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Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01
LAW And ORDER
LEAGUE WILL MEET
Monday Evening Next Is Regular Meet
ing Night of MllfOrd's New Civic
Organization.
ALL PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED
In Bettering The Towns Civic Con-
ditiOns Urged To Become
Members.

The first regular meeting of the
Law and Order League Of Milford,
which organization was formed sew
eral weeks ago, will be held in the
Milford New Century Club on Monday
evening next at o'clock. The pur-
pose of the league is to interest all
persons in Milford who have the good
of the town at heart to work harder
for bettering the civic conditions. A
public invitation has been issued to
all voters of the town, whether men
or women, to become members of the
organization, and it is expected that
the New Century Club building will
be packed at Monday evenings meet
ing. The fact that the league is non
partisan, and that all persons inter-
ested in civic betterment are wanted
as members, is strongly urged upon
the townspeOple.
At the meeting on Monday evening
the Declaration of Principals" By
Laws and other things necessary to
thorough working organization will be
discussed. A committee is now work.
ing on the former, and will present
them that evening for final considera-
tion. After that a general discussion
as to methods to be employed in cre-
dLluB more CIVIC Interest Will De Coi-
Quoted. 1t is not the intention of the
League to NEEDLE" or interfere with
the government of the town, and
credit will be given to all worthy Off
cials just as graciously as will criti-
cism be given to the unworthy Office
holder.
The beautifying of the approach to
Milford will be one of the matters
brought up for discussion on Monday
night. Several good plans have been
suggested for making the view from
the railroad, looking toward the east
more attractive. Any persons who
have suggestions should have them in
proper form for presentation to the
gathering at the proper time The
League is just organizing. but it is
hoped that it will be able to aecOmp-
lish much in the way of suggesting
and carrying out needed civic re-
forms. Everybody come out, join the
league, become a booster for Milford,
and see some of the eyesOres of the
town disappear through active CO.
operation. The League will not re-
quire its members to pay dues.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01
MILFORD GRANGE

The meeting of Milford Grange on
Jan. 26th was of unusual interest.
Several important decisions upon
business matters were reached, and
new business for future decision
brought up.
The Lecture hour was devoted to a
discussion, led by various members.
as to the part the farmer must play in
the present world war
1t was clearly demonstrated, in the
arguments presented, that the think
ing farmer not only recognizes his re-
sponsibility toward the world, but
also the responsibility of the world
toward the farmer and that for sue
cess, each must Loyalty assume his
share.
The meeting for Feb. 2nd is can
celled in favor of the Farmers In
stitute.
Meals will be served by members Of
Milford Grange on Friday and Satur-
day during the Farmers Institute.
On Feb. 9th an important topic for
all members will be the new bylaws
for the Grange. The subject for the
day, 1.-THE Other Side" will be given
by Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Balsley and
Mrs. Calhoun. Mr.. J. H. Roosa will
speak on "A New Industry for the
Farmer"
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Cathrall Smith
OF Atlanta, Ga, are receiving congrat-
ulations upon the arrival Of a son,
Jan. 26, 1918.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Windsor well
coined their first born on Friday, Jan.
25. 1918. It is a lusty little girl, and
mother and babe are doing fine.
A very successful surprise party
was given to Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Lid
stone, on Saturday evening last at
their home in Cedar Neck. About
twenty-five nearby neighbors were
present. Mr.. Lidstone has been ap-
pointed a guard in a government
building at Washington and assumes
his duties Feb. 1st. Mrs. Lidstone
will make her home with her sisters
in Chester for the present.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01
OBITUARY
RADCLIFFE.

Mrs. Mary A. Radcliffe, widow of
the late James Henry Radcliffe, passed
away on Wednesday morning. Jan.
9Th. 1918, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. J. Franklin Meade, 4124 Old
York Road, Philadelphia, aged IS
years, 8 months and days. The de-
ceased was born in Sussex County,
Delaware, April 9Th, 1882, but for
many years had resided in Philadel-
phia. However, she never became es-
tranged, paying a visit each year to
her Home State" where she retained
many friends. Mrs. Radcliffe leaves
three daughters, Mrs. J. Franklin
Meade, of Philadelphia, Mrs E. Clar-
ence Speare, Of New York City and
Mrs. George c. Stevens, of Brookline,
Mass; two sons, Wilbert H. Radcliffe
of Bridgeville. Del. and Frank Owens
Radcliffe, of Philadelphia; one bro
ther, John Owens and one sister,
Mrs. William Walker Radcliffe, both
of whom reside at Bridgeville, Del
Interment was made in Bridgeville
Cemetery, when her six nephews Of
ticiated as pail bearers.
BoGART.
Daniel ]. Bogart died on Wednes-
day, Jan. 2Srd, 1918, in Philadelphia.
of pneumonia, aged 81 years. The
body was brought to Milford to the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Webb,
where services were held on Sunday
afternoon. He is survived by two
Mrs. Roy Webb of Milford,
and H. Mason Bogart Of Wilmington.
Interment was made at BaTrett's
Chapel Cemetery, W. G. Powders Of
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01
SURGICAL DRESSING CLASS

A Surgical Dressing Glass, the pur-
pose of which is the making of surg
ical dressings for the Red Cross, the
dressings to be used for American
troops in France, has been formed in
Milford. Mrs. Frank L. Grier is in
charge of the class, and the meetings
where instructions in making dress
ings will be given will be held in the
old Chapel building at the corner of
Second and Washington Streets,
South Milford. These meetings will
be held each week from 7.30 to $50
and an-persons interested are invited
to become members Of the class. The
Chapel will also be open on Tuesday
and Friday evenings Of each week for
the regular Red Cross work.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01
NAVAL RESERVE FORCE NEEDS COOKS

The Naval Reserve Force needs 500
cooks and mess attendants between
the ages of eighteen and fifty-eight
for immediate service. They must be
obtained at once. The need Is ur-
gent. Aliens Of friendly nations with
first papers and drafted men with low
order numbers will be accepted. APP
ply at 2SO Broadway, New York City,
or any Navy Recruiting Station
throughout the United States. Service
in the Naval Reserve ends with peace.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01
Sussex COUNTY LEVY
COURT HAS BUSY DAY
,,,olr Fight Over Road Supervisors.
engineer Hawkins Directed To
Tell Why The Men We're
Selected.

A, tbe weekly meeting Of the Sus-
ov Comfy Levy Court which was
ia last Tuesday, they had sitting
-.bicb was full of interest to the court
as well as the political appointees
over the county.
an members were present, and the
srst thing acted upon, was a bill of
Constable Charles T. Jester for $1O.5O,
which was referred back to the Comp
troller for detailed information.
A resolution was presented by MT.
Mustard which set forth the fact that
certain bills which had been incurred
nv The Sheriff in capturing an escaped
nrisoner. who was working upon the
bnblie roads in persuance to the laws
6f delaware. had not been paid, and
asking an order for payment, and
moved its adoption. No second.
On motion of Mr.. Holloway, sec
ended by Mr.. Vallient, it was ordered
tbat the bill of Joseph Donaway, Sher-
m for "hunting for Whit SmulIen,"
amounting to $3.50, be referred back
IN the Comptroller with the request
that separate bills be rendered by the
parties named in the bill: viz; Will
liam Hill Allen Truitt, John K. Isaacs,
Clarence Hill, Charles Jester and JOS
eDh NJ Donaway.
The lerk-of-the-peace was directed
to secure bids for printing 1000 wit
ness orders stapled in to 20 books
each.
Wants Inspector For Bridge Work.
The approved Resolution from the
Kent County Levy Court, in which
that body agrees to pay half of the
cost of building the new concrete
bridge over the Mispillion River in
Milford was ordered spread upon the
records of the Sussex Levy Court.
A motion was adopted also, direct
ing that the Kent County Court be in
formed that it is the opinion of the
Sussex County Engineer, that it is
essential that an inspector should be
placed on the work done at the above
bridge in Milford, and kept
here daily when work is in progress
rom the commencement of the work
ntil its completion, and that the Kent
'ounty Levy Court be requested to
pprove the employment of such in
pectOr.
Bids Opened For Printing.
Bids for printing $4,000 tax bills
nd making 212 receipt books for the
eceiver of Taxes were opened, and
ere as follows:
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01

