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Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
Personal EXPLANATION

In the issue of the Chronicle last
week a personal item, which convey
ed an entirely different idea from that
intended. and which as printed was
NOT a fact. has caused Dr.. J. Lynn
Pratt. of Milford, to express emphatlc
disapproval of the item in question.
In mentioning the fact that DR.. Pratt
failed to pass his physical eXamlh-
alton for appointment in the medical
department of the United States Ar
nv. which was because of being dear
i'm one ear, the item as printed stated
that he had failed to pass the 'medl-
cal" examination. There is vast
difference between medical" examin-
alton and physical" examination, and
il was in this last one that the Doctor
was turned down, but on which de-
fciency he hopes to yet get by and
get his appointment. There is no med
ical examination for the army as
graduation from a reputable medical
college is a sufficient guarantee OF a
doctors ability, and Dr.. Pratt holds
that, and the license to practice med
icine in Delaware, as well as MEMBER
ship in the State Medical Society.
We regret this error happened to our
personal friend, and feel that Dr .
Pratt is entitled to express himself
emphatically, and we also feel sure
that this item will be more fixed in
the minds of the public as a fact, than
the item of last week, which was an
error. Last week it was hotter than
- -, and the writer OF
the item must have been ratified, and
the proofreader could also be excused
upon the same basis for not detecting
the difference between the words
''medical" and physical" However
"what is done is past recalling, 'ti'
useless to expend a sigh" and We
close the incident with our regrets
and believe that our friend, DR.. Pratt
will accept this as the amend hon
oraDle-Editor.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
FIELD MEETING AT GEORGETOWN

A Field Meeting of farmers will be
held at Georgetown, on the lawn Of
the well-known Cullen house, on
Tuesday, august 2Ttn. The morning
will be spent in inspecting the Egg
Laying Competition at Georgetown
and the demonstration field along the
dupont Boulevard, and in the after
noon it is possible that addresses will
be made by Governor Townsend, Sec
retary Of State Everett G. Johnson,
Prof. Hayward, director of the Ex-
pertinent Station, Newark, and also
a speaker to be provided by the State,
Council Of Defense, with other short
addresses. The purpose of the meet
ing is to stimulate the planting Of
food crops this fall and preparations
for greater crops next year. The
meeting will be in the nature OF a
basket picnic, and the large lawn
around the Cullen house will AFFORD
ample shade for eating lunch.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
HEAR FROM son IN FRANCE

