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Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
BAPTIST CONVENTION
IN SESSION AT MILFORD
Delegates From All Over the State
Are In Attendance at Local
Baptist Church

The second annual meeting Of the
Delaware Baptist State Convention
will be held in the Baptist Church,
Milford, on May End and 3rd. 1918.
This is the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the Delaware Baptist Union AssO-
citation and the fortieth anniversary
OF the Delaware Baptist Union, the
parent organization.
The program follows:
THURSDAY MORNING
1O.SO-Devotiona period. A. C. Howe,
Milford.
1O.45-Address Of Welcome, Pastor T.
c. Davis.
Ii. Response by the president of
the Convention.
Election of officers.
Offering and adjournment.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
1.SO-Women's Missionary meeting.
3.3O-Reading of minutes Of morning
session.
Appointment OF committees.
3.45-Introductory sermon. DR.. j. Y.
Irwin.
4SO-Reading OF letters from the
churches
Report Of treasurer.
Report Of Trustees.
5.O0-Ofering and adjournment.
THURSDAY EVENING
7.30-Praise service.
7.45-Reading of minutes of afternoon
session.
750-Scripture reading and prayer.
Offering and music.
S.O0-The Convention sermon, Fred j.
Peters, formerly a Missionary in
Peru and Cuba, now pastor OF the
Pennsgrove (N j. Baptist church.
FRIDAY MORNING
1OOO-Devotional period, S. K Sles-
mon, Delmar.
1O.15-Reading of minutes Of Thurs
day evening session.
Reports of committees.
Hearing representative Of Denomin-
ational Institutions.
11.15-SermOn. Moses Choice. Pas
tor W. G. Cooper. Delmar.
12.00-OffeTing and adjournment.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
l. 1.3O-DevotiOnal period, c. H. Can't
well, Wilmington.
1.45-Reading of minutes Of morning
session.
Election of trustees.
Election Of delegates to the Northern
Baptist Convention.
Miscellaneous business.
3.15-Report Of missionary committee
and pastors, followed by discussion
on the general subject of State Mis-
sions. This period to be in charge
of DR.. T. P. Holloway, chairman of
Missionary Committee.
4 445-Reading of minutes of afternoon
service.
5.OO-Offering and adjournment.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
MILFORD GRANGE

According to the usual custom in
the Milford Grange. the last meeting
in April was in charge of a committee
who provided very pleasant after
moons entertainment. These social
meetings are for the purpose of giving
new members a chance to become bet
ter acquainted and on this occasion
several visitors from Bayshore and
Georgetown Oranges were present and
were cordially welcomed.
After the program was concluded
refreshments were served, the commit
tee being assisted by some of the
young GrangeFs-tO-be.
The program as presented, follows:
Song, THE Star Spangled Banner. p"
Recitation, Margaret Mum.
Solo, Mr. ireland.
Recitation. Mrs. Bunstein
Quartette, America the Beautiful" :"
Recitation, Guy Lemex
Recitation, Bess Elliott.
Solo, Iris Ireland.
Song, THE Battle Hymn of the Re
public"
Tomorrow, May 4th, the program
will consist Of several subjects that
should prove of interest to all mem
bers.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
BASE BALL

The Milford High School base ball
team jOurneyed to Wyoming last Fri
day and added the Caesar Rodney
High School to its list of victims, the
score being 100. The feature of the
game was the terrific hitting of Ire
land of the Milford team He knock
ed a two-base hit and a home run, be-
sides fielding his position in big league
style. Collins again pitched unusual
ball. holding his opponents to two hits
and striking out seventeen. The boys
are playing fine ball, having won all
their games. Their opponents have
scored but two unearned runs while
they have rolled up total of twenty
FIVE runs. Collins has forty-eight
strike-outs to his record for three
games. which is going some for high
school boy.
Friday afternoon, May 3. the High
School team will cross bats with the
fastest school team in the State, the
Wilmington Conference Academy. This
team has not lost a game in four years
and are coming to Milford with no in
tention of breaking their winning rec
ord. Although they are older boys
than the home team, Milford High
considers her team equal to the task
of keeping her slate clean of defeats
for the entire season. This promises
to be a real fast game and a large at
tendance is looked for. Game will be
played on the home grounds at $50
p. m. Let's have a big crowd
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
A BUHGLESOME COLLECTING SYSTEM

