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Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
NATIONWIDE SURVEY
OF NURSING RESOURCES

AT the request of the Secretary Of
War and the Surgeon General of the
army, a survey of the national nursing
resources is under way. Despite the
fact that surveys have already been
taken that were more or less national
in scope and that have proven of great
value in many States and cities, it is
nevertheless a fact that these as
whole have not been of such uniform
character as to permit of their nation
al use for meeting the extreme nurs
ing emergency with which the cOun-
try has been confronted.
The work will be as complete as
possible and while having in mind the
urgency of the request, effort will be
made to definitely locate every grad
uate nurse, undergraduate and practi-
cal nurse in each given area.
Within a few days questionnaires
will be issued and that the registry
OF names may be complete, it is earn
estly advised that all women coming
under one of these classifications send
at once her name and address to
the executive secretary. Sussex county.
BY order of the American Red Cross.
(Sgned) R. NJ Bowen, R. ~.
Elk. Sec, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Eggs are 6S cents at retail in Mil
ford.
Creamery butter retails at 81 cents
per pound.
Don't waste wheat bread because
the ban is lifted.
Country butter sells for 90 cents
per pound in Milford.
Thousands of men have been laid
OFF at the munitions plants.
White potatoes have dropped in
price to rs cents per basket.
The demand for women as workers
will be no less now that the war has
stopped.
The next meeting OF the State
citation will hold its twelfth annual
cember 10, IL and y.
Revival services will be held in Laws
NJ. f. Church Sunday evening. Novem-
ber "a. at z o'clock. Everybody vel
come.
The Delaware Corn Growers AssO-
citation will lhold its twelfth annual
State Corn Show in Bridgeville Janu-
airy IA to II. 1919.
The local W. c. T. U. meets with
Mrs. Joshua Bennett, East Fourth
street. next Tuesday evening at 7.3O.
Text word. Faithful"
St Johns Church, Sunday, Novem-
Der oath: Mass at 9 a. m; evening de-
votions at 7.30. Mass at Owens at
IL a. m. All are cordially invited
Many carpenters have returned from
government work since the working
hours have been cut down to A hours
per week and no overtime permitted.
There will be an entertainment and
shadow social, also ice cream and cake
for sale, at Webb's school, District No.
80, on Wednesday, November 27th.
Proceeds for benefit of school, Every
one invited.
The Ladies' Aid of Millwood will
give a Thanksgiving supper in the
hall on November 2Sth and 29th. Orders
for chicken salad and angel cake will
be filled at the hall during the after
noon of Thanksgiving Day.
The annual corn show of New Cas-
tie and Kent counties will be held in
Smyrna on December and Z. The
prize list has not as yet been issued
but will be out within a day or so. The
farmer members have been asked to
prepare their exhibits.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
(Signed) Evans Roberts,
Overseas Sect'y Y. NJ. c. A.
TROUBLES CAUSED BY wHIsKEY

