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Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
EX-SENATOR ELLISON
DIES WHILE DRIVING
Well known Summit Bridge Farmer
Fatally Stricken With Heart
Disease

Former Senator Henry C. Ellison
died suddenly last Tuesday morn
ing while driving on the road between
his home near Summit Bridge and a
creamery a short distance away,
where he had driven with a load OF
milk from his farm. Death was no
doubt due to heart disease. with which
Mr.. Ellison had been afflicted for
some time, though he had not been
really ill.,
Mr.. Ellison was one OF the best
known citizens Of New Castle county.
He was a native OF that section, hay-
ing been born at Summit Bridge IS
years ago. He was a son OF the late
Jonathan Ellison. He had been a
farmer all his life and for some time
also had a business connection with
the Farmers Mutual and the New
Castle County Mutual Insurance COM
panies. He had contemplated retiring
from farming in March and had rent
ed his farm. While his own plans had
not been matured, he intended. it is
understood. to make his home in Mid
dletown.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
FOOD OFFICIAL PAYS
TRIBUTE TO GAMERS
Points to Part Played in War by
Packers in This
District

Tribute to their patriotic work dur
ing the war and a plea for the cOntin-
uance OF efforts in the problem OF
feeding the world were made TO 700
food Gamers and packers OF Delaware,
Maryland and New Jersey at the con-
Guiding sessions Of the convention OF
the Tri-State Gamers Association held
al the Adelphia Hotel n Philadelphia
last week.
Frank Shook. of the United States
Food Administration. praised the part
food Gamers played in the war. He
told of the problems OF price-fxing
and methods OF packing the food ad-
minisratiOn had TO contend with. but
which Gamers co-Operated in helping
solve.
H. P Strasbaugh. OF Aberdeen. Md.
who was made president OF the asso-
citation. appealed to all members Of
the association 10 apply themselves
intensely to the great work of recon
struction ahead.
The United States has been been
chosen as the great reservoir that will
help feed the starving nations of Eu-
Z
packers can do a great part in making
this possible" He designated every
member OF the association as a com
mittee of one" to obtain the co-opera-
tion OF men in the canning idustry who
are not members.
The big work before the Gamers
was discussed in many informal con-
ferences during the sessions. officers
who were chosen to carry out the
program and cooperate with the gov
arnment in sending supplies TO Europe
are: F. P. Rele, II. l.. Cannon and
George Diament. vice presidents;
of the executive committee,
H. d. Stevenson, Charles Webster,
J. n. Shriver. William Silver. F. A.
Torsch, l. Stephany. A. Bennett, Chas
stevens and f. W. Davies
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
THE CHRONICLE WISHES YOU ALL HAPPINESS THE NEW YEAR
RAID ON LIQUOR TOTFRS
At STEAMBOAT WHARF
For a Time the MurderkiIl River is
Said to Have Received Free
Offering of Bottled Liquor

State officials last Saturday morning
went aboard the Steamer Frederica
when she docked at her wharf at
Bowers Beach and made a careful
search of persons suspected OF having
more than one quart of liquor in their
nossession. The search was fruitful
and four offenders were arrested. A
large number of persons who were
aboard the steamer are said to have
become wise to the action of the Off
Gals and they Immediately commenc-
ed to throw overheard their surplus
stock. BY persons who saw the raid
II is said that for a time the bottles
played a tune as they landed in the
water. so fast were they thrown over
board by the owners who feared that
they would be arrested.
It is hoped that the raid on the
Frederick will stop much of the trou-
bic which has resulted from the bring
ing of liquor into lower Kent county.
For some time past the officers have
been keeping a watch with the view
of making a raid, and last Saturdays
roundup was the result of this watch.
It is also rumored in Milford that
there is one man, whose family still
reside in Milford, who is making reg
ular weekly trips up and down the
State in his automobile, and that each
trip he comes down loaded with big
supply Of liquor which is sold at very
profitable prices. This man is now
being watched, and when the goods
are secured on him it is certain that
an example will be made.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
LIBERAL PRIZES FOR CORN SHOW

The premium list of the 18th annual
corn show to be held in Bridgeyllle'
January 14th to 18th, is about com
pleted Prof. Grantham, Secretary OF
the Delaware Corn Growers Associa-
ton, announces that more than $500
IN cash will be awarded as premiums
In addition valuable sweepstakes VIII
be offered. For the best 10 ears OF
corn in the show D. o. Hastings Of Do
yer offers a pure bred Holstein bull
calf, valued at 5000. Delaware Col
lege will give a pure bred Berkshire
SOW pig, value $50, for the best 90
ears entered. 1t is hoped that every
corn grower will make an exhibit.
while the corn may not be quite SO
good this year as formerly, this should
lot deter growers from entering the
contest, as the whole State is under
tne same handicap. Glasses are form
ed to enable the new exhibitor to com
pete only against amateurs.
Begin now to select the samples for
tne show. Write A. E. Grantham'
newark, for premium list.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
MORE NEWS OF LIEUTENANT
PARIS 7. CARLISLE'S DEATH

The following letter was received
Monday of this week from James M.
Love, Jr.. Colonel. U. S. Army in
France. by P. T. Carlisle. NJ. D.:
Headquarters 319th Inf
American Expeditionary Force.
DR.. P. T. Carlisle.
Milford, Del.
Dear Doctor Carlisle:
l am writing you of the death Of your
son, Lieutenant Paris T. Carlisle, who
was killed in action on October 6, 1918.
Your son had been selected by me.
due to his efficiency and character, as
acting Regimental Adjutant, and it
was my purpose to recommend his
promotion to Captain and his promo
ton and appointment as Adjutant Of
the 319th Infantry.
Your son proved himself a most ca
pable and gallant officer, and it was a
personal and official loss TO me. He
was carefully buried and his grave
marked.
Please accept on behalf of myself
and the officers OF the 319th Infantry
our deepest expression of sympathy
for YOU and his family. in the loss OF
your most gallant son.
Most sincerely,
(Signed) James NJ. Love. Jr..
Colonel 319th Infantry.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
INCOME LAW TEST

The constitutionality Of the State
income tax law will be tested at the
January term Of the Superior Court
for New Castle county when it will try
cases in which Edward Krause, pro-
priefor of the Hotel Merritt. 113 East
Front street; Edward c. Barrett, pro-
prietor of Sharpe's Hotel, 101 Market
street, and Thomas M. Mullin, pro-
prietor Of Mullins Hotel, 513 Market
street, all Of Wilmington, are defend
ants. Attorney-General Reinhardt in
stituted suit against Krause. Barrett
and Mullin in the Superior Court last
week at the instigation Of State Treas
urer Swain, who alleged that the de-
PENDANTS refused to pay income tax
for the year 1918. amounting to $50
each.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
". c. T. L. NOTES

The Delaware Women's Christian
Temperance Union has a membership
of 5000; has taken $3.50 in Liberty
Bonds given S66 to the Francis viii
lard and L. NJ. n. Stevens memorial
funds: a soldiers reading room is
maintained by them at a cost of 1922; /;
the treasurer has received $2.19212
and paid out $1,616.32; seven medal
contests were held; rural New Castle
county voted dry; twenty members Of
the county unions visited the national
". c. T. U. convention held in Wash
intgon in the fall of 1917; a number of
French orphans are cared for and
three new unions were organized;
work among colored people is bearing
fruit; Young Peoples branch has paid
of 1888, gain of 103 over
last year, and they have raised 800;
26 former members entered U. S. War
Service.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
AUTOMOBILE THEFT AT DOVER

Automobile thieves have made their
debut in Dover and from the bOldness
Of a theft Friday night OF last week
it would seem that they are profession
ais in the art Standing in front OF
the Dover Opera House on Friday
night in the glare of a large electric
light in front Of the building, a bright
street light not over five feet distant.
and lights on the porches and in the
residences adjacent, was the automo-
bile of Manager II. P. Fennimore Of
the Opera House. It was stolen be-
tween eight and nine o'clock. The
theft is all the more bold from the fact
that people were passing in and out
of the Opera House at the time. Mr..
FennimOre has no clue whatever Of
the stolen machine.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
MEMORIAL SERVICES
FOR LIEUT.. CARLISLE
Services 10 be- Held in Avenue NJ. E.
Church Sunday Evening at
7.30 O'clock

Arrangements have been completed
for the holding of memorial services
for the late Lieutenant Paris T. Carl
isle 4th. who lost his life while in the
service OF MS country in France. The
services will be open to the public
and all his friends have been given a
public invitation to attend. II is likely
that the Carlisle Fire Company, OF
which he was a charter member and
which has been renamed for him, will
attend in a body. The speaker of the
evening will be Rev. Or. Carlisle Hub
bard of Wilmington.
Lieutenant Carlisle lost his life on
October 9Th. while in action. It IS
thought that he was in the Argonne
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
MARRIED
TAYLOR COFFIN

Wednesday morning. December is.
1915. at o'clock, the wedding bells
Iealed forth when Miss Daisey Cofiu
Of Berlin Md. and Edmund Taylor Of
Milford. Del, were Joined in matri-
m0ny by the Rev 49, D. Bennett at
the home OF tile brides mother The
bride was attred ID q blue chiffon
broadcloth suit She was attended by
her sister Miss Minnie Coffin. and the
groom was attended bS tine brides
brother. Calvin Coffin The wedding
march was played by Mrs Paul Coffin
The decorations were holly. in keep
ing with the Yuletide season.
Immediately following the ceremony
the guests adjourned 20 the dining
room. where a wedding breakfast was
served. Only the immediate families
OF the bride and groom were present
The happy pair then started on their
honeymoon 20 Philadelphia and Wash
ington. They were accompanied as
far as Berlin station by the guests,
who gave them a send-off on the early
morning train.
Mr. and Mrs Taylor will make their
future home in Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
DEATH OF FRANK ALLEN

Ex-Representative Frank Allen died
a. MS home at Seaford Friday night OF
last week after a lingering illness,
aged 20 years, from a complication OF
diseases. For the past ten months he
Aad been in falling health and on two
occasions had been treated at johns
hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. Mr..
allen allen was son of the late Major and
eliza Ann Allen and until four years
ago. when he moved to Seaford, was
q progressive farmer. He was mem
Oef OF the House of Representatives
u the Delaware legislature in 1903
: sud was elected again in 1914. He was
a prominent Democrat and always took
sn active interest in the party affairs.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT

On Monday evening, December 23.
a Christmas entertainment consisting
of recitations, chOruses, dialogues and
nlavs was given by the Prime Hook
school. which was greatly enjoyed by
the large number of people present
The higher room was beautifully dec
GRATED with red and green crepe paper,
evergreens and holly. A large Christ
mas tree was also beautifully trimmed.
A candy treat was given by the teacher.
Miss Evelyn Isaacs, and a very enjoy
able evening was spent by all.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
DIED on HER 18TH BIRTHDAY

The family and friends OF Mrs.
Laura E. Jefferson Of near Milton, Del.
we're severely shocked on Saturday.
December IA. 1918, when the sad news
came of her death. following an oper-
alton which took place In the Physi-
clans and Surgeons Hospital Whining
tOn. Funeral services took place al
Beaver Dam church, where deceased
had been am active member for many
years having been class leader and
an enthusiastic worker in the various
branches OF church work. endearing
herself TO all who knew her Truly
too much cannot be attributed 10 her
praise as She was useful i'm an the
TO minister unto the needs OF the sick
and suffering and comforting the dy-
ing The community has lost a most
useful woman. never consulting her
own will where duty was concerned.
But as much as her family and friends
loved her She could not stay with them
for God loved her best and called her
from life Of toll and care to a life
Of rest. where all is love, peace and
JOY. leaving a written testimony that
she had died trusting in her Lord. She
leaves a husband. James II. Jefferson;
one daughter. Mrs Thomas H. Wilson
Of near Georgetown; three sons, Clar-
ence NJ. James Herman and Walter B.
Jefferson; one brother. James Alfred
three sisters, Mrs. Samuel
McSOrley Mrs. Charles Millman and
Mrs. Ralph McSOrley. Deceased was
a daughter of the late John Wesley
and Elizabeth Wilson.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
DROWNED AT LIGHTHOUSE

Arthur Bodington, aged about So
Years. was drowned at the mouth OF
fhe Mispillion river last Saturday at-
ternoon while attempting to cross that
stream in a rowboat. Bodington was
emnIoved at the plant Of the Milford
Fisb Oil and Fertilizer Company, which
is located Just opposite the Mispilhon
lighthouse. To get to the plant it IS
necessary to cross by boat from the
lighthouse side of the stream. 1t was
while crossing on his return from
milford. where he had been shopping
tbat he fell from the boat and was
drowned
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
APPOINTED LIEUTENANT

William H. Jefferson, son of Mrs.
Elizabeth NJ. Jefferson, Of Milton, grad
uated recently from the Central OFF,
GERS Training Camp at Camp Lee, Va,
and was commissioned a second lieu
tenant Of infantry. Lieutenant Jeffer-
son enlisted about a year ago and was
assigned to the Depot Brigade, where
he was a sergeant at the time Of his
appointment to the school, and served
as Top Sergeant Of his company at the
school.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
A BISHOPS ANSWER

Bishop Matt. S. Hughes of Portland
Ore, has lost a son, killed in action
somewhere in France" This gives
greater significance TO a poem he has
/ just written in answer to one written
! by Edward Markham and entitled
{ Markham Question" which follows:
"Oh, mother will you longer give your
sons
To feed the awful hunger Of the guns
What is the worth OF all these battle
drums
If from the field the loved one never
comes?
What are the loud hosannas to the
brave
If all your share is some forgotten
graye?"
The bishops word is as follows:
God gave my son in trust to me;
Christ died for him and he should be
A man for Christ He is His own
And Gods and Mans; not mine alone.
He was not mine to give. He gave
Himself that he might help to save
All that Christians should revere,
All that enlightened men hold dear.
To feed the guns On, torpid soul.
Awake and see life as a whole
When freedom, honor, justice right
Were threatened by the despots might
With heart ahame and soul alighr
He brayely went for God 20 fight
Against base sayages whose pride
The laws Of God and man deded;
Whose maidens pure and sweet deilled'
He did not go TO feed the guns,
He went TO save from ruthless Huns
His home and country. and TO be
A guardian Of democracy.
What if he does not come? you say.
Ali. we'll my sky would be more gray.
But through the clouds the sun would
shine,
And vital memories be mine
Gods test OF manhood is, / know.
Not Will he come? but Did he go? /
And vet he went with purpose high
To fight for peace and overthrow
The plans OF Christ's relentless foe.
He dreaded not the battlefield;
He went to make fierce vandals yield. /
# he comes not again to me
shall be sad, but not that he
Vent like man. a hero true,
lis part unseltishly 10 do;
Nv heart will feel eXultant pride /
That for humanity he died.
grave This selfish plea,
FOR though his grave | may not see,
Nv boy will ne'er forgotten be;
Nv real son can never die,
Tis but his body that may lie
n foreign lands. and l shall keep
fond. forever, deep
Within my heart of my true son
,ecause Of triumphs that he won.
h matters not where some men live
f NV dear son his life must give,
Tosannas l will sing for him
Yen though my eyes with tears are
dim;
nd when the gallant war is over,
when
lis gallant comrades come again,
n cheer them as they're marching BY /
eioicing that they did not die;
nd when his vacant place l see,
" heart will bound with joy that he {
Jas mine so long-my fine young
nd cheer for him whose work is :
-Post-Intelligencer. Seattle.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
ALEX. NJ. DAILY DEAD

Alexander NJ. DAILY, prominent Do
yer lawyer. died Friday morning at
the Hahnemann Hospital, Philadel-
phia, Of pancreatis, for which he was
operated upon twice. Mr.. DAILY was
one of the most prominent members
Of the Kent county bar. Until recent
" he was counsel for the Federal
Trades Commission. He also was
president Of the Charles NJ. Scott
Packing Company of Dover and Del
mar.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
WILL HOLD ANNUAL BANQUET

The annual banquet of the Della
ware College Alumni Association will
be held in Old College Hall, Saturday
evening, February %. This will be
the first time that the banquet has
been held in the college hall. At the
same time there will be a memorial
service for Delaware College men who
have made the supreme sacrifice dur
ing the war.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
WINTER BEGAN LAST SUNDAY

When the sun passed over the tropic
ei capricorn at 1912 Sunday, Decem-
DeI z2' the shortest day in the year,
nlnler made its official entry in the
y aortnern hemisphere. Pleasant wealth
d, ~ was predicted until after Christmas.
i-iy -eIty OF snow and ice are then prom
roeu' s' that Christmas skates and sleds
"ay nave plenty of action.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
ELEVEN

To the Editor:
Today, the eleventh of the month,
the eleventh month Of the year, the
eleventh hour Of the day. Three times
eleven is thirty-three, the year Of the
crucifxion Of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who believes in peace. The war has
ended and peace is declared. i'll
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
ANDERSON

Miss Josephine Anderson died Sun
day morning, December p, 1918, in a
hospital in Baltimore, where she had
been some time for treatment she
was in her seventeen year and was
the only one of four daughters who
has died in seventy years. Funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon
at one o'clock and interment made in
the old Methodist churchyard. Miss
Anderson was the daughter of the late
B. D. Anderson and wife OF this town.
She is survived by three sisters ana
three brothers: Mrs. John B. Smith,
Mrs. Charles W. Reid and Mrs. Mary
Williams, James F. Anderson, William
G. Anderson and Samuel ?. Anderson.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-27
OBITUARY
AIESSICK