Under date of June 10, 1918. Pvt.
James H. Hudson, has written the
following letter to his mother and
father, from Somewhere in France:
Dear Mother and Father: As
had a few minutes to spare l thought
that l would write to you and let you
know that I am well and l hope that
when this letter reaches you, it will
find you all the same. Mother the
country is beautiful over here and
we have a fairly good time for army
life We have no cause to grumble
or complain, and are making the best
of everything, for we know that that
goes to make a good soldier. I am
trusting to the good God to let us all
come home soon, and l am sure we
will be there soon, so don't worry
about me, for l am all right.
Please write to me as soon as you
receive this letter. / do not get
much time to write, but am always
anxious TO hear from home. This
will have to be all for this time, as
must get out and get busy.
Your loving son,
Pvt. James H. Hudson,
Co. D., 309th Machine Gun Bat. Am.
Ex. Forces.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Sweet potatoes are of fine quality.
1t was a severe electric storm Sun
day last.
Late white potatoes are looking
we'll, but the acreage is small.
Watermelons and cantaloupes are
well favored, but Of srSall size.
The Ladies Aid Of Milford Neck
will meet Saturday evening, August
18th.
The Ladies' Aid of Millwood will
meet in Community Hall Saturday
evening. August 18th. All are inyit-
ed.
Canning peaches has been busi-
ness occupation this week with the
housewives.
The next registration day for voters
in Delaware will be on Saturday, Sep
tember 21st.
Heavy electric storm on Sunday,
and considerable rainfall with it, Wis
tied lower Kent County.
St. Johns Church, Sunday. August
l0Ius MASS aL 4Vs oV NFNAAAAAE $1,000
at 1880; mass at Harrington at $3.50
a. m. All are cordially invited.
AT the Baptist Parsonage by Rev.
Thomas C. Davis, Charles Ingram and
| Clara Higgins were united in mar
riage. They will reside in Milford.
The labor census of Delaware is be-
ing taken now. All persons under
ffty years and above Is must be en-
rolled. Answer cheerfully when the
canvasser calls.
The heirs Of Sarah 7. Johnson will
sell her personal property at her late
home, Lincoln, Del, August 2Sth.
See advertisement in this paper fol
further particulars.
The local W. C. T. U. meets will
Mrs. G. NJ. Hammond next Tuesday
evening at 1880. A full attendance
is requested, as officers will be elect
ed for the ensuing year.
The Emergency Hospital in Milford
will reopen just as soon as the new
building can be remodelled. 1t !.
open to any physician for private pa
tients, who desires to use the equip
ment and nurses there.
At the Baptist Church. Sunday, a
l1O:45 a. m, Pastor Davis will speal
on the theme, "The Mystery Of th'
Ages" Bible School at $3.50 a m.
IL D. m. the church will attend tn
Vesper services on the ALVIN Of tn
Presbyterian church.
On the lawn of the Presbyterian
Church. Sunday evening at o'clock
sharp. twilight service will be held
of spirited, patriotic song. Address
by Rev. e. Dryden. Orchestra
music under the auspices of the Nil
ford c. e. Union.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
CANNING FOR RED CROSS

Canning fruits for the Red Cross is
progressing rapidly. Two days last
week were spent in this work in the
Liberty Kitchen at Dover. As a re-
suit OF this work total Of six dozen
Jars are ready to be sent 10 our boys
vino are in the hospitals. John bar
nard and John Lindale donated Irult
used at the kitchen last week, and
girls OF Dover helped to care for the
fruit.
Those in charge expect to have OF
all those who donate fruit or labor
their names for publication at the
time Of the State Fair, when all the
fruit canned for the Red Cross will
be on display. Will your name be
on this list?
Your respective community com
mitteemen will take charge Of all do
nations and turn them in with the
names of the contributors, at the LID
ertv Kitchen. Thus your community
will be represented at the State Fair.
Each community should be represent
ed. and the county contributions
should be swelled. Do your bit.
Now is the time to show your patriot
ism. The fruit will be gone in
short time; work now.
Some Of the communities are going
to get their display by asking each
member of that community to donate
a few Jars of fruit already canned
Such communities as have no place
to meet and do community canning
can well AFFORD to do this in order tc
have a creditable representation. Nc
one but will give to such a worthy
cause. Smyrna and Magnolia seen
very much enthused over this idea
and are planning to have quite dis
play of donated fruits.
Another woman called for jars anC
sugar to be used for this work. L
is hoped others will do likewise.
We want to urge every woman IL
every community to take an interes
in this work. We must save every
perishable from the orchards and th'
gardens. The American woman car
do nothing more patriotic than to in
crease the food supply by drying ant
canning what would otherwise go t.
waste. Supply enough for your fam
| lily. enough to last until next season.
crops come in. then can, can, can TO
the boys who deserve the best yol
can give them,
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
sussex MAN REPORTED
MISSING IN FRANCE
1t Lawrence Layton, Son OF L. l..
Layton, Georgetown, is Missing
After Flight in AerOplane

L. L. Layton, one Of Georgetown
prominent business men, has been
notified BY the war department that
his son. Lieutenant Lawrence Layton
who was in the aviation service, has
been missing since July 18th He in
company with other aviators, went up
in the air that day, but he did not re-
nrn. This is the same day on which
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt lost his
life In addition to the missing avi-
ator, Mr.. Layton has two other sons
in the service; Lieut.. Lee Layton
who is now with the artillery in
France, and Lieut.. Halsted LAYTON
who is with the 59th Pioneer Regi-
ment at Camp Dix. So far as is
known. Lieut.. Layton heads the cas-
ualty list from Sussex county.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
PERSONAL MENTIONS