The annual town taxes of the town
of Milford, which were fixed at Is
cents on the hundred dollars of assess
ment, have been placed in the tax
collectors hands for collection, and
he gives public notice according to
the law, in the Milford Chronicle, that
he is sitting to receive such taxes, and
will make the so discount allowed
by law, if the taxes are paid within
the month of May. before the Both
inst. The amount Of the taxes to be
collected for the general fund of the
town aprpoximates Is, 800 for this
year. The school taxes will not be
levied until the latter part of July and
they will be collected by another per-
son appointed by the Board Of Educa-
tion The County taxes are collected
by still another collector, who will
also allow a discount of SO if paid
before the first Of June. This is some
tax system, and must be confusing to
people who move to Delaware from
another State where taxes are all col
lected in lump and by one collector.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
CAPTAIN PITCHER PROMOTED

Capt Leon S. Pitcher, commander
OF Troop B, State Police at Wyoming,
Pa, and widely known in northeastern
Pennsylvania, has been promoted to
Deputy Superintendent of the State
Police and will take up his new duties
at Harrisburg shortly after May l.
Announcement of his appointment to
the second highest position in the de-
partment is received with pleasure by
his many friends and by the members
Of Troop B, who share the pleasure Of
his promotion, yet express regret that
he is to leave the Wyoming barracks
Capt. Pitcher is a native Of Milford,
Delaware, and a veteran of the Span
ish-American War. He is one Of the
original members Of the State police
and has been successfully promoted
from private to captain, and now to
deputy superintendent, and will serve
under Superintendent George r. Lum,
who succeeded Major GrOome when
the latter entered active army service
last spring. Captain Pitcher was in
command Of D. Troop at Butler for
five years and went to Wyoming in
October, 1912. succeeding Capt. Rob
inson.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
STEAM FREIGHTER LAUNCHED

The McLaury Boat Building Com
pany of Milford launched last Satur-
day afternoon a freighter of the fol-
lowing dimensions: Keel, 10 feet
30 foot beam and feet inches depth
of hold. 1t is built of Delaware white
oak and Virginia pine. The hull will
be taken to Wilmington where the
boiler will be put in, and the mach
inery and other work will be done at
Perth AmbOy n. J. The sponsor OF
the boat was Mrs McLaury, wife OF
the president of the company. It is
said that the government has taken
over the boat, called it Lorrina, and
will use it in the Quartermaster De-
partment.
This is the ninth boat this firm has
built which has been taken over by
the government They have another
keel of the same size laid in the yard
and last Monday they laid down an
other Of the same dimensions to fill
thespace made vacant by the one
launched Saturday. If this firm could
get more ship carpenters it would lay
the third keel as the government has
asked them to build steam freighters
as soon as possible
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
kent And SUSSEX
go over The TOP"
Many Towns Have Already Exceeded
Quota and Won Honor
Flags

