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Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
PRUITT HONORED IN ITALY

All of the forty-eight American Air
Service officers who served in Italy
nave been honOred by the Italian Gov
ernmenL These men nave all been
authorized to wear the Italian service
ribbon. The War Department has been
informed of the action OF the Italian
war minister by the Italian Govern
ment. All of the officers have return
ed 10 the United States and their Off
cial certificates from the Italian Gov
ernment have been sent to the di-
vision OF military aeronautics for dis
JribUtiOn.
David Pruitt, who before he enlisted
soon after war was declared, was the
driver Of route A, rural mail from
Milford, was one of these officers so
lOnored. He was made lieutenant
after finishing his training and took
part in some of the last big drives
made by the Italians before they broke
the backbone of the Austrian defense.
The Chronicle has published a num-
Der Of letters from Lieutenant Pruitt
from time to time. The news that all
of the officers had arrived in the States
was indeed news to many of Dawes"
friends who have not heard from him
for some time. Mr.. Pruitt's parents
reside near Bethany Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
TWELVE COTTAGES AT
BOWERS SWEPT BY FIRE
Blaze Is Supposed to Have Been
Started by FiFebug. Started in
Cottage OF Potter Coffin =

Twelve cottages on the beach front
at Bowers Beach were totally destroy
ed by fire Friday night of last week.
The cottages were unOccupied and for
that reason it is thought that the cot
tages were set on fire. Whether the
buildings were fired for spite, or for in
surance money on some of the cot
tages, is a question. Many of the cot
tage owners are promising rigid in
vestigation of the affair and the State
has already detailed State Detective
Hurd on the case. These same cot
tages which were destroyed by fire
last week were almost destroyed by the
flood of last April. At that time the
cottages were moved back and remod-
elled
The cottages destroyed were owned
by the following:
Potter Coffin, Milford. The blaze
originated in this cottage.
Daniel p. Barnard, Jr., Wilmington.
Ex-senator John A. Barnard, Mag
nolia.
John George, Frederica.
Howard Rogers. Frederica.
Mrs. White. Magnolia.
Mrs. White, Camden, n. ].
Mrs. Maude MacNichol, Cambridge,
Nd.
DR.. Marvin, Camden.
Three others whose owners were not
known TO the residents OF Bowers.
The Coffin cottage was located in
the center Of the row of destroyed cot
tages. The flames spread rapidly both
north and south OF the cottage. By
hard work the residents of Bowers,
together with other persons who came
to the place, managed to save four
cottages on the northern end of the
beach front row of cottages. The blaze
took every cottage south OF the Coffin
cottage on the beach front For a time
it was so threatening that fears were
entertained that the flames would
spread TO the cottages along the river
front. Calls were sent to Dover and
Milford. asking for aid, and both towns
sent fire trucks to the scene. They
We're useless, however, for by the time
that they arrived the fire had burned
itself almost out.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
MILFORD GRANGE

The number present last Saturday
and the general and intelligent dis
cussion of the questions considered,
showed that the Grangers are inter-
ested in the vital topics of the day.
In the evening many members and
friends of the Grange attended the
reception rendered Master E. J. Lewis,
and all enjoyed themselves heartily.
Music and an impromptu program
were given, games played, and cake
and ice cream served in abundance.
Next Saturday the subject for dis
cusson vii be the growing of peas.
Bring questions and come prepared to
tell of your experience and methods.
Current events will be given by Miss
Marjorie Rosa.
Next Monday and Tuesday the Farm
ars' Institute will be held in the Grange
Hall. No meals will be served but
the lower rooms will be at the dis
posal of any who may care to bring
and eat their lunches there.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
WANT TOLL ABOLISHED