Those who dance must pay the tid-
dler, and those who debauch them
selves through drinking whiskey are
paying well for their indulgence; but
this does not help the moral conditions
of the town. and it is necessary that
these illegal whiskey sellers shall be
brought to punishment.
Charles Warren was arrested last
Monday and arraigned before Alder
man Hendrixson in Milford for assault
upon Samuel Belts on Sunday. A fine
of SIS was imposed and paid prompt
ly. Warren had only been free about
an hour before he foregathered with
the "oh be joyful" again. and again the
fighting whiskey was responsible for
another assault; this time il was made
upon Sherry Masten in North Milford.
The arrest and arraignment was made
as before. and the Alderman imposed
a fine of S12 for this case, which was
paid promptly. This makes about $50
which Warren has paid to the Town
in fines in the past few weeks.
Last week DR.. J. Lynn Pratt was
called to see a woman in "JimtOwn."
a cOlOred settlement in North Milford.
She was reported as being dangerously
i'll and the physician hurried to the
house, which was formerly a part of
the a. ]. w. Harper estate. DR.. Pratt
found one of the most disgusting
scenes when he arrived. There were
three large negro women, who have
been more or less notorious drunkards
for fifteen years past, and all of them
were wild with whiskey-pulling and
cursing and using foul language. There
were several men at the house with
these women, and DR.. Pratt left after
telling them that they needed a police
man far more than they needed ply
sician. The colOred people of Milford
who have regard for the moral laws,
and by far the greater part of all the
citizens of the cOlored section compose
this class, are loudly complaining
against this open disregard of law and
the terrible example which is being
set to the children of the community.
When Milford had an efficient police
force the whiskey conditions were kept
well under control. Now that the
elections are over and the alleged
truce" against prosecutions for whis-
key running is at an end. it is high
time that the disorderly element shall
be brought TO respect the rights or
moral community.
Bert NJ. Scott was arrested at State
Road in New Castle county last Friday
and his Ford automobile taken in
charge by the State. II was found that
he was bringing six quarts of whiskey
into dry territory, which is contrary
to the law. His automobile was taken
over by the State and he was held
under bail for his appearance at court
by the Justice at Middletown, Del
Scott formerly lived in Milford and
was employed as an automobile driver
The authorities are Tightening up the
screws upon the whiskey runners by
them in rural New Castle,
and they have also located the women
who bring liquor in suit cases and
in other packages into dry territory.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Miss Anna J. Ratcliffe is attending
a meeting of the Red Cross in Will
mington as a delegate from Milford.
Grier R. Baynum of Delaware Col
lege S. A. T c. spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
H. Baynum.
Mrs. s. F. Sparklin and Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence A. Layton of Whining
ton spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Sparklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick c. House
man announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Essie May, to Mr.. Ar
thur Roland Mercener of Philadelphia.
Miss Gertrude Trader. of near Mil
ford, returned home after spending a
week at Chester and Wilmington with
her sisters, Miss Mabel Trader and
Mrs William KOck. -
Mrs. Kate Sawyer and Mrs. Alice
Griffin of Camden. N. j., returned home
on the steamer Frederick after attend
ing the funeral of their sister-in-law,
Mrs. Isaac Jester, of Milford Neck. "
Mrs. Charles Marine was called on
Saturday to the bedside of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ona Benson, who is seriously
ill with black diphtheria at her home,
24O7 North Opal Street, Philadelphia.
Mr.. Avery W. Hall, who is with the
company at Salisbury,
Md. motored to Milford in his new
car and spent the weekend as the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Mason and Miss
Elizabeth Belts.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
NEW CENTURY CLUB NOTES

The regular meeting of the New
Century Club was held on Monday,
November IS, with the president in
the chair. The minutes were read and
approved. after which the collection
for the War Children's Christmas was
taken.
Announcement was made again that
all who wish to give candy in half
pound boxes to the sailors at the
Lewes Naval Base should hand them
to Mrs. a. d. Marshall by the Tuesday
before Thanksgiving.
Mrs. G. W. Marshall thanked the
Club for the use of the rooms for the
Red Cross entertainments during the
summer.
Miss Burdella Davis announced that
she would be at the Club rooms at 8
o'clock next Monday so that those
members of the Book Club who had
not drawn their books could do so
then.
The meeting was then in charge of
Mrs. Thomas Davis, chairman of mu-
sic. and the following program was
given:
Singing in concert, America
Piano Solo, "Humoresque," Miss
Mary Smith.
Vocal solo. when the Great Red
Dawn is Shining" Miss Gertrude At
kins
Piano solo, "Valse," Miss Margaret
Holzmueller.
Chorus. Long. Long Time" by the
Club.
Chorus by the High School Girls,
Wen Never Let the Old Flag Fall"
Piano duet, "Sunfower Dance" Mrs.
Edward Hurley, Mrs Walter Barrett.
Piano solo, The Flatterer." Mrs.
William Riggs.
Chorus, For Your Boy and My Boy"
and The Star JSpangled Banner"
Next week will be in charge of Mrs.
Charles Prettyman, chairman of edu-
cation
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
DOVER MAN COMMENDED

