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Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
SOLDIERS DAY drew
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
Governor Townsend Honored The
Boys" By His Presence And
Mothers. Wives and Sweet
hearts Swelled The Ranks
Of The Well Wishers

Soldiers Day will go down among
/ the many instances long to be remem
/ bered by the citizens of Milford, who
on Tuesday gave an all day celebra-
tiOn in honor of the members Of Com
panies B and X. who are now mobil-
| lied in Milford. preparatory to leav-
| ing for AnistOn. Alabama. The early
morning trains brought hundreds of
persons to the town and from then
until after midnight thousands of per-
sons were on the streets Of Milford.
Notwithstanding the intense heat, the
crowd managed to find shade and ap-
peared to enjoy every minute of the
day.
In the morning those who enjoy
baseball were treated to an exciting
game between the Caulk Club of Mil
ford and a team from the battleship
Indiana. This game was won by the
Caulkites by the score o. 4 to 0. Gov
ernOr Townsend arrived in Milford
about noon and Immediately got in
the parade which was then forming.
Colonel j. Warner Reed, of Della
wares Own Regiment, arrived on the
noon train at Harrington, and was
accompanied by members of his staff
He viewed the parade from the porch
at the home of Major William Mar
SHALL member Of his star. A num-
Der Of the coast reserve boys who are
stationed at Lewes we're in line and
music was furnished by the band
from the battleship Iowa. Fire COM
panies from Smyrna, Harrington,
Lewes and Seaford also aided in max
ing the parade a success.
The afternoon game of bali between
the Caulk Club and the Indiana team
was a good one. but the terrific heat
took much of the pleasure of the
game away. The Caulk's scored two |
two runs in the first inning and two |
more as the game progressed. In the |
ninth inning with the score to 2 |
in the favor Of the Caulk team, the |
Indiana men found Kaskey for |
bunch of hitS and drove in six runs.
The final score stood to 4 in favor .
Of the battleship men.
In the evening a band concert and .
addresses by prominent speakers con-
eluded the day. While many other
events had been planned to entertain
he crowds, the heat caused the chang
ng of the plans, and the elimination
If many of them. The soldiers were
practically given the whole day to do
IS they pleased, and it is needless to
'ay that they enjoyed every minute.
The net proceeds have not been an
lOunced as yet, but they will be de-
'oted to purchasing things for the
members of both X and B Companies.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
D. S. WANTS LAND
FOR FORTIFICATIONS
Site Is Near The Mispillion River
In Sussex County.

The tract of land now owned by
Mark H. Shockley and Jennie Shock
ley. his wife, in Cedar Greek hundred.
Sussex County. near the mouth Of the
Mispillion River. will be devoted to
purposes Of fortifcation as soon as
legal arrangements are perfected for
taking over the land, an order for
condemnation proceedings having
been issued by the United States Dis
trict court in Wilmington. Judge J
W. Thompson acting in the absence
of Judge Bradford.
Petition for the order was filed by
Charles F. Curley, attorney for the
United States of Delaware district,
last week The petition asks that an
order be served upon Mark H. Shock
ley and Jennie ShOckley his wife. re-
quiring them to appear and show
cause why the land should not be
condemned and appropriated to the
use Of the United States for fortifca-
tons
The order was entered on the pc
tition requiring the defendants 20 ap-
pear on December 13, 1917.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
EGG LAYING COMPETITION

The North American Egg Laying
Competition will be conducted by the
side Of the DUPONT Road, at George
town, beginning on the first of next
November, and continuing a year
One hundred pens of five hens each
will comprise the competition. The
exact site was selected on Tuesday of
this week by the Executive Commit
tee representing the State Board of
Agriculture and the Philadelphia
North American. The one hundred
colony houses, the reserve house and
a building for the storage of grain
and for an Office are all to be put up
in October. A driven we'll will sup
ply the necessary water
It is hoped that a large number of
Delaware pOultrymen will enter this
competition. Liberal prizes are Of
fered but the main benefit comes from
the Improvement of the egg laying
capacity of the flock. Certified rec
ords of each individual will be fur
nished at the end Of the competition.
Any breed or variety may be enter
ed. The entry fee is $40 90, but at
the close of the competition in past
years, more than one-half of the en-
trance fee has been returned to the
contestant. The fee is used for GER
tain necessary expenses.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
MILFORD GRANGE

