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Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
ANNUAL STATE CORN SHOW
TO Be HELD IN STATE ARMORY. DOVER,
BEGINNING DECEMBER Is.

The Delaware State Corn Growers
Association viii hold the annual State
Corn Show a Dover in the ArmOry on
December l6. II and IS The usual
provisions have been made for Boys
Corn Club exhibits, as follows.
All members of the Boys Corn Clubs
of Delaware are eligible to exhibit
either yellow or white corn which
they have grown on the club acre dur
ing the present year.
All corn club members who exhibit
at the State Corn Show will be rank
ed according to the quality of their
exhibits. A maximum of 90 per cent
Will be added TO the Corn Club grade
for the work of the year A like amount
viii be deducted from the Corn Club
grade for the year is no exhibit is
made The Corn Club members who
receive the highest total grade on
Corn Club work for the year will be
awarded free scholarships to the club
week at Delaware College.
Glasses of Corn Club exhibits and
premiums:
White corn SPremiums for best 10
ears-First prize. IS; second prize, $4;
third prize. So; fourth prize, 81; fifth
prize. 81.
Yellow COrn-Premiums for best 10
aars-First prize, So; second prize. 81:
third prize. SO; fourth prize. So fifth
prize. ST.
Send corn by express collect. not
ater than Monday. December Is. to
Theodore 7 Martin. State Club leader,
lcre of State Corn Show. Dover Corn
nay be brought in person on Tuesday,
December 16 Each ear should be
wrapped separately I'm paper and then
iacked tight in a box or package for
hipment
There will be no Corn Club, judg-
ng contest held at the State Corn
show A State Corn Show Judging
ontest will be held al Delaware Col
ege at the conclusion of a weeks
raining in corn club work at the club
week All boys who attend the short
curse will be eligible to enter this
ontest
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
CHAMBERs.HOCKER WEDDING

Miss Helen Townsend Hooker,
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ulysses W.
Hooker, of Lewes. and Mr.. George E.
Chambers, son Of Robert Chambers,
also of Lewes, were married in Old
Swedes Church. p E. Wilmington,
Saturday. 1890 o'clock, by Rev. Rob
ert Bell The bride was attended by
Miss Leah b. Carter Of Lewes. as maid
OF honor. and Ralph c. Wilson of Do
yer was best man. Only members OF
the immediate families and few
friends were present. The bride wore
a gown of taupe silk duretyn with blue
duretyn hat and carried a bouquet of
bride and sweetheart roses. The maid
of honor wore a brown geOrgette gown
and brown velvet hat and carried pink
roses. After the ceremony and
luncheon at the Hotel dupont, Mr.
and Mrs Chambers left on a motor
trip. Upon their return they will re-
side in Lewes.
Mrs. Chambers is well known among
the social set of the two lower eoun-
ties. and Mr. Chambers is a well
known Delaware River and Bay pilot
He attended Delaware College several
years ago and was a member Of the
football squad of that college Like
his wife he is active in social activities
in lower Delaware Both have numer-
Gus friends in Milford
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
PARTIAL ECLIPSE OE Sun

The sun was partially eclipsed last
Saturday The fiery ball was first OBJ
scured by the moons disc at 7.39
O'Clock About 9 o'clock a number OF
persons who hadn't read the news
papers and who were therefore not in
on the secret that there was a par
tial eclipse. were somewhat surprised
to see the twilight appearance. At the
heighth Of the eclipse half of the sun
was hidden.
Much of the eclipse was invisible
on account of clouds at the period Of
greatest observation. which occurred
a few minutes past nine o'clock. Not
until 9.45 o'clock was the sun visible,
and at that time a small portion of the
part nearest the horizon was seen to
be missing The eclipse ended at
1924 o'clock.
In parts of Texas and Louisiana the
eclipse was nearly total, only small
ring of the sun being visible around
the body of the moon. At some times
when such an eclipse occurs, the sun
is completely obscured by the disc of
the moon on account of the earth's
satellite being at times nearer the ter
restrial ball and therefore apparently
larger.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
SUGAR TO MAKE ITS DEBUT
INCREASED PRICE EXPECTED TO BRING
IT OUT IN FORCE.

