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Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Miss Elsa Peterson, of Philadelphia
is the guest of Mrs. George Draper Jr.
Corporal James A. Hart, Jr., of Camp
Dix, ~ j., spent Saturday and Sunday
with his parents here.
Sgt. Russell Evans, of Co. X, Camp
Dix, N. J., spent the weekend with
his parents in Milford.
Miss Lena Short, president Of the
Milford New Century Club, attended
the Anniversary Luncheon of the Do
yer Club on last Wednesday.
Mrs. H. w. D. Moore attended the
wedding of her neice, Miss Sarah M.
Cullen, to ]. Bradford Shawn, in Will
mington, on Thursday, February 14th.
Mr.. Eli Sharp and Miss May Sharp,
who have been staying here with Mr..
and Mrs Saunders Truitt, left this
week for Atlantic City, where they will
spend several weeks.
Captain James W. Cannon, Sgts. D.
]. Mays, William Gaffney and James
Mccartney, of Camp Dix, n. j., were
among those who spent Saturday and
Sunday with their parents here.
Several affairs have been given for
Miss Ruth Heisler, whose marriage to
DR.. Samuel Marshall will take place
next Wednesday. Miss Della Hall gave
Kitchen shower" for Miss Heisler
last Saturday; Miss Emily Jones en-
tertained at a bridge party last week
and today Miss Betty Aldred is giving
party for the bride-tO-be.
Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Bennett, former
| ly of Milford, have sent out invitations
to the marriage of their daughter Miss
Sarah Moore Bennett, to Harold Grant
Stanton. The marriage will be sol
emnized in Starr Methodist Protestant
Church, Baltimore, Saturday evening,
February 23rd. at eight o'clock. Miss
Bennett is well known to the younger
generation in Milford. and she has
been teaching in the Milford public
schools for the past two terms.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
IN. B. REGISTER OF LEWES
NAMED STATE COUNCILLOR
In 25th Annual Session State Council
Hears of Growth in Spite Of
Wars Demands

The twenty-ffth annual session OF
the State Council. Junior Order United
American Mechanics. convened at
Dover on Tuesday in Odd Fellows
Temple, with nearly 200 delegates in
attendance. National Councillor John
H. Noyes, of New Hampshire; National
Secretary Martin H. Woods, Philadel-
phia, and National Organizer Lahean
were visitors. State Councillor Hope,
in his annual address, made mention
of the fact of the calling to arms OF
many members of the order, which,
he said. had made it rather hard to in
crease the membership in Delaware.
The report of the State secretary
showed a membership, December 81,
of 1929, a net gain for the year of 167.
There had been paid for sick benefits,
s1417O.76; for death benefits, $12,221.
and for other relief, S312.13. Total as
sets of Councils were given as $751;
S6335.
At the closing session the following
officers were elected:
State Councillor, N. B. Register
Lewes, Del Uewes COunciD No. IA.
State Vice Councillor, John c. Hayes
Dover. Caesar Rodney No. 8.
State Secretary, W. J. Moreland, Will
mington. (Diamond) No. 5.
State Treasurer, Harry Hoffecker
| Newark. Photography No. 29.
State Conductor, F. W. Pepper, Mil
ton. (Bnterprise) No. 16.
State Warden, E. W. West, Seaford
| Liberty Bell) No. 21.
State Inside Sentinel. W. B. Pretty
man, Dover. Caesar Rodney No. 8.
State Outside Sentinel, ". H. Patter'
son, Frederick. (Frederica) No. %.
State Chaplain. the Rev. Thomas
Pardee, Dover (Patriotic) No. 81.
Delmar is selected as the next place
of meeting
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
KINDNESS APPRECIATED

Having responded to the navy's call
for the loan Of binoculars, Stephen K.
Belts, of Frederica, has received the
following acknowledgment from As
sistant Secretary of the Navy Roose-
Velt:
Stephen X. Belts, Frederick, Del,
Dear Sir: Your prompt and patriotic
response to the Navy's call for binocu-
lars, telescopes and spy-glasses, is
most appreciated. The glasses will be
very useful in the prosecution OF naval
operations until victory is won.
At tine termination of the war, Il
possible, every effort will be made to
return them to you when it is hoped
YOU will feel compensated for any
evidence of wear by the knowledge
that you have supplied Eyes for the
Navy" during a very trying period.
On behalf of the Navy, / wish to
thank YOU most heartily.
Very respectfully,
Franklin D. Roosevelt,
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
TOLD in A FEW LINES

There will be a box and shadow So
cial given at Donovan's school mouse
Friday evening. March 1st. All are
cordially invited.
The First Methodist Protestant
Church of Milford elected as its super
intendent George H. Wilson; John
wilkins. assistant.
The Ladies' Aid Of New Market
Church will be entertained by Mr.. ana
Mrs. Barratt at Glendale parsonage
on Saturday evening, February SSrd'
All welcome.
St. Johns Church, Sunday, Febru-
ary oath: Mass at a. m; The way
of the Cross, sermon and benediction
at 7.3O D. m; Mass at Owens at 1l.SO.
All are cordially invited.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Red Cross will be held at the Chapel
on Thursday, February 2S, at 3 p. m'
Reports of the months work Will pc
read and it is hoped that there VIII
be a large attendance.
Miss Belle Chisakopsky, of Whining
ton. will give an interesting Mission
ary Talk at the Baptist Church on
Sunday morning at a. M; Bible
school at 2.SO p. m. Pastor Davis will
speak at Fort Salisbury. 7.SO p. NJ
Christian Endeavor.
The General Assessment of the town
of Milford has been made and the
duplicates are now hanging up for in
spection. AS this assessment of prop
erty will stand for four years, there
will be a large attendance at the ses-
sion set to hear appeals.
Sunday morning next there will be
the presentation of a large service flag
at the Avenue Church in honor of the
boys now in the Country Service. It
Is hoped to have a message from EACH
land the name, rank and present loea-
ton will be announced. The troop OF
Boy Scouts will attend in body. An
cut-of-town speaker is expected. 4.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
ANOTHER GRANDCHILD

Governor John C. Townsend became
grandfather Thursday morning Of last
week for the second time this month
a baby boy having been born unto his
son and daughter-in-iaw, Mr.. and Mrs
Julian E. Townsend, of Georgetown
Mother is doing nicely and the Valen-
tine present is a chubby little fellow
On February a baby boy was born
unto his daughter, Mrs. John Tubbs
at Selbyville. The governor will evil
IDENTIFY have little trouble in remember
ing the birthdays of his new grandchil-
dren, as one was born on Ground
hog" day and the other on st. Valen-
tines day.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
Do YOU WANT A GOOD POSITION 2

The Milford Chronicle. Publishing
Company will soon be deprived Of its
bookkeeper and Office assistant, and we
must have someone to take her place
at or about March LIST. A young
woman between the ages Of % and 30,
who can operate the typewriter and
arrange copy for the paper will find
this position agreeable. The pay VIII
be Just according to the ability OF the
person, but It will be sufficient to make
the place desirable from that point
Shorthand writing is not necessary for
the position, but it is not an objection.
Call upon any of the officials Of the
company, or apply at the Business
Office for an interview. This Is a
chance to widen your business Enowl-
edge and ideas.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
57TR ANNIVERSARY

The fifty-seventh anniversary Of the
Presbyterian Sunday school will be
celebrated on Friday evening, Febru-
ary 22nd, beginning at o'clock, with
appropriate exercises, including carols
by the school and by selected classes,
recitations by Charles Abbott and Mrs.
Karl Bunstein, flute solo by W. Shock
-ly Daugherty, vocal solo by Holmes
wagner and an illustrated lantern
lecture by Rev. H. L. Bunstein. The
usual awards for attendance will be
made by the superintendent. After the
program the annual treat will follow.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
PIRIIC SALES

Robert H. Warren has sold his farm
and will sell his personal property at
his home near Glendale on Tuesday,
February 2eth. For particulars, read
the advertisement in this paper and
the posters.
Mrs. E. H. Westover will sell some
excellent stock and high grade chick
ems at her home near Milford, on
Monday, February 25th, rain or shine.
For particulars. read the advertise
ment in another part Of this paper
and the posters
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
COUNTY WBE MEETING
OF KENTFARM BUREAU
1t Should be q Valuable Asset to the
Farming Interests OF
that County

The second county wide meeting OF
the Kent County Farm Bureau held
in the Century Club building speaks
well FIR the growing strength of the
organization. In spite Of the threat
eninEg rain the hall was packed with
representatives from all parts OF the
cou hty both in the morning and al
terri DON sessions. From the nature
and{ methods Of business handled there
caIb be no doubt that the Farm Bureau
wi HI be an extremely valuable asset
to7 the farming interests OF Kent
county.
In the morning session the matter OF
using labor saving machinery was dis
cussed and practically all present were
in favor of taking steps to secure the
services of husking and shredd1ng ma
chimes to handle,the corn crop this faIl.
The various community chairmen re-
norted the approximate number OF
acres that the Kent County farmers
we're desirous of having plowed by
tractors equipped and furnished by a
companv of men from Wilmington 10
be about 1000 acres during the spIlhs
and ESQ during the summer months,
The amount for summer ploWlns VIII
undoubtedly be much larger atter the
tractors are actually brought here ana
mt into operation. Plans are being
made for a big tractor demonstration
early in April when large number Oh
the various farm tractors will COM
nete in blowing and narrowing lot
the benefit of those who are interest
ed in buying a tractor to suit thelr
particular needs.
because of the great loss in transit
to the sweet potato growers VINO are
finding it difficult to move their crop
to market in a reasonable length OF
time a committee was appointde to
take the matter up with the FOOD
Administration. Food Administrator
Mitchell will take the matter up i'm
mediatelv with the railroads and II
necessary the committee will person
ally take up the matter with the FOOu
Administration in Washington.
DR.. Manns, Of Delaware College'
smoke concerning the results OF spray
ing tomatoes in Maryland and new
Jersey where an increase of Al per
cent was obtained by spraying four
5imes with Bordeaux mixture. Della
aware College stands ready to coop
crate with the Farm Bureau in con
ducting demonstrations along this line
The entire afternoon was given over
to discussion of the report OF the
committee on tomato production. No
attempt was made to set the contract
price but rather to consider what TO-
matoes could be produced for under
our average conditions. The cost fin
ally decided upon is as follows and
will be sent to the Food Administra-
ton.
Tomato Production Cost for Kent Co
Compiled and Appoved by the Kent
County Farm Bureau.
Man labor 50 a day; horse labor
S1.5O a day.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
GOVERNOR TOWNSEND'S FATHER DEAD

John G. Townsend, ST., father Of
Governor John G. Townsend, died at
his home in Selbyville wednesday
morning at S.45 o'clock. He was 80
years old. Mr.. Townsend had lived in
Selbyville the past nine years, having
moved from Worcester County, Mary
land, near the Delaware line. He is
survived by a wife and three children,
Governor Townsend. James c.. Town
send and Mrs. George E. James, all Of
Selbyville. Funeral will be held this
friday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The Alden Branch Of the Sunshine
Society Of Milford met at the home of
Mrs. George H. Draper, Sr., on Thurs
day, February 14th. The president,
Mrs. H. L. Bunstein, presided over the
usual business meeting, which was fol-
lowed by a vocal duet by Mrs. Thomas
Davis and Mrs. c. d. Abbott, and was
much enjoyed. An election Of officers
will take place at the next meeting,
which will be held at the home Of Mrs.
Thomas Davis on Thursday afternoon
February 2Sth. at three O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
Dover High School

Fouls committed, 8; total points, 80.
On Saturday night, March 2, the Do
yer High School management has Sc
cured a treat for the fans Of Kent
County when they will play the Sigma
Nu Fraternity of Delaware College.
The Fraternity played Co. G, a team
that all Kent Countians will remem-
ber. The Sigma Nu team is compos-
ed of stars. One player, Alexander,
from Oil City, Pa, now the star Of the
Delaware College five, and Donald
Horsey, who will be remembered as
the star forward on Co. G. HOrsey is
captain of the Delaware College quin-
tet this year
Following the game there will be a
dance. Sumwalt's orchestra will fur
nish the music
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Bortmas, of
Pennington, we're given a surprise on
February 18th, it being the occasion of
their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
They received many appropriate and
valuable presents. Mr.. Bortmas was
born in Armstrong County, Pa, Sept
ember 18th, 1847. Mrs. Bortmas was
born in Luzerne County, Pa, April
18th, 1850. They have eleven children
living and five dead, forty-six gran
children living, five dead. and five
great-grandchildren Mr.. and Mrs.
Bortmas are well, hearty and able !;
work on their farm rear Milford, an
give promise OF living several year,
yet X
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
MARRIED
HARR1NGToN-GRIFFTTH


Miss Mary Rena Griffith, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Griffith, Of
near Milford, and James Harold Har-
rington, son of Vincent NJ. D. Harring-
ton, of Milford, were married at the
parsonage of Scott M. E. Church, in
Wilmington, by Rev. J. L. Johnson, on
Wednesday evening, February 13. 1918.
SHAWN-CULLEN
Asbury M. E. Church, Wilmington.
was the scene of an interesting early
spring wedding on Thursday afternoon
February 14th, 1918, when Miss Sarah
M. Cullen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur B. Cullen, formerly Of Milford,
was married to ]. Bradford Shawn.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father and was attended by Miss
Marion Salmons and Miss Naomi viii
liams as bridesmaids, and Mrs. John
Russell, of Philadelphia, matron of
honor. The best man was the BRIDE
groom's cousin, Charles Bishop, and
the ushers were Kingdom Mercer, of
Philadelphia, and Harry Bishop. of
Wilmington. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. DR.. Robert Watt,
assisted by the Rev. George w. Dsw-
son. On teir return from a bridal tour
to Washington, Mr.. and Mrs. Shawn
will reside with the brides parents,
1908 Pine street, Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
HONE ECONOMICS CLUB

A meeting of the Home Economics
C,nb will be held on Wednesday af-
tarnoon February 9th, at 2 o'clock,
fn the Cooking School room OF the MIL y
ford High School. The women OF tne
town are urgently requested TO oe
present at this interesting meeting
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
REAL ESTATE SALES

Seymour Ryan has bought the resi-
dence on Causey avenue, owned by
Lee Truitt, for $2,750, and is to get pos
session May first, this year. Mr.. Ryan
now resides on his farm at or near
Shawnee and has been very success
full grower Of sweet potatoes and other
produce.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
SURPRISE PARTY

On last Saturday a very enjoyable
evening was spent az the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Mills, when more
oan a hundred of their neighbors and
lends gave them a surprise party.
guests started to arrive early and
ightful evening was spent. Ice
and cake were abundantly serV-
I'd, ind the guests departed at a late
hour after this pleasant occasion.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
WILL MAKE VISIT TO RED MEN

On next Tuesday evening, February
26th, Great Senior Sycamore Harry
c. Elliott, Improved Order Of Red Men.
will visit Sakimas Tribe No. 10, Of
Milford. This will be especially in
teresting to all Red Men, and full
attendance has been requested.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
high SCHOOL ATHLETICS

On Saturday night the Dover High
School continued its winning streak
by defeating the fast Lewes Naval Base
quintet. The Lewes five contained
many stars, including Broomsfeld,
formerly of Central High, and Barlow,
a former member Of the Eastern
League. The Lewes team was one of
the strongest teams that has played
on the Armory floor this season and
they are looking out for games with
any first class team.
LeWes Naval Base
HnoIe
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22
OBITUARY
WINDSOR

Stella r. Windsor, infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Windsor, died
on Wednesday, January goth, 1918, at
the age of six days.
HUDSON
Forrest Hudson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hudson, who reside on a farm
at the northern entrance of Milford.
died Thursday morning, February 21,
following a short illness Of pneumonia.
The young man was about twenty
years Of age. Funeral services will be
held at the home of his father at one
o'clock Sunday afternoon, and inter
ment will be made at Odd Fellows
cemetery.
SHARPE
Jesse T. Sharpe, aged SS years, for
merly of Seaford, died in Newark, at
the Red Mems Home Wednesday morn
ing, February 18th, 1918, where he had
been for the past several years. He
was born near Milford in 1880 and
when a young man went to Seaford
and engaged in the mercantile bust
ness. He was a former postmaster and
justice of the peace Of Seaford and
since 1870 was member Of the !. o.
O. F. His body was taken to SeafOrd
Friday afternoon and interment made
in Odd Fellows cemetery. He is sur
vived by one son, Wilmer D. Sharpe,
postmaster at Loomis, N. Y.
MILLMAN
David S. Millman, Jr., son of David
S. and Sarah Millman, was born Dec
ember, 1859, and died February 7th
1918, in St. Agnes Hospital in Phila-
delphia, and leaves two sisters and
two brothers, who are Samuel S. and
John Millman, Alice G. Cleaver, all OF
Slaughter Neck, and Sallie' E. Dicker-
son, of Philadelphia. He was devoui
member of the Slaughter Neck Church
and his personality will be missed
by that congregation. He was oi
sterling integrity, and his word was
regarded as good as his bond. The
funeral services were held in Slaugh-
ter Neck Church on February 10th al
10 a. m, under the direction OF his
pastor, Rev. ]. H. Gardner, and inter
ment was made in that cemetery. His
friends say of him:
Servant of God well done;
Thy glorious warfare past,
The battles fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.
Milford chronicle., 1918-02-22

Stella R. Windsor. infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Windsor, died
on Wednesday, January goth, 1918, at
the age of six daYa
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-05-15
QUICKER TO REPRESENT
NEVADA AT CONFERENCE

Judge Edward A. Quicker OF Win.
n"muCCa will represent Nevada at Il
meeting Of the national war work
council OF the Y. NJ. G. a in New York
on June 3. AZ this meeting Dr. John
Il. Mott. secretary Of the international
committee. that Is now In France will
give survey Of the work Of the
organization overseas. a card rccciy.
ed yesterday by +. r. parGcllts from
Prof. Charles ". Spencer OF the uni
vcrsity. who left recently for Prince.
ton to prepare for service in France.
says that ne expects to sail within
two weeks. !. Il. McKillop. formerly
superintendent Of schools in Fallon,
Is with the party.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-05-15
SUGAR CERTIFICATE PLAN
GOES INTO EFFEC [

