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Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
GARFIELD MEMORIAL TO
Be UNVEILED LABOR DAY
Alfred l. DUPONT Accepts Member
ship on Honorary committee
And Contributes to Fund.

Delaware will figure on Labor Day
September 2nd, when the Garfield
Monument Association, Inc, will un-
veil a $4,000 memorial to the mar
tyred President, who died at Long
Branch, n. j., September 10. 1881.
One of Delaware's best known cit
izens, Alfred l. dupont, has accept
ed membership on the honorary com
mittee and has made the association
glad with his splendid subscription
to help meet the money needed to
complete the memorial.
In accepting the invitation to act
as a member of the committee Mr
dupont writes to Mayor John W Flock
as follows:
81 will be glad to serve as an hon
orary member of the committee at
the unwilling of the memorial to the
late President Garheld, which is to
take place at Long Branch, N. j., on
September End.
being fully in accord with the
propriety and excellence Of this work.
1 will be very glad to serve as re-
Quested."
The cornerstone of the Garfield
monument was laid September 18th,
1907, by the Grand Lodge of New
Jersey Masons.
The memorial is of Barre granite
and weighs so tons. It is an excedra
with a seat both at the right and left
for the weary traveller to sit down.
There are three steps to the approach
and a like number at the rear with
the significance, youth, manhood and
a0e The memorial is II feet high
and % feet across. 1t will be appro-
priately inscribed.
The bronze figure of Garfield will
be eight feet in height. It was de-
signed by a celebrated Philadelphia
and since finished has more
than doubled in value. It is pro-
an AL likeness of the mar
tyred President.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
LARGE NUMBER Of OUR
MEN CALLED To COLORS
Delaware Contingency for the Present
Month for Military Service
VIII Approximate 1900

Excluding the several men who
left for Camp Dix Monday several
calls for men have been received by
the local boards of exemption during
the past few days. The largest is
that for all colored men in the State
of Delaware of last years registra-
is estimated that the call will include
approximately 700 men who will leave
on August 1st.
Another call for men not yet sent
is that for so men Of the limited ser
vice class to leave on July 80. The
third call is that for 100 men of the
new registrants who will leave on
August 5th for Spartanburg, N. c..
Besides the above quotas calls have
been issued through the medical corps
of the United States army for physi-
clans to enlist voluntarily, or to join
the medical reserve corps. The call
for physicians was Anade TO the ply
sicians directly from the War Depart
ment. Calls have also been received
for one engineer to go to Vancouver
barracks. no date being set, and two
blacksmiths on July Goth.
AS a whole, over 900 men will be
taken from this state within the next
three weeks. Including the 253 who
left Monday, approximately 1900 men
will have been taken from Delaware
during the month.
Delaware's quota Of negro regis
trants is sos. and they will entrain
between August 1st and 5th for Camp
Upton, New York.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
RED CROSS

Some fortunate persons will have
their vacations as usual this year. A
very great number will not. The
grim business of war recognizes NO
dog days. At this time, above all
others. no wasteful vacation for any
one is justified Don't give up the
Red Cross work. Don't forget that
there is increasing work to be done
for the boys "Over There" and for
the brave peoples who are bearing the
most terrible part Of the common
burden.
To the mothers, wives and friends
of soldiers and sailors we commend
the following lines, reprinted from the
New England Division Bulletin, as a
most excellent example of the art Of
letter writing, especially when the
letter is for a fighting man who needs
cheering up:
Soldiers.
Tied Robinson in Cleveland Plain
DeDaler.)
Her kitchen girl had left her and
she'd all the work to do
Upon the day the plumbing broke and
let the water through;
The baby had the chicken-pox-she
laQ 10 20 anu see
The doctor on the subject, and she
fell and sprained her knee.
A passing neighbor brought her home
the fred gone out by then
She ate a frigid meal and then she got
her ink and pen.
And wrapped shawl around her, and
beneath the evening lamp
She wrote letter to her Mana SOL
dier down in camp.
''Dear John: Your loving letter was
received today. l hope
You're well. l keep so busy that
have no time to nope.
The weather's cold, but beautiful and
Spring is on the way.
The baby's got a tooth. / took trip
down town today,
And Mr.. Johnson picked me up in his
big motor car
And brought me hOme-you can't be-
lieve how kind the neighbOrs
are!
Baby and I've deci0ed we'll lead the
simple life
And stay at home for quite a while,
With lots Of love,
Your Wife"
Her name is Mrs. Legion, and she's |
quite well known to me.
Her husband is a soldier Of his coun-
try. So is she.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
REGISTRATION LAST SATURDAY