There is a feeling that Kent County
will be a 100 per cent Liberty Loan
County, not only by subscribing for
its full allotment Of S960,520 Of the
Third Liberty Loan but by having a
Liberty Loan Honor Flag in each town
in the county Already Frederick,
Hartley, Mastens Corner. WOodside.
Viola, Dover. Magnolia. Clayton. Leip-
sic, Harrington. Little Greek and Ken
ton have Oversubscribed their quota
and have received honor flags, and the
reports from the other towns indicate
that each one Of them will have gone
"over the top" by the close of the Lib
erty Loan campaign. Bowers Beach
is included in the Frederica district
and this district has won an additional
star for its honor banner, having more
than doubled its allotment
The patriotic demonstration at Do
yer last Thursday revealed the enthu-
siasm with which the resident of this
section are filled.
Seaford had one Of the largest
crowds on Friday that has been there
for some time. and the town was dec
GRATED with flags and bunting on
homes and stores. In the morning
business was suspended.
The program started by a parade.
headed by Charles Drtimm, dressed in
the costume of 1875, followed by more
than two hundred motor cars, decor
ated, and school children.
The procession halted in front Of the
Hotel Sussex. to hear the speakers.
II is estimated that more than four
thousand were present. After sew
eral selections by the Marine Band
of Lewes. Mayor Joseph Cox intro
duced Mr.. Rhinehart Of Philadelphia.
who gave a talk on the need to sub
scribe for bonds. There were then
several selections by the band. Sub
scriptiOns we're then taken, amounting
10 S125.0OO. The quota of s145,0OO
has been since raised.
A soldier who has been in actual
battle under Pershing, told OF the
work being done on the other side"
and related how willing the French
people we're to make the sacrifices to
maintain the army, and said that we,
too, should be willing to do the same.
The third week of the Third Liberty
Loan campaign closed with the Lau-
rel district showing more than $780,
900 subscribed.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
WHEN FARMERS GO TO war!

t V The farmers of this country could
erv carry the war to a victorious conclu-
lstc sion even if all the rest OF the nation
should quit. The rest will not quit.
e but we could win it without them II
has we had to do it.
md The farmers of the United states
aocs can whip Germany. We can whip
J. chem with guns. We can whip them
III Dwith our products. We can whip them
to with our money.
Every farmer in the United States
nlnl must remember that the war has
wiz first mortgage on every cent he has.
he last spare cent in the pockets OF
was trery farmer in America should be
yvoted to the war.
'hiade The Kaiser began foreclosing his
tortgage on our farms when he de-
,and. Jared ruthless submarine warfare.
Mlriaid the war is our answer to his bill
foreclosure.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

The Milford Emergency Hospital
has had several important operations
in the last few weeks, and all have re-
suited favorable.
The admissions since the last report
have been as follows: Mrs. Ruth
Stubbs from Pennington. Mrs. Jen-
ME Lister from Milford Mrs. Ida
Andrews from Milton. Miss Jennie
Frame from Middletown, and several
accident treatments.
Donations have been made by sew
eral friends: From Mrs. J. Y. Wheeler
one dozen eggs; from DR.. Dawson
two pounds Of honey: from Mrs. Ida
Andrews one dozen jars of Jelly; from
Mrs Edward Atkins, basket potatoes;
from William Wolf. two dozen eggs;
and from others who request no men
tion be made of their kindness. The
management of the Hospital cordially
thank the friends one and all for their
good will towards this worthy insti-
tuition. If there are others who feel
inclined to help the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital, the following sugges-
tions as to the immediate needs is
made public: A kitchen clock, one
dozen tumblers large frying pan,
large double boiler, pairing knife,
large baking pan, Dover egg beater,
a dozen teaspoons, half dozen tray
covers.
A liberal donation in cash would be
helpful to install the baths. and new
heating system for the new building.
which will cost about $4,000 when com
pleted
A provision must be made for the
nurses to have a place where they
can receive friends when they are Of
duty, and to fit that room up will cost
about 5000 This is a real need to
make the Hospital more effective.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
SUSSEX v. C. E-U. CONVENTION

The annual convention OF the ". G. I.
L. Of Sussex County will be entertain
ed by Georgetown Union on Thursday,
May Is, in the NJ. E. Church Follow
ing is the program:
MORNING.
s.3O-Convention called TO order.
Devotional exercises, Miss LOhand,
Milton.
Minutes and roll call. to be answered
with quotations on Power, Miss
Hazard.
Appointment Of committees.
Greetings. Mrs. Pilchard, Georgetown.
Response, Mrs. T. n. Rawlins. Seaford.
1O.20-Notes from National Oonyen-
ton. Mrs. Register, Lewes.
1O.30-Treasurer report.
Written reports from each Union. tell
ing briefly best things done
11.00-Election of officers.
Suggestions from State President
l1.45-Each County and State Super
intendent, two minutes.
12.0O-NOOntide prayer.
AFTERNOON.
Executive meeting.
1.3O-Bible reading.
Lou EAuul GoSs " ny ouDuluu " nuAuHA
vOte?" Mrs. Houston.
2.00-Medal contest, conducted by Mrs.
Hill.
Address. Mrs. Chas. Miller. State
President Of WOmen's Council for
National Defense.
Singing.
S.SO-Y P. B. Reminders. Mrs. L. V.
Atkins.
Offering.
Presentation Of Banner to Union max
ing greatest increase in member
ship
3.45--L. T. L. demonstration.
Adjournment.
EVENING
Mrs. Messick. presiding.
7.30-Opening exercises.
Special music. Georgetown choir
7.45-Address, Prohibition. Judge
Conrad.
SOY. P. B. demonstration.
Address. Mrs. Hortense Ropp.
Offering.
Special music
Invitation for next convention.
Adjournment.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
new CENTURY CLUB

