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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
SCHOOL DISTRICT 33, NERD
IAN, TO RAISE $J5 300. 90.

The active canvas for the sale or
Liberty Loan bonds of the fourth is-
sue OF Six Billion Dollars. will be
inaugurated in Meridian and vicinity
lying in School district No. 80. on
Monday morning. All business
houses I'm town will close for the day
with the exception of the banks,
which will assist in taking subscrip-
tion applications.
The quota of school district No,
80, Is $55,300 and 1t will take the CO
operation of everyone to put us over
the top. All will be expected to lend
their full share and more. Some may
feel II will hurt to go the limit, but
they must know il will hurt more
not to do so.
Lack of funds can be no excuse
for not subscribing, since extension
of payments may be had at custom
er's bank, and that at reasonable
rates.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
THOSE WHO WILL SOLICIT IN
LOCAL LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE

Elmer e. Sims is the chairman
OF the local Liberty Loan drive COM
mittee, and he has selected as his
lieutenants in the different sectors
the following: Arthur Frazier, j. w.
Trabert, w. j. Agee, l.. G. Knight,
Thomas Moran, Ira E. Lane, j, H.
McBirney, c. E. Madden. and W. B.
Walt.
At meeting held Tuesday night
Arthur Frazier, captain of the Mer-
idian sector, selected these lieuten-
ants: II. A. Bentley, S. H. GrondahI.
b, j. Dunton, o. w. Alger.J. Fl. New
conner, A. w. Garrett, James ID.
Robertson, j. l.. Waggoner, M. NJ.
Lauderbaugh, II. l.. Tolleth, j. R.
Clark, VIM. Moreland, J. j. Cald-
we'll. w. Ii. Peer. and George Swind-
erman.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
RED CROSS SALE AT FAIR
GROUNDS TOMORROW

Don't forget the Red Cross sale a;
the fair grounds, Saturday morning,
Sept. %. at 10 o'clock. All proceeds
go to the Ada County Red Cross. .Peo-
pie are urged not to wait for solici-
tation, as time is too short. Bring
in live stock and other articles easily
handled. Live stock brought in any
time before sale. will be fed and
taken care of, Donations for the sale
must be in by 10 o'clock Saturday
morning.
All money realized from this sale
will be used in buying material Tor
the Red Cross. Eacn sector that
sends in articles, its Red Cross aux
Hilary will get credit for. Everybody
get busy and bring in a donation
Col. Marsters & Son will be the auc-
tioneers.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
TO THE ONES
WHO ARE LEFT AT HOME

The Home Service Section of the
Boise Chapter of the American Red
Cross has established an office at $50
Idaho building, Boise, where Miss
Amelia Soma, the Secretary, may be
found every afternoon between the
hours of and p. M. All persons
who desire information as to allo:-
ments. allowances or insurance or
who wish assistance to be rendered
to any of the families of our soi-
diers are invited to call at the office
during these hours or to telephone
Miss Soma, the Office phone being
No. 378 M.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
EMBARGO ON
SHIPMENT OF WHEAT.

Local Manager Davidson, of the
Nampa Milling & Elevator Co., states
that notice of an embargo was re-
ceived early this week, to the ef-
feet that the railroads would not re-
ceiye wheat for shipment of whea;
to eastern terminals. Farmers
were promptly notified and there IS
cessation of the stream of wagons
filled with grain like that of last
week. How long the embargo will
last is a question, and although no
reason was given, il appears that the
government does not care for too
great an amount of wheat to be piled
up at the terminals, and will rather
encourage local storage OF the bal
ance of the crop.
1t is estimated that two-thirds of
the wheat in the Meridian section IS
already in and shipped out.The third
left is largely made up OF holdings
that would not have been put on the
early market anyway, and some mas
been stored. The farmer that had
reason to realize ON his grain CROP
promptly has already got the wheat
to market.
The Nampa Milling & Elevator Co
has shipped out "a cars to the east
and 8 cars to Namna.
Other shippers have sent out a nun.
her of cars.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
Boise Valley Realty Co.

Is prepared TO list your property for
sale or rent. Call and see them at
Room In Parkin Building, In Mer-
ldlan.
II you have 40 or 80 to sell. call
I'm and list the same with us. We
have buyers for several good Al
pieces.
We have several residence properties
In Meridian for sale. Good bargains
and good terms.
Do you want TO rent your farm? List
II with US and we VIII secure rent
or Immediately. We have big wait
ing list.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
BUSINESS HOUSES WILL
CLOSE IN MERIDIAN MONDAY

The business houses of Meridian
will close next Monday, to enable all
to give full attention TO the Liberty
Loan campaign on that day.
The only exception will be the banks
which will be open to receive Lib
erty Loan subscriptions.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
TOMORROW SATURDAY.
is VOLUNTEER DAY.

Do not forget that Saturday is vol
unteer day. Co to your local bank
and make your subscription for Lib
erty Bonds so that solicitors will not
have to call on you on Monday.
Garry On" Do your best, not your
''bttn
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
NAzARENE CHURCH SERVICES.

Sunday-school at 1915 a. m.
Preaching at IL a. m.
Evangelistic services at p. m.
Mid week prayer meeting at $3.50
p. nj. All are invited to attend these
services.
VIM C. Urschel, Pastor.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
GET YOUR LAUNDRY READY.

The Troy Laundry, of Nampa. will
call each Monday morning for your
laundry, and return 1t Friday Rough
dry. Sc pound. Feather pillows
and feather ticks thoroughly reno
waited.
L. L. GRAY. Proprietor.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
TAKEN UP

One grey mare. II years old, and
weight about 400 pounds. No brand
or mark. Taken up at my place, l
mile south and three-fourths mile
east OF Meridian. on August 25,191S.
Owner may have same by paying
charges.
A. l.. NICHOLS.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
Vulcanizing

J. III. Merritt has purchased and taken
charge of the VulcanIzing Business
of G. r.. Wallace, and is located In
the Odd Fellows building, and will
be glad to serve auto owners and all
in need of Vulcanizing. All work is
guaranteed.
j. III. MERRITT.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-09-27
why Mary was contrary

Mary had little lamb
And here's new suggestion:
When asked to have some more, she
did
And suffered indigestion!
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
EVEN CHILDREN ARE AROUSED

In South Milford there is bunch
OF children who range from i've to ten
years old. who have of their own
effort staged and produced play, by
which they secured money for the Red
Cross. They got the use OF a barn
owned by George Thomas, rehearsed
their play of Patriotism Of America,
one-act playlet, sold the tickets for
one cent each, and cleared S2.6S, which
they turned over to the Red Cross
fund. In presenting this as a testi-
monial OF their individual effort for
their country, the entire management
went TO the home of the President OF
the Milford Red Cross in the costumes
which they wore in the play, and with
an earnest little speech, presented the
money, and were cordially thanked Tor
their patriotic efforts to help the cause
Of freedom Each OF the little players
received special thanks, and It was
certainly a beautiful thing for the
children to pull of of their own ef-
fort-all for the principles Of patriot
ism. Those who took part in the play
are as follows Donald f. ShOckley
took the part OF Uncle Sam; Harry D.
McNeal was a soldier; Margaret NJ.
Abbott was a Red Cross nurse; Gene
We've O'Brien was Martha Washing
ton; Margaret Thomas was Betsy
Ross; Elizabeth Bennett was Little
Helper; Lila Hudson was an Amer
lean patriot, and it closed by all sing
ing the National hymn. America. Each
little player was a real star, and per-
/ formed their part we'll. OF such are
| the children Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
DEAR OLD HAVEN LAKE

A lady writes from Glen Rock. Pa.
this week reminding US that there are
beautiful spots around Milford, which
we are overlooking and seemingly do
not appreciate. The lady says: Il
wish YOU would send one Of your
reporters out to Haven Lake, at the
west side of Milford. and mark the
improvements, as we'll as the beauties
Of the spot. Two bungalows have been
built there within the past year, and
not one word has been printed about
them in the Chronicle-Mr. Vaughan
was down in April and POUNDS this out.
lust the printed name Haven lake"
looks good to me. When | get home
sick for dear old Milford, and all the
lovely people | am acquainted with
down there, a little item of news about
Haven Lake" makes life happier for
those who are for a time sojourning
outside the Delaware portals"
The lady has drawn attention to
one of the prettiest spots in the VIC
unity of Milford. which for many years
was a well-knOwn and popular place
for picnic parties. Haven Lake !:
/ one OF the largest bodies OF fresf
water in lower Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
MILFORD HIGH WINS EASILY

Milford High School base ball team
met and defeated the Caesar Rodney
team last Friday for the second time
this year by the score of 80. The total
score for the two games being Caesar
Rodney 0, Milford 10. Collins struck
out fourteen men. Nutter and the
entire infield played good ball.
The boys travel to Dover this Fri
day for return game with Wesleyan
Collegiate Institute. There have been
several changes in the lineup since
the defeat by the Dover team. which
has obviously benefited the playing
OF the team. The boys are going into
the game with a firm determination
to win and prospects are bright FOR
victory. Game is called for $50 at
Dover. There are several automobile
parties going up to the game from
Milford and it looks as if there will
be a big representation OF Milford
fans at the contest.
The summary OF Fridays game fol-
lows:
Summary-TwO base hit, Collins;
stolen bases. Gaffney 2, Walls l, Nut
ter 4, Collins 2. Ireland. Vinyard, Bay
mum: sacrifice hits, Denny, HOusman;
left on bases: NJ. H. S. s. c. r. H. S. ?;
struck out. by Collins IA. Wagner Z;
wild pitches, Wagner; hit by pitcher
Ireland; first base on errors, c. r.
H. S. l. NJ. II. 5. 2
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
MILFORD GRANGE PICNIC JULY

The most important work accom-
plished at the meeting last Saturday
was the appointment Of the Fourth OF
July Picnic committee. This is one
day, at least. that every Granger re-
CARDS as a holiday.
The picnic should be a success as
the committee appointed consists OF
Messrs. Willis Hammond, Charles
Phillips. William Riggs, Milo Bar
ber and B. Frank Martin.
During the lecture hour. seVerai
topics we're discussed The one that
brought out some lively arguments
was the query, rs a mans or Wo-
mans work nerve-racking?
Miss Rosa read an article on the
repatriation of French exiles who are
expelled from the conquered territory,
showing the humane work Of the Red
Cross.
For the meeting Of May 18th, there
are a number of questions TO be
brought up. AS this is the last busl-
ness meeting before the summer va
cation, let every one for whom it IS
possible attend
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
REAL ESTATE SALES

The residence owned by Mrs. Cora
Daniels on South Walnut street Mil
ford. has been sold by her TO Thomas
Simpson, for $4,000.
The residence located just at the
boundry line on Second street. South
Milford, owned by Roland Wilson, has
been purchased by Nathan Riffenberg
for $500.
The farm owned by Judge James
Pennewill, which is located four miles
north of Milford and contains over lao
acres, all Of which are in a high state
of cultivation, has been bought by
Short & Hall Of Milford. The price
paid has not been made known.
The residence of the late James M
Hall located in North Milford on Wesl
Front street, has been sold by the
heirs to Mr.. and Mrs. Gebhard toI
$4,000. and they will make some gen
eral repairs and occupy it as thell
home. 1t is a well-built residence
with large grounds which face gpoL
two streets, Railroad Aenus and Wes
Front street, and has all the moderT
conveniences, in light, heat, and water
The property where they now resla'
in South Milford has been bought D!
the NJ. P. Church, and it Will De re
modelled and used as a parsonage 10
their pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
The RED CROSS DRIVE
NOW IN FULL PROGRESS
some OF the Things that II Does. You
Can Help by Contributing
Literally

some people believe that all the
Red Cross does is TO supply bandages
and nurses for the injured men.
Perhaps you don't know that the
Red Cross is one OF the most gigantic
enterprises in the world. Il has ware
houses ali over the war zone and at
every shipping point in this country.
Some of the things that must be car
ried in stock. ready for immediate
distribution. are as follows: Foods
wearing apparel Of all types and de-
scrlptions. beds and bedding for hos
pital and civilian uses, hospital sup
plies. surgical dressings, surgical in
struments and drugs of every kind,
splints. furniture. farming machinery
lumber. portable sawmills and plan
ing mills. portable engines, concrete
mixers and rock crushers, gasoline
tractors. chlOrOfOrm masks. scariters
nitrOus-Oxide gas plants. building ma
terials, tinware of all kinds for use IN
canteens and hospitals. china and
glassware. monographs. games for
indoors and outdoors, smoking mater
ials. Libraries, field kitchens. kitchen
trailers. portable X-Ray machines for
use in operating rooms and in auto
mobiles, disinfecting outfits for mel
and clothing. One OF these gas plants
alone. recently installed near the lines
cost $4,000 francs.
A short time ago they purchased
lO.OO0,OOO yards of gauze. 5.OOOOOC
rolls OF absorbent cotton. In one
ware house alone in Paris they have
7 900 tons of food In Paris ware
houses there are 1000 bedsteads
$50 900 blankets. 100000 sheets. $780,.
900 worth Of shoes.
On one occasion they received q
call to be supplied within an hour will
10 900 sweaters. 10000 pairs Of socks
5000 blankets and 1000 bedsteads
equipped with mattresses. sheets, pill
low cases, etc.
These things have been gotten to-
gether and paid for very largely from
small contributions donated by the
people of this country.
Almost any day we are expecting tC
hear Of our boys taking part in the
great drive sure to come.
To be prepared for an emergency
| the Red Cross must have money. They
have nothing to sell. 1t is your par
Of the war to see that money is sup
piled in sufficient quantities to enabl'
1 the Red Cross to carry on its work
1t will be too late if We wait until th'
goods are wanted for use.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

The Block Social for the benefit Of
the Red Cross netted approximately
$50.
The stork isited the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles T. Heustead May l4th
and left them a fine daughter.
There will be service in St. Martins
Brick church, near ShOwell. on Sun
day afternoon, May 10. at o'clock.
The Ladies' Aid of Milford Neck will
meet Saturday evening. May is. Miss
Coulter Of Greenwood. will entertain
them.
st. Johns Church. Sunday, May 10:
Mass at 3 a. m: evening devOtiOns at
7.3O D. M; mass at Harrington $50
a. m. All are cordially invited.
The Ladies' Aid of MillwOOd will
meet in the Community Hall Saturday
evening. May 18th. A full attendance
is desired as there will be an election
OF officers.
Strawberries from the local fields
have been in the Milford markets since
| last Saturday. They started to sell at
30 cents per quart, but have SOLD down
/ TO 20 cents at the close Of the week.
Mrs. T. A. Ruddell has received a
letter from her husband. who is in
France with the Y. NJ. C. A. forces,
and he states that he had very pleas
ant trip across. and that they are get
ting their work cut out for them.
At the Baptist church next Sunday
at 1915 Pastor Davis will preach on
the subject: The Open Door," 9.3O
a. N. Bible school. 730 p. m. Christ.
ian EndeavOr. Pastor Davis will
preach at Fort Salisbury at 3 p. m
Sea trout, or weak fish. have beer
very plentiful in the market from the
| bayshore fisheries, and sell six rOi
25 cents. Hundreds of bushels have
been hauled from the bayshOre for the
purpose Of curing and sailing for win
| for usn
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
SUMNER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS

The annual summer school through
which students who may desire to
become teachers in the public schools
of Delaware. or teachers who desire to
take the opportunity to advance them
selves in any or all lines OF study
with a view Of doing advanced or bet
ter teaching in the public schools
will be held at Delaware College, be-
ginning July Sth, and to continue un-
iii August 18th. The State pays the
board and travelling expenses OF the
teachers who attend the sessions OF
the summer school. and make effort
TO get the benefit of the work done
there. II makes a rather pleasant
summer outing Of five weeks at the
States expense, which comes back tc
the State through the benefit gained by
teachers to more intelligently do the
work.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
WENT OVER ON sMILAGE BOOKS

Robert P. Dais. Esq. was the lead
er in the campaign for supplying
"Smilage Books for the soldiers az
the many camps, which was conducted
in Milford. He received $500 worth
OF these books from the headquarters
in washington, and sold S1SS worth
of them. The amount apportiOned to
Milford was only $3.50. Mr.. Davis
received an acknowledgment Of the
return Of the unsold books, and the
congratulations Of the Military Enter
tainment Council at Washington, for
the excellent results obtained.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
GET A CHANCE on vELvETROLA

A Velvetrola talking machine with
three records has been presented to
the Milford Emergency Hospital by
Mr.. Gebhard, who desires that it be
used to any advantage which the man
agement may think for the best inter-
ests Of the hospital. It has been de-
cided to chance this musical and talk
ing machine off. and the chances have
been fixed at ten cents each by the
ladies interested in the hospital. The
machine may be seen at any time at
the store of Mr.. Gebhard in South
Milford. and everybody is invited to
take at least FIVE chances, or as many
as they can, to help swell the receipts
from this drive. It viii help some
sufferer. and not injure you, to buy
these chances.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
CARPENTERS DID NOT GET OFF

It was expected that 81 carpenters
and men from Milford would leave
last Monday morning for Cape May,
where they were to be employed in
building the barracks for the Army
troops to be stationed there. On Fri
day notice came for the men not to
come. as the lumber and materials
had not arrived, and it was not certain
as to when it would. The parties
stated that they would notify those
interested when to start for Cape May.
In addition to the carpenters, there
are plumbers and other trades work
ers scheduled to go.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Mrs. T. C. Reynolds is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. R. o. Schaeffer, at En-
porium, Pa.
Miss Marie Morris Of Bethel, Del,
has entered the Beacon Business Col
lege at Wilmington.
Norman Windsor from the COmmis-
sary Department at Washington, d. c.,
was home for a few days this week on
leave Of absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arlie E. Dickerson and
two children, Bertha and Willard. OF
Hatboro, Pa. and Mrs. Lulu Marine
of wilmington. spent a few days with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wtlbert
DiekersOn.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
SONS OF DELAWARE AT COLLEGE

Dr Samuel c. Mitchell, president
of delaware College, has received
word from the Sons OF Delaware OF
Philadelphia accepting the inVltatlo1
of the college to hold their ann1al
meeting at Newark Saturday May 20,
The visitors will arrive in Ne" n
shortly after four o'clock in the arter-
noon. and after being shown over tne me
college property and buildings viii
have dinner in the old college nail az
8 o'clock. Governor Townsend ana
other prominent State officials nave
been invited to be present at the din
NOR
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
The 3RD LIBERTY LOAN
TIDINGS HERALDED AFFAIR
Governor Wires Result TO President
General Pershing and
Colonel Reed

Following the announcement for
Delaware's wonderful record for the
Third Liberty Loan drive, Governor
Townsend sent by cable and telegraph
messages TO President Wilson, General
Pershing, commanding the American
forces in France. and Col. J. warner
Reed. commanding the Delaware regt-
ment at Camp Dix. the States greet
ings and giving the result of the Third
Liberty Loan. The message follows:
To the President Of the United
States, Washington. d. c.: Repre-
sentatlves Of the Federal Reserve
organization for Delaware for the
third Liberty Loan, in conference
assembled, Saturday. at the Capt.
tol. made Official report OF the
campaign Just closed. AS presi-
dent OF this conference, have
the honor to report for the first
State in the Union subscriptions
totaling $26.S32050 for the service
of the nation, with roll OF 5O.S57
subscribers. This subscription
was more than treble the allotment
emitting the State under the rule
set forth, to an honor flag. In full
keeping with our history. the spirit
of America lives here in practical
fact. AS in our national Tag, Del
aware holds proudly the first star.
We today. so privileged to serve
our country. ask for two stars in
the new emblem Of liberty.
Most interesting of all. our
officials Of the campaign have 80
aroused our citizens that every
district in the State exceeded its
quota Truly Delaware is aroused
to the practical aid ,ne war.
John G. Townsend, Jr. Governor.
To General Pershing
Pershing. France:
Fifty thousand Delawareans
over here send greeting to you. Two
stars shine in States honor flag
of Third Liberty Loan.
Townsend. Governor.
To Colonel Reed
Col. J. Warner Reed. Camp Dix,
n. ].
Greetings to Delaware. Fifty
thousand relatives and friends back
home have subscribed over $685.
100000 to Third Liberty Loan. This
is practical expression Of our in
terest in you and the cause for
which you have offered so much.
John G. Townsend. Jr.. Governor.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The Milford New Century Club on
MAY 10 held its last meeting until next
fall. Mrs. Cahall of Frederica finish
ed her very interesting talk on club
work in Florida. which she started
last week. Mrs. William Aldred gave
a report for the Board of Directors.
Mrs. r. C. Hall read the treasurer's
report. Miss Ida Rosa read the report
from the outgoing chairman which
was written by Mrs. A. E. Rosa. Miss
Lena Short, the outgoing president,
made a short speech. then introduced
the new president, Mrs. ]. Harry
Humes, who also made a short speech.
After this everyone enjoyed a very
social time and greeted all the new
officers.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
SCHOOL ELECTIONS NEAR

The annual school elections for 1918
will be held in Kent and New Castle
Counties on the first Saturday in June
which will be just two weeks from
tomorrow
The annual school elections in Sus-
sex County do not take place until
the last Saturday in June, which IS
the 29th instant. or six weeks from
tomorrow.
Each school district will do well to
keen in mind the fact that teachers
will get from ten to fifteen dollars
per month more than they received
this year, and the addition must be
provided for by raising about one
hundred dollars more each year for
the teacher.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-17
TEACHERS INSTITUTE IN AUGUST

The annual teachers institute will
be held this year in Newark, Delaware,
as a State Institute, which will take
the place Of the various county insti-
tutes. It will be held this year inn
mediately after the close OF the sum
mer school at Delaware College, and
the dates will be from August 18th
to %. inclusive. This will do away
with the annual break in November
at Thanksgiving, when the Institutes
have usually been held for four days.
This is a movement which is thought
will be for the benefit Of the public
school work.