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Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
MARsHALL.-HEIsLER WEDDING

On Wednesday, February 9th, 1918,
at 1 o'clock, p. m, DR.. Samuel Mat
thewson Donnell Marshall. and Miss
Ruth Tharpe Heisler, both popular
young people of Milford, Delaware,
were joined in marriage in the Epis-
cOpal church Of this town by Rt. Rev.
Bishop Kinsman.
The bride is the only daughter of Mrs.
Minnie Heisler, of Causey Avenue,
Milford. Delaware, who is a sister Of
the late Governor William T. Watson.
The bridegroom is one of the four sons
of DR.. and Mrs. George w. Marshall,
both of whom are we'll known in all
of Delaware.
The bride was accompanied by her
brother, Captain Roland Heisler, of
the United States Army, while the
groom was accompanied by his broth
er, Major William Marshall, who is
also serving with the colors of his
country.
If there is anything in the old aphor-
ism, Happy the bride upon whom the
sun shines" then surely the bride of
DR.. Marshall has a beautiful future be-
fore her. for the weather was an ideal
spring day, full of sunshine and bright
ness. It was a pretty wedding. The
church was filled with the many
friends of the contracting parties and
only happy smiles could be seen on
the faces Of those present.
Immediately proceeding the cere-
mony, wedding breakfast was serv-
ed to the relatives of the contracting
parties at the home of brides mother.
Following the ceremony the newly
married couple left in an automobile
for Wilmington where they took a
train for points north. Upon their ar
rival home they will reside on West
Front street, North Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

The local W. C. T. U. meets with
Mrs. N. L. Prettyman, Marshall street,
next Tuesday afternoon at 2.3O. Text
word, Light"
st. Johns Church, Sunday, March 3.
Mass at and 1880; The Way of the
Cross, sermon and benediction at 7.30
p. m. All are cordially invited.
Christ Church. Milford, on Sunday,
March 3rd. Services will be conducted
by Bishop Kinsman-at 1890 a. m,
litany, holy communion and sermon;
at 2S0 p. m, Sunday school.
play entitled Aunt Susan Jones"
will be given in connection with box
social in MillwOod Hail, wednesday
evening, March 9Th. Ice cream and
cake will be on sale. Proceeds for
benefit of the church.
Now the winter months are gone
Milford Neck Church will change the
winter schedule Of services back to
the old. Beginning March 8, Sunday
school at two O'Clock and preaching
at three. Fourth quarterly conference
will be held on Monday, March 4th,
at 10 o'clock.
Pastor Davis Of the First Baptist
Church will have for his theme at 10.45
a. m. on Sunday, "GrnwinS":: Bible
school at $3.50 a. m; Christian En-
deavor at 7.30 p. m. At D. m. Pastor
Davis will preach at Fort Salisbury.
At the missionary service last Sunday
morning a generous contribution was
made for the work. 2
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
MUST SELL SUGAR g1z CENTS POUND

The food administration for Della
ware has announced the price that
retailers shall charge for granulated
sugar. All who charge more than the
price fixed-9h cents-may be accus-
ed of proflteering. There are severe
penalties for a violation of the food
regulation in this respect, any Of which
may be evoked by the food administra-
ton officials.
In speaking Of the situation, Ed
mund Mitchell, food administrator for
Delaware said:
"The retail price of sugar is 91k
cents per pound Amy retailer charg-
ing more, is likely to be looked upon
as a profiteer.
THE law against such practices
provides several penalties. First, the
dealer may lose his license.
Second. the supplies may be stop
ped, which to the dealer will mean
closing his business.
Third, a fine and imprisonment.
while there may be a shortage at
times, there is enough sugar coming
to supply everyone. The only reason
for a shortage is that people are buy
ing in excess Of their present demands
and are boarding it."
Mr. Mitchell was informed by one
wholesale dealer that he had on two
days delivered more than ten tons of
sugar to customers. This was divid-
ed among 1876 100-lb. bags; So 65-lb.
cartons, and Is 120-lb. bags.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Mrs. L. B. Graves visited Lewes
friends Wednesday.
Miss Elsie Wright. of Newark. is a
guest Of Miss Emily Jones this week.
Miss Thelma Southard of Lincoln
City, was the guest of Miss Elizabeth
Ackerman last week.
Miss Essie Houseman of Philadel-
phia, spent the weekend with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred C. Housman.
John Houseman was stricken with
paralysis on February 22Rd. The en-
tire right side is affected and this is
the second stroke. He is at his home
on Second street, South Milford.
Mrs. Elizabeth Noel has left Mil
ford for an extended visit to her
daughter, wife of the Rev A. A. Wal
ker, who is pastor of the First Press
byterian Church Of Clarksdale, Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Adams, after
spending some time in Washington, At
lanta, Birmingham, Admission and New
Orleans. have been spending the week
end with Mrs. Adams parents, Mr.. and
Joseph W. Messick.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
WAR BREAD FOR EVERYBODY NOW