John Tucker. Jr.. formerly of Mil
ford, now of Wilmington, is visiting
friends in Milford.
James A. Fitzgerald from Newark,
Del, has been visiting relatives in
and near Milford, the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Hall Of Will
mington, visited his father, Henry
Hall, of South Milford, over Sunday.
David Roach and wife Of Philadel-
phia are visiting his brother, John
II. Roach, and other relatives Of Mil
ford.
Arlie Dickerson and family Of Hat
boro, Penn, visited his parents this
week, Mr.. and Mrs. William Dicker-
son.
S. ]. Mears. of Philadelphia. and
r.. J. Mears Of Washington, D. c.
are visiting their sister, Miss Mary
Mears.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Boone and
daughter Helen of Philadelphia, spent
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs. W.
c. Sammons.
Miss Ida Smith and nephew. Ray
mond Patton, Of Philadelphia, are
spending a few days with their aunt.
Mrs. L. H. Ross.
Mrs. L. o. Welcome returned to
her home on Monday night, after a
six weeks trip to Brooklyn, n. Y,
and Sea Girt, N. j.
william Prettyman of Philadelphia,
who has been enjoying the past two
weeks at RehOboth, is spending a few
days with his sister, Mrs. Joseph E.
Holland.
Mrs. Robert H. C. Daniels and
! children, Robert, Ir., Elizabeth and
Myrtle, are sending the week with
Walter W. Daniels and wife at South
Bowers.
Mrs. L. G. Parker of Pennington,
has received word that her son, James
Parker, has arrived safely in France.
| His address Is Pvt. James Parker,
Battery A, 60th Artillery, G. A. c.,
la. P. o. 72S, Am. Ex. Forces
France.
Mrs. Mariah e. Windsor Of East
Front Street, South Milford, is en-
tertaining her daughters, Mrs. W. H.
Jennings and Mrs. o. f. Gilbert, and
grandchildren, Miss Mary Mitchell
and oliver Windsor Gilbert, all Of
Elizabeth City, N. C.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
SEVERE ELECTRIC STORM

One of the most severe electric
storms Of the season visited lower
Delaware on Monday evening, and re-
ports from the various sections indi-
cate that considerable damage was
done In Milford a chimney on the
home of Silas NJ. Reynolds, Treas
urer of the L. d. Caulk Company,
was struck and torn to pieces. Near
the Deep Branch, south of Milford,
lightning struck the home of Mr..
Hill. This dwelling was badly dam
aged. but none of the family were in
iured. It is said that the family was
at the dining table at the time and
that the dishes were thrown from the
table by the force of the bolt.
In the vicinity of Frederica the
storm was very severe. While not so
much rain fell as at Milford, the cleo
trio display was just as great. On
the farm owned by Howard Hudson,
ex-Oyster Revenue Collector, and ten
ented by Charles W. Sipple, lightning
struck the stables. All of the out
buildings on the farm were destroyed
by fire, which spread to the buildings
adjoining the stables. A horse, two
mules and three cows were burned to
death. About $50 bushels Of wheat
and a quantity of feed, were also de-
stroyed by the flames. On Tuesday
a number of other animals, which
were taken from the burning build
ings before they were burned to death
were killed. They were burned sc
badly that it was necessary that they
be killed
In the vicinity of Dover a large
barn was struck and large amount
of feed and grain. and several horse!
and COWS We're Killed.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
MILFORD HOSPITAL
WILL REOPEN
I;beraI Contribution Makes 1t Pessl-
HE ia ReOpen InstitutiOn-NeW
Building VIII be kemOdelied