Last Saturday was the first regis
tration day in Delaware, for those
who expect to cast a ballot at the
November elections. In Milford, the
Tenth Representative District Of Kent
County, about $50 in both districts
were registered. In South Milford,
the First Representative District of
Sussex County, the number was 1853.
In this district the board did not get
at work until noon, because Of the
men appointed failing to qualify-one
being in the draft and the other re-
signed for personal reasons. The
trouble was finally Strengthened out
and the work went forward. More
than 800 persons register in this one
dktrict.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
TWO FIRE ALARMS

The members of the Milford Fire
Company responded to two still
alarms of fire this week. The first
call came when the chimney at the
home Of Mrs. Bessie Gillespie was
found burning. A general alarm was
not sounded, but the firemen went to
the place and extinguished the fire.
Late Tuesday afternoon another call
was responded to when sparks from
passing train set fire to the dry grass
at the plant of the Delaware Egg
Farm west of Milford. The fire had
spread rapidly over the ground and
was about the brooder houses when
the fire truck arrived. The chemical
tanks on the truck were put in opera
tion and the blaze soon extinguished.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
TOLD In A FEW LINES

Peaches and melons of home grown
stock are in Milford markets.
The Great Council of Red Men will
meet in Milford on October gath and
25th.
State Republican Primaries will be
held August 18th, and the State Con-
svention on Tuesday, August goth.
4 The coal situation in Milford is but
eittle changed-nOne coming for any
tbody either to store or use.
St. Johns Church, Sunday, July 2s,
mass at a m; evening devotions
sat 1880; mass at Owens at 1880 a.
IN. All are cordially invited.
What's the matter with the Delaz
ware Regiment. now at Camp Dix2 Is
Senator Salisbury blocking their
'chanee of getting into real service in
France?
The Sussex County Progressive
Republicans were guests OF Alfred I.
dupont last Friday. The Kent Coun-
|ty men Of the same faction will pay
their respects today.
Work at the State Armory in Mil
ford is progressing, and when all Is
finished it will be an imposing look
ing structure, of which the people OF
Milford should be proud.
Pastor Davis will speak at the Bap-
tist Church on Suhday morning at
10:45 a. m. on the subject, "The
Clothes That Did Not Wear Out. "
Bible School at 9:35 a. m; Christian
Endeavor at 1880 D. m. The picnic
at Slaughter Beach was much enjoyed
BY all the Bible School. The good
time for the kiddies was chargeabie
to the committee. Of which Postmaster
Robinson was chairman.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
FINE PROSPECTS, FOR TOMATOES

The indications in the vicinity are
that the tomato yield will be excel
lent this season. The vines are large
and have a healthy appearance.
While reports have been sent broad
cast from many sections Of the two
lower counties to the effect that an
insect is playing havoc with the to-
mato plants, ride through the coun-
try districts in the vicinity Of Mil
ford discloses no such ravage having
been made in this section. While
some few patches may have been at
tackled the prospects at the present
time are that the Milford district will
produce an excellent tomato crop.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
DOG CHASED PIG; FIGHT ENsUEs