Every baker. beginning February
"a, is compelled to use 20 per cent of
substitute for wheat -four in making
bread. Any baker who wilfu1ly re-
fuses will be compelled to close. This
applies also to hotels and restaurants
where they bake their own bread. 1t
means that there should be no white
bread for sale after Monday past.
Neither should any white bread be
seen in any hotel or restaurant. In
fact, it is the end Of white bread for
the time being in public. This applies
not only to Wilmington but to the en-
tire state of Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
DRAFTED men CLASSIFIED
/ BY The DISTRICT BOARD
Sussex County RegIstrants Now Have
Their Standing in the Draft
Fixed

Delaware's District exemption
board has classified the following reg
istrants of Sussex County, according
to the missionaries submitted to the
district board by the Sussex County
Exemption Board:
Glass A or No. Washington Oscar
stephens, Henry B. Mitchell, Jr., Will
liam d. Hudson, Cornelius wilkins,
Harry Fletcher Porter, Oakley F.
Fowlkes. Ralph Purnell King, William
Frederick Burton, Charles Oscar West
Stratton S. Burbage, Roy J. Campbell
Herman R. Ward, James Norman Out
ten. Thomas S. Clarke, Ollie II. Wat
son, Levin Edward Hammond, Alfred
Bryan Tucker, William H. smith,
Thias W. Truitt, Arthur p. Jones, Os-
car Herman Fleetwood, Walter e.
phillips, Earl Frank Hudson, Oscar
w. Kitchens, Homer Hackett Bramble,
BENJAMIN Ellingsworth, George O..
Adams, Ralph Argo, Walter M. Rey-
nolds, Cornell E. Jones, Elmer Polk,
Rufus d. Bunting, Elisha Clifton Can
non. John Robert Donovan, William
ri Parker, Arthur S. Joseph, Arthur
Cannon, George Gordy, Albert B. john
son. Olin Webster Parsons
Glass 2.-Theodore c. Johnson, ira
3. Hastings, William H. Bennett, Wal
ter Joseph Fisher, Dallas E. Gordy, Eg-
bert Raymond Allen, ]. Otis West,
Clinton L. Lingo, Claude w. Adams
Erwin Edwin Hudson, Marion V. Lowe,
walter A. King, William d. Morris,
Alvin E. Bunting, Charles r. Russell,
Reuben McFall Moore, Othaniel Camp
beu Purnell Norman Oodd, George
washington Moore, Carl NJ Scarbor-
ough. william Parker Rust, Charles
W. Mitchell, Harry Gregg Hastings
Thomas s. Clark, Theodore G. John-
son. George o. Adams, Amos Hazard
william Henry Short, Eldridge }. VIII
son. William H. Hudson, Roy DoWnes,
walter l. Sirman, George Owens, Mace
M. Allen. Edgar NJ. ShOckley, Charles
Hollis oliver, Virgil F. Hearn, William
o. Stanley, Elva G.. Hastings, Frank
n. Parsons, John Robert Donovan
William H. Parker, Lorenzo B. Whal-
ey, James S. Ralph
Glass paul Fleetwood, Rowland
Downes. Chauncey M. Bacon, Lester
Waterhouse Clendaniel, Howard 5.
Hrittingham, William ShOckley Dough-
ertv. James F. Dimes, Zed +. Clark'
Wiiiiiam Morgan, william Husbands
Fox, Isaac Nathaniel Long, William
H. Parsons, Lucius C. Webb, Moan
Thomas Bryan, Ernest M. BOyce, Will
son 8. Vinyard.
class 4.-John F. Moran, Harry
Franklin Evans, Lacey H. Derriekson'
J. Harley Gregg Hastings, Walter Z.
Phillips. Fred ]. Williamson, George
3. Obier, Joseph Manford Penuel'
Harry Doy, William Silas Tucker
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
MILFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Last week Miss Lena Short, one OF
the substitute teachers, was elected 20
complete the unexpired term OF MISS
sarah Bennett, who resigned as she
was to be married.
Mr.. Harold E. Baldinger on Monday
assumed his new duties as Agrlcul-
tural teacher in the Milford school.
A four-year course will be gwen 70
those pupils fourteen years OF age OF
older who desire it. Project work Will
be carried on by the pupils on tnelr
own farms under supervision OF Mr..
Baldinger. The new teacher, a grad
uate of Cornell University, and for two
wears an instructor in the Massachu-
sets Agricultural College, comes well
recommended. He has lived on a
farm his whole life so the farmers in
the vicinity may expect practical
scientific instruction for their children
The Milford school on February lst
had contributed thus far S5,764 to-
wards Liberty Bonds and is paying
s23 a week additional for this purpose
for the next 80 weeks. On the same
date the school had contributed
81. .64O.25 towards War Savings stamps.
This makes a total Of $7,404 and an av-
erage of $16.45 per capita. This is
probably the best record made by any
school outside of Wilmington.
Besides this the pupils are knitting
and sewing for the Red Cross under
the instruction and direction Of Mrs.
Pratt, the Domestic Science teacher.
Many different articles have been made
for the soldiers and sailo-s. Baby
outfits are now being made for the
destitute children of France and Bel
urf1grn.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
OBITUARY
JESTER