Itis expected that tons of sugar will
i'm a short time be thrown on the mar
ket. following OF the fixing of the new
regulations TO cover the 1920 crop,
saws the Philadelphia Record AL
though eighty million pounds are be-
ing refined weekly there is still said
10 be a shortage
Seven steamers are due al Philadel-
phia this week with full cargoes Of
Cuban sugar The steamship Lake
side, with 1880 sacks. arrived Satur-
day Three hundred thousand tons of
Porto Rican sugar held for export ar
various ports has been placed on the
market BY order OF the Equalization
Board The total raw Cuban sugar
landed in Philadelphia since January
1st is l.34O.0O0,00O pounds as against
$40 600 900 pounds for the correspond
ing period OF last year. This does not
include raw sugar from Porto Rico and
the Hawaiian Islands. which came in
free of duty In one of the municipal
piers in Philadelphia-44.000 sacks have
been stored two months.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
PERSONAL MENTI0NN

Mr. and Mrs Thomas C. Reynolds
spent Thanksgiving in Philadelphia
Mr. and Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend
and son. Theodore. We're in Philadel-
phia last week
The Christmas dance this year will
be held in Armory Hall on Monday
night December 29th
Mrs. Jennie Deakyne has retrned to
her home in Wilmington after a week
PASSED with friends in Milford
Enjoy an evening OF music and mel
ody at the Kings Daughters recital
on Tuesday evening, December End
Armory Hall
Mr. and Mrs Robert r. Rust AMI
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry D. Rust of Har-
beson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
r. Ralston Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. CIendaniel
are visiting their daughter. Mrs. job
Pride, Jr. in Georgetown. and will
also visit relatives in Lewes and Re
hoboth
Mr. and Mrs J. H. Rosa have re-
turned from two weeks stay al
Grand Rapids. Mich, where they rem
resented the State Of Delaware al the
sessions Of the National Grange
Mayor Taylor OF Wilmington. ac-
by his son. were guests of
Senator and Mrs. l. Dolphus Short Of
South Milford over Sunday. and en-
loyed a days hunting ror rabbits on
Monday
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
YOUNG MEN WILL GIVE
FINE CHRISTMAS DANCE

The young men of Milford are lay
ing plans for AM elaborate Christmas
dance to be given in Armory Hall dur
ing Christmas week. The first plans
of the gentlemen were to hold the
affair on the evening of December 26,
but it is possible that this date may
have to be changed because of the
failure to secure an orchestra by the
committee appointed to secure music.
It is certain that music will be avail
able for the dance some evening dur
ing the holiday week, but as yet they
have not been secured. The Milford
Armory accommodates about ninety
dancing couples comfortably and it is
possible that about that number viii
be on the floor on that evening. In
the past the young gentlemen of Mil
ford have given annual Christmas
dances which have been the envy of
other towns, and invitations to the
affair are eagerly accepted by those
who are invited. This seasons dance
will be up to the standard of last sea-
son.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
POTATO HOUSE BURNED

Laurel, Nov. PA large potato
house on one of the farms of the Da-
shell estate. tenanted by John w. Brit
tingham, was destroyed by fire Satur-
day afternoon. 1t is supposed the fire
was caused by a spark from the smoke
stack. which is said to be unscreened,
of a steam road tractor which became
stalled near the building
When discovered the fire was blaz-
ing on the roof and as there was no
ladder obtainable, people had to stand
by and see the flames gather
headway, famed by a fresh westerly
wind, until the arrival of the Laurel
firemen and engine. By that time the
blaze had made such headway that the
building was a total loss before the
flames we're extinguished.
The building was located a few hun
dred yards from the limits of the town
and the water was obtained from a
hreplug at Clayton Avenue, the engine
forcing it nearly a quarter Of a mile
to reach the flames. The firemen pre-
vented the spread of the blaze to any
Of the other building which we're near
The loss is thought to be more than
$4,000. partly covered by insurance.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
r. A. DERRICKSON ELECTED
HEAD OF STATE /. o. o. f.