AS a direct result of dog chasing
a pig on Sunday last, Robert Jacobs
and Indeola Bell, both colored, were
arraigned before Alderman Hendrix
son and fined. According to the evil
mothers dog chased Jacobs pig. An
argument ensued and Jacobs became
threatening. The young woman took
up the argument for her mother and
proceeded to punch Jacobs A fine
of 81. .25 for each was the result. Both
paid and went on their way rejoicing.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
M. P. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC

The M. P. Church Sunday School
left Milford on Wednesday morning
last in four large automobile trucks
and a dozen automobiles, enroute for
Oak Orchard, to pass their annual
picnic. The autos had been covered
over with canvas for the occasion and
seats fitted to accommodate about so
children. accompanied by their. par
ents and teachers, while those who
owned autos and could get off. went in
private conveyances. This is prob
ably the largest Sunday School in
Sussex County, and they certainly
do know how to enjoy a day at the
shore.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Miss Mabel Truitt, of Philadelphia,
is visiting her father. Mayor Truitt.
Misses Emma Davis and Eva Depu-,
ty are passing two weeks in New
Hampshire.
Miss Katherine Van Leuven is in
| Wilmington attending GOldey's Bust-
ness College.
o. c. Legar, of Philadelphia. spent
the week end with his brother. Jesse
F. Legar, Jr.
Mrs. C. E. Cullin, of Middletown,
/ is the guest Of her daughter, Mrs. H.
W. d. Moore.
Mrs. Hurlock. Of Philadelphia, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Bradley,
of South Milford.
Captain ] NJ C. Reville, of Phila-
delphia, is visiting with relatives and
friends in Milford this week.
Mrs. A. R. Carmean left Saturday
last for a two weeks visit with rel
atives and friends in lower Sussex.
Mrs. Ida Passwater has received
card saying her son, George R.
Passwater, has arrived safely in
France.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Murphy are
receiving congratulations on the ar
rival of a son. Eugene. Jr.. Thursday
morning, July 25th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Causey. Of
Washington, d. c., have been visit
ing his brother. Trusten P. Causey. OF
South Walnut street.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Satterthwaite,
Of Yardley, Pa, are receiving COZ
gratulatiOns upon the arrival Of a son,
Frederick G., Jr., June 30th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron B. Bryant OF
ScOttdale, Pa, formerly of Milford,
are the proud parents of a baby boy,
which arrived July goth, 1918.
Miss Elizabeth Watson, who has
been in Philadelphia for some time,
Mrs. Sallie Watson, North Milford.
Miss Efie wilkins of New York
City, accompanied by Miss Grace Hep
burn. who has been spending q few
days with her mother. Mrs. R. D.
Shaw. left yesterday for Atlantic City.
Mrs Harold Salmons has resigned
her position with the 1. D. Short
Company Of Milford, and has taken
the position as secretary for the Muir
ply & Hayes Lumber and Milling Co..
Of Harrington.
Miss Pearl Higman. who has been
with the Milford Chronicle Publish
ing Company for the past year, is a
student at the new business college in
Milford. and will fit herself as a stem
)grapher and business woman.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Gilbert Mearns. OF
1Ohokus, N. j.. are receiving con-
upon the arrival of a son,
John Gilbert, Jr., on Sunday. July
list. Mrs. Mearns was formerly
Hiss Nellie G. Davidson. Of Milford.
W. C. Murphy returned on Tuesday
morning from Washington, where he
vent to spend a few days with a
'rOther, H. 7. Murphy, before the Z
after left for military training This
S the third brother OF Mr.. Murphy
low in service, the other two being
n France.
Misses Lena Johnson, Ruth Tull,
Maggie Mae Jefferson and Mamie
Norris mOtOred to Slaughter Beach
md spent the week end at the Wyatt
cottage. After leaving the beach on y
sunday evening they we're entertained
t the home Of Miss Maggie Jefferson
Until Monday. They reported a very
N niOyable time
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
OATS YIELD WELL.