Charles T. Jackson. superintendent
OF DOver's light and water plant. has
received a letter addressed to his
father. G. D. Jackson. from brigadier-
general OF the L. S. Marine Corps,
Charles S. Long, commencing the
bravery of Mr.. JacksOn's brother, Cap
tain Glider D. Jackson. overseas. The
letter is as follows:
Headquarters U. S. Marine Corps,
Commandant's Office, Washington.
November IA, 1918
My dear Mr.. Jackson:
It gives me great pleasure to be able
to inform you that information receiv-
ed at this Office states that your son,
Captain Glider D. Jackson, has been
cited in regimental orders for the fol-
lowing act of gallantry: Wounded in
face. continued to lead his platoon
until objective had been reached, show
ing greatest bravery. This in the at
tack on Bois de Belleau GIBBS"
/ am sure you will be proud to learn
that your son has performed his duty
in such a manner as to have called
forth this high commendation from
his commanding officer.
You will also be pleased to learn
that your son has Joined Company F
of the Fifth Regiment Marines from
the hospital, on August %. which
would seem to indicate that he has
fully recovered from his wounds.
Very sincerely,
Charles S. Long.
Brg.-Gen., L. S. Marine Corps.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
WHAT WOULD YOU
DO WITH KAISER? =?
For His Many Crimes He Should BE
Punished. What Is Your View!
Send Us Your Opinion.

If the Allied representatives should
address the citizens of the world for
a verdict as to what should be done
with the ex-Kaiser of Germany, what
would be your individual opinion as
10 his disposition? What would you
say would be his just deserts? For
his sanction of the brutal murders and
outrages committed against the wo-
men and children of France and Bel
gium. as well as the sanction of the
Armenian massacres by the Turks,
what punishment should he suffer?
Americans in all parts of the United
States have been asked to express their
honest opinion as to his disposition.
With this idea in view the Milford
Chronicle is asking for written opin-
IONS from its readers as to what should
be done to or with the Kaiser.
The boys who are now in France
from Kent and Sussex counties are
more than anxious to know just how
the citizens of the Diamond State feel
about the Kaiser and his clan. Num-
bers of copies of the Chronicle go to
these soldiers each week, so it is an
easy manner in which to tell them the
feeling of the citizens of lower Della
ware. Give this matter your careful
study, and then write US your real
opinion as to what should be done
with the whole Junker bunch. We will
publish these letters. All letters re-
ceived must be signed by the writer,
but if requested the name will not be
used. We want your opinion and want
it right away. The communication
will be published in full The more
the bpttpr
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
MILFORD MAN ELECTED
DEPUTY GRAND MASTER

Installation of officers for the en-
suing year featured the closing session
Wednesday night of the eighty-tifth
annual communication of the Grand
Lodge of Delaware, |. 0. o. F., held
in Odd Fellows building. Wilmington.
The officers elected at the afternoon
session follow:
George H. Bennett, Wilmington.
grand master; r. Arthur Derrickson.
Milford. deputy grand master; Her
man. c. Taylor, Dover, grand warden; I;
W. v. Douty, Wilmington, grand sec
retary; Philip J. Isaac, Wilmington
grand treasurer; Walter W. Hynson,
Smyrna, grand representative Sover-
eign Lodge; Calvin Whtesell, viii
mington, marshal; Carl Seidel, vii
mington. grand conductor; Louis J.
Darrell. Wilmington, grand chaplain; !;
Joseph NJ. Cross. Jr.. Wilmington,
grand herald; Clarence W. Campbell,
Wilmington. grand guardian.
B. S. Christopher, of Frankford, the
retiring grand master, presided over
the session. He reported on the
activities of the grand lodge and its
officers as well as the subordinate
lodges during the year.
Included among the honorary guests
were Grand Master Henry McCul-
Tough, Maryland; grand marshal ],
Will Perkins, Maryland; past district
deputy grand master William Fow-
den. Pennsylvania; grand sire Henry
V. BOrst, New York; representative
E. P. Traetman, Gew York, and repre-
sentative w. w. Milan, Washington.
Past Grand Master Christopher was
presented with a past masters jewel
in appreciation of his faithful service
while in office.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
DISTRICT BOARD
TO Discontinue
classification of 1887 Men to he Conn
pieted; of 37-45 Men
Stopped

The adjutant-generals office of Del
aware is in receipt of a telegram dated
IS, suspending the activities
of the District Exemption Board, eX-
cept so far as may be necessary to
close up matters to date. The text of
the telegram follows:
THE Secretary of War directs that
his order transmitted in my E-S259
be modified in the following particu-
lar: District Boards will discontinue
all work of classification and of ap-
peals on this date They will at once
proceed to complete all their records
in so far as the same are deficient
as to men already classified by them
or in respect of whom they have al
ready heard and determined appeals.
They will use the utmost care in pro-
tecting and preserving all records and
will await further orders regarding
custody and checking in and account
ing for their own records. All records
belonging permanently to files of Local
Boards should be returned Immediately
to the proper Local Board.
Physical classification by Local
Boards of all men of 81 to As is also
ordered discontinued; but classifica-
ton of 1S-year-old and 19-to-36 groups
will be carried to earliest possible
completion.
Questionnaires for the 18-year-Old
class will go out to the total list, in
stead of by percentages. as heretofore.
The class will number about 300 for
each board and from which deductions
for the Student Army Training Corps
will be necessary. as these registrants
are otherwise taken care of.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
ENLISTMENT WEEK