The Voters Non-Partisan League of
Delaware has sent communication
to the State Highway Commission at
Dover, requesting that body to acquire,
either by purchase or condemnation
proceedings, the toll road on the Ken
nett Turnpike with the view of con-
verting it into a public highway open
to public traffic without tax This is
the last toll road remaining in Della
ware and its conversion into a pub
lie highway will give the State a COM
plete chain of publ roads. 1t is point
ed out that the toll roads are antiquat-
ed and that it would be a progressive
move and step in the direction of a
modern system of public highways for
the State to acquire and improve the
toll road in question and to add it to
the public highway system.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
FLAG RAISED LAST SUNDAY

Milford's large American flag and
service flag were raised on Sunday
afternoon before a gathering of per-
sons who had come to witness the
ceremonies. An interesting program
had been provided. The flags were run
up the pole by three Milford boys who
have been discharged from the army
recently, they being Harry ]. Petty
john, Charles Banning and Joseph
Lof1and. The service flag car
ries the numbers 162, showing the
of men who were taken from
the town of Milford. Four gold stars
are also inserted on the flag. This
shows that Milford boys gave their life
during the great conflict which has
just closed. Since the gold stars were
placed on the flag another Milford
boy has died in the service.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
NEW CENTURY CLUB NOTES

The regular meeting of the club was
held on monday, January 81 After the
business Il was announced that the
Century Club members are asked to
be patronesses at the Father and Son
banquet to be held on LincOlns birth
day.
The meeting was then in charge of
Mrs. James Z. Pierce, chairman of
Home Economics. The speaker for
the day, Miss Wise was then intro
duced Miss Wise represents the Del
aware State Council of Defense and
spoke on Child Welfare. The Council
is very anxious to interest all women
OF the State in this subject. Its aim
is the physical betterment of Della
wares future citizens. The county
nurse is very important agent in this
work. She visits homes and schools
and see that minor defects in children
which might result in serious ailments
later are corrected. 1t is much desir-
ed that mothers will register their
children under five years. The new
training school for nurses at Della
ware College was also mentioned, the
course opening in the spring. Miss
Schisler, the Kent county nurse. was
then presented and stated that her SER
vices were at the disposal of any one
who wanted them. Her headquarters
are at Dover.
Miss Florence Gere then entertained
the club delightfully."- with piano solo,
after which the high school domestic
science class gave a candy demonstra-
ton They served three varieties.
which were delicious and very much
enjoyed.
Next Monday will be social service
day, Mrs. William c. Smith, chairman.
and the members are asked to bring
thimbles, needles and scissors for Red
Gross MOll,
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
CAULK COMPANY HOST
AT DELIGHTFUL DINNER
Affair Served at New Windsor Hotel
Was Greatly Enjoyed by All
Present

The L. d. Caulk Company of Mil
ford had a number of its retail sales
men from Philadelphia. Pittsburgh and
Huntington, West Virginia. as its
guests last week. The men arrived
N Milford Wednesday evening, and
from then until Saturday noon a pro-
gram of both instruction and pleasure
had been provided for their entertain
ment. The men were entertained at
the Caulk Club Wednesday evening.
Thursday evening they attended a
theatre party at the Palace Theatre;
while on Friday evening they, together
with a number of Milford business
men, were the guests of the company
lat a dinner at the New Windsor Hotel.
Following the dinner they attended a
dance in the Armory Hall given by
the younger men of the town.
Thad Windsor, proprietor of the
hotel, provided an excellent chicken
and waffle dinner Among the "eats"
served were raw oysters, clam chow
der, chicken and waffles, together with
the gravy and other "tiXin's", rice.
French fried potatoes, fried ham, fruit
salad, ice cream and cake, coffee and
all of the other things that go with
a dinner of this kind.
One of the things about the dinner
that appealed to those present was
the absence of "after dinner speeches"
During the service OF the dinner all
the guests sang the popular songs and
patriotic airs and when the dinner was
over adjournment to the dance hall
was in order.
Among the statesmen present were:
Dr. W. L. Davies, VIM. S. Schmucker,
william Tetlow William Lewis, Will
liam Baines, c. r. Smyth. Harry Dare,
A. L. Lake, f. w. Beittenmiller, Elmer
Warren, of Philadelphia; Joseph P.
Cruise. James c. Plunkett. J. j. Wal
lace. R. c. Imrie, from Pittsburg; J.
Shank. from Huntington, W. Va.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
TOLD IL A FEW LINES

Tomorrow is ground hog day"
At the Baptist Church next Sunday
at 1915 a. m. Pastor Davis will speak
on The Lords Look
The regular monthly meeting of the
Milford Red Cross will be held at head
quarters Tuesday, February 4, at 3
p. m.
The local W. c. T. L. meets with
Mrs. William II. Denuey, Montgomery
street, next Tuesday afternoon at 2.S0.
Text word, stand
st. Johns Church, Sunday, February
>: Mass at $50; evening devotions at
7.3O; mass at Lewes at 11.S0 a. m. All
are cordially invited.
The monthly meeting of the Ladies'
Aid Society of Avenue Fl. E. Church
will be held at the Chapel on Wednes-
day. February 5. A fun attendance is
desired.
Sakimas Tribe, No. 10, I. o. of Red
Men. request that all members of the
Tribe be present next Tuesday even
ing as there is special business to be
transacted.
Representative and Mrs. Clarence B.
Jester of Milford Neck are receiving
congratulations upon the arrival of a
ten pound baby boy, born Monday,
January 20. Mother and son are doing
well.
A quiet little wedding will be per-
formed at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Clendaniel Sunday morning
when their daughter, Edith, will marry
Job Pride of Georgetown. After a
wedding trip to Washington they will
reside at Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The Alden Branch of the Sunshine
Society of Milford met at the home of
Mrs. Isaac Truitt on Thursday, jan
uary %. The meeting was in charge
of the vice president, Mrs. R. C. Hail.
The name of new member was added
to the list. After the regular business
meeting was over a social time was
enjoyed and refreshments were served
by the hostess. The next meeting of
the society will be held at the home
of Mrs. f. P. Ruhl, Lake avenue, on
Thursday afternoon, February 6, at 3
o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
WOMAN SUFFRAGE MEETING

There will be a meeting in the par
lors of the Windsor Hotel on Tuesday
February 4, at p. m, to hear Mrs.
McMahon, a suffrage worker from the
middle west. All are cordially invit-
ed. not only those in sympathy with
this movement. but also those who
though opposed may have interest to
learn of its working in other parts OF
the country. Mrs. Mcmahon is a mem
Der of the original association which
is opposed to the picketing OF the Ma
tional Women's Party.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Miss Rachel Snyder of Shepherds
town. West Virginia. is visiting Mrs.
S. NJ. D. Marshall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Chase Of Reho-
both have been the guests Of his sis
ter, Mrs. Lydia c. Jump, this week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Noel mas been quite
i'll for the past week at her home on
West Front street, but at present Is
slowly improving.
Mrs. o. L. Balsley, who has been un-
der the care of a physician for the
past two weeks for bronchial affection,
is slowly improving.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
DIR. POETsCHKE LEAVES MILFORD

DR.. Paul Poetschke, who has made
his home in Milford for the past fye
wears. will return to New York March
1st. He will continue in the employ OF
the L. D. Caulk Company, making
monthly trips to Milford. By reason OF
The greater opportunities for attend
ing meetings of the chemical societies
and lectures, also of having access to
libraries, ETC., New York better aids
research and experimental work than
Milford. The New York laboratory
will be complete in every detail, TINS
affording the Caulk Company the BEN
eft of two fully equipped chemical de-
partments. While this arrangement Is
better for business reasons, yet Dr.
and Mrs. Poetscnke will be greatly
missed by the many friends they have
made in Milford
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR DAY