The meeting of July 2Sth was a de-
cidedly social gathering. Very many
Changers and their friends took ad-
vantage of the cooler day to visit to-
gether. The ladies cleared IS. 90.
Next gathering August 18th, with
Miss Baldwin Committee of Ar
rangements, Miss Helen Lewis, Mrs
l. Watson. Mrs. Westoyer. Mrs Wal
ter Hammond. Mrs. Martin Ii is
possible that a speaker may be Sc
cured for the day
VIII the sisters remember the Red
Cross with cans OF fruit or vegetables
or dried fruit or vegetables? Same
to be brought to the first meeting Of
tile Grange when Miss Roosa will see
they are sent TO headquarters. Tin
cans go abroad and glass cans to con-
centration camps in America
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
MARRIED
WILKINS-LYONS.

Henry Wesley Wilkins of LinkwoOd
Nd, and Rosella Hatfield Lyons, of
Milford. were married in Wilmington.
Thursday evening, July 26th They
will reside at Linkwood, where Mr.
wilkins is agent for the P R. r. Co.
REED D-STEPHENSON.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. william
Reed, who reside near Milford. was
the scene of pretty wedding recent
ly when their daughter, Miss Lulu
Letitia, became the bride of Elwood
Stevenson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Stevenson. Miss Ruth Williams,
cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid
and John Leverage was best man.
Following the reception, the newly
married couple went to their new
home in Slaughter Neck.
JOHNSON-MUMFORD.
A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied at high noon on Thursday, July
%. at the home of the bride in Show
ell, Md, the contracting parties be-
ing Robert Collins Johnson, an cleo
trician for the Pullman Car Co in viii
mington, and Ryda Katherine Mum
ford daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mumford of Showell. The home was
beautifully decorated with potted
plants and cut flowers for the occa-
sion. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev W. G. Harris, of Sharp
town, Nd. Immediately after a
wedding feast, the happy couple left
amid showers of rice for Wilmington,
PhiladelDhia and baltimore Mr.
Johnson formerly resided at Jefferson
Cross Roads. being a grandson of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Purnell S. Bennett
Many people around Milford remem-
Der him.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
SUSSEX LEVY COURT

At the meeting of the Sussex COun-
ty Levy Court on Tuesday the plans
submitted by the Delaware Railroad
Company for extensive improvements
to be made by the company at SeafOrd
and Blades in the way of constructing
undergrade bridges, ETC., were ap-
proved, recommendation for the same
being submitted by Mr.. Hawkins, the
county engineer.
Having met W. H. Scott, Kent
county engineer, as per instructions
at the last meeting Of the levy court.
Mr.. Hawkins recommended that new
reinforced concrete bridges be built
at Milford to take the places OF the
two line bridges now in use which are
unsafe. His report was adopted and
the Clerk Of the Peace was authoriz-
ed to arrange for an early meeting at
Milford of the Kent and Sussex Levy
Courts for the purpose Of inspecting
the bridges.
George H. Huston. William B Tru-
lit and Robert G. Houston were ap-
pointed three judicious and impartial
freehOlders of Sussex County residing
without the limits OF said incorporate
school districts" for the purpose of
condemning a lot containing 2 IA
acres at Laurel. owned by the estate
Of William H. Dashiell. deceased, up
on which it is proposed to erect a
new public school building.
The county engineer was instructed
10 purchase two dump wagons and
lne fiat bottom wagon with standard
wide tires, for use on roads, also two
ear loads of Stag, one for Delmar and
)ne for Seaford.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
MARSHALL --HEISLER
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Milford's Social Set Told OF En-
gagement Of Popular Young
Couple At Luncheon Given
By Miss Carlisle.

Announcement of the engagement
of Miss Ruth Tharp Heisler, daughter
OF Mrs. Charles C. Heisler of Causey
Donnel Marshall, son of the late DR. 3.
/ George William Marshall and Mrs
Mary l. Marshall. of West Front St.
North Milford, was made at noon on
Thursday at a bridge luncheon given
| by Miss Elizabeth Carlisle at her
home on Causey Avenue. The lunch
con was the most delightful of the
many social events enjoyed by Mil
ford's younger set this summer.
Soon after their arrival those pres
ent were ushered into the dining room
which was tastefully decorated for
the occasion. Cut flowers and potted
plants were banked about the sides Of
the room, while the spacious dining
table was a mass of beautiful decora-
tions In the center of the room the
large electrolier had been transform
ed into a large green and white bell.
directly under which in the center of
the table a raised surface held min
iature bride and groom. Streamers
from the dome to each individual
plate, and to which the hand painted
place cards were attached. further
beautified the scene. The favors
were pink bridesmaids. Following
the luncheon the young ladies we're
entertained at bridge.
Announcement of the engagement
was not unexpected by the younger
set, but to many OF the tOwnspeOple
it came as a complete surprise. No
date for the wedding has been an
nounced, but it is likely that it will
take place early in the winter.
Miss Heisler is a niece Of the late
Governor William T. Watson, and
formerly resided in Philadelphia. She
and her mother moved to Milford !
about three years ago, and since then |
she has been a favorite with both
the young ladies and gentlemen of her
set. DR.. Marshall is a graduate of |
Delaware College, Of the University |
Of Pennsylvania, and was formerly |
resident physician at the Wills Hos |
pital in Philadelphia. re is one Of |
Milford's most popular young men
and is well known throughout the
peninsula, both socially and profess
;iOnally.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
STAND BEHIND OUR FIGHTING MEN

America today is filled with young
men of the country who wear their
country's uniform and who have Of
fered their lives to the service of the
country. Every city, every town. ey-
cry hamlet. every country community
has some of its boys IN the military
uniform of their country. They are
the very flower OF our young man
hood.
These are the men who are to go to
the battle front. How effective they
will be there, how safe they will be
there. depends on the support that
their country gives them. The slow
er the United States is to exert its
full power and puts an end TO the car
mage in Europe, the more of those
Americans who are now in France
and those who are soon to join them
will suffer death and the greater
number of American homes will be
made desolate.
1t is not to be believed that some
national catastrophe, some calamity
that will be shameful to us if it comes
from lack Of preparation or from fail
ure to stand behind our soldiers, must
occur to awaken our people to their
duty.
The soldiers of the United States
are standing by their country with a
steady courage and devotion to duty
that should inspire the nation with
pride and patriotism and loyalty.
Some Of them now are facing death
for their people. are participating in
the great battles in Europe to make
the world safe for Democracy, to in
sure our own safety and to vindicate
our honor. We who remain here in
peace and safety must surely do our.
part.
The Liberty Loan of 1917 was au-
thOrized for the purpose Of, and its
proceeds are being spent in arming, |
supplying and caring for |
the soldiers of the United States and |
10 assist our allies who are fighting /
by their side in France. In support
ing the Liberty Loan the people Of /
America are supporting our soldiers.
ire standing behind the men behind
he guns. We should support our
soldiers with all of our means, all of
)ur resources, all of the combined
night and power Of the great nation
hat we are.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

The local W. C. T. U. meets with
Mrs L. B. Graves next Tuesday ev-
ening at 1880. Text word clean.
St. Johns Church, Sunday, August
5th Mass at s and 10:3O; rosary
sermon and benediction at 1880 D.
m. All are cordially invited.
Pastor Davis will remain in Milford
during the month of August, and will
gladly respond to the calls Of sickness
and death in the absence of the other
ministers.
Mrs. Pauline Abbott Browning and
Mortimer Browning will give an or
gan and song recital in the Presbyter-
ian Church on August 14th. Partic-
ulars next week.
An important meeting of the Kings
Daughters will be held at the home
of the Misses Davis, on Monday even
ing, August 9Th, at p. m, when it
is expected that all members will be
present.
Concord Camp will be open August
Sd to 18th Musical directors, Berge
Sisters, singing evangelists, Vineland.
n. J. Don't fail to hear them on
Sunday. Aug. 5th. Rev Melvin E
Wheatley, pastor in charge
At the Baptist Church on Sunday
morning, Pastor T. C. Davis will
preach on the theme, "A Man at the
Right Hand of God " In the evening
at the close of the Endeavor service
he will speak on the Unity and Trim
ity of God "
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
BEAUTIFUL LAUNCHING At ABBOTTs

The most beautiful vessel launch
ing seen in Milford in years occurred
at the Abbott Shipyards in South Nil
ford yesterday morning when the
schooner Albert F. Pail, was put in
the water. The vessel started down
the ways Immediately after she was
sawed loose and glided beautifully in
to the water. She was built for New
York parties and notwithstanding her
exceptionally large size, was COM
pleted in less than a year Every
man who has been on the job since
she was started was presented with
a check for S100 soon after she was
launched. Mr.. Abbott will immedi-
ately lay down a keel for another
iarge bUat.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
WHEAT BETTER THAN EXPECTED

