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Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
LOAN MANAGERS HEAR
IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
Meeting at Georgetown on Wednesday
Attended by Prominent Sussex
COuntians. Plans Complete

plans for the opening Of the Fourth
Liberty Loan Drive in Sussex County
were completed at a meeting OF the
County chairmen and subchairmen to-
gether with prominent bankers and
business men of the county, at George
town on Wednesday afternoon. AT
the meeting, speakers Of national
prominence gave interesting and Valu-
able hints on making the drive sue
cess. A prominent banker from
Philadelphia and a representative OF
the Liberty Loan Committee from
that city were of great aid to the
Sussex Courtains in giving valuable
hints.
Plans for the opening drive are now
completed. From all districts in the
county encouraging reports have been
made to the county headquarters, and
many of the districts now need only
the opening day for putting their
plans into execution. From Laurel
and Delmar reports have been made
which show very careful and thor
ough work on the part Of the district
chairmen. In those districts the
school districts will be the units un-
der which the canvass will be made.
Meetings will be held in practically
every schoolhouse in that section
sometime during the campaign, and
in this manner interest in the loan
will be increased. From Lewes GENES
the report that their organization has
been completed and that their school
district will be the unit. In the vic
unity of Milford this plan will also
be followed. At Georgetown the dis
trict has been subdiyided into forty
subdivisions and two canvassers to
cover the district assigned them.
In the Georgetown district it is
hoped to complete the canvass within
three days after the opening. To
many of the chairmen this plan Of
making a rapid canvass seems to be
the best method, for when a long
drawn-out canvass is made it is hard
to hold interest in the work Meetings
have been held this week in all of the
local districts and plans are complete.
To those who are approached by the
it is well to call their at
tention to the fact that they should
have their minds made up to the
amount that they think they can sub
scribe for, then double it. You all
know that the money must be secured
to "can the Kaiser" so do not hold
the canvassers from their valuable
work by arguing the question with
them. All aboard for the Fourth
Liberty LOan-we'll meet you over
the top"
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
TO HOLD REGULAR MEETINGS

The District Exemption Board for
the State of Delaware at its last meet
ing in Wilmington decided that reg
ular meetings would be held each
week as follows. in order that the
tremendous volume of cases that will
be sent in could be disposed of imme-
diately after their arrival at the office
of the Board
At Wilmington on Tuesdays, from
90 p. m. TO 500 p. m. and s 90
p. m. to HOO p. m. and on We'd
nesdays from 800 a m, until the
docket is cleared.
At Dover on Fridays from 10 90 a
m. to II. 90 noon. and 100 p. m. to
100 p m
The District Exemption Board con-
templates receiving approximately
10000 questiOnaires to be classified
under the new registration, and it will
require the united efforts of every
member working the major portion of
each week to promptly dispose of the
cases. The District Board considers
that it is a patriotic duty to promptly
dispose of these cases in order that
registrants may be advised at once
of their classification. The members
OF the District Board therefore. have
decided to sacrifice their personal and
business connections. in order to meet
the demands of the public at this time.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
SUSSEX COUNTY EFFECTED