Mrs. Margaret Messick, widow Of
DR.. John W. Messick, died at her home
in Georgetown early Friday morning,
December 20, 1918, aged IS years. She
leaves to mourn her loss one daughter,
Mrs P. S. Wilgus, of Millsboro; and
two sons, DR.. George E. Messick OF
Milford, and DR.. William r. Messick
Of Lewes. Funeral services were held
in St. Paul's Church by Rev. S. D.
Van Loan Monday afternoon at ?
o'clock and burial made in adjoining
cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-30
Newport, With 1,168
Members, Has Largest
Perry Red Cross Branch

Newport, Pa, Dec. 30.-Red
Cross memberships are still being
received in Newport and now almost
60 per cent. of the total number Of
people living within the confines of
the borough have enrolled with the
American Red Cross in it's Christ
mas roll call. Reports in the hands
of Mrs. J. S. Eby, in charge of the
drive, at noon to-day showed that
a total of 1,16S people have already
paid for their 1919 memberships,
and additional members are being
secured in good numbers. The total
membership will exceed 1900 it is
believed. The enrolment in New
port is already larger than in any
other Perry county community.
Last evening workers who have
been responsible for the success of
the campaign here were entertain
ed by Mrs. j. S. Eby at her home,
in Market street. Sixty persons were
in attendance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-30
Miss Glass Chosen
For the State Board

Headquarters Of the State Retire.
ment Board has announced that the
committee named to count the bal
lots for the election of the repre-
senatives of the school teachers and
employees entitled to- be members of
the state board have announced the
election of Miss Lucy w. Glass, of
jeanette. for the Three-year term;
Miss Grace Swan, of Pittsburgh, for
the two-year term, and r. E. Lar
amy, of Easton, for the one-year
term. a total of 1921 votes were
cast.
Secretary II. II. Baish announced
that the membership of the State
Retirement Association now exceeds
10000 and that there have been
many new members added lately.
The State Retirement Board
which is headed by state officials and
Ex-Judge Dinner Beeber, will meet
In a short time to act on the petit
tons of the teachers of Altoona.
Chester, Erie, Harrisburg. Meadville,
Norristown, Reading and Scranton
Tor membership except Philadelphia,
Nllkes-Barre and lancaster
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-30
THE HEART BREAKER
A REAL AMERICAN LOVE STORY
Ry VIRGINIA TERHUNE VAN DL WATER

Il think it's horrid OF you,
Honora," she said hotly. Ito make
me so off and leave Tom like this
just because he had an accident"
Il had to. DEAR" Honora tried
to soothe the agitated girl. When
you are less excited you will see
for yourself that l am right"
no, l WON'T" Milly burst forth.
There was nothing wrong in my
driving with Tom-any more than
there is in your being here alone
with Arthur. Accidents might hap
pen to anybody. 1t was not Toms
fault"
She Defends Him
Honora, on the back seat with
her sister, replied in low voice,
but Mildred retorted loudly:
Il don't care if he had been drink
ing! 1t was only two or three high
balls, anyway. He was not a bit
drunk"
The older girl laid a silencing
hand on her companions arm. BE
quiet" she murmured. with a
warning gesture toward Arthur,
who. during this conversation had
remained dumb.
BY tEr moonlight Honora could
see that his face was white and set.
and when Mildred spoke of Tom 5
having had some hishballs, he
started Is if to say something, then
closed his lips in the thin line that
the observer knew meant a rigid
effort at self-control.
Mildred, disregarding the warn
ing gesture, shrugged her shoulders.
Il don't care she repeated.
Toms not to blame,"
Then. her indignation subsiding
suddenly. she sank back into the
corner of the seat and began to cry
softly
once smothered sob escaped
her. At the sound Arthur glanced
over his shoulder, then looked
straight ahead.
Il will get you home as soon as l
can, Mildred" he said gently. 1
know YOU need rest and quiet
That was all. Not Il word OF
blame for her Honora reflected BIT
terIy. She wondered what TINS Sill
ent man was thinking.
After q while she tried to lessen
the strain of the situation by speak
ing of the beauty of the night, ana
nv commenting on certain land
marks they passed.
But to her efforts at conNersa-
tion Arthur replied in pollte pu'
frigid monosyllables.
And all the while Mildred TIIeu
softly in the corner OF enc p'CA
seat.
Ito BE ContinucO