Christian Endeavor Day will be OBJ
served by the Society in the Presbyter-
ian Church Sunday night. The follow
ing officers, elected at a recent meet
ing, will be installed. President. Mar
ion Shockley; 1st vice president. Gre
arer Shockley, End vice president, Eliz-
abeth Houseman; recording secretary,
Mrs. r. d. Prettyman; corresponding
secretary, w. Shockley Dougherty;
treasurer, Emma W. Davis; pianist,
Edna NJ Barker.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
KITCHEN SHOWER

On Friday evening of last week
about thirty young friends of Miss
Edith Clendaniel gave her a surprise
Kitchen shower" at the home Of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Clendan-
iel, on Washington street. Her en-
gagement to Job Pride of Georgetown
was announced recently. Mr.. Pride
is a conductor on the D., M. & V. rail-
road and Miss Clendaniel is employed
in the ticket Office at the Milford sta
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
SUSSEX COURT POSTPONED

Under date of January 2Sth Sheriff
Johnson of Sussex county sent notice
to the jurors who were TO have served
at the February term of court, an
nouncing that the court has been post
poned. This action was taken because
of the prevailing epidemic of influenza
in and about Georgetown and Sussex
county generally.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
MARRIED
CoRDREY-DODD

Walter c. Cordrey, Oldest son Of j.
S. Cordrey of Millsboro, and Miss
Blanche H. Dodd, daughter of John H.
Dodd of Millsboro, motored from Har-
beson TO Millsboro and were quietly
married by Rev. W. A. Ellis, and mo-
tored to their home near there on
farm which the groom has recently
purchased from his father. Their
many friends wish them prosperous
and happy life.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
SHADOW SOCIAL

The Ladies' Aid or Union NJ. E.
Church will hold shadow social at
the home of Margaret Williams We'd
nesday evening, February 5th. Ice
cream and cake also for sale. Every
one is cordially invited to be present
and help make it success.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
A CHURCH RALLY

All church members are requested
to attend the rally at the Baptist
Church on Thursday, February 6. At
3 D. m. Church Methods will be dis
cussed by five experts in church work.
At 7.SO p. m. DR.. C. B. Usher of Chao-
youg, China, will make a missionary
address. These services are free to
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
BEArCHAMP,s FINE SHOOTING

L. R. Beauchamp was in great form
on Saturday at the weekly shoot of the
Kent Gun Club at Harrington, breaking
174x175 and having an unfinished run
of 169. The scores; Beauchamp, TAX
175; Richards, 1S5x150; Masten, 72x75;
Holloway, 69x75; Jamison, 42x5O; Wix,
41X50.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31
MEETING AT JACOBS SCHOOL

The Parent Teachers Association of
Jacobs school and the Tomato Grow
rs Association of Bridgeville will hold
a meeting at Jacobs school on Tues
day evening. February g. All are in
Yited.
Milford chronicle., 1919-01-31

Statements of the due for the Milford Chron
icle have been during past days
will be during the coming week.
Under the rulings of the postal authorities it is alb
soutely that the publishers of the Milford
Chronicle insist that all papers be paid for
We want receive every issue of the paper but if
you fail to respond the statements at the
present time will be compelled take your from
mailing list
By giving the statements prompt attention. you will
be assured of receiving every issue of the paper
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UNION MIT,a

