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Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
GOVERNOR TOWNSEND is
HONORED FOR WAR WORK

Governor Townsend has received a
handsomely engraved certificate in
colors enrolling him as a life member
of the American Patriotic Society of
New York.
The inscription on the certificate
follows:
Hon. John G. Townsend, Jr., of Del
aware, has by inalienable right of the
following, participated in the history
making World War against German
autocracy, thus upholding the tradi-
tions and honor of our country and
the unsullied glory of the American
flag.
l. BY staunchly supporting our
President and the Government of the
United States in making the world safe
for democracy.
2. By materially contributing in
various ways and patriotically comply
ing with necessary wartime measures.
3. By heroically bearing share of
the burdens imposed by this war and
attendant sacrifices.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
PERSONAL MENTIONS

e T. C. Holcomb Of Goldsboro. n. c.,
DIS visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Vim
yard.
Mrs. John Scott and two sons Of
fredericksburg, Nd, visited Roland
J Scott on Sunday.
Miss Margaret V. Grier left this
week for New York City where she
will attend school.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kenton are
receiving congratulations upon the
birth of a son, Billy Knots"
A daughter was born unto Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Melvin at Brack-Ex,
near Wilmington, on September 18th.
Mrs. Sarah E. Abbott has returned
from Lewes and Georgetown where
she has been visiting friends and rel
atives.
Mrs. T. NJ. Bizzell, with her chill
dren. of Goldsboro, n. c.. are being
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ.
Vinyard
Mrs. Edward Dawson has returned
to her home after spending rwo weeks
at the bedside of her husband at the
Grocer Hospital in Chester, Pa.
John Zalgren of Butte, Montana,
accompanied by his sister Mrs. Jose
phine Loope. from Courtland ~ Y.
spent the weekend with her son. John
Loope, the agricultural instructor of
the public school.
Capt and Mrs. A. j. Sichtermann,
with Mrs. Lena Sichtermann of VIII
mington, passed the weekend as the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. ~ Dorsey.
Capt. Sichtermann has just received
his appointments Of Major in the U. S.
Army.
Corporal. John d. Marine Of the u
S. Marine Corps, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Marine of this town, will sail
from Haiti within the next two weeks
for the States Corporal Marine was
sent to Cuba in 1918. where he remain
ed for FIVE months. From there he
was sent to Haiti, at which place he
has been for the past few months in
the service Of the United States
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
MILFORD GRANGE

There was a large attendance at
Grange last Saturday and the talk by
Major Lank on war conditions in
France was very much enjoyed by all,
.as were also the refreshments so
abundantly provided.
Next Saturday the program will be
one of special interest to the sisters,
as Miss Dorothy Emerson, Home Dem
onstration Agent of Sussex county,
will speak on the work of the cloth
ing schools, which the Department
proposes to take up this year. Come
and hear her.
The Dairy Committee for the Fair
asks that every sister who makes but
ter bring a pound for the exhibit
The committee on canned fruit
hopes to make that exhibit very in
teresting one Don't forget to let
them have a can of fruit or vegetables.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
APPROACH TO MILFORD
IMPROVED BY LEVY COURT

The road leading into Milford from
Frederick has received coat Of tar
and Stag in the past ten days and this
has greatly improved the comfort in
passing over that road for a half mile.
This was greatly needed as the road
was damned by everybody who passed
over the highway previous to this for
the entire season. The road leading
to Harrington should also have a coat
of the same materials to keep it from
raveling out and going to waste dur
ing the coming winter.
The washout at McCaulley's Mill is
in a dangerous condition. Parties who
were at the place this week report
that there are no distractions at either
end of the approach to the mill dam
excepting a small limb from a tree.
The road should be repaired before
winter sets in.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
YOUNG SUSSEX COUPLE
WED IN WILMINGTON

Miss Lena Rebecca Short, stenog-
rapher for the United States Shipping
Board at the Pusey & Jones plant, in
Wilmington, and John Redstread Dick,
of that city. were married on Saturday
night by DR.. c. L. Hubbard at St.
Paul's NJ. E. Church parsonage. The
bride is the daughter of Hiram E.
Short, a former constable in George
town. Until she moved to Whining
ton about ten months ago, she was
clerk in the office of Receiver Of Taxes
David o. Moore in Georgetown. The
groom formerly resided at Rehoboth
Beach, being son OF Alec W. Dick,
for many years a member of the Board
of Commissioners at the resort. Both
are we'll known in Sussex county, and
have a host Of friends. They will
make their future home in Wilmington,
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
GOVERNOR BUYS TIMBER LAND

Governor John G. Townsend on
Thursday last purchased from Joseph
W. B. McNeal Of Frankford tract
of land containing 4OS acres, for $50,
000 About 200 acres are set in timber
while the remainder is tillable land.
The tract is located between Frank
ford and Selbyville and is considered
one of the largest in the lower section
Of Sussex county.
A few days ago the governor and his
two sons bought the 300-acre tract Of
timber land located in Broadkiln hun
dred. from the Carey estate. which is
considered by many timber dealers TO
be the largest single tract in the low
er part of Delaware. The price paid
for the Carey estate is said to be $685.
000 With the purchase OF the two
tracts, an investment Of nearly $4,000
is represented.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

DR.. P. T. CARLISLE, Jr., has sold his
insurance business to Moore & Ben
nett.
Get your candy at the Kings Daugh-
ters booth during the week of the
Firemen's Carnival.
Miss Mary Smith will have house
party at their Rehoboth cottage next
week.
Help the Kings Daughters in their
wonderful work to raise money to aid
the needy of the town.
Only two more days before the car
nival. Get your cake and candy at
the Kings Daughters booth.
The supper which was to be held
on October 1st by Ionic Council has
been postponed until later date.
The funeral of B. F. B. WoOdall last
Friday was the largest attended since
that of General Torbert in Milford.
The Ladies Aid of MillwOOd will
meet in the Community Hall Saturday
evening, October 4. All are invited.
Edward Williams Of Camden, N. j.,
has been in Milford this week with
his brother, who is expected to pass
away soon.
Patronize the Kings Daughters
booth during the carnival. That's
where you get your good homemade
cake and candy.
St. Johns Church, Sunday, October
5: Mass at a. m, evening services
at 7.30. Mass at Lewes at 11.S0 a. m.
Everybody welcome.
The 5Sth Anniversary survivors,
First Regiment Delaware Infantry,
will be held at Smyrna, Del, Satur-
day, October 18th, 1919.
Meet the solicitors with a smile and
a donation when called upon for candy
for the Kings Dssghters' both dur
ing the week of the Carnival.
The quarterly meeting of the Mil
ford Red Cross will be held on Thurs
day, October 9th, at 3 p. m, at the
home of Mrs. G. W. Marshall.
At the First Baptist Church Sunday
at 10.45 a. m, divine worship; $50 a.
M, Bible school. 7.SO p. m, Mission
Study, followed by the Young Peoples
meeting.
A roll call service of all the mem
bers will be observed Sunday morning
at the Methodist Protestant Church. 1t
is desired that every member shall
answer present.
Presbyterian Church-Sunday school
will hold its session Sunday afternoon
at O'Clock. morning services will
begin at 1890; Society of Christian
EndeayOr at 7.30 p. m, topic, World
NChrist Church (EpiscopaD, Rev. T.
V. Wingate, S. T. B.. Rector. Services !
On Sunday next, October 5th, as fol-
lows: II o'clock, Holy Communion /
and sermon; II O'clock, Sunday school T.
and confirmation class.
The annual Sunday school picnic
Of the Episcopal Church will be held
IN Saturday, October 4th, at RehOboth
Beach. All who viii go are requested (
10 be at the home of Miss Elizabeth .
Collins at s o'clock sharp Saturday .
COnveyances will be pro-
rided Members Of the congregation
Ire also invited. Come and help us .
lave a good time
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
TO LAY DUST IS CONIIENDABLE,
BUT

Since the Town Council has COW
cred the macadam streets with tar
and Stag, and while the latter is
grinding down, there has been more
or less dust as a result, and some of
the property owners along these
streets are using water to stop the
nuisanceffi but, they are not stopping
at a wetting, but create puddles of
water to lay on the road and splash
over the sidewalks when automobiles
pass thru them. This is another nuis-
ance for pedestrians. The individual
interest is served at the exense Of
the public comfort in such cases. This
is a proper case for the police to look
after.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
SURPRISED AGED MINISTER