Mrs. George Anne Jester, the widow
of Robert Jester, died at her residence
in Milford on Tuesday, February 18th,
aged SO years. Burial took place at
Odd Fellows cemetery. The deceased
leaves three sons and two daughters.
WEBB
Thomas A. Webb, of Milford Neck,
died on Saturday, February %, 1918,
and the funeral was held on Tuesday
last, with interment in Odd Fellows
cemetery. He was aged 81 years and
3 month and was a highly respected
citizen.
JONES
Mrs. Ella Jones, formerly William
son, died at the home Of her husband
in Wilmington Friday evening, Feb
Tuary %, 1918, aged 45 years. She had
been i'll one month. The remains were
brought to Milford and the funeral ser
vices held at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Carles Marine, on East Front
street, South Milford, on Tuesday last.
Interment was made in Odd Fellows
cemetery. Captain Edward and Elijah
Williamson of Milford are brothers of
the deceased.
SHOCKLEY
On Monday, February 18th, 1918,
Mrs. Naomi U. Shockley, the widow
of the late Solomon B. Shockley, of
Slaughter Neck, died at the home Of
her son, Jesse A. Shockley, near Mas
sau, Delaware. The body was carried
TO the Slaughter Neck cemetery on
Thursday, February 21st and laid to
rest beside that of her husband. She
was the daughter of Joseph and Susan
Young, was born in Slaughter Neck,
and was in her eigntieth year. She
was devoted wife and mother, rear
ing large family Of children, who rise
up to call her blessed.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
new CENTURY CLUB