During this week the members of the
First Baptist Church are observing as
Enlistment Week" an every member
canvass. The Baptist denomination
in SS States are making this canvass.
On Thursday the church observed the
Annual Roll Call. DR.. Russell of Phil
adelphia preached the sermon in the
afternoon and the annual business
meeting was held. In all its history the
church has never been in better finan-
cial condition. Pastor Davis has be-
gun the seventh year of his pastorate.
Next Sunday morning he will preach
on the timely theme: after the War
There will also be an old
time experience meeting. Next week
there will be special meetings.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
NAVAL MEN ENJOY DANCE

About one hundred men from the
Naval Base at Lewes were entertained
in ArmOry Hall. in Milford, last Sat
urday evening with an enjoyable
dance. The affair was financed by
Wilmington parties. and Mrs. Frank
De Armand of Wilmington was instru-
mental in making it the success that
il undoubtedly was. The men from
the Base arrived in Milford late in the
afternoon and Immediately paraded
through the business section of the
town to Grange Hall, where the ladies
OF Milford and the Domestic Science
Glass of the Milford Public Schools
had provided supper for them. Prompt
ly at 745 o'clock the grand march
started at the Armory. and from then
until midnight the dancers enjoyed
themselves During a portion of the
time the sailors entertained those
present with a musical program, which
was excellent. The music for the Oc-
casiOn was furnished by the orchestra
taken from the Naval Base band.
Following the dance the visitors from
the Base gave three rousing cheers for
Milford, and again for Mrs. DeArmand.
They left on a special train for Lewes
shortly after midnight. That the men
appreciated the efforts put forth by
the/ local people for their entertain
ment was evident, for, as one OF, them
expressed himself, while we undOubt-
edly have it soft as compared with
the boys in the trenches. all the same
routine work gets monOtonous." 1t
was to break this mOnOtOnOus life that
the dance on Saturday night was in
augurated
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
MILFORD GRANGE NEWS

The meeting of Milford Grange last
Saturday was largely given over to
business. Reports from the Fair held
last week were made and proved to
be quite gratifying.
DR.. Roberts gave a most interest
ing talk on his recent experiences in
the war zone, in which he paid a fine
tribute to the American soldier, and
showed how necessary it is that the
influences now surrounding
him should be continued until he re-
turns home. A very substantial offering
for the United War Work was made
Next Saturday, November 2S, at 2
p. m, the first and second degrees
will be conferred on a large class and
a large attendance is requested.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
DIR. ROBERTS AND THE
Y. NJ. {. A. IN FRANCE
Editor Milford Chronicle,
Milford, Del.

Editor Milford Chronicle, \
Milford. Del.
Dear sir:
Under ordinary conditions / would
not take the time and trouble to write
the following or take notice of the
statements made concerning my ser
vice in France But as it reflects on
my character and also on the work
of the Y. NJ. c. a.. feel it my duty to
write these few remarks. Day after
day when l pass certain individuals
on the streets l hear them saying.
Roberts has not been in France" ]"
etc. and these people, because they
have nothing else to do. being born
loafers and slackers, take the subject
up in some stores, offices, barber shops
and other places where these sO-called
retired farmers congregate.
say for the last time that | have
been in France and have done my bit
in the service of the Y. NJ c. A. until
my health gave way. / desire further
to say that there is a way to put a
stop to these slanderous statements
and ! will do so by taking slanderers
before the Bar of Justice. The reason
that | have not already done this is
that these slanderers, some OF whom
are so-called retired farmers, will
run behind their mothers and other
relatives apron strings (whO contrib
ute monthly toward their support be-
cause they are too lazy to work. and
plead poverty, etc. have ample proof
that have been in France and l am
now in the service and when needed
l am still ready to answer any call
that my country will make on me. Mr..
Davidson, whom the Governor ap-
pointed to look after lOafers of our
State, will never have cause to take
me before a Justice Of the Peace for
being a Stacker.
(Signed) Evans Roberts,
Overseas Sec'ty Y. NJ. c. A.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
CLASS PIANO RECITAL

The pupils of Miss Causeys music
class met with her Saturday. Novem-
Der 16, at 8 o'clock, for the second
class recital. Owing to illness, sever
al were unable to take part but hope
to be present at the next, which will
be in December These meetings are
of great benefit to the class and the
program Saturday was both interest
ing and we'll rendered.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
". A. TRUITT APPOINTED JUSTICE

William A. Truitt, who is now pres
ident of Town Council Of Milford, and
whose term will end the first of jan
uary. 1919, was appointed a Justice OF
the Peace in and for Milford on Mon
day last by Governor John G. Town
send. The appointment is to fill the
vacancy cuased in the office by the
election of Justice Wallace S. Handy
to the State Senate. He held this po-
sition about seven years ago and was
very efficient Justice.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
GOOD PROFITS FROM FARMING

Prothonotary Elmer E. Riggin and
his brother, Thomas H. Riggin, prom
inent truckers in the vicinity of Lau-
rel, have grown on their farm $4,000
baskets of sweet potatoes, 10000 bas-
kets of tomatoes, 3,840 carriers of can
taloupes, 1920 watermelons. 1890
hampers of cucumbers and 5000 worth
Of hay, besides other produce in small
er quantities. They realized fine prices
for all their crops, except sweet po-
tatoes, which they have stored for
shipment during the winter. They
contracted for and delivered their to-
matoes at so cents per five-eighth bas-
ket, although at times they were sell
ing for considerably more.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
WILL REORGANIzE BAND

Members of the old Milford band
have issued a call to persons inter
ested in forming a band in Milford. The
meeting will be held at the office of
the Milford Steam Laundry Monday
evening next. November 25th, at 7S0
o'clock If sufficient interest is man
ifested in the movement, reorganiza-
ton and other work will follow. Those
who are interested should be present
Monday night.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICES

The churches of Milford will hold a
Joint Thanksgiving Day service next
Thursday morning in the Presbyterian
Church at 1890 o'clock. The services
will be enjoyable. Rev. R. X. Steph-
ensOn of the Avenue NJ. f. Church
will preach.
Milford chronicle., 1918-11-22
If YOU HAVE THEM
RETURN THEM

Will anyone having dishes belong
ing to Milford Grange kindly return
them on Saturday afternoon, as the
Grange Hall will be open then?
BY order of Milford Grange.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-26
SMITH ADVISES
FARMERS To PUT
IN FOOD sTUFFS

ATLANTA, Ca, February 26.-In
review of the cotton situation, the ef
forts to fix a minimum price by act
of Congress, and the general outlook
for the coming season, Senator Smith
OF Georgia, throws light on number
Of facts not hitherto clearly set forth,
and strongly advises the farmers of
Georgia to place themselves in a po-
sition OK Independence by raising a
plenty of food to supply their needs
with a margin to spare.
Senator Smith declares that the
movement looking to the congressional
action fixing a minimum price on cot
ton originated with New England cot
ton spinners, whose enthusiasm on the
ubject has now considerably diminish
ed since they see that cotton price
fixing will probably include the fixing
of prices on all manufactured products
Oh COLIOn. luS SeudIOI SCttSS IllcL AAO
cnd other friends of cotton win exert
themselves to the utmost to defeat the
project, but his advice if for the farm
ers to shape their affairs in such a
way that price-fxing will not hurt
them if it comes.
In other words, Senator Smith points
out that food is short and growing
shorter; that the farmer should there
fore produce his own food both as
measure of self-protection and pa
triotic duty; that the farmer who feeds
himself, with something to spare, can
hold his cotton if the government fixes
minimum price, while if no price
is fixed and present high prices con-
tinue, he can sell his cotton as a sur
plus money crop.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-26
Self Government for Province.

AMSTERDAM, February 26.-That
the Germans intend to give self gov,
ernment to the provinces of Courland
and Lithuania, was declared by Chan
cellor Won Hertling in addressing the
reichstag yesterday The operation
in the east are for the sole purpose
of reaping the full fruits OF the peace
negotiated with Ukraine. He said:
I'VE do not intend to establish our
selves in Esthonia and Livonia," and
then he added that the Central Pow
ers had freed Poland with the inten'
ton of calling an independent state
into existence,