The permanent organization for the
Sussex County Liberty Loan drive
has been effected with Dr.. Roland G
Paynter OF Georgetown. county chair
man: G Marshall Townsend. of Mil
ford. county publicity chairman. and
Harry B. Thaw, Of Milford, secretary.
The district cEairmen are as follows:
First Representative District, Charles
d. Abbott. Milford; Second. Harry b.
Cannon. Bridgeville; Third. Charles
Van Leer. Seaford: Fourth Lee W.
Insley, Bethel; Fifth, Frank Sirman.
Laurel: Sixth. James F.. GOslee,
StOckley; Seventh, Governor John G
Townsend. Selbyville; Eighth, Charles
T. Joseph, Hollyville; Ninth. L. L.
Layton. Georgetown; Tenth, Charles
H. Maull. Lewes.
Subchairmen for the various dis
tricts have been named as follows:
First H. W. Jester. Glendale; Ray
Morrison. Lincoln; Second. H. W.
Viven, Bridgeville; Isaac Morgan
Bridgeville; Third. Fred Rawlins, Sea
ford; William II Whitney. Cannons;
W II. Ellis, Woodland; Fourth, F
W. Jefferson. Concord; Fifth. S. NJ
Culver, Delmar; Sixth. James Will
liams, Dagsboro; Everett Hickman.
Frankford; Henry Houston. Millsboro
Dr. o. v James. Gumboro; Seventh.
E. V. Baker, Selbyville; /. L. Long.
Selbyville; J. Horace Derrickson.
Ocean View; Frank Holloway. Mill
Vile; Harry Wilgus. Roxana; James
B. Derrickson. Ocean View; Frank
Holloway, Millville; Harry Wilgus,
ROXana; James B. DickersOn. ROX-
ana; Eighth, Norman Short. Millsboro.
Thomas A. West, Georgetown; W
d. Steele, Millsboro; d. T Mustard,
Lewes; Roland Messick Lewes; Tenth
DR.. R. B. Hopkins. Milton; Silas j.
Warrington, Harbeson; Harry L.
Paynter. Nassau; William Faulkner.
Midway; W. II Robinson, RehObOth;
q. W. Hooker, Lewes.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
BOYS AND GIRLS CONFERENCE

A conference of boys and girls. re-
presenting the Sunday Schools of
Sussex County, met in the NJ P.
Church. Milford, September 21, and
formed a Boys and Girls Council of
Sunday School Work The following
officers were elected for the Boys
Council:
President, Cornelius Weltbank, of
Lewes.
Vice-President, Clarence Downing,
Milford
Secretary Treasurer. Massey Gum,
FrankfOrd.
Girls Council
President, Miss Cecile Long, Frank
ford.
Secretary, Miss Blanche Culver,
Seaford.
Treasurer. Miss Ethel Conwell, Mil
ton.
There were 50 delegates present.
Mrs. L. r. Beardslee, of Wilmington,
conducted the conference for the girls
and Walter S. Watson, of the Y. NJ.
c. A. in Wilmington. conducted the
conference for the boys. T. Davis
Preston. general secretary of the
State Sunday School Association, had
general supervision Of the conference.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
DRIVE STARTS SATURDAY NEXT

The opening of the Fourth Liberty
Loan Drive on Saturday will not be
without its patriotic demonstrations
throughout the county. At Lewes
large parade has been planned for the
afternoon of Saturday, September 2S.
At that town the naval reserves will
parade; decorated automobiles will be
in line, as will floats of the various
business houses of the town. The
various fraternal organizations are al
so planning to turn out in large num-
bers. Music for the occasion will be
provided for the Naval Reserve Band,
which is stationed at Lewes. Follow
ing the parade a large gathering will
be addressed by speakers Of promin
ence who have been secured for the
occasion. At Georgetown the dem
onstration for the drive will be made
on October 5th. and as at Lewes. a
large parade will be one of the prin-
cipal drawing cards for the day. AL
most every town in the county has
made plans for some sort of a cele-
bratiOn for the Loan drive. but as this
article is written, the plans have not
been completed.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Mr. and Mrs. Charles c. Mills, OF
Philadelphia, are visiting relatives in
Milford.
Miss Ethel Grieves of Smyrna, has
been the guest of Mrs. G. Marshall
Townsend, this week.
Matthew NJ. Hynson has entered
Princeton University to take the Off
GERS training course for the navy.
Miss Marion E. Shockley has re-
turned from her vacation, accompan-
led by Miss Elma Guild, of Whining
ton.
Mrs. Joseph NJ Barney has re-
turned, after spending the week end
with her husband. at Tacoma Park.
Washington, d. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Watson and
children have returned to Wilmington,
having come here TO attend the fun
eral Of her father, Noble Poor.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Kramlich.
daughter Helen, and son, John f. Jr..
are the guests of their mother, Mrs.
George F. ShOckley. No. 300 East
Front street, South Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
MILFORD GRANGE

A very profitable meeting was held
last Saturday at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs Hagar, in Shawnee. Miss Nixon
was present and gave a good demon
stratiOn Of the selection OF roOsters
for breeding purposes. There were
several visitors present from George
town and Millville, which added to
the pleasure of the afternoon.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Phillips. This will be proceeded by
a short session in Grange Hall to re-
ceiye applications for membership.
A short program is being arranged
and refreshments will be served. As
this is the last field meeting and the
last opportunity for Mr.. and Mrs.
Phillips TO entertain the Grange be-
fore leaving Delaware. everyone is
cordially invited. The children are
to be made especially welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

The local W. c. T. U. meets with
Mrs. Edward Atkins, E Fourth St.. d.
next Tuesday evening at o'clock.
Text word redeem"
St. Johns Church, Sunday, Septem-
Der 29th, mass at a m. evening de-
vOtiOns at Z 80; mass at Bridgeville az
II. 30 a. m. All are cordially invited
to attend.
The Ladies Aid of Union NJ. E.
Church will hold a Shadow Social at
the home Of Mrs. Joshua Owens on
Wednesday evening, October End Ev-
erybody invited
Patriotic service in the Presbyter-
ian Church Sunday morning at IL
o'clock. The pastor will preach on
The Gains of the War" Evening,
meeting at 730. Son Service.
All members Of Sakimas Tribe No.
10, /. o. r. NJ, are requested to
meet a their Wigwam on Tuesday
evening. October 1st. Installation OF
officers and other business will come
before the Tribe.
At the Baptist Church at 10. As a.
m. Sunday, Pastor Davis will speak
on the subject, Financing Our Prin-
ciples. At p. m. Rev. Davis will
speak at the Italian Colony in HOus-
ton. At 7.30 p. m. Christian En-
deayOr.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
SUSSEX COUNTY JURORS

Jury Commissioners Rowland G..
Paynter of Georgetown and George
H. Townsend of Nlillville, have
drawn the following petit jurors to
serve at the October term Of Superior
Court and Court of General Sessions
for Sussex County:
First Representative District. The
odore Roach, James H. Millman, Al
bert E. Archer. Frederick H. White
head.
Second-Henry Cannon Jr., Thomas
J. Richards, Edward B. Hazard
Howard Coates.
Third-Thomas n. Rawlins, Alfred
B. Ware, Irving NJ. Chipman, George
W. DonOho.
Fourth-John NJ. Tindall Edmund
Kitchens, Robert Spicer.
Fifth-William o. Stephens, James
d. Spicer, William Penn Bacon, John
s.. Cooper.
sixth-James Baker, George P.
StoecHel, George W. Gunby, Harvey
N. Short.
Seventh-Norman S. Lynch, Ebe J..
Taylor, Charles B. Mcgee.
Eighth-William H. Truitt, Andrew
johnson, Clifford Z. Lingo.
Ninth-William H. Sammons, Jacob
West. Benjamin Ableman.
Tenth-Joseph B. Norris, Nathaniel
wallace White. Charles H. Maull,
Henry s. Ennis.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
wOMEN's LOAN COMMITTEE