Seaford, Sept 29.-Friends of Rev.
Philip H. Rawlins of this town. con
graduated him few days ago on the
eighty-fifth anniversary of his birth.
He was born in Sussex county, Sep
tember is, 1884, joined the Wilmington
Conference at its first session in 1869,
and has attended all its sessions except
two and is the only surviving member
of the Conference who has reacher
the age of So years.
Revs. William w. Redman, George
c. Conway, James Esgate and Cornell
ius Prettyman, who are younger, also
joined the conference in 1869, but they
were ordained elders earlier. Mr.. Raw
Inns was a local preacher for a num-
Der of years before he joined the con-
ference.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
MRS. MARY 0. CAULK DEAD

Mrs. Mary o. Caull1 died at her home
on West Front street, North Milford,
Thursday morning, aged 50 years.
Funeral services will be held at the
home Saturday afternoon at O'Clock,
and interment will be made at Odd
Fellows cemetery, Camden, Del. Mrs
Caulk is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Frank L. Grier, Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
CENTURY CLUB NOTES

The Milford New Century Club will
have a parcel post booth at the Fire
mems Carnival next week. We would
like each member to send one or more
packages to the booth any time next
week. Let US have a good supply to
start with on Monday. Everyone in
town is interested in the firemen's car
nival, even if they are not members
Of the New Century Club, and a pack
age from everyone will be thankfully
received. Packages are to be sold
for ten cents.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
OBITUARY
ADKINS

James H. Adkins of near Dagsboro
died very suddenly of apoplexy on
September "a, 1919, aged 73 years and
days. He was a veteran of the Civil
War, and leaves a widow and seven
children: Louisa L., Rufus and Mrs.
Charles Hickman of near Dagsboro: !:
George H., of MillsborO; Oliver, of
Lewes; Francis. of Roxana; and Mrs.
Emily Abbott of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
WHO LIKES HOMEMADE CANDYg

The Kings Daughters viii have just
what you want at their booth during
the week of the Firemen's Carnival.
Get it there; they will be only too glad
to serve you. Their one aim is to
raise enough money with which to en-
ter an old lady of the town in the
Palmer Home at Dover. Come, give
this organization your support and
help them in this wonderful work.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
PRIZES FOR RURAL CARRIERS

The Third Federal Reserve District,
which composes Y. lmington and the
State of Delaware, is offering first,
second and third prizes to the rural
mail carriers who sell the most war
Saving Stamps. The first prize is gold
finish, the second oxidized silver and
the third is copper. These prizes will
be given to the rural carrier selling
the most stamps each month in their
county.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
MARRIED
WEBB-TAYLOR

On Saturday, September 27, 1919,
Glendora, only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E. Taylor of Harrington, and
Raymond Webb, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Webb, Of Greenwood, were
united in marriage at the home Of the
bride by Rev. c. C. Day.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
ENTERTAIN CAULK CLUB

The Caulk Club base ball team was
the guest of Edward NJ. Davis last
Saturday at dinner given by him at
the New Windsor Hotel. It was a
handsome affair and the young men
enjoyed every minute Of the time.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
NEW CASTLE PREsBYTERY

The one hundred and first stated
meeting bf the New Castle Presbytery
will be held in Buckingham Presby-
terian Church at Berlin. Nd, on Oc-
tober 6 and z, the sessions beginning
at 2.30 in the afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
OTllOkt
WILSON

James H. Wilson died at his home
near Reynolds Church on Wednesday
evening, September "a, 1919, aged Sc
years. He had been confined to his
bed for the past year He leaves a
wife and three sons: Marshall of Will
mingtOn; Erasmus and Clarence Will
son of Philadelphia; two daughters,
Mrs. George Fisher of Glendale and
Mrs. Frank Clifton Of Wilmington.
Funeral services were held at Rey-
nolds Church, where he had been a
member for several years, on Friday
afternoon at A o'clock Rev. Murphy
and Rev Hungerford officiated and in
terment was made in the adjoining
cemetery.
LYNCH
William H. Lynch Of Omar, Del.
died September u, 1919, at his home
known as the Joseph ID. Lynch farm,
aged 20 years, 4 months and 1 day.
On September g. 1869, he married
Sara J. Anderson. who was admirably
fitted to be the comrade of his life
Their family extended to five children.
Their oldest son died i'm 1907 He
leaves besides his wife, two daughters.
Mrs William p Steele and Mrs. Ray
mond West; two sons. Glen and JOS
eph Lynch; one sister, Mrs. p 7. Helm
Of Philadelphia; seven grandchildren
and three t-grandchildren. He
had a distinguished career as a church
worker. being considered one of the
strongest pillars of Omar Church.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
Perfection Oil F

a EeIl6CllOll I'll ~
the heating gaps bet'
and winter. Its +
quickly warns a re
can carry it to an,
house.
It will save a full n
of coal during the /
reduce the winters n
SmokelesS, odorle
WILSON
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-03
Sussex county

Receipts-From State aid, county
taxes, tuition from pupils outside of
district, loans, miscellaneous sources,
191S-19, $173,56S; 1919-2O, $243,O20; (;
Inference, S69, ,452; per cent, 40.
County taxes, 1919-2O-S polls at
$4, $4,000; real and personal prop
erty at so cents, S10S,SOO; total, $780,
500.
observation-disclosures salaries,
repairs and additions to buildings,
general expense and salaries, salary
county superintendent and Office ex
penses, fuel. old loans, text books and
Concluded on tenth page)
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-01-23
THE HUNS MUST PAY DAMAGE
Retribution for I'll Treatment of Allied
Prisoners Said to Be in Armis-
tice Terms.

London, Jan. 16-The new armistice
terms to be presented to Germany by
Marshal Foch are unofficiaIly stated
here to include the following:
1. Retribution on the Germans for
the murder and i'll treatment of Allied
prisoners.
2. The machinery and goods stolen
by Germany from France and Belgium
to be at once given up. It is pointed
out that France alone has half a mil
lion men who will be out of work until
this machinery is returned.
3. German gold, amounting to more
than 500 million dollars to be moved
from Berlin to a safe place, probably
Frankfort, and protected from BoIshe-
Vism in Germany on the way. Certain
other property to be surrendered.
4. Germany to give over its ship
ping, Of which it is believed to have
million tons, to carry food supplies
to countries in Europe in need OF
them.
5. Any U-boats on the stocks to be
handed to the Allies for their disposal,
or to be destroyed, and no more sub
marines should be built
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-01-23
HEAVY LOSS IN FORD BOATS
Admiral Taylor Says the Failure of
eagle" Program Will Cost the
Government $4,000, 900.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The Senate
naval affairs committee set out today
to learn the truth about the hitch in
the Eagle boat program in the hands
of Henry Ford. 1t heard a story Of
delays, expenditures exceeding orig
inaI estimates and inability to fulfill
contracts, much along the same lines
as that which already has been told
of other phases of war work, notably
at Hog Island.
With Admiral D. w. Taylor, chief
of the bureau of construction and re-
pair, on the stand, it was disclosed
that sixty of the 112 Eagle boats origi-
nany contracted for are to be COM
pIeted at a cost of about 9 million
dollars more than the original esti-
mate and that the government stands
to lose about 10 million dollars on the
projected fifty-two Eagle boats on
which the contracts have been can
ceIed.
If the terms Of the plan had been
fulfilled about fifty Eagle boats would
have been delivered before the sign
ing of the armistice, but, as it was,
none were in service on that date.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-01-23

happenings of More or Less
Interest Gathered From
Many Sources.
WANTS SOLDIER BOYS BACK
Capper Says Kansas People Are Bit
ter for Failure to Release the
Men in Camp.

Gov. Arthur Capper has again called
the attention of the War Department
to what he terms the increasing i'm
patience and bitterness among the
people of that state because of delay
in discharging farmer soldiers.
In telegram to Newton D. Baker,
Secretary of War, the governor says:
Il am loath to trespass further on
your attention or good nature, or to
urge again the states great need for
the immediate release of Kansas men
from the military service, but my pub
lie duty compels it.
During the recent bitter weather
Kansas women had to feed the live
stock on many farms and ranges. Now
with the season OF spring farm work
upon US, the need of these men at
home has become, if possible, still
more urgent.
81 am daily and hourly besieged to
bring about the return of these men
by those who cannot understand why
there should be any further hesitation
on the part of the War Department
towards granting what seems to them
SO reasonable request.
''The people cannot see that these
men, who are now so urgently needed
at home, are serving any useful pur-
pose by remaining longer in the
camps. They are becoming increas-
ingly impatient and bitter over the
Delay and the seeming lack Of atten-
ton to their needs and to their not
unreasonable wishes. All of which is
the more CALLING to them because it
seems a form of ingratitude on the
part Of those in authority.
81 feel it is due to you, who are
urged to take this action, that 1 pre-
sent the case frankly and plainly. Re-
spectfully, ARTHUR CAPPER,
Governor"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-01-23
HOUSE PASSES RELIEF BILL
The Appropriation Measure Carrying
100000, 900, As Recommended by
President Wilson, Approved.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Appropriation
Of 100 million dollars for famine re-
lief in Europe, outside of Germany,
was approved tonight by the House,
which enacted the administration
measure after its enactment had been
urged anew today by President Viii
son as the only effective means OF
combating the westward spread of
BoIshevism. The bill now goes to the
Senate, where its early passage is
planned
Party lines were effaced in the
House debate and vote and, despite
energetic demands by opponents of
the bill for more specific information
regarding the proposed expenditure,
and criticism of the President, Her
bert c. Hoover and Vance Mccormick,
chairman of the War Trade Board, a
special rule, reported by the rules
committee, was adopted and after
ward the bill was enacted, 240 to q.
President Wilson's urgent appeal
that the appropriation be authorized
to aid the contamination of peace was
sent to Senator Martin and Represen-
tative Sherley, chairman of the con-
gressionaI appropriation committees,
and was read on the floor of the
House by Mr.. Sherley. 1t was supple
mented by a report to the State De
partment from Henry D. White, Re
publican member of the American
peace delegation Both messages said
the problem Of supplying food to the
distressed peoples recently liberated
from the rule OF the Central Powers,
was one of paramount Importance in
obtaining a return to normal condi-
lions.
Following is the Presidents mes
sage:
81 cannot too earnestly or solemnly
urge upon the Congress the appropria-
ton for which Mr.. Hoover has asked
for the administration of food relief.
Food relief is now the key to the
whole European situation and to the
solutions of peace. Bolshevism is
steadily advancing westward, is pois-
oning Germany. 1t cannot be stopped
by force, but it can be stopped by
food, and all the leaders with whom I
am in conference agree that concert
ed action in this matter is Of imme-
date and vital importance.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-01-23
BAKER HAS ANEW ARMY PLAN

Washington, Jan. 16.-The smallest
army compatible with national safety
is to be the demand of Congress when
it takes up the regulation plan just
submitted to the House and Senate
and House military committees, today
were studying the draft of a peace
time army plan which Baker submit
ted confidentially yesterday No hint
of the details of this plan has been
allowed to reach Congress generally.
Mr. Chamberlain, and Mr. Dent have
been bound to secrecy until they con-
fer with Secretary Baker.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-01-23
The PEACE FARLEY
WILL BE SECRET
Information to Public to be Con-
fined TO Daily Statement
of Proceedings.
THE NEWSPAPER MEN PROTEST
Correspondents Join in Memorial to
Lloyd George and President VIII
son Against the Ruling.

Paris, Jan. 1.-THE question Of
whether the peace conference is to be
secret or wholly open to the eyes and
ears of the world, the settlement Of
which has been long awaited, was
brought to a focus today when it was
announced that an agreement had
been made to confine the information
given TO the public to a daily official
communique, and that a gentIeman's
agreement prevailed among the dele
gates not to discuss or in any way
give information of the meetings in
the foreign office.
No written official announcement Of
this purpose was issued, but word was
passed out to this effect, and it was
followed by an explosion of protests
which quite drowned out the doings of
the peace commissioners.
U. 5. and Britain Opposed.
The understanding is that the Amer
lean and British delegates opposed
this decision, but that the French,
Italians and japanese, voting together,
prevailed.
The British newspaper correspon-
dents Immediately joined in a memoir
ial of protest, which they put before
Premier Lloyd George. The American
newspaper correspondents united in
what is virtually a round robin to
President Wilson, in which they pro-
tested in measured terms against the
decision and reminded the President
that one of his fourteen points speci-
fies open covenants Of peace openly
arrived at
The memorial was before the Presi-
dent tonight, and there is every reason
to believe that such a storm has been
raised as will force the question be-
fore the meeting again before the &C
tual sessions of the peace conference
begin Saturday morning.
Cold Shoulder to Writers.
The President himself has rarely
seen any of the American cOrrespon-
dents, and the newspaper men who
have expressed themselves at a meet
ing Of the organization they have
formed as considering themselves
trustees obligated to inform public
opinion at home of the moves which
are being made here in Paris, have
been chatting at what they have char
acteTized as being kept out of touch
with the fountain heads of official in
formation, having been confined to in
formation disseminated by an official
publicity agent.