The New Century Club Of Milford
held its meeting last Monday at the
home OF Mrs. George Hall. The pro-
gram under the chairman Of music
consisted Of piano solos by Mrs. 3. M.
TTaw, Miss Mabel Smith and Miss
Alable Shattuck. A vocal solo by Miss
Ruth Windsor and a vocal duet by
Mrs. Hirsch and Miss Windsor. Sc
lections were played upon the Vic
trola. The next meeting, Monday,
March 4th, Will be held at the Club
Room.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
INJURED IN RUNAWAY

Mrs. ]. Harold Harrington had rib
broken last Saturday afternoon when
she was thrown from a carriage in
which she was riding. In company
with her mother, Mrs. William Grif-
fifth, Mrs. Harrington was driving on
the streets of Milford when runaway
team crashed into their carriage. Mrs.
Harrington was thrown over the dash
of the carriage and fell to the ground.
The carriage had a wheel demolished
and the dash broken. The injured
lady was married only few weeks
ago.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
RUN DOWN By AUTOMOBILE

Last Saturday Ex-Representative
Luther Cubbage, an aged farmer of
near Milford, was run down by an
automobile at Front and Walnut
streets, North Milford, but fortunately
sustained but little injury He was
passing diagonally across the street
when an auto came up behind him,
and before he realized what he was
doing he stepped back before the ma
chine, which was almost stopped. The
front wheel passed over his thigh,
but no other damage was done other
than shock.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
BUILDING and LOAN OFFICERS

At the anD1al meeting of the stock
holders of the Milford Building and
Loan Association, Tuesday evening,
January 18th, 1918, the following Off
GERS were reelected: President, John
wv. Herring; secretary, William H.
Riggs; treasurer, William R. Aldred.
Frank Reedy, Mark L. Davis and A.
W. Powell were reelected directors for
a term Of three years.
A new series of stock, the 46th, will
be issued in March to borrowers.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
GOOD GOVERNMENT LEAGCE MEETING

The regular meeting of the Good
l1nvarnmant ga ona Of Miiferd VIII &c
held in the Milford New Century Club
rooms on Monday evening next at 8
O'Clock. Interest in the new organiza-
tion is rapidly increasing and it is
expected that large number Of new
members will be present at thatime.
"a drive for membership will be start
ed within the next few weeks, but as
vet the exact time for this drive has
not been announced. All persons who
are interested in bettering the civic
conditions Of Milford should attend
these meetings, for they are both ben
ahcial and instructive.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
TOPPlN6'S SALE LARGELY ATTEND

The executors sale Of the jewfps
store Of the late B. F. Toppingl1 !.
Milford, was conducted this wee bl.
George W. Klitz, the executor, a1flss.-
ed the largest attendance Of any sale
in long time in Milford. The auc-
tioneering was done by william Ram
sey, and the announcement Of each
article, its condition, its value and
quality, was made by Mr.. Klitz before
any attempt to sell. AS a result the
stock brought $1,707.s5, and under
another management It would not have
brought over $1,000. Each article re-
ceived the same publicity and estimate
OF its value. and so sold upon its
merits.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
LOOKING AFTER SITE FOR GOAL YARD

/ tTheodore veasey, who is the presi-
dent of the Delaware and Maryland
Real Estate Cnmnany the owner Of
two lots of ground along the railroad
in Milford, near the oil tanks, was in
Milford on Thursday, looking over the
property, with the view of establishing
a coal yard with modern facilities for
handling coal, It is probable that
William Veasey from Havre de Grace,
Nd, will llocate in Milford and have
charge Of the business.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
SURPRISE PARTY

An enjoyable surprise party was
given at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry E. Clendaniel, near Cedarield
school, on Monday evning, when about
a hundred and twenty guests were
present, mostly Of the younger set.
Many interesting games were played
and refreshments were served. The
guests departed at a late hour after
this pleasant occasion.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
CORN SELLS FOR s2.lO A BUsHEL

The price Of corn in the local market
last week touched $210 per bushel
delivered at the mills. This Is the
highest price for corn since the period
Just after the Civil War, about so years
ago. With this condition It is certain
that the farmers OF Delaware will
plant as large an acreage as It is pos
sible to care for, Of this cerial.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-01
SHADOW SOCIAL