The Women's Liberty Loan Com
mittee for Sussex County is now or
ganized. Mrs. William Tutherly, the
county chairman. has announced the
following organization: Vice chair
man. Mrs. Daniel J. Layton. George
town; publicity chairman. Miss Leah
A. Burton, Lewes; advisory board,
Mrs. l.. W. Mustard, Lewes; Mrs.
W. ). Morse, Seaford: Mrs. Harry
X. Fooks, Laurel; Miss Lyla NJ.
townsend, Selbyville: Mrs James NJ.
Tunnel, Georgetown; Mrs. Charles
Waples, Milton; Mrs. Harrington
Messick, Bridgeville; Mrs. o. V.
James. Gumboro. The district chair
men are: Miss Lena Short, Milford;
Mrs. Ella c. Emory. Seaford: Mrs.
p. c. Sudler Bridgeville; Mrs. j.
Wiley Thought, Laurel; Mrs. Harley
o. Riggin, Laurel; Mrs. W. ]. p.
White, Millsboro; Mrs. F. B. Der
rickson, Selbyville; Mrs. Howard
Stewart. Georgetown; Mrs. L. W.
Mustard, Lewes.
The evident spirit of cooperation
with which the men and women OF
Sussex County have started the work
OF the coming Liberty Loan campaign,
is good omen for a successful result
and it is the result that counts.
The WOmen's Liberty Loan Com
mittee hopes TO succeed in having
subscribed through the Women's
Committee, 10 per cent of the popula-
tion. That is their goal. To do this
there must be service and sacrifice.
Women must serve and arrange to
sacrifice the ordinary duties for the
larger duties of the times, realizing
that new occasions teach new dut-
les. "
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
KENT COUNTY JURORS

Kent County Juror Commissioners
Burton and Powell have drawn the
following panel of petit jurors for the
October term of Court OF General
Sessions, convening at Dover Monday,
October 21:
First Representative District-War-
ner W. Price, Alfred L. Hudson, Jr.,
Theodore Mannon, Charles R. Massey.
Second-Robert E. Lewis, Henry P.
Jones, Ellis V. Danner, Joshua W.
Derriekson.
Third-John W. Houston, George
". Moore, Charles Hanratty.
Fourth-Walter Marvel, thomas H.
Guilett, Webster Phillips.
Fifth-Hiram B. DOnOhO. Thomas
M. 6OodeR, Jr. f, Caldwell W. Johnson,
William j. Benson.
Sxth-William G. Ross, Walter j.
Paskey, Nathaniel Minner.
SeVenth-Dallas C. Moore, John B
CTeaver, Wallace N. Holden, Reynolds
c. Rash.
Eighth-Asa c. Rogers, W.. S.
Jones, Calvin Hard, James C.. Hop
kins.
Ninth-Henry Noble, Gilbert S.
Marvel. Lawrence Harrington.
Tenth-Samuel C. Thomas, John
n. Johnson, JabeE ]. Fouk, John N.
CmOOt
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
COMMUNITY SING ENJOYABLE

The meeting on Tuesday night of
this week was the largest yet held,
and the singing was fine. The mem
bers Of the local branch of the Red
Cross in unRorm were present, as
lows lodge. A collection for the Gag
and service flag was taken up, and the
money received brought the total to
about $3.50 90. No more collections
will be taken at these sings. Next
Tuesday night Will be especially for
EsOthers and fathers vino nave sons
in the service. All OF them are asked
to turn out. Meet at the Presbyter-
fan church corner. and bring your
service flags with you.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
THE SPANISH INFLUENZA

How to Avoid It-Keep away from
crowds and do not expectOrate and
cough promiscuously. Sneeez into
your handkerchief.
How to Tell It-First comes a chill
followed by fever, with temperature
OF from 1O1 to 103, with headache and
reddening of the eyes, followed by
pains aches and general prOstratiOn.
How TO Treat It-Get into bed at
once and call a physician. He will
prescribe rest, fresh air, abundant
food, with Dover's powders for reliev-
ing the pain, and aspirin or qWnine
salts for the relief Of the symptoms
It is desirable that the doctors re-
port cases to the Board Of Health,
FLORENCE BAYARD HILLBS,
Publicity Member of a Committee Of
the Delaware Council Of Defense.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
CENSUS OF STATE SCHOOLS