Reports from the rural sections are
to the effect that in most instances
the farmers have found that their
wheat crop is much better than they
had been led to expect. In the vicin-
ity of Bowers Beach especially this is
the case. The wheat in that section
is dry and in good condition and the
grain larger than usual Many farm
ers in that section have made records
for their farms so far as the output
of the grain is concerned. Fears
that the rain had ruined the wheat
have proved groundless in most cases.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
BOY SCOUTS hike

A number of the Boy Scouts of Mil
ford took an unusually long hike last
week. The boys went to Slaughter
Beach and from there they hikes
along the bayshore to Broadkiln
Creek, which steam they crossed, and
continued their hike to Rehoboth.
After several days spent on the out
ing they returned to Milford by rail,
arriving here Friday The Scouts
cooked their own meals and attended
their camp while on the hike
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
ANDREWvILLE.

Charlie Elliott F;ii and wife ph;isdi
phia, are spending some time with s. F
Collision
Mrs. Herbert Thomas and children. oi
Wilmington, have returned home after
an extended visit with relatives and
friends here.
Mrs. John Murphy, of Philadelphia, is
visiting Mrs. Edward Bowen.
Farmers in this vicinity are now thresh-
ing wheat.
William Hughes and wife, of Harring.
ton, we're last week visitors of George
Cannon and wife,
The Ladies' Aid will meet at Mrs. S.
B. Hands on Aug. 7th. All are invited
to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Miss Elizabeth Ackerman and Miss
Edith Powell are visiting in Whining
ton and Philadelphia.
Captain ] NJ. C. Reville of Phil
adelphia spent a few days with Mil
ford friends this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Peters and
daughter are visiting Wilmington
Chester and Philadelphia.
Miss Laura Salevan has returned
from RehobOth and is now visiting
Miss Elizabeth Howell of Dover.
Miss Marion Griffith OF Wilmington
who has been the guest of Miss Myra
Ackerman, has returned to her home
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Sammons and
Mrs. George Baynum attended the
funeral of R. A. Steward in Camden
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Legar. Sr.. of
Bridgeville, and son. o. C. Legar, of
Philadelphia, have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. ]. F. Legar, Jr
Miss Flo Bowden. of Collingswood.
New Jersey, arrived in Milford Mon
day evening, and was a guest of Miss
Elizabeth Carlisle over Soldiers Day
Miss Helen Biggs, of Middletown,
spent the week end with Mrs. George
H. Draper, Jr., and on Saturday af-
ternOon Mrs. Draper entertained for
her guest.
Miss Elizabeth McColley, of Phila-
delphia, came up from Berlin, Md.
where she is spending the summer,
and spent several days this week with
Miss Emily Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Miller, Of
New Haven, Conn, arrived Monday
and will spend a couple Of weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Truitt, at
their home on Railroad Avenue.
Miss Edna Monroe spent several
days last week with Miss Mildred
Truitt before returning to her home
in Illinois. On Friday evening Miss
Truitt entertained for her guest.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Collins,
Master Lester Collins and Miss Ger
trude Collins, of Syracuse, N. Y, and
Mrs. Valiant Waller and daughter,
of Seaford, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Harry Lynch on Soldiers
Day.
Mrs. John G. Sharpe has returned |
from a tour of the New England /
states, and a visit with relatives in |
New York, bringing home with her
Miss Ruth NJ. Horton for a fort |
nights stay. to enjoy the hospitality 1
Tor which Delaware is famous. Miss |
Horton is teacher of biology in the .
n. Y. public schools. !
md since her arrival has paid special
md almost constant attention to the
biology" of the mosquito family,
loping to discontinue investigation
llong that line with more of the pres
mt fair weather.
Mrs. Harrison Davis. Mr.. and Mrs.
\. W. Powell and daughters, Mary
nd Edith, motored to Atlantic City
IN Friday last in company with Ed
ward NJ. Davis, of Wilmington, and
eturned on Tuesday. Mr. Davis is
he president of the oVters' Non-Par-
isan League of Delaware. and his
uties compel him to use a seven
Hudson touring car for
york throughout the state. The trip
D Atlantic City was made in this car.
IT. Davis and his mother and guests
pent a thoroughly enjoyable time
9th on the trip and at the shore.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
HANDSOME BLACKBERRIES