The last meeting of the Milford
New Century Club was held April 30
Miss Lena Short and Mrs. r. c. Hall
we're elected delegates to the State
Federation which meets at RehOboth
in June, and Miss Ida Roosa and Miss
Mary Powell were elected alternates
The following officers were nominated
for the next year and the election will
take place next Monday.
President. Mrs. J. Harry Humes,
Mrs E. c. Pierce.
First vice president, Miss Lena
Short
Second vice president, Mrs. William
Aldred.
Third vice president. Mrs. George
H. Hall
Treasurer. Mrs. Frank Welcome.
Recording secretary. Miss Ida
Roosa.
Auditor. Mrs. F. L. COllel.
Directors: Miss Lena Short, Mrs. r.
c. Hall, Mrs Mary Marshall, Mrs. ].
S. Short, Mrs. William Aldred, Mrs.
W. A. Powell, Mrs. Daniel Hirsch, Mrs.
William Draper, Mrs. Thomas Davis,
Miss Burdella Davis, Miss Anna Rad
cliff, Mrs. r. K. Stephenson.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

On Tuesday afternoon, April 23rd.
the Milford High School was visited
by Miss Robinson, dean of the WOmens
College at Newark, and four young
ladies', students of that college. Miss
Robinson and two of the young ladies'
spoke to the pupils about the present
war situation and Of our part in Civ
ing aid to our country. The girls sang
a number of the songs that the Amer
lean boys in the trenches have found
comfort and pleasure in singing.
Miss Robinson and the young ladies'
who accompanied her have visited
many of the schools of Delaware in
the interest of the Third Liberty Loan.
The pupils of the Milford High
School enjoyed having these represen-
tatives OF the Women's College. and
any others who come from that insti-
tuition will be most heartily welcomed.
On Tuesday evening, April %. an
inter-sex debate was held in the As
sembly Hall of the Milford High
School The program opened with a
violin solo by Mr.. Lewis. accompanied
by Miss Shattuck. after which a num-
Der Of songs were sung. The next on
the program was the DEBATE, the SUD
iect of which was Resolved. That War
Should be Declared by the Popular
Vote Of the People" The debaters
were as follows: Affirmative, jose
phine Lack. Ruth Russell, Alice
Brown; negative, Fred Ireland, Carl
ton Draper, Robert Pierce. The rebut-
tai on the negative side was given by
Fred ireland, and on the affirmative
by Josephine Lack. The debate was
very interesting and a number of
cheers and songs were given while
the judges retired for their decision.
The debate was very close but the
judges decided in favor of the affirm
ative side. This was followed by
cheers from the girls. The program
closed with the national song. "The
Star Spangled Banner"
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
CANDIDATE FOR CORONER

Colonel Johnson, who has been be-
fore the people of Sussex County for
many years, is a candidate for the
Office of coroner, subject to the de-
eision of the voters of the Republican
party He has been a lifelong Re-
publican and is at the Goth milestone
Of his age, and therefore desires to
receive what honors he may be en-
titled to now. Colonel johnson is a
printer by trade, and he has always
been a follower of the principles of
the Republican party He has never
aspired to any other office. and now
asks that he have the honor conferred
of a nomination during the present
realizing that his party will
certainly carry old Sussex by a good
clean majority
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
TOLD INA FEW LINES