At a meeting Of the Welfare Work
ers Of the State Council Of Defense at
Dover on Tuesday the question OF a
state school census was considered.
Mrs. Garrett S. Harrington, the state
chairman of welfare work: Mrs. John
B. Hutton, chairman Of welfare work
for Kent County; Miss jeanette Eek
man, secretary of the wOmen's COM
mittee, and others attended the meet
ing. 1t is expected that the school
census Of Kent County will begin next
week. The teachers Of the schools
will be allowed time to make the CEN
sus. Work of taking the census in
the other two counties will start in
a short time.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
POOR
TRUNK FULL OF WHIsKEY

State Detective Lynch, of George
town, came to Milford Monday after
noon to investigate a trunk w{rich had
been checked to MiHord from upstate.
The officials suspicioned that the
trunk contained whiskey. When the
evening train arrived the officials
went to the station. and upon their
arrival arrested Gless Lofland, and
charged him with having sent the
liquor into the state. The trunk was
opened in his presence and sixteen
quarts Of liquor were found therein.
LOAaRd was taken to Georgetown to
await trial. He has served time be-
fore on other charges.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
BENEFIT FOR THE FAITHFUL
CIRCLE OF KINGS DAUGHTERS

Thursday evening, October 3rd,
Madame Olga Petrova will appear at
the Palace Theatre in within The
Law" The proceeds from this piet-
ure viz GO to the Faithful Circle of
Kings Daughters. As the funds OF
this Circle are low, and there are
those VINO will need the help as win
ter approaches. it is hoped that every
one will attend this beneft.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
ALL REPUBLICANS INVITED

A smoker will be given by the Re
publicans of Milford at the rooms of
the Republican Club, over Draper,
Davis & Co.'S Office, on Saturday ev-
ening. September 2Sth, at 8 o'clock.
Every Republican in Cedar Greek and
Milford Hundred is invited to attend
The meeting is open to you. Quite a
nunbar OF prominent out-of-toWn ora
tors will be present and an enjoyable
evening is anticipated.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
FINISHED PART OF WORK

The District Exemption Board held
a meeting in Dover Monday and dis
posed OF practically all the readjust-
ed and deferred exemption cases be-
fore the board from 6ormer registra-
tioRs in Kent and Sussex counties /.
The board sat on Me same mission
Tuesday in Wilmington and the mem
bers are row ready to consider the
new cases andeC ths recent draft.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
IMPORTANT TOAN MEETING

A very important meeting has been
called by c. D. Abbott, chairman of
the Liberty Loan Committee in Mil
ford. This meeting will be held FRI
day evening at 8 o'clock and all the
business men, and farmers in this
vicinity have been asked to attend.
At the meeting pAns will be com
pIeted for the Loan drive which starts
sn Saturday. L is yOur duty % at
tsad.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
GROWS LARGE POTATOES

David E. Carey, who resides near
Greenwood, brought a basket OF sweet
potatoes to the Chronicle ofRce this
week, twenty potatoes completely n1l-
ing the basket. The potatoes were Of
the Big Stem and UP-RiVer varieties.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
COMMUNITY CANNING

A Red Cross Campaign will be held
Friday, October 4th, at the home Of
Mrs. A. r. Num-, at q. m. Come
aRd help. Bring pears or notify Mrs.
Colell and they will be called fsr. All
pear recipes will be appreciated.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
OBITUARY
AIAGEE

Mrs. Lucinda Magee died at Lewes
on September 25. 1918, leaving three
sons and one daughter, Mrs. William
of Philadelphia; Washington
Magee. of Lewes; Capt. c. C. Magee
of Milford; Orie Magee of Lewes.
POOR
Noble Poor, we'll know ship-caulk-
er, died at his home on McColley St.,
in Milford. on Friday afternoon, Sep
tember 20. 1918, aged 50 years. He
leaves a wife. three sons and two
Funeral services were
held at his late residence on Monday
afternoon. Rev. C. z. Dryden offici-
ating, and interment made at Odd
Fellows Cemetery. The workmen at
the VIM. G.. Abbott shipbuilding plant
attended the funeral in a body.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
RED MEN WILL ATTEND SING

All members Of Sakimas Tribe No.
10, 1. o. r. NJ, are requested TO
meet at their Wigwam on Tuesday
evening at Z o'clock, to march in a
body to attend the Community Sing.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
MARRIED.
McvEY-BIGGS.

