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Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
DEATH OF C. C. BUCK

There passed from our midst on
February 21st Mr.. C. C. Buck, who was
an architect of no mean order. Per-
haps the last work he did was the de-
signing and constructing Of the new
Caulk Laboratory at Milford.
His usefulness was greatly i'm
paired during the last year Of his life
by stroke Of paralysis which left him
very much crippled. Although he
regained his strength sufficient to be
able to walk around, he never regain
ed his speech enough to make those
outside his own home understand what
he said, and that seemed to be a source
of great trouble for him.
He was man Of genial spirit, gen
erous to a degree, yet he was only
known by few of his intimate friends. |
Although a man Of not very pro-
nounced religious conviction. yet dur |
ing the later years, and especially the /
last year of his life. he attended the |
church. When able he read his Bible |
and prayed, and left a Christian testi-
mOny and died in the faith Of Jesus
Christ.
"The grass withereth. the flower
fadeth, but the word of our God shall
stand forever. Isaiah 40-S.
THE world passeth away and the
lust thereof; but he that doeth the
will of God abideth forever."-John
III.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
JOIN THE JUNIOR Red CROSS

The War Council OF the American
Red Cross has given to the patriotic
children Of the United States an Off
eial part in the great work Of the So
ciety. Early in the year the work OF
forming school auxiliaries was taken
up in this state under the chairman
ship of Mrs. Robert L. Holiday, and
already 16 Delaware schools have
joined the Junior Red Cross:
Dover school, with 500 pupils; Leip-
sic school, District IL, 5s pupils;
Rice's Rural school. FELTON,, 90; Lau-
rel high school. IS; Greenspring
school, Smyrna, Is; Bridgeville color
ed school, 1877; Oak Shade school,
Wyoming. 13; Viola public school, 1903;
Cannon school. so; Hockessin school.
81; Middletown high school, 1877;
Oak Hill school. 40; Woodside school,
46; Mt. Airy school. Is.
Nine of these schools had 100 per
cent enrolment. or every pupil in the
school a member - Dover, FELTON,,
Frederick, Leipsic. Rice's Rural, Mt
Airy, Cannon, Hockessin, Middletown
High school.
1401 children in the state, therefore,
ire members, and are doing Red Cross
work secured by their teachers from
he local Red Cross branches.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
new CENTURY CLUB

Monday, March 18th, the Milford
New Century Club met at the home of
Mrs. Charles d. Abbott. on South Wal
nut street. It was business and Cur
rent Events Day. After the treasur-
er's report. letter from France, writ
ten by the editor of the Literary Di-
gest, was read by Miss Ida Rosa.
Mrs. George B. Hynson sent word Of
the safe arrival of boxes that had been
sent to Belgium.
1t was announced that anyone wish
ing to give tobacco to the soldiers
may leave 25 cents with Mrs. ]. Har-
vey Humes and their own addresses,
so that the soldiers may acknowledge
the gift.
Articles on Social Service Activities
were read by Miss Simpson; "The
Life of Herbert Hoover, Miss Short.
After Victrola music the hostess
served tea and waters.
The meeting on March 18th will be
held at the home Of Mrs. E. c. Pierce
on South Walnut street and the pro
gram will be in charge of the chair
man of Prison Reforms, Miss Ethel
Simpson.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Mr.. B. F. B. Woodall has been made
the representative of the Northern
Baptist Convention in the "Ilaymen, 4
Million Dollar Drive"
st. Johns Church, Sunday, March
II: Mass at 1880; The Way of the
Cross, sermon and benediction at 7.SO
p. m. Mass at Harrington $50 a. m.
All are cordially invited.
The meeting Of the Home Economics
Class will be held in the High School
Cooking Class Room on Friday
March 22nd, at o'clock, instead Of the
date previously announced.
The local ". c. T. U. meets with
Mrs. Wesley Smith, Washington street.
next Tuesday afternoon at 2.3O. Text
word, Grace" Members are requested
to send or bring dues to this meeting.
At the Baptist Church Pastor Davis
will preach Sunday at 1890 a. N. His
theme will be Warming at the Wrong
Fire" Bible school at $50 a. M.
Christian Hndeavor at 7.30 D. M. At
3 p. m. Pastor Davis will preach at
Fort Salisbury.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
The STRAWBERRY CROP
IS sure To Be HAULED
Governor Says That Cars VIII be
Provided for Sussex County
Growers