Following the indications that the
wheat crop would be poor many farm
ers in both Kent and Sussex planted
heavily in oats. The crop has been
very successful this season and the
oats have filled well with grain.
Many of the farmers have cut the
oats for feed for their stock, while
others will thresh for grain. All sec
tions where oats have been planted
have produced extra large yields pss
acre.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26
NURSES WANTED.

,Fon- Glasses viii be contested, ,Vh
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

orkneys where the Grand Fleet had spent many a dreary month and year waiting like ferocious dogs in leash, watching and waiting, to bounce on the German fleet should the oppor- tunity ever occur.
 And in conclusion, let me add, that one of the greatest lessons taught us, by this war is that we must, for the preservation of our country's free dom and honor, for our rights and liberty, for peace and prosperity,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

not hoist them again without per mission Surely no greater humili- ation could have befallen them after their frequent, and taunting boasts and threats.
 There is little else to be told. After an inspection by British and American officers to gain assurance that the ships were disarmed, they were sent in groups, under guard, to Scapa Flow, in the cold, dreary,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

the war and which cannot be created over night, this war would r7--- 7-' ed far differently from its present vic- torious conclusion"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
ADMIRAL ROMAN TELL s GRAPHICALLY
 OF EXPLOITS OF AMERICAS NAVY

The part the American fleet played in batting the German high fleet of the adventures his flagship had described yesterday by Rear Admiral Hugh New York securely anchor in the chief river of the state for which she is named
 He told of Uboat that rammed the superdreadnaught dentng the big ships plates and smashing propeller blade but undoubtedly being sent to the bottom itself at the next turn of the screws.
 He told of the dreary wint CT days when the North Sea horizon drew cose of the fuess atrong the constant vsing of schemes to lure the German fleet from it's base and of memorable occasion when the Allied vessels within few miles of ttng off the German ships in mdea in which the fighting would have been opened American Warships
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

War Labor Board will hold a meet ing in New York today to consider settlement of the New York harbor mems strike.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

Disqualification of Canadian forces at the front will start in February.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

Surely no more complete victory
 was ever won. nor 2 11oo-o dieora nof1'l
 and humiliating end could have come U .1 HowvtLu4 anu l.I4Un vau.I.uu
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

While there are many other de- partments of the government, as well as many civil and private enterprises, which contributed most abundantly to insuring successful end to a war, and while all are more or less neces- sary and interdependent, yet without an efficient and strong navy, which was ready at the very beginning of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

fleet as that which came to the Ger man high seas fleet Let me try to describe it. to you.
 The commander in chief of the Grand Fleet demanded and received what actually amounted to an un- conditional surrender of the whole German navy. Under his orders. the enemy's ships were disarmed, am- intuition landed, torpedo war heads sent ashore, breech blocks and fire control instruments removed, and every offensive utility rendered in nocuous. Then, with reduced crews, under the command of a German ad- miral, in one lcng column, the heavy battleships leading, the Hun fleet sailed for a designated rendezvous, to arrive at a specified time, just out side of the Firth of Forth, in Scot land, where the Grand Fleet. lay at anchor.
 Humiliation for Germans.
 "At a prearranged signal our forces swung symmetrically through 180 degrees, and still paraneling the en- veloped Germans conducted them into a designated anchorage in the entrance of the Firth of Forth. Then came signal from the commander in chief of the surrendered fleet Ali sundown lower your colors and dc
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
Navy Won the War

build and maintain a navy that will insure us these blessings
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-15
AMERICAS ANSWER" hit
WITH HOLLAND AUDIENCES