,n,st. John's Church, May 5: Mass at
'utand 1880 a. m. Special services at
J0Np. "a. All are cordially invited.
1 There will be services at st. Mar
z ms Brick Church, near Showeil. on
V unday afternoon, May 5th, at 3
the local W. c. T. U. will meet
yith Mrs. Sarah Draper, South Front
treet. next Tuesday evening, at 7.SO.
ext word, Good"
AT the Baptist Church at 1915 a.
sunday, State Missionary, Rev. W.
Steward, will speak. $50 a. m.
ibla school. 7.30 p. m. Christian
ndeavor. At 3 p. m. preaching at
ort salisbury.
Three night services, called q Tri-
Jun, will be held at st. Johns Church
1nday May 5th, at p. m, Monday
lid Tuesday at 7.45 p. m. Rev. Dr..
lempie Of Wilmington will preach the
ermons. Everyone is invited.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Charles L. Isham Of Philadelphia
ras a Milford visitor this week.
Misses Pearl Higman and Hettie
hockey spent the weekend with DR..
ad Mrs. ]. A. Rudy at Philadelphia,
Ia visited Camp Dix Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Roberts and fam
y. accompanied by his brother, Mr.
rthur Roberts Of Middletown, motor
q 10 Milford and spent the weekend
'ith relatives.
nj. Clarence Argoe and daughter OF
hlladelphia are spending a few days
4ih Charles B. Coffin and family. Mr.
lrgoe has rented a cottage at Broad
.iln Beach for the summer.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The Alden Branch of the Sunshine
Society of Milford met at the home of
Mrs. r. c. Hall on Thursday. April
25, the president, Mrs. H. L. Bunstein,
presiding. After the business meeting
refreshments were served. The next
meeting Of the society will be held at
the home Of Mrs. Charles HOlzmuel-
Ter on Thursday, May 8, at p. m.
The State Convention Of the Interna-
tional Sunshine Society was held in
Wilmington. Thursday, April 25. Mrs
George W. Dorsey. Jr., was reelected
State President for the ensuing year.
The annual convention of the Inter-
national Sunshine Society will be held
at Hartford, Conn, May 16, II, IS.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
FARMS SOLD FOR TAXES

David o. Moore, receiver of taxes
for Sussex County, sold twenty-five
farms last Monday at the court house
door for taxes, but all Of them we're
purchased by the owners or bid in
by their friends.
The county authorities are determin-
ed sthat property owners shall pay
their taxes, and those who refuse to
do 50 by the allotted time are forced
to pay additional percentages and the
cost of sales when advertised, thus in
some instances doubling the amount
that would have to be paid in the first
instance.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
MILFORD RED CROSS

At the regular monthly meeting Of
the Red Cross held at headquarters
April 25th, it was reported that >65
hospital garments have been sent to
Wilmington during April, and 81
knitted articles since February LIST.
IS knitted articles have been given to
recruits from upper Sussex and Kent
Counties, when leaving for the camps
Mrs. Marshall presented the Society
with large Red CEoss flag with fix
lures to hang at the door Of the work
room.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
SENTINEL CHANGES HANDS

Announcement has been made that
the State Sentinel, at Dover, one Of
the oldest Republican newspapers in
Kent County, and which has been the
organ of several factions of the Re
publican party during the past 25
years. has been purchased by James
F. Alice. Jr., son of former United
States Senator ]. Frank Alice, an
Independent" member of the Repub-
lican harmony committee.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
REAL ESTATE SALES

c. 7. W. Williams has made the
following sales Of land recently: To
6. A. Stasser Of Wilmington, the 81
acre farm owned by Howard Clifton
and located near the Brick Granary.
He also sold rs acres owned by T..
G. AlzamOre OF Brooklyn, to Isaac
Baker. This tract is located two miles
from Lincoln.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
JUNIOR RED CROSS