As previously announced through
+ha columns of the Milford Chronicle,
the Milford Emergency Hospital was
forced TO close its doors on the 5Oth
of lime on account Of lack OF FUNDS,
much to the regret of the trustees and
neoDle of lower Delaware, as this IN
stitution has proved to be God-sehu
TO the rich and poor alike.
When the facts were shown to the
Executive Committee Of the Delaware
Chapter of the American Red cross
thev realized the necessity OF having
a hospital within reach of Fort SauIs-
hurry and the Lewes Naval Base and'
therefore. passed as a war measure
the following resolution, which IS a
true COPY from the minutes OF the
committee, viz:
whereas. The Milford Emergency
Hospital of Milford, Delaware mas
been closed on account OF lack OF
funds, and
whereas. It appears to this Board,
because of this hospitals proximity
to the Naval Base at Lewes ana FORT
Salisbury, now being constructed, as
we'll as its location Oh the boundary
line of Kent and Sussex Counties, ana
Whereas, The officers Of the SAID
Milford Emergency Hospital have as
sured us that an appropriation OF
$4,000 90 on account of additional
equipment. and 100000 per month for
maintenance during the war, would
be sufficient in addition to what can
be raised locally to equip and main
tain said hospital; therefore be 1t
Resolved, That this committee ap-
propriate out of the War Fund
amounts aggregating not over S6OOO.OO
to help in said equipment, and a
monthly appropriation of $4,000 on
account of said maintenance.
From the above resolution 1t VIII
be seen that the Delaware Chapter ol
the American Red Cross has come tC
the rescue Of a deserving and worthy
institution. 1t is now up to the cltl'
zens of Milford and lower Delaware
to do their part by individually lay
ing aside a sum of money each monti
or year to contribute to its support.
At a special meeting of the Board O
Trustees of the Milford Emergenc!
Hospital held on August 7th, the as
sistance of the Red Cross was accept
ed with thanks, and the building com
mittee instructed to obtain an archl
feet to plan the necessary repairs am
alterations to the new building of tn
hospital which was purchased dur
ing the past winter. The work VII
be pushed as rapidly as possible am
on completion the doors VIII agaH
be opened for the admission OF pa
tients under the care of any reputaDl
physician the patient may desire
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS
SHOW need OF HOSPITAL
Temporary Closing Of Hospital Shows
That Worthy Institution Should
Be Opened Immediately

Since the closing of the Milford
Emergency Hospital three weeks ago
not less than ten serious accidents
have occurred in the immediate vicin-
ity of Milford, and all Of them were
such that hospital treatment was es-
sential. The Delaware Chapter OF
the Red Cross has come to the rescue
of the institution and has appropriat-
ed $4,000 for the equipping Of the new
building, together with $500 per
month during the period Of the war,
for aid in maintaining it. This IS
not enough, and it is up to the people
of the town generally to get busy and
aid in the upkeep Of the hospital.
Mrs. Pusey Burned.
This week Mrs. Henry Pusey was
badly burned about the face and right
arm while preserving fruit. She was
standing over the stove and was not
aware that her dress was on fire un-
! til a neighbor and a colored woman
entered the kitchen. They noticed
the flames and tore the burning dress
from her body. but not before she had
been badly burned.
Had Fingers Sawed.
While working at a sawmill at
| Houston on Tuesday George Emory
had four fingers on his left hand bad
" cut when he came in contact with
a band saw He was brought to Mill
ford, where surgical aid was given
him by Dr.. Marshall. 1t was neces-
sary to amputate the index finger OF
the hand.
Critically Injured at Fish Factory.
An Austrian Pole, known among
the laborers Of the Milford Fish Oil
and Fertilizer Company where he was
employed as John Denney," (his real
name is unknOwn) was critically in
iured on Wednesday when he fell into
an endless chain bucket elevator used
at the plant. The man had been ala
ing in unloading fish from a boat, but
had completed his duties. He was
then sent to remove a piece of carpet
from near one of the machines and
in attempting to do this he slipped
and fell into the machinery which
caused his injuries. The muscles OF
his knee and thigh were torn out, and
a part Of the left knee was crushed
off. A large cash in the calf of the
left leg completely severed the muse
les. The ankle joint had a large semi
circular cut on It, and severe brush
burns across the abdomen were other
injuries received. 1t is more than
likely that the leg will have to be am
putated.
The injured man was rushed to Mil
ford. but the hospital was closed. A
local surgeon gave the necessary sur
gical attention, aftes which the man
was taken to a private home where he
lis being attended as well as possible
under the existing conditions. The
case is one wherein the chances of
= saving life depend almost entirely up
on the attention after surgical atten-
ton has been given A trained nurse
should be in attendance at all times
& Were the hospital open this attention
could be given 1t is time that we all
= come to the aid of this worthy insti-
e tuition.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
PASTOR HAS FINE WAR GARDEN

Rev. r. K. Stephenson. pastor Of the
Avenue NJ. E. Church in Milford, has
one Of the finest vegetable gardens in
the town, and some Of its products
are actually surprising as to size and
quality. At present he has some to-
matoes ripening, of the Hendersons
Beefsteak variety, and one vine this
week has ripened two tomatoes which
for weight and size are noteworthy. g.
one tomato weighed one pound, three
ounces, and measured 12x13 inches,
while the other weighed one pound
nine ounces, and measured 15x16
inches. At present DR.. Stephenson
Is on a two weeks vacation, but will
return to attend the funeral Of Miss
Vale tomorrow afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
MARRIED.
sTEWARD-BETTs.

Miss Mary Belts, daughter Of we'll
known resident Of MillsborO, was
married Sunday afternoon last to
John P. Steward, Jr., of Milford. The
ceremony was witnessed by only the
immediate families of the contracting
parties and was performed by Rev.
George R. Ellis. The bride was at
tended by Misses Pearl and Ruth Hall
as bridesmaids, and Jesse Jones was
hest man. Following the ceremony
a wedding supper was served. Mr..
Steward is the son of J. P. Steward,
a grocer in Milford, and who was for
merly postmaster here. He is in bus
mess with his father. He has also
communicated for city papers at dif-
ferent times, ana at the present time
is local correspondent for the State
Sentinel of Dover The newly mar
ried couple will reside in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
MILFORD GRANGE

The field meeting of Saturday, Aug
ust 18th, will be held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Medford Jones, on
the Cedar Beach Road. John Davis,
Of Delaware College, will be present
and give an informal address, which
will be worth hearing, as he comes
highly recommended as an able and
entertaining speaker. As there are
SO few summer meetings held, let all
forget work for few hours and enjoy
a truly social time.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
HARRINGTON BOY AMONG KILLED

Harrington relatives have received
news. through the Red Cross, Of the
death of william McKnatt Fleming,
who was killed in an automobile ac-
cident in France while en- route to the
front on July 8. Young Fleming for
merlv lived in Delaware and was sent
to Camp Meade May 25th.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
REAL ESTATE SALES

y Isaac Jester has bought the 70
acre farm near ThOmpsonville, in
Milford Neck, for $4,000, and will
move to it next January. 1t has
much valuable timber on it, and ex-
cellent buildings.
Howard Hudson last Saturday at
the public sale Of the Alfred Martin
lands, located in Milford Neck, bought
both tracts of land for the sum OF
$4,000.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16

we're held al the Dover Methodist
Episcopal church on Sunday after
noon. and interment was made at the
Old NJ. r. Cemetery, by William G.
Powders, funeral director.
HUGO.
Andrew p. Hugg died at his home
on West Front street. Milford. Del,
saturday afternoon. August 10th, at
: o'clock. aged 65 years. He was
member of the Avenue NJ. +. Church,
and funeral services were held at his
late home on Monday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. Stephenson, of that
church. assisted by rev. Dryden, OF
the NJ p. Church, and Rev. Moore
of the FELTON, NJ. p. Church. Burial
was made in Odd Fellows Cemetery,
conducted by W G.. Powders. funeral
director. He is survived by three
children: Mrs. Allaband Denney, Mrs.
George H. Warren and W. Marshall
Hugg; also by several brothers and
sisters.
VALE
Miss Maria Elizabeth Vale, oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ruby Vale,
of south Walnut street, Milford, died
at White Haven, Pennsylvania, Mon
dav night. August u. 1917, after a
lingering illness. Had she lived un-
iii october she would have been sew
enteen years of age. Miss Elizabeth
/ was exceptionally popular among the
Younger set, and her friends were
many. In addition to her parents she
/ is survived by a younger sister, MISS
/ Grace. Funeral services will be held
at the home of her parents at one
o'clock Saturday afternoon and inter
ment will be made at Odd Fellows
i cemetery. william G.. Powders, fun
eral director will be IN charge.
CAIN.
On Sunday. August 11th, Mrs. Mary
d. Cain. of Milford Neck, passed away
at her home at the age of 90 years
She was the daughter of Joshua anc
Mary Malloy Bennett, and was borr
February 21st, 1926. She was mar
ried to James NJ. Cain on May lst
I1S55. OF this union there are now
living three sons and one daughter
Joshua r. Cain, Michigan; Nehemiah
In Cain. near FELTON,; Jonathan II
Cain. Milford Neck. and Mrs. Salli'
'IV. REYNOLDS, Milford; three grand
children. Clarence S. Cain, Elgin, Il
linois; Otis ] Cain, Niles, Michigan
Mrs. May Williams, Milford; thre'
great grandchildren, Lillian Virgini'
cain. Orin Cain and Tom Reynolds
Williams. The deceased had lived Il
Milford Neck for the past iiNy year
, and was highly respected by all VIII
knew her. Funeral services wer
held at her late home last Tuesday
conducted by Rev. Stephenson, o
Milford. and we're attended by larg
body of friends. Interment was mad
in Odd Fellow cemetery in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16

Watermelons appear to be plentiful
this year, and while not large as yet,
they are of fine quality.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
OBITUARY
PRETTYAIAN.

William Burton Prettyman died at
the home of his sister at Williams
Corner. near Glendale, on Wednes-
dav evening. August 7th. of apoplexy.
aged IS years. Funeral services
we're held at the Dover Methodist
Episcopal church on Sunday after
noon. and interment was made at the
Old NJ. f. Cemetery by william G..
Powders. funeral director.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-11
FIRST FLEET SHIP READY.
Hog Island Probably Will Have Second
one In Service.

Philadelphia. Oct. il.-Completlon oI
the first fabricated ship built under the
Emergency Fleet Corporation was an-
nounccd at Fleet headquarters yesterday
This honor Of being the initial product
of the quantity method of shiphuilding
fell TO the Agawam of the Submarine Boat
Corporation, Newark, n. J, She was
conditionally accepted by the shipping
Board after her boilers, turbines and other
machinery were put into operation at
her dock trial Tuesday
The Submarine Corporation has con-
tracts for l49 other cargo ships of the
same type and size rs the 5250-ton Aga
wan Twelve of them have been launched.
Some trouble with the turbines delayed
the completion of the Agawam, which was
launched last June
Rear Admiral Bowlcs said yesterday
that the Quistconck. first ship Of the Hog
Island yard, will take her trial trip III .
run down the Delaware some 30 miles TO
tho Breakwatcr and over a measured mile
TO test out certain points, This is expected
10 take place October II. If the Wanton-
wan. Of the Merchant yard, Bristol, docs
not beat the Quistconck IN the race for
delivery, the latter will be tho first Finer
gency Fleet fabricated ship 20 steam over
the Delaware