The most handsome Lucretia Black
berries we have seen this year were
presented to the Chronicle Office on
Friday last by ] H Jones, of Lincoln
City The berries ranged from 11s
to 1sl inches long and one inch in di-
ameter-this for the entire basket.
They were of fine flavor also
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
EILNINGTON STOCK MARKETS

Furnished to the Milford Chronicle
by Laird & Company, Wilmington,
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-03
OFFICIAL LIST OF SUSSEX
men Who WILL Be CALLED

List Given Chronicle By Exemp.
ton Board Includes 62 Names
OF Men Who Will Be Called
For Physical Examinations
Next Week. Sussex Quota
3O9 Men.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-20
SAXAPHONE QUARTETTE AT
THE ISIS TOMORROW.

As a special attraction in connec-
ition with the regular Triangle pro-
gram at the Isis tomorrow, Manager
Jones has arranged a musical treat
for his patrons, in the engagement of
the Saxaphone Quartette to appear at
each performance throughout the day,
in a novel offering of musical selec-
tons composed of both Popular and
Classical numbers, Here is positively
high Gloss act that will please boys
and girls from 3 to 90.
The management offers this as a
Especial" along with Bessie Barriscale
in a Modern Romance of North Amer
lea and the Zydar Zee, wooden
shoes" and a funny keystone Come
dy 1.-TWO Crooks" featuring Marie Pre-
vost and Bobby Dunn, here is surely
one of the most enjoyable programs
presented at the Isis this wee k, which
by all means you should avail your
self of.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-20
Home Complexion
Pee1er Works Wonders

To keep the face neck, arms and hands
truly beautiful and youthful in appear
ance. the treatment which seems most
sensible is one which will actually remove
the skin itself Immediately it BEGINS to
age, fade, coarsen or discolor. The only
aside from a painful. Expensive Surgical
operation. is the application of ordinary
mercolized wax. which is as harmless as
it is effective
The wax is put on at night. Just as you
apply cold cream. and washed off In the
dead surface skin in almost invisible
f1aky particles. little each day. no dis
comfort being experienced With the dis
appearance of the old cuticle, the newer.
healthier skin underneath gradually ap-
pears. richly beautiful with the flush Of
youth. This mercolized wax, which you
can get at any drug store in Akiginal
package. is indeed a veritable wonder
worker.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-20
GIRLS! MAKE LEMON
LOTION TO WHITEN
AND BEAUTIFY SKIN

In all weathers the skin and COM
plexion can be kept wonderfully clear,
soft and white by the use of this in
expensive lemon lotion which any girl
or woman can easily prepare.
The juice of two fresh lemons
strained into bottle containing three
ounces of orchard white makes a
whole quarter pint of the most re-
markable lemon skin beautifier at
about the cost one must pay for a
small jar of the ordinary cold creams.
Care should be taken to strain the
lemon juice through a fine cloth so
no lemon pulp gets in, then this To-
ton will keep fresh for months.
Every woman knows that lemon
juice is used to bleach and remove
such blemishes as freckles, sallowness
and tan, and is the ideal skin softener,
smoother and beautifier.
Just try it! Get three ounces Of
orchard white at any pharmacy and
two lemons from the grocer and make
up quarter pint of this sweetly fra
grant lemon lotion. It naturally
should help to soften, freshen, bleach
and bring out the roses and hidden
beauty of any skin. Those who will
make it habit to gently massage
this lotion into the face, neck, arms
and hands once or twice daily may
be repaid with a skin that is flexible
and young looking and a peach-like
complexion.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-20
THASHIMURA TOGO" TO MAKE
HIS SCREEN APPEARANCE.

Wallace Irwin's celebrated "Japa-
nese schoolboy" is to make his bow to
the public at the Isis Theater and SEES
sue Hayakawa will portray the young
Togo. The production was directed
by Mr.. William c. De Mile. The news
that Mr.. De Mile has again AIKEN
up directing duties after having
worked in the scenario department of
the great Paramount organization
comes a sa SURPRISE to everyone. but
those who remember the success of
"The Heir of the Hoorah," "The
Ragamuffin" and "the Clown" which
were stagel under his direction, will
welcome his work on the "Hashimura
Togo" picture.