There will be a shadow social at
the home Of Mr.. Ora Wagner, near M.
"A. Webb's, on Thursday evening
March z, 1918. Proceeds for the BEN
eft Of oakley M. 3. Church. Come
one and all and help a good cause
along.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
GIRL SCOUTS TO AID
/ SAVINGS STAMP SALE
S926,538 Total Sales Thus Far.
Rush to Buy at
Postoffice

The war savings stamps campaigns
being waged in this city are being aug
mented today by the inauguration OF the
GiiS Scouts campaign to sell war saw
ings stamps. Lieutenant F., A. sutton
of the Canadian expeditionary forces
Is Offering a prize for the Girl Scout
selling the highest amount before Feo-
ruary 20. The Girl Scouts are erecting
a booth in the postoffice and IN o,ner
parts of the city and are making house
toulouse canvasses besides. Inc BOY
Scouts and the churches are also aidlhg
In the drive.
Statesmen from various big companies
are aiding the sales largely. IL was
stated today. one salesman alone from
the American Tobacco Company SOLO
S4443 worth of war savings STAMPS ias.
week. Agencies have been askeu ior
by the following local firms: Phiiade,-
mia wholesale Drug Company. biddie
Uardyvarc Compan william Mann Com
many. Collicries Supply and Equipment
Con,pany. Commercial Photo engraving
Company and G. +. Gibbons Company.
rhe Federal Reserve Bank reports
fatal sales of war savings stamps to
date as s926,53s.56. Consigned to agents
were si.071 ,6S2.4S, while the sales OF
thrift stamps amounted TO S219.232.25,
while s1e2,493 worth of the latter were
consigned TO agents.
postoifice clerks were mobbed yester-
day by crowds applying for the sf'ls
war savings stamps and they sold more
than $4,000 worth. while thrift stamp
sales amounted to s2t97 at the postoffice
the same day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
Crowd at Hibernian Concert

A large audience attended tho concert
given at the Academy of Music last night
for the benefit Of the war-work fund of
the Ancient order of Hbernians.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
LANCASTER AUTO POST
ROAD WILL BE CHOSEN
Postmaster Generals Repre-
sentative Here to Aid in Sc
lection of Motor Route

Postoffice authorities have ordered an
investigation made OF the merits ana
advantages Of road routes leading from
Lancaster to this city following an ap'
peal on the part of Lancaster County
farmers and Philadelphia consumers
that motorcar supply routes be estab-
lished between these two points TO re-
duce food costs.
A. T. Battle. representative OF the
Postmaster General. arrived in the city
today and at once began a survey OF
possible routings. lie said that no route
will be chosen that parallels a railroad
service and that the Lancaster pike had
been abandoned for this reason. An
nouncement of routes chosen will be
made shortly. il is understood.
Farmers of Lancaster and adjoining
counties complain that train service IL
such IL is not possible for them to
give Philadelphians sufficient quantities
and qualities of food. but that the in
| stitution of the proposed road routes
would assure fresh foodstuffs daily.
James McMullen. assistant postmaster
/ here. said today farmers had often
complained to him of poor train
| schedules
! Under the new motorcar transport
| system, it is proposed to connect Lam
caster with Philadelphia by such a
route 80 as to establish communication
with oxford, near the southern state
/ line oxford Is at present the shipping
| point for both Baltimore and Lancaster.
If the Lancaster-P Philadelphia route Is
established. a continuous routing will
be in operation between Baltimore and
! philadelphia, besides tapping important
agricultural and food centers en- route.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
Kiltie Dress for Child

The little girl is to have her
inning with the grown-up
shirtwaist this spring and sum
mer. To be sure 1t is not
very grown-up blouse, but 1t
Is of different material from
the skirt worn with 1t and of
course Is detachable. One
little girl. who Is soon to frolic
about on the southern beach,
had in her wardrobe trunk a
little plated blouse of Alice blue
chambray, with Peter Pan col
lar of soft white linen and cuffs
of the same. With this she Is
to wear u skirt of plaid blue
gingham, plated too. The
little girls seashore hat was
interesting too. 1t was made
of the checkered gingham and
was so shaped that II looked
very much indeed like the head
gear of a Scotch lassie. Two
wee strcamers of black velvet
finished off the kiltie cap.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
JASCHA HEIFETZ PACKS
ACADEMY AT RECITAL
Sensational Young Russian Violin
ist Shows Art of Many
Phases

The yiolinism of Jascha Hefetz. the
youthful Russian fiddler, Is not gem
OF n single lustre. II has many facets'
all brilliant in some way. either scintil-
lating from perfection OF technique OF
mellow from fine qualities of interpre-
tation. or classically serene and lovely
from thorough grounding in the masters,
or temperamcntal with the heady re-
sponse of youth to the call of romance
And tits a musical art OF the first water.
That was thoroughly and thrillingly az
firmed yesterday In the lads first Phila-
delphia recital.
The Academy of Music was the scene
for affirmation of the decisive impress
sion of his greatness registered in the
same historic auditorium just week
ago when he effected his Philadelphia
debut in a performance of the Tschai-
kowsky concerto with the Symphony So
city of New York. under the baton OF
Walter Damrosch. The house was
packed from pit 10 proscenium and then
some, for the stage held an audience
that would have been considered God
send by the average recitalist. Many
persons were unable to gain entrance
and the program started considerably
late, owing to the congestion Of music
lovers determined to hear the latest
marvel Of the musical world
Test of an artists powers Is absolute
in recital program. Support of an Or
,.hestra has more than once served as
musical camoufage for performers who
could not later emerge with glowing
credit from the varied demands on mood
/! and niusicianship of miscellaneous pro-
Z .grapl., Young Heifetz not merely met
the dema nds, but he rushed forward to
encounter them more than half way. He
played classics, he played romantics. he
played characteristic masters of his in
strument, and he played them all APP
propriately with bcfitting sense of the
traditions. the traits and the tempers of
the composers. He vitalized old Vital,
whose Ciaconne, revealed command of
mechanics without ever being mechani-
cal in the playing. His octave work
alone lifted what has become con-
ventional piece out of the routine.
Opulence of resources--tricks of the
trade--were abundantly and admirably
displayed In the Capriccio No. "a, of
Paganini, the fdders' fiddler. Large
ness OF design and classic contours
dominated the excerpts from Beethoven's
ruins of Athens" Tho Mozart Menu
ctto passed from q fossilized art formula
TO a living dance AZ IIeifetz rapturously
recreated its conteWporancousucss The
Schubert ave Maria" and the Chopin
: Nocturne, in II minor, rich in ravishing
luscious harmonics. were rich too In
romantic feeling. For the big" Offering
the Mendelssohn Il minor concerto
served agreeably To the ear and i'm
pressively 10 the intellect. to place on
parade the soloists's many and marvel
Gus assets. But not ostentatiously.
Heifetz is unaffected; his art is un-
spoiled w. II. NJ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01

\ defective fiue is said to have caused
a fire early today at the Neptune Laun-
dry. Fifteenth street and Columbia ave-
nue.. he damage is estimated at 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-01
WILL PROVIDE SCHOOLS
FOR ALL PUPILS FEB. 4
Board of Education to Put
Many on Half Time Because
of Coal Shortage

Every public school pupil in Phila-
delphia. both in the elementary and
high schools. will be in attendance at
classes on February 4, Board of Educa-
ton officials announce. Where schools
are closed because of no fuel, the stu
dents will be accommodated on part
time basis in institutions adequately
supplied.
The William Penn and the Central
High Schools will he reopened for regu-
lar sessions Arrangements have been
completed whereby students of the Ger
mantown, Frankford and South Phila-
delphia High Schools will study part
time in nearby elementary schools. Only
Ave elementary schools are now closed
the Mitchell, Lawndale, Slngerly, STAN
ton and Miller.