There is a report among strawberry
growers and shippers in Sussex Coun-
". especially in ana around Bridge
vile. Seaford, Laurel. Selbyyille
Georgetown and MillsbOro, that cars
could not be provided the coming sea
son for the shipment of the strawber-
ry crop, that some of the growers con
template blowing up their acreage,
some few already having done this.
Governor Townsend. while at the
State House last Friday gave an in
terview relative to the situation, he
being vitality interested both as a
grower and shipper of strawberries
He said he had positive assurance
from the railroad authorities that
conditions this year would be no diff
ferent than in former years.
An expression of opinion has been
received, that Strawberries from which
Jellies, jams. preserves and other like
products are made, are as essential
for military use as other products
For this reason they are to be con-
sidered as valuable an asset for a food
product as other edibles now recog-
nized by the government and military
service and in use by them.
The Governor further wished it
Known that no alarm should be felt
~ the strawberry growers over the |
shortage of cars, as ample provisions |
will be made for carrying the crop.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
CASES OF CLOTHING REACH FRANCE

Many will be interested and pleased
to learn that every one of the four
boxes shipped from Milford last Oct
ober, through the Transportation De-
partment Of the American Red Cross,
has safely reached headquarters OF
the Duryea War Relief, IL Rue Sonis
lie Grand. Paris.
Mrs. George HynsOn received this
good news by special card of thanks
for Milford and Frederick, within the
past week.
Each case arrived at a different time
but all before February 18th. and the
clothing was distributed at once. The
trederlca box was the first to arrive
and first acknowledged Madame Dur
yea comes to us with renewed appeals
to send again, begging that the work
begun so splendidly may not cease,
as the needs in this fourth year of war
are greater than ever. We can never
know the suffering France has known.
For three years she has fought our
battles, and is still fighting. Unless |
impoverished France is aided, while 4
we get ready, disaster will oVertake |
US. General Pershing is quoted as say
ing, IF you want to help, for Gods |
sake help the French!" Can we not
hen fill an Easter box with new or
good warm used clothing and shoes.
underwear and fannels, aud a few
mall toys to help the children forget.
Please collect whatever you can find
hat is clean and whole, suitable for
his offering, and in next weeks
chronicle you will find out where to
end them for shipment.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
avenue CRURCR NEXT SUNDAY

The Wilmington NJ. f. Conference
will convene in Wesley Church, Dover.
Wednesday, March 20.
Next Sunday will close the confer
ence year at Avenue Church of this
town. The year has been a very busy
but successful one. Congregation and
Sunday school sessions have been very
good
Next Sunday the pastor will preach
in the morning service and report the
work of the year in detail. Oppor-
tunity will be given to persons toJunite
with the church. The new members
who have joined since the revival will
be presented with a membership man
ual full of valuable information. Spec
ial music for the occasion will be rem
dered by the choir.
In the afternoon, in addition to the
usual school program, there will be
a baptismal service for any who de-
sire baptism. The report of the Sun
day school work for the year will be
rendered.
The evening service Will be of spec
ial interest. Glass of young people
are preparing music and the evening
Will be of interest to all.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
new TAX COLLECTOR and CONSTABLE

The Kent County Levy Court last
week appointed the Collectors of
Taxes for the ten districts and also
the constables to serve for the ensu-
ing year. Most Of the appointments
were re-appointments; but in the
Tenth District, which comprises Mil
ford, Houston and vicinity, anew man
was appointed to look after the tax
collecting, and the peace and general
good order Of the district as well, as
ship generally accompany each other.
For Milford, the Tenth District, ].
Frank Salavan was named by unani-
nous vote of the court for both posi-
tions. Mr.. Salavan has sold his milk
route in Milford and will give his un-
divided attention to the business of the |
oihces. He resides at the north edge
Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
CALL ON STATE FOR
$50 MORE BRAFTERS
Governor Transmits Order TO Local
Boards; Men VIII 90 to
Camp Dix