AMN ' II -A1AAh0s
Paul McVey, Of Washington, d. c.,
and Miss Nina Biggs, of Milford, we're
married in Wilmington on Tuesday,
September II, 1918. by Rev. George
Lewis Wolfe, d. d.
WILSON-BESWICK
Miss Mary L. Beswick, daughter OF
Edward S. Beswick. Esq, and ]. H.
Wilson, of Wilmington, were married
at Old Swedes p. E. Church, VII
mington, on Saturday. August 81, 1918.
BARNEY Y-WILKINS
Joseph Mitchell Barney and Miss
Anna rhelma wilkins, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles wilkins. of
Milford, were married on Saturday
evening, September IA. 1918. by Rev.
Lack Wells. Of the Methodist BPis-
copai Church of Wilmington. Mr..
Barney returned to the Bliss Blec-
trical School on Monday where he is
learning electrical engineering.
Milford chronicle., 1918-09-27
RED CROSS NOTES

The regular monthly meeting of aas
Mikord Red Cross will be held at
Headquarters on Tuesday, Octsber 1,
at 2 ,. rs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-13
 WOULD NOT HAVE
 FORMER KAISER

The Hague, Thursday, Dec. 12- Switzerland refused to admit the former German emperor when he fled from Germany and Holland ought to have followed the example of the republic, declared M. Ravensteyn, a revolutionary socialist, in the lower House of the Dutch parliament to- day.
 The former emperor, he continued, should not be handed over to the allies but should be sent to Germany for trial by a peoples tribunal The Dutch workers will oppose every at tempt to drag Holland into a war on the question of the former em- peror.
 London, Dec. 13-Scores of detec- tives, the pick of former Emperor Williams force of sleuths at Potts. dam, are staying at Amerongen, shadowing every movement of Herr Hohenzollern, according to the Am erongen correspondent of the EX- press. Herr Hohenzollern is said to be in constant dread of bomb throw CTS and other aasassins and always carries a small revolver.
 Thet former emperor's suite and detectives have added at least one hundred to the population of the village of Amerongen, the cores pondent states.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-13
AMERICANS
 CROSS RHINE
 WEDNESDAY Our Troops Occupy Fortress of Ehrenbreitstein on Re
 quest of Germans. SOLDIERS PLACE
 MOST PECULIAR Population sneers, Laughs and Jostles U. $. Men on Streets of Coblenz.

Coblenz, (By Courier to Nancy), Tuesday, Dec. 10-Sentries of the American and German armies face each other across the Rhine tonight. From Andernach, below Coblenz, northward to the British lines, Amer ican forces hold the west bank of the stream. South of Coblenz advanced elements of the American forces hold the west bank of the stream. South of CobIenz advanced elements of the American army have reached the river.
 It Is expected that the movement across the Rhine will be well under way tomorrow. The First and Third divisions have been designated to oc- cupy the advanced positions along the thirty kilometer are east of Cob lenz. constituting the bridgehead stipulated in the armistice. The Thirty-second, Ninetieth, Fourth and Forty-second will occupy positions in support of the advanced lines. The Forty-second is the Rainbow divis- ion, which includes National Guard regiments from Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and New Jersey.
 The Thirty and perhaps the ItNinetieth, vii cross at Coblenz, and 1.-the others will use the bridges north land south of the city. Arrangements lIalso have been made to use tugs, if necessary to expedite the crossing. 1 Engineer regiments have inspected ball bridges and roads beyond the riv- | CT, while a commission of German army officers and civilians has given Ievery facility for the Americans to Ilcollect information as to the territory Ithat is to be occupied east of the
 Rhine.
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