THE HAGUE, Dec. i+,-Under
the auspices Of the American oom.
mittee OF public Information. tho
first exhibition OF the American war
film entitled, "America's Answer"
was given here r-osntly to n select
audience composed of chief officers
Of the general staff of tho Dutch
army and navy invited by American
military and naval attaches
The film consisted Of eisht reels
showing the American flee, In Eu-
ropean waters. transport ana hospit-
al services ana other aspects OF
Americas achievements IN the war
A feature of interest proved Ia be
the series of pictures of American
aviation. Tho whole display was
grestsd with warm enthusiasm while
vicws showing President Wilson and
General pershinG drew spontaneous
cheers.
Tho musical accompaniment was
patrioticAlly American and included
famous songs OF tho Civll and span
sh-American wars as we'll as south
srn melodies many of which were
heard here for tho first time. The
film will be shown throughout Hol'
land,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-15
LOS ANGELES HOME
OF FIRST JITNEYS
similar IAnr- spring ~ MI Over
West When FIRST Effort Proves
Sutrys.ful

other Htnios have much So learn
from 'uiifutra in N" matter of
making money out ~ autumohils
Ssnge lines II was In talifornia that
the jltnry hua wnH first heard ~ ana
that state has reached degree or
efficiency in handling pasHanEor
travel ly auto probably greater than
any othor state IN the union
The ltnry nus budnsss had its
birth IN lus Angrl"H street car
company which ran = In" tu Ger
tain suburb insisted On charging an
esttn fare when the line was rS
tended "A short distance Ia new
suburb 1l,r" wa. an immediate
protest from tho public, And autonlp-
bile uvutts ltVinT IN IA" vicinity
showed thclr sympithy With the Oh
j.ctorg hy plrl,ing ~ pn4'"nr"fn ON
the way ~ town, charging them only
a nicklo fpr the fido
Traffic hoCauo so heavy mat
hundreds ~ persona owning hutn-
mobiles saw an opportunity fnf mhk'
ins "a living ana went into N" huri.
meas ~ carrying passengers ANA hll
the street ctr lines IN 'hr City we're
parnllelcd hy tho iitney lines linrl-
nes conditions throughout IA" couh'
try were bad NJ tho time, ana IN"
succeA- ~ The il,nev bus IN Los Ah.
srl.s wnS such that within u few
weeks ilincy hua lines had sprung up
all over ia" vest
Much ~ tho ii'n"y bus activity
proved to hN of "a mushroom nature
and disappeared quickly, but IN many
localities n was pat ON sound nus
tno-. basis and continued 10 flourish
iin success greatly stimulated inter
Get In tho establishment of cross-
country and ip-rurban hus lines,
and many rout.s ~ thl. nature are
In operation In California.
Much ~ tho efficiency ~ tho bus
tines d-pnndS upon the stability of
ths tires Among bus owners In cal
ifornla United states royal cords are
great favorites ~. I. Zahner. of Car.
iotta, operates the stage lin. In Hum.
boidt county iIls Ia Nco stages are
equipped with royal cords ~Srlus,
lively. IIe runs the tires 5000 miles
on the rear wheels and then changes
them to the front. and Eets inore
than b000 additional miles before
they wear out THIS mileage he re-
gards as remarkable In view OF tho
heavy weight OF the car and i'H
load. The stage weighs 1900 pounds
and carries 700 pounds OF baggage
and 2.t0O pounds OF humanity.
~ regard this an some test for
tires" said Mr. Zahner. ~ hsv. used
practically every make of tho con.
aidered hiHh grade tires, but royal
cords are the only tires that have
eiven ma entire satisfaction"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-15
Stitches In Time

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-15

NnRNAS. Okla Dec. II Pos
slhly the largest military event that
ever took place uu the campus ut
the t'uivrrsiiN ~ oklahoma was tho
battalion parade hcli this week l.
WIS the first military ceremony held
here when an the men we're IN uni-
torm AND rillv equipped The nrm-
bcrs ~ the 4 \ I q showed a gtrht
teal ~ training and form ana the
parade was a surprlsr ~ many who
.nw u The unit ~ the university
has been cnwpllm~rtrd highly by
the war department ana has been
dcc'atri the mn beet uui' IN the
tulird States IN genera efficiency.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-15

America hps never gone back on
a trlrnd DklahuWhus VIII support
nor htftlinr legion. with Hr over
Vhrnming membership 10 tho Rod
cross %
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-07
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