secured n clever
aggregation OF singers. dancers and
fnnmakers. and original feature num-
hera The show II presented In two
acts and eight scenes. The nrst act
is called "A busy day at the Bon
Marche." the scene showing the In
terror OF a San Francisco department
store. The leading roles In each
hurietta will be played by Eddie
Dale. Jimmie Copper. Sam Carlton.
Harry Peterson. Mae Cameron. Con-
nie Fuller. Helen Stanley and Ada
Luun. During the action new singing
and da neing numbers viii be intro
duced by the principals and a chorus
az 20 girls. Feature acts will I'm
ciude Kyra and her six Hawaiian
The Detroit times., 1917-03-31
ASKS COUzENS
TO TAME DUR.


The public utilities committee OF
the common council has placed on
the shoulders OF Police Commission
er Couzsns the task OF making d.
u. r. cars quit the practice OF
speeding past patrons standing at
proper stop station.
IL the commissioners cannot en-
force the present ordinance requir.
ing cars 10 stop when passengers
are waiting. the council promises 10
pass q new measure, more drastic
than any similar regulation that has
ever been enacted.
These decisions were reached Fri
day afternoon at meeting OF the
committee, attended by Bernard l..
weadock. 81 the D. U. r. legal staff.
and Stanley Anderson. head OF the
local stree; car mems union.
Weadock declared the d. r. R
rules required the crews 10 stop.
Anderson countered with the StAte-
Inent that the motormen could not
keep up with the company schedules
and At the same time make all the
stops.
The committee. Weadock and An
derson. then agreed 10 let the police
try 10 solve the problem Officers
will be stationed az frequent intee.
walls along car lines where com
plants have been made. In all cases
where violations OF the stop ordi-
nance are Witnessed. complaints viii
lie made against the D. u. r.