The following sales Of real estate
hive taken place IN Myers district
within the past week. Harvey s.
M0felock hHs sod hi farm. contain
In 10 acres. lying IN the northern
part OF the district. for 100000;
Robert n. Koontz, Of Hanover has
disposed Of Ms house and lot IN this
village noK occupied by William
Faeser, Ir.. u Mrs. Paul StreYIE. for
s. 900. and last Saturday Samuel J.
Messenger bought Il public Hale a
wood lo4 containing about ; acres
of and, located hal mile south OF
Union Mills. belonging 10 the estate
Of the late Geo d. Hnmbert. for Z2sg.
The b. J shriyer %. are euIIlsat-
N The late HHeet corn IN their farms
N his vicinity with tractor enlti-
xaIor. which handles Two roNs OF
corn AZ a time and does It's work veil.
Mf. and MfH. Herbert s. YInEIlng,
o Haltimofe. spent few dayH last
.ssk with Mr YinglinE.g parents. Mr..
md Mrs. Ephraim J. Yingling.
Miss Anna Myer. nE Pikesyiile Nd.
Russell Bremen and his two little
nephewE, Master Leslie and Francis
Brennan of Utica, \. Z. and Master
Marshall jones. OF n Washington.
Nd. are guests OF u. : shriver.
James Mccall and family OF Gowns.
Nd. are spending Their vacation HIth
relatives in this locality.
Six new guests from Baltimore. ar
rived at the Fliekinger summerzhonse,
last week.
The Gifls' Agricultural Club, Of In
Ion Mills and Silver Run, enjoyed
several days camping out last week
on the farm Of William Marker. along
Big Pipe creek. five miles west OF
Union Mills They we're chaperoned
BY Miss SaIlis Lawyer.
The winners of the various contests
at the picnic Of St Mary's Reformed
congregation. Silver Hun, on the 7th,
inst. were aa follows: lWheelbarrow
race. Kenneth Kroh and Stanley
BoWersox. Button sewing contest,
Harry KoonIz. Nall driving contest,
Miss Lille Maus BaIl throwing con
test, Miss Pearl Maus. Of Kansas. Tug
Of war, the married men. Baseball.
the single men. WnHelbarroW con-
test. John " Fliekinger. Young
peoples travelling contest, Clarence
Bankert and Miss Pearl Maus. Yot-
ing contest. most popular young
lady. Miss Pearl Maua. Most pop
uIar young gentleman, Clarence
Bankert. Cloihes-pin contest won by
The IadiAe
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Heal smEe Catcher.

Plumber Frank Slower. Wayneshoro.
Pa. en- qualify for official SNAKE
catcher Il Pennsylvania should eTHT
create hat Office.
Mr. Slower eznIed huge black snake
nearly seven feeI long stretched Il
full length and hIH SLEEK black nIIs
glistenIug In the ann.
stoYeT made - mis- mInd he ~
going . capture the enormous reUz
tile and bring nm home live. GeI=
ting doHn on - hands nd knee.
Indian fashion. ne crepI - behind
Mr.. snake nd when re lalIa@.
perceI.Ing him near, raised his heaa
as Il . strike. Mr. StoYeT grabbed
him around tie neck VII his rIsnI
hand nd with rs left ksnI hts I'll
part from winding around his leKH
and ting him y. In n. way h
managed to get I'm TO : farmhouse.
where Ie procured box and secureI.
Grated MS trophy IN IhlH shape h
hauled nm home nd now rs him -
exhibition az hIE place
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
GET SCHOLARSHIPS
HAHblHUs PROCEEDINGS INSTITUTED.
AGAINST cOUET. COMMISSIONERS
SCARCITY OF SCHOOL TEACHERS
REPORT MADE . vAclzT SCHOOLS.