On Friday. May 3, 1918. at 8 p. m,
the primary school will give an enter
tainment in the High School for the
benefit Of the School Auxiliary Of the
Red Cross. Come and help:
The Midget's Grand Parade, The
Sunbonnet Twins. A Boy Who Hated
Trees, Red Cross Nurses and Soldiers,
The Little Indians, Music.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
PICNIC SEASON

Next Saturday, May 4th, Cedarfeld
Public School, near McColley's Mill,
will hold a picnic to which the friends
and public are invited by the teacher,
Miss Alice ]. Neiman.
The Donovan Public School in Sus-
sex County at Hudson Cross Roads,
near Georgetown. held a social on
Wednesday OF last week, which netted
twenty dollars.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
KENT COUNTY MEN GONE TO ARMY

The following men from Kent Coun-
ty who were called in the draft, LETT
on Wednesday Of this week, May 1st.
for Fort Slocum, n. Y: Davis Hawkins
Bell, John Boyd Moore, Smyrna; Rob
ert Lindale Frazier. Dover; John c.
Thomas, Canterbury; Edward Minner,
Magnolia; R. Burt Donovan, Lawrence
Paisley, Milford; Major Wyatt, John
Spencer Harrington. Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1918-05-03
HMITEEE THANKS SUBSCRIBERS

ladies and gentlemen Of the Joint
IIrtv Loan Committee Of Milford
to thank the purchasers of the
d Liberty Bonds. Those who have
subscribed will be given an oppor-
" until Saturday night, May 4tIl,
lidnight Be sure to purchase al
can buy for cash or can get credit
as the opportunity Of serving your
Entry is not to be sighted or treated
tly Think Of your boy or some
vs. boy in the trenches, fighting
battles "over there"
blowing are additional names on the
ord Roll Of Honor, as purchasers OF
frty Bonds:
r mes RI Anderson
p. Argo
nnie M Atkins
Hrs c. r. Appel
r. Aldred
Id. Adkins
- ln1ly s. Abbott
lfrs H B. Anderson
ane Reed Anderson
III harles d. Abbott Jr.
trs d D. Abbott
- Iajor Nj. L. Anderson
aiza F. Burris
ohm WI Burris
|@slmer Burton
ndreW BehleS
f F. Baldinger
Hiss Cornelia A Bennett
Henry w. d. Bennett
F. Tohn Brigham
W. X. Brown
ur imr5; B. Bennett
anu elizabeth c. Bennett
II untF. A. Bennett
has rKatherine p. Bennett
and ,tAlbert w. Bennett
George r. Bennett
nave lanes d. Bennett
the toMabel L. Bennett
g spbs.Hary +. Bennett
. % ISABELLA Blair
now hMrs. Blanche S. Bowen
this aTirst Baptist Church
u eoE'Robert Carpenter
iiu th Harvey 3. Clendaniel
endid &C B. Coffin
bad v David B. Coffin
les William H. Cade
IeSS Mrs. D. S. Collins
Our Ida Calhoun
The Jas. M. Carlisle
arge Mary A. Carey
-, "a sc Peter R. Calhoun
lis aiFrank Clendaniel
e owe John H. Clendaniel
e. Clayville
: D. Albert ClayYille
comnGeorge E. B. Collins
ne caus 49,.
thers PIE II Donovan
IS and Alfred Donovan
ioseph G. Davis
,,hou =, drs Belle Buell. Denney
iiOer krthur R. Derrlckson
IS are nv. Graham Dill
the Sslizabeth Deputy
NV. David NJ. Donovan
- DO'e' Emma H. Donovan
we aprVaiter +. Donovan
ns- toaHarry Davis
George H Davis of J.
~, : Mrs Hester A Davis
the FaJohn w. Davis
town Mrs Ella w. Dillahay
eeting r., O Dillahay
Elizabeth r. Donovan
weeks Mrs. Sarah Draper
ntly DIR +. Davis
be reJennie Diekerson 7.
'@'' Hl Henry Lewis Davis
en- bt J. a. Ellegood
ias. Cunts Ennis
~ Harry Emory
'Fer Mrs. Annie 5. Evans
a NJ
~ n, Clhas. P. French
= Samuel H. French
cry Concluded on sixth pase)