Provost Marshal-General Crowder
has sent telegram to Governor Town
send and by him it has been transmit
ted to the local exemption boards
throughout the state notifying them
OF the call by the War Department
for $50 additional men for the new
National Army. These men are to be
sent away on March 29th and all of
them will go to Camp Dix. They will
all have to be white men, according
to the order, as no negroes are in
cluded in this draft.
The situation arising from the
scarcity of farm labor" reads another
order received from General Crowder,
demands, that the call to the cOlors
OF men actively, completely and as
siduously engaged in the planting or
cultivation of crops. but who are in
Glass No. l and within the new quota
should be deferred until the end of
the new quota. Please instruct your
local boards, therefore, that the Pres
ldent directs that in filling this emer-
gency call, they shall pass the order
of such men and defer their
call for the present.
IT must be borne in mind that this
step is taken solely in the need of the
nation and not for the benefit of any
individual. Therefore, while boards |
should consider it a grave duty to
exercise this power to conserve and
augment the agricultural production.
hey should observe closely the con-
luct Of those deferred and immediate
upon becoming convinced that any
'erson so deferred is not giving his
ntire time and earnest attention 20
lis agricultural duties or that he is
rifiing with the deferment thus grant.
d him, the board should forthwith
all him to the colors."
The quota each of the seven local /
cards in the state will be required {
furnish under this call will be IL I
er cent Of the gross quota OF each. :
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
DERCnulI nruTInuC
TRIBUNAL MIN iiUNJ

Mrs. James W. Cannon attended the
ball given by the officers Of the SETH
Pioneer Infantry at Y. NJ. C. A. Hut
No. l. Camp Dix, n. j.. last Friday
evening.
Mrs. John P. Allison, Mrs. Charles
w. Hoffecker and Ralph Hoffecker, Of
Wilmington. spent the weekend with
assistant postmaster and Mrs. Will
bur NJ. Joseph.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Legar of Bridge
Vile, and grandson. Master Norris
Ewell, of Philadelphia, spent the
weekend with their son, ]. F. Legar.
Jr., and family.
One of the recent commissions given
by the War Department is of interest
to Milford residents James Lofand
Bruff, grandson Of the late Major
Jamees r. LOfiand, is now a captain
in the National Army.
Miss Dorothy Phillips has been vis-
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
F. Phillips, for a few days past, pre-
paratory to starting for Fort Dodge.
Iowa, today where she will enter the
of the U. S. Government
as a dictician, she having resigned a
similar position in the Emergency
Hospital at Washington, D. c., which
5he had filled for some time.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
CONTRACT LET TO REPAIR ARMORY

At a session held in Dover last week
the State Armory Commission opened
bids for the repairing Of the armory
in Milford. There were three bidders,
and the lowest was Joseph L. Rogers,
Of Milford, who gets the materials of
value which can be reused in the
work, and who is to complete the en-
tire rebuilding Of the front and COW
ering the sides and ends with asbes-
tos shingles as protection against fire
from the outside, for the sum Of
$4,S50.00. The work will start as soon
as the contract is executed and the
bond accepted. This will put the Ar
mOry out of use for the next three
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
WORD FROM IANOTHER MILFORD LAD

Word has been received from Ellis
D. Chamberlain. who is with Com
pany c., 29th Engineers. Camp Dew
ems, Aver, Mass, who states that he
is well pleased with his work and the
way in which Uncle Sam is providing
for his boys. Chamberlain, who pre-
Yious to this time was at Fort Slocum,
experienced some very cold weather
when first sent to Camp Devens, but
states that he is well provided with
plenty Of warm clothing and a list Of
numerous articles with which he Is
provided is evidence that he lacks
nothing for comfort and warmth.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
OULD ENFORCE ALL
TO CARRY WAR LOAD
vernon Asks Legislature to Create
Defense Council With Very
Broad Powers

Both branches of the Legislature
lere organized at noon on Monday
ilhout any trouble.
Senate and House elected the same
|Hcers that served at the biennial
ssion last year.
Senator John A. Barnard. of Cam
d, Is president pro tenn Of the Senate
d Representative Harvey Hall, of
ayrna, speaker of the House.
After getting through the prelimin-
les Of organization, which occupied
tie time, the Legislature recessed
ltil 1.30 o'clock, when Governor
5wnsend appeared before a joint ses-
on and read his war message. The
0vernor urged the creation of a State
,uncil of National Defense, enact
ent Of legislation that would "en-
rec full-time working day on those
10 now fail to share the burden" of
ir-times, and ratification of the ma
nal prohibition amendment.
Governor Townsend, in his message
the Legislature, said:
sSteadfast, still in the belief that the |
d OF our fathers rules in the courts /
men and destiny Of nations, I, by /
thOrlty granted by the Constitution, |
We called this session of the General |
sembly.
Occasions such as these are of tense
! serious moment.
The responsibility involved and the
y Imposed, however, tend only to make
n our determination to live fully to
obligation to the oath taken to faith
y discharge the duties according TO
best of my ability. Hearing the call
the nation, Delaware, by her very
ure and history. bladly responds. In
best judgment, convinced of the
essity Of your counsel, l have dared
this sacrifice, that you may, by leg
tive enactment, make true the senti-
It Of you citizenship.
Concluded on ninth page.)
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
PLAN TO RECLASSIFY
men FOR WAR SERVICE
VIII be According to Physical COndi.
ton Of Those Called in
Next Draft