A regular meeting OF the Board u
Education was called to order in L1z
ofiice u Board at 1000 \. IN. o
Wednesday, August 9Th. al mem
bers Nere present except Commits
sfoner Feeser.
After the reading and approval of
the regular order OF business Va
taken up.
All bills presented to he Board
were ordered paId az soon as the
funds are .ayilabIs.
The appointments OF scholarships
were made as follows;
Charlotte Hall. ! year. Jesse I.
Smith. Westminster district. W. i.
College. Wilbur YIngling. Wooiery's
district. w. Il. College. Charles
stoneaIfer. WooIerY's district: w. i.
College. Gilbert = Martin. Mancheaz
ter district: ". i. College. QoldIe
owinKz. New Windsor district: Mary
land state Normal, Helen Dorsey.
Freedom district.
A report was made b Attorney
Clemson on mandamus proceedings
Instituted against the County Com
miasioners for Ihs recovery OF three
bonds and accrued interest withheld
by them from he budget. for tha
years I9l6-t7, IaI7=1S AM 1afs-Ig
superintendent Hnger Submitted ths
appoinIament lis Of teachers for The
coming Year shoNIug the scarcity o.
teachers throughout the county, and
stating his inability to secure candIz
dates I9f the rural schools. In viex
oI the IantH thu nur salaries are too
low 10 attract candidates rom with
out thn county.
Attendance ofIIesr Taylor rendered
a statistical report ON his fIzIt 10 "a
cant schools. auI II waS decided b
the Haard that he coal If these varz
tOus schools thaI would Be- closed tn
coming year. should be distributed II
TO other schools some time later n
the fl
The vacancies u the board OF trusz
tees = various schools were fiilod -
follows
Pleasant vallsY. Edward YingllnF.
Edward i Hahn HeaFrnoanI. Edward
keefeE. lit. VENUS. Charles Monaih. !.
Pleasant Grove. George nanEnrt. Jas.
Brown Winfield. i. ]. Stem. Houeksz
Vile. / 7. fiuenmHn, Luther David
son. Z. z ElasFoaa. unIoa Street.
Luther Woodward. Elmer Myers.
FsgirF1sH. George Dorsey
u - decided thar t. dAfe faE
opening the schools be flx.1 on Mon
day, September IsIh
Amer individual reports of The
Commissioner. the board adjourned
af =
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n Returned Soldiers. Sailors and
Marines.

II ofder 10 preserve record OF ne
valuable military services of the nm
and women d Maryland during ne
war. The historical section OF IIe
couneIl OF Defense Il preparing :
history OF the deeds and accomplish
menIz nf those Rho served. and i f.
necessary TIM he individual record
OF every man md women be gotten
so tint all names may appear In he
book when i i published. A -
many Of our boys are inclined u l.
modest about what theY have done.
an appeal i hereby made 20 their
mothers. sisters. sweeInearts md
frienla TO see u Il TIM each mans
record Is promptly sent n.
Those having charge d assembling
the military records Of the Carroll
county contingent will mail auez=
tiounaIre 10 each man Nho served N
the army and navy from this county.
The man arr requested % answer
the question md to return the anaH-
tionaaITe TO Iha secretary Any one
who served IN Any capacity who faIIa
70 receive a QUESTIONABLE l. request
Q dc mail i name and address u
Miaa Nettie se1onre, secretary West
Minister
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Mr. nd Mu. EHal II. Krumrtna. a.
near he new church. MrZ md Mr.
Marvin J Harnef. hrs, James u liar
ner an1 Hon, NeFIH and Mr.. Mabel :
ICopeuhaser, all n this place, moi.
0red - Haltimore on Sunday where
they visited Mr. James ]. Harna~
who + patient Il the Hebrew Hos
pitai
Mr. Murray HsIndpllar has parz
chased : new Turn horse.
IAtIle Ralph William eapauhaver
spent several daYz this ws.E visiting
Al the homo OF n grandparents. Ar.
and Mr.. Edward nopenhassT. Of neaT
Bethel church.
MHl of our farmers have finished
piowinK. and some are already harz
rowing up the ground to- the fl
seeding.
Mr. md Mr.. John I.appo and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. John Mum
inert nd daughters. OF I.IIIIestown.
and II. md MrH. Charles FrounfeltaT
and daughters. u kingzdaIe. spent
Sunday visiting II the homH Of WI
liam fTunnfeltef nd wife.
Mrs. William HEIglo. OF IIIfiesto~n.
u step=HIHIer OF zZHH. Et1inIa Snyder.
0f this place - taken = ) BalfIz
more hospital IazI week.
Mra. Mabel ). Gopenhafar spent
Tuesday 0f thlH .eek visiting al the
home q Mr. and Mra. Edward Copanz
haver II near Bethel Church.
Mr.. nd Mrs. Mergin :. Harner
spent Thursday visiting II he home
Of Mr. nIrnie R9Inaman aud family.
Il neHH Walnut Grove