2l2 Receipt Books and Re-
ceipts .............$ .$115.00
The order was given to the Delmar
News at its bid of $3.50.
The County Engineer was author
lied to sell a small quantity of soft
coal to Norval Pepper to heat a po-
tato house in danger of freezing.
Comptroller Reports.
The Comptroller sent communica-
ton to the Levy Court with which he
sent the various bids of the county
papers for printing his annual report
for the year 1917, and upon motion of
Mr.. Holloway, seconded by Mr.. Must
ard, it was directed spread upon the
minutes of this meeting. The report
is printed in full as follows:
10 Levy Court of Sussex County:
Gentlemen:-I herewith submit to
you the bids as received by me from
the publishers of Sussex County for
the publication of my report for the
year 1917.
In giving my report to the publish
ers l have deviated from the custom
Of my predecessors by having it pub
lished in three papers for one issue,
instead of in two papers for two con-
secutiVe issues; reasoning that II
report was worth publishing at all,
it should be published where the
greatest number of taxpayers could
have the opportunity of reaching it.
You will note that the lowest bid
der was rejected. l did this for the
reason that I considered it false econ
omy to publish in a paper Of such
limited circulation.
gave the report for publication for
one issue to the Delaware Leader, at
Laurel at 15 cents per inch. To the
Sussex Journal OF Georgetown, at 20
cents per inch, and to the Milford
Chronicle at 25 cents per inch. This
was done after mature consideration
OF the price charged, the circulation
and locality served, and I trust that
my judgment in this matter will meet
with your approval.
The circulation of the Delaware
Leader is 7s6 copies weekly; of the
sussex Journal, 1000 to HOO copies,
and the Milford Chronicle is 5000
copies in Sussex County alone.
John C. Lank, Comptroller.
The bids for printing the Comptrol-
iers Report were as follows:
Sussex Journal, 20 cents per inch,
10 cents per inch second week.
sussex Journal and LeWes Pilot,
Tooth the same paper but put out
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01

The monthly meeting OF the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Avenue M. E.
Church, Milford, will be held at the
Chapel on Wednesday afternoon, Feb,
9Th, at 8 p. m. The ladies may bring
their Red Cross work If they so desire.
Saturday will be smileage Day, SO
do your bit.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01

MONDAY
No wheat bread all day-No for breakfast.
TUESDAY
No meat all day-No wheat bread for supper.
WEDNESDAY
No wheat bread all day-No meat for breakfast
THURSDAY
No for breakfast-No wheat bread for supper.
FRIDAY
No all day-No wheat bread for supper
SATURDAY
No pork all day-NO wheat bread for supper
SUNDAY
No meat for breakfast-No wheat bread for supper
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The Presbyterian Sunday School
has elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: Superintendent.
Samuel c. Evans, Jr.; Asst. Superin-
tendent and Chorister, Chas. J. HOlz-
mueller; Secretary, w. Shockley
Dougherty; Asst. Secretary, Edwin
Messick; Treasurer, VIM. E. Messick;
Supt. intermediate Dept, Miss Edna
Barker; Supt. Home Dept, Mrs. Mary
Prettyman. Extra teachers, Prof. Gill
bert Nickel and Mrs. Wilson M. Vim
yard.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SCHEDULE.

Is Necessary That the Following
In Order That Food May BE Saved With Which Win
War-It Is the Patriotic Duty of Every Family To
Observe the Schedule.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01

More snow has fallen in Delaware
so far this winter, than in any prev
ious year in the past twenty.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-01

g oonp.,.". We win ,'n soon r and s.a. %
enabled e5lInt renga. help 50 AS a. possible have
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-21

WANTED-A competent man to han
die a state agency for a first class
line of popular priced automobiles;
some capital required; do not apply
unless you desire to get into a sub
stantial permanent business. Address
187, care Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-21
EARGo GRAIN nTARKE1
Shotgun Used
TOMurdgY Girl

Muskegon, Mich, Dec. 21.-The
girl identified as Freda Weichman
and because of whose death Milo H.
Piper, local insurance agent is held
here on murder charge. was killed
by shotgun, according to an
nauncement by the police this fore
noon.
investigation shows, the police as
serted, that the weapon with which
the shot was fired. was held close to
the girls head. the shot going
through the skull and tearing away
part of the jaw. Wadding from the
shell, they added. was found imbed-
ded in the jaw.
The police declared also that their
search OF Piper's home had revealed
a shotgun, of which they took pos
session.
The announcement by the police
of the maner of the girls death sup
plements the findings of three ply
sicians who performed an autopsy
on the body Thursday. It was an
nounced that the girl had come to
her death by violence. the skull be-
ing crushed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-21
Notice and Citation, Hearing of Fina
a ccnrrr,A and niafr.lhutlnrn NJ KNafnfn

Notice and Citation, Hearing of Final
Account and Distribution OF Estate.
State of North Dakota. County OF
Cass. In County Court, before Hon. a.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Mary
d. Grant, Deceased.
James D: Grant, Petitioner. Us. Ada
line H Cameron and Nd Richard d,,4 r.
tion. Hearing of Final Account and
Distribution Of Estate.
The State OF North Dakota to the
above named Respondents:
and Richard r. Grant, are hereby
notified that the final account of the
administrator OF the estate of Mary ~.
Grant, late of the City of Fargo, in
the County of Cass and State OF
North Dakota. deceased, has been rem
dered to this Court, therein showing
that the estate of said deceased is
ready for final settlement and dtStrt-
count be allowed, the residue of said
estate be distributed to the persons
thereunto entitled, his administration
closed and he be discharged; that
Monday, the S0th day Of December, A.
of that day, at the Court Room of this
Court, in the Court House, in the City
of Fargo, County of CasS and state
of North Dakota, has been duly ap-
pointed by this Court for the settle
Ynent thereof, at which time and place
any person interested in said estate
may appear and file his exceptions, in
writing, to said account and petition
and contest the same.
And you, the above named re-
gpondents, and each of you, are here
by cited and required then and there
to be and appear before this Court,
and show cause, If any you have, why
said account shall not be allowed, the
residue of said estate distributed, the
administration Of said estate closed
and said James ID. Grant discharged.
Dated the 22nd day of November, "A.
d. 1918.
BY the Court,
ISeaI) "A. g. HANSON,
Judge OF the County Court.
Let the service of the above Citation
be made by publication I'M The Fargo
manner provided by law.
lgeaD A. G. HANSON,
Judge.
(Sov. 1880, Dec. 7-14-21-2s. 1919
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-21
citation Hearing Proof of wan.

Citation Hearing Proof OF VIII.
State of North Dakota, County of
Cass. In County Court, before Hon. A.
G. Hanson, Judge.
In the, Matter of the Estate Of Jo-
seph Tareo, Deceased.
William Briggs. Petitioner, VS.. Pat
rick Tareo, Gustine Pellerin, Artimise
Aslin and Lila Tremblay Respond
ents.-Citation Hearing Proof of Will.
The State of North Dakota, to the
above named respondents and all per-
sons interested in the Estate of Jo-
seph Tareo, Deceased; -rs~ ~,- r.
You and each of you are hereby
notified that William Briggs, the petit
toner herein, has filed in this Court a
document in writing, purporting to be
the Last Will and Testament of Jo-
seph Tareo, late of the Village of Rud-
yard, in the County Of Chippewa and
State of North Dakota, deceased, with
his petition, praying for the admission
to probate of said document as the
Last Will and Testament of said de-
ceased, and for the issuance to said
William Briggs of letters testament
ary thereon, and that the said petition
and the proofs of said purported Will
and Testament will be heard and duly
considered by this Court on Saturday,
10 o'clock in the forenoon Of that day,
at the Court Rooms of this Court, in
the County Court House, in the City Of
Fargo, County of Cass and State OF
North Dakota; and
You, and each of you, are hereby
cited to be and appear before this
Court at said time and place and an
swer said petition and show cause, if
any there be; why the prayer, Of said
petition should not be granted.
BY the Court,
(SeaI) A. G. HANSON,
Judge Of the County Court.
Dated the 9Th day OF December, A.
=. fpec. 7-1A-2l. 1917
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-21
Summons.

State of North Dakota, County of
Cass. In District Court, Third Judi
cial District. .,.
Sarah Annie Robertson, Plaintiff, vs.
James Robertson, Defendant.-Sum'
The state of North Dakota to the
above named Defendant:
You are hereby sumomned to an
swer the complaint in the above en-
unto annexed and served upon you,
and to serve copy of your answer to
the said complaint on the subscriber
at his Office in the City of Fargo. in
said County and State, within thirty
days after the service OF this sum-
mons upon you, exclusive of the day
of such service; and in case of your
failure to appear or answer judgment
will be taken against You by default
for the relief demanded in the COM
plant. ...-
Dated this 10th day of November
1918.
Attorney for Plaintiff, Office AMI
Postoffice Address, Fargo, North ba'
kota.
First publication Nov. 10th. 1918.
To James Robertson. the above
Take Notice: That verified COM
plant in the above entitled action was
filed Nov. 10th, 1918, in the Office of
the Clerk of the District Court, Third
judicial District in and for CasF
~ W F. x. KIRsCH,
Attorney for Plaintiff. Fargo, North
Dakota.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-21
FARGO AND NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
or THE WEEK FOR THE SOLDIERS

Compay B to return home. He car.
ries bullet in his lung received ir
action last July.
David Ugland. former president oi
the Security State bank at Knox
was sentenced to fiye-year term In
state peitetiary for misappropriatior
Of bank funds. He pleaded guilty
Shortage about 100000.
Maj. II. r. Bitzing Of Mandan has
Judge advocate of the Second Amer
ican army in France.
Report that Captain Gray Of
Jamestown company of First North
Dakota was killed In France denied
/ Melvin Babe" Hearl of Moorheao
died Of wounds November 4.
DR.. A. A. Walker Of Casseltpr
Lieut.. Alex "slfv" Nemzek Of
Moorhead, former member of Fargo
Company B. writes Of meeting other
members of company in France.
Three hundred jobs listed for Far
go returned soldiers and sailors.
The navy recruiting station al
Fargo will be reopened.
Fargo high school will meet
Wheaton. Mimi, high school in bas-
ketban Friday evenig.
James w. Foley, North Dakota's
poet laureate, is recovering from
breakdown suffered, recently at
Portland. Ore.
The 2Srd American engineers were
in the finish at Sedan. Pie. William
p. Tarbell of Fargo writes.
Lieut.. Harold Engerud and Ken
meth Goodwin returned to Fargo fol-
lowing discharge from service.
Friday, December 20
Corp. Allen R. Welsh Of Fargo
narrowly escaped death at Camp
Custer when rife accidentally dis
charged. ...., ....
Max Stitch and William Egnoror,
Russians at Kief, McHenry county,
arrested by government charged
with displaying red flag Of Bolshevi-
Xxi.
The first case Of flu in North Da-
kota developed near New Rockford,
coming from a Marine who had not
fully recovered from the disease,
according to DR.. c. J. McGurren,
secretary Of state board Of health.
Fifty Fargo youg women will take
Red Cross memberships in business
district Saturday afternoon.
Fifty members of Company B aux
Hilary of Fargo meeting trains arriv-
ing. in Fargo with treats for SOL
E. M. Patton. former Cass county
clerk Of court. died at Casselton.
Dickinson has opened a free influ-
enza serum station.
z. NJ. c. A. privileges free to ali
men in uniform.
B. v. Moore is chairman Of COM
mittee to arrange homecoming cele-
bration for Fargo soldiers and sail
ors to be held some time in 1919.
F. M. Paine elected captain of
Fargo lodge Of !. o. o. +.
George Holman or Valley City
has been cited for bravery in action
in France. .hs.. ..,. ..-....a... &
Scout Sgt. Melvin D. Hildreth of
Fargo made Thanksgiving address
to 31st engineers in France.
Pie. Clarence e. Stewart OF Fargo
reported missing in action Novem-
Der 12, day following armistice.
Erie reported 100 per cent mem
bership in Red Cross Christmas roll
call. -a II
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-21
Market Reports
WaakIv Grain Review.

Chicago, Dec. 21.--Nearby deliver
les of corn have run up in value this
week as a result Of serious delays to
the crop movement, but later op-
tions have declined owing mainly to
government figures that suggested
an immense yield OF winter wheat.
Compared with week ago corr
prices this morning. varied from 2 3-S
off to 61 advance; oats were down
2h to BIB and provisions lowed by
81 cents to $l.55.
In the oats market the main fac
tors were the slowness of export call
and of domestic shipping sales.
Continuous excessive arrivals OF
hogs together with increased stocks
of lard had a severely weakening in
fluence on provisions,