Reclassifcation according to the
physical condition Of the men called
in the next army draft, is provided in
revised instructions for medical ad-
visory boards, which are being sent to
the local boards throughout the coun-
try. The new regulations, just made
public, require that every man sum
moned before the board shall be plac-
ed in one of the following four classes:
(A) Acceptable for general military
service; (b) acceptable for general
military service after being cured OF
remedial defect; (c) acceptable for
special or limited military service in
a specified capacity or occupation; I'D
rejected and exempted from any mill
tary service.
1t is the intention of the provost
marshal general to provide later for
the future investigation and classifi-
cation of the men acceptable for limit
ed or special service so that records
may be made of the sort of work each
Of these men may be assigned to do
without endangering his health.
Under the new regulations many
ailments and defects have gained ex-
smption Of drafted men in the past
low will result only in their being |
listed in group B.
Such men, if they choose, will be
;iYen the privilege of securing the
erYices of their family physicians in
he effort to remove the defect, but
they have not availed themselves of
his privilege within a specified time,
hey will be called into military SER
ice and ordered to eantonment base
ospital, a reconstruction hospital or
} civic hospital, as may be desig-
ated by the surgeon general.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
INTERESTING War TALKS

morning, February 28th
& pupils Of the Milford High School
> d q pleasant surprise in the form OF
very interesting talksIthe first
Ldeutenant Carlisle Of Camp Lee,
the second by Major Marshall of
mp Dix, N. ].
leutenant Carlisle gave an outline
camp life, laying much stress on
2 sports and enjOyments in a train
camp. He also told a great deal
out the modern methods of warfare,
attacks, bayoneting, grenading, etc.
Lieutenant Carlisle went to Camp
eyer last August TO take the three
lonths Intensive Training" course
b dupon finishing this course in
oYember received a ieutenant's COM
lission and was stationed at Camp
ee, Va.
Major Marshall enlisted in the med
al corps and was sent to Camp Nc
LELAND, Ala, but has recently been
atiOned at Camp Dix, N. ]. The main
lints in Major Marshall's talk were
& duties and how well-fed and we'll
IL the boys are. Upon closing he
ID much stress on the fact that the
must save food and
nd money in order to help our
lys help us.
Mr.. Nickel, principal Of the Milford |
igh School, announced that Milford |
hools had made a better showing |
the purchase of Liberty Bonds and |
rift Stamps than any other school /
Delaware outside Of Wilmington.
le amount of Thrift Stamps and
berty Bonds combined is $500.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Benson gave a
birthday party Tuesday evening in
honor Of their daughter Hazel, II be-
ing her 18th birthday. The first part
OF the evening was spent in playing
games and selections on the Victrola,
then they were invited to the dining
room where refreshments were serv-
ed. She received many useful and
pretty gifts. About eighteen guests
were present.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
! Big PRICES FOR CATTLE

The Delaware College experimental
farm has sold the Guernsey bull, An
toms May King, to a PENNSYLVANIA
breeder, for $1,000, and has also sold
a half-sister of this bull, Molly Rose,
o. D., four years old, to the same pur-
chaser, for s1,750 The sire Of both
of these animals was sold by the col
lege farm two years ago to a Mime
sofa breeder for $1,000.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
HATTERS BEFORE LEGISLATURE

In order that there may be no ques-
nd Mrs ion IS to the legality of any legisla-
lrprise pasion which may be enacted at the spec
late hoval session Of the Legislature now in
and all eEsessfon, Speaker Hall on Wednesday
spent a dsssued a writ to the Sherih Of New
Castle County directing him to hold
a few dan election in Blackbird hundred to
rs Josepbdll the vacancy in the house caused
" the death of Representative Will
) been yssiam L. Collins 1t is doubtful if the
ot able to election can be held before the Legis-
azure has adjourned, but the fact that
he writ was issued, it is said will be
lunicient to make any transactions
. egaL
The federal prohibition amendment
me Of Slr. anilution, introduced by Representa-
thursday ever Boyce, has been referred to the
tperance Committee, from which
y met at e sure to be reported faVorably.
McCabe IN effort will possibly be made to
rye number Fe the State Income Tax law amend !
so it will not exempt real estate |
erickson nd proceeds from agricultural pur
the fo1uits. Unless the law is so amended |
lmes L. Is certain that the statute will be |
siven a test in the course of the State. |
visiting Senator Hickman has introduced a |
to make it unlawful and punish
ured here 'e by fine of 5000 and six months
Cullen srqprisOnment to give or sell liquor
is leg broRany government or state employee
ill owned uniform The question of a paid
to be ame department for the city of Will
His fatngtOn has again been brought to
: two moi e attention Of the Legislature. The
convalesll IS practically the same as that
hich was defeated at the last session
ness meS the Legislature.
5 Nettie VThe members of the Legislature
I've been busy on the defense mea-
been Hires for which Governor Townsend
He'd them together, and it is certain
1t they will be passed as he has
,. Iueated.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
ACTIVE IN THRIFT STAMP CAMPAIGN

Crystal Fount Lodge No. 10, I. o.
R. NJ, has organized a Thrift Stamp
Campaign, with r. A. Derrickson as
captain, and intend to push this work
with all the energy possible. The
regular semi-annual election Of Off
GERS win be held March 25th, 1918, at
which time a vital matter of impOr-
tance will be acted upon.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
A BOX and SHADOW SOCIAL

A box and shadow social will be
held at Isaac's school. District 81,
situated about two miles west Of Red
ten.. on Saturday evening, March %,
1918. All are cordially invited to at
tend. Ladies please bring boxes. If
the night mentioned should be stormy,
The AFFAIR will be held the following
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
GeorgetOWn, Del. March IL

| G6CEgeLOWus Deli Marcl IL, 1918.
Levy Court met pursuant to law.
Roll called-members all present.
! Minutes of the meeting of March
9TH and 9th were read and approved.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Holloway, sec
onded by Mr. Mustard, the Clerk OF
the Peace was authorized to write to
the Pauly Jail Building Company for
the cost Of plans and specifications
for a jail building to accommodate fifty
or sixty prisoners.
Mr.. Holloway placed in nomination
as constable for the Second Represen-
tatlve district, resident at Greenwood.
James C. White. There being no other
nominations Mr.. White was duly elect
ed.
Upon motion Of MIR. Holloway. sec
onded by Mr.. Mustard, the bond OF
James G. White, constable for the
Second Representative district, was
approved.
Upon motion OF Mr.. Holloway. Sec
onded by Mr.. Mustard, the County
Engineer was authorized to purchase
a Ford truck and have a carpenter
make a body for same
Moved and seconded, Holloway and
that the County Engineer be
authorized to purchase three road
blows, two dozen shovels and six bush
lxes. Motion prevailed.
Moved and seconded, Mustard and
Holloway. that the County Engineer
'e authorized to purchase one car
DAD Of corrugated pipe to be shipped
o Franktord, Delaware. which motion
Irevailed.
Motion to take a recess to one D.
4. prevailed. Same day, one D. m.
LENDERS all present.
Mr.. Mustard placed in nomination
s constable for the First Represen-
itiVe district Nathaniel J. Stuart.
here being no other nomination, Afr.
tuart was duly elected.
Upon motion of Mr.. Mustard. sec
nded by Mr.. Holloway, the bond OF
athaniel J. Stuart. constable for the
irst Representative district, was ap-
'oved.
Mr.. Holloway moved, seconded by
r. Mustard, that a telephone be in
allied in the office of the Clerk of
e Orphans Court, and that the pres
ent be authorized to sign contract
r same. Motion prevailed.
Motion to adjourn prevailed.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
MINUTES OF SUSSEX
COUNTY LEVY court
Take Up Question Of Building New
County Jail and Other
Matters
Georgetown. DeI.. Mareh 8. ls1s.

NeUI btIOWul DtI,l IdICu 3 NO
Levy Court met pursuant to ad-
jOurnment. Roll call-Mustard and
Holloway present, the president, Mr..
Valiant, being absent. Mr.. Holloway.
was on motion Of Mr.. Mustard made
president pro tempOre.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Mustard the
bonds Of the following constables were
approved, to wit:
Soren E. Thompson, Third Repre-
sentative district; MinOs B. Hearn,
Fifth district; James B. Hudson, Sixth
district; William T. Hudson OF J.,
Seventh district; Charles T. Jester,
Ninth district and Frank E. Johnson,
Tenth district.
Motion to adjourn prevailed.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-15
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