a sugar ratIUninE order which calls
Tor the presentation Ui certificate
BY all Nevada manufacturers, COnIcC-
TONERS. sUdaIOuntaiHs, bakers and
similar concerns using sugar IN guam
titles, before they can secure sugar
goes into effect all over the state to-
morrow according TO orders sent cut
10 all county food administrators to
day BY tho state food administrative.
The ruling was received from the ma
uOnal food administration. and also
applies 10 housewives who wish to Sc
cure additional sugar to use In the
canning and preserving season.
The certificates cannot be secured
until sworn statements of the previous
and present requirements are made
and the ruling also dinCrcntiatCs be
tween firms which were in business
last year and those which have lately
started.
Manufacturers may obtain CcTtiii,
Gates from the state food administra
lion or rom their county admins.
traitors upon delivery of Il sworn state
ment showing the sugar they used
from January !. 1913 TO April 80, 1915
and their future estimated require
ments
All Wholesale and retail groCCrs IN
nevada says statement issued 10y
INC state food administrator office
today. ARE hereby notified that they
must not sell sugar after May 10 ia
any manufacturer without the surrou
uer Ol tho necessary sugar CcrtiGi
Gates, properly filled out and show
inB the purchaser to be entitled to tn,
sugar requested.
Certificates will be issued now GOV
trihg the period from May 10 to July
10 all manufacturers In percentages
'he sugar they used during the frs
IVut months Of this year varying
shghtIy according to whether or no
neits Is m essential or non .Csscntia
uuuSify. In other words, as appli
.aoic TO Nevada, ice cream factories
a,e allowed 100 per cent OF their rc
HuHem"nts. as long as they rcfraiI
Ioh mokingshCrbCis and water
S, vyS, ConfcctionCrs. makers OF sof
ullhks' beverages and fruit syTups arr
v"Hiu'fod not strictly essential ant
",' united 10 a monthly COngumpt ioi
'iRhly per cent of an average TAX
April. ''''' ''''' W
Tho federal food administration
"eS found 1t necessary to put on thes
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-05-15
"BEAUM0NT BULL" A
TYPICAL YANKEE
"FR0NT" EDITION

NEW YORK. May l5.-RcCcnt cop
les OF the Beaumont Bull" published
by the BcaumOnts OF the air service,
\. T.. f., OF Nowhere in France" are
fairly tccming with good. wholesome
Yankee wit and brains.
Many OF the Beaumont detachment
are former college men and il Is ap-
parent, even To q layman. that those
In charge of The Bur are past
mastaEs in the art of writing For
instance on the front page OF one Of
the fuurpagc editions there appears
tho following:
HAVE THEM PRINTED AT ONCE
The BiltomUre and other American
hotels advise patrons as follows:
PLEASE DO NOT ORDER BACON
II YOU do. some soldier boy at the
front has to go without just that
much ana n" might be YOUR
SOLDIER BOY. TOO.
l.. u. T.. Of the 10th +. D.. sug.
Eosts that the card be- changed to
PLEASE ORDER CANNED
WILLIE. II you do. some soldier
boy at the front has to eat JUST
THAT MUCH LESS-and he might
be YOUR SOLDIER BOY. TOO.
ed. - Big town papers please
CopyD
| Logic isn't it? Then, going on to
/ the ridiculous there appears the fol
/ lowing "whCczc"
PurC. and Hutch. had hccn having
an aftortaps argument anCnt the
/ comparative hOnOrs at their rCspcC.
/ tive professions prior TO mOrtgagng
| their lives In the air service.
"Whats more" cried Hutch. "l
/ am n son Of tho soil. have hood
. potatoes all over New England"
"Thars nothing" rotortcd PorC
II have sowcd wild oats all ovoI
/ Paris"
Passing on to the editorial page one
fairly loses oneself In Cloan-Cu
/ American logic and pairiotism-cdl
torials written from actual experience
actual knowledge and the desire tC
"Cut" training and take a crack n
Fritz Tho spirit Of rCarlCssncss II
ever IN evidence.
And now. just like all up-to.dat'
publications. space IS given over Il
sarcasm, real sarcasm. For instance
read this:
FLYING IN FRANCE
An airplanc hummcd over Nowhcr'
on Sunday. Ruff said when he saw
&C. "Gcc. they musta fixed II up"
h II: "Gco. thoy musta fixed II up"
cation Poets with souls. clean mind
|. and hearts who rhyme their ConyiC
tions with waliOp which leaves m
doubt as TO the inevitable finish q
the wOuld.bc dominccrng Hun.