r. Arthur Derrickson Of Milford was
elected Grand Master Of the lodges of
Odd Fellows of the State Of Delaware
at the meeting of the Grand Lodge in
Wilmington last week. Mr.. Derrick
son served as Deputy Grand Master
last year and his excellent work in
that capacity brought him the highest
honor to be given q Delaware Odd
Fellow. Mr.. Derrickson is a member
of Crystal Fount Lodge No. 10, I. o.
o. F., of Milford, and is one of its
most active and enthusiastic members.
He is a member of the clothing firm
of Derrickson & Van Kirk Of this town.
In addition to his interest in Odd Eel
lowship he is affiliated with the Ma
sonic Fraternity Of Milford, and also
takes leading part in church activ-
tiles in this community. While Mr..
Derrickson is a young man, in fact
one Of the youngest ever to receive
the Grand Mastership Of Delaware Odd
Fellows, his election is in line with the
policy of that organization inaugural
ed a few years ago to elevate young
men to the high offices in that fra
ternity.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
DELAWARE GRADUATES FROM
SUSSEX COUNTY ORGANIZE

The Sussex County Alumni of Del
aware College were recently organized
bv electing Andrew Marvel Esq.
President; Senator Bennett Vice
President; Warren Newton l6 Sec
retary. The meeting though small
was representative both of all sec
tious of Sussex county and of the var
iOus classes of the Alumni For in
stance. there We're present Mr.. S H.
Messick, 81, who is now a member Of
the Board of Trustees; former Con-
gressman Albert F. Polk. 80; Dr.
Frank Grier of Milford H. b Mitchell
10: Marvel Wilson, 19; II. Stanley
Ledenham. II; Deputy State Treas
urer. Dr. $. NJ Marshall. '95, Milford.
The meeting was called to order
By Mr. Harry Cannon of Bridgeville,
who. as a member of the Board OF
Trustees. was organizing the cam
paign for funds in his county. lie i'm
fused a fine spirit into the meeting
from the very start by setting forth
both the needs of the College. and the
services it has rendered the State.
There was present also Robert G.
Houston, Esq. a staunch friend and
supporter of Delaware College, who
spoke of the benefits that would fol-
low from organizing a local chapter.
The meeting was held i'm the Court
House and helpful plans We're blocked
out both for subsequent meetings and
for reinforcement of the College.
J. e. G. Pardee, '03. is connected
with the Virginia Railway and Power
Company in Norfolk. Va. =. d. Grif-
fin. OF. and H. d. Griffin. '07, are gen
eral contractors in Norfolk. Va. the
name of the firm being Griffin Broth
ers, Monticello Arcade E. b Griffin
is considering the feasibility of or
ganizing an Alumni Chapter of the
Delaware men resident in Norfolk. Va
The college is coming to have a strong
group of aggressive men resident in
hat vicinity
The True Lafayette" is the title
If new book by George Morgan OF the
class of 1875. The volume is dedicat-
ID "To Delaware College in my Much
Loved Native State OF Delaware" This
s the second volume the author has
to the series, the previous
me being "The True Patrick Henry"
Mr. Morgan is on the editorial staff
If the Philadelphia Record 1t is in
piring to witness the present achieve
nents in the realm of the spirit Of
he men who went forth from Della
ware College in the '70s.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
MRS. TOMLlNsON EN11RTAINs

The home OF Mrs. Sallie Tomlinson
on East Front street was the setting
for one of the handsomest social
events of the season in Milford last
Thursday afternoon, when she was the
hostess at a dinner party which will be
remembered for a long time by those
fortunate in being included in the list
of guests The dinner was preceded
by an informal bridge party and the
guests were as follows:
Mrs. George II. Hall. Mrs George W.
Marshall, Mrs. J. S. Short, Mrs. John
G. Dawson, Mrs. Il. p. Gebhardt, Mrs.
John Sharp. Mrs. S. John Abbott, Mrs
Minnie Heisler, Mrs. Annie McC.
Pierce and Miss X. Mabel Bowser
The table decorations were. pink rib
bOns, ending in a centerpiece Of fruit
and boxwood Each Of the guests Sc
lected one OF the several small dolls
at the ends of the pink ribbons, draw
ng a card with the menu and the name
lf the guest To the one drawing the
card with her own name a fruit bas-
Set of brass was given. Mrs. G. W.
Marshall was the lucky one to get the
basket
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
STATES QUINTET AT
LEAGUE CONVENTION
EVERY ONE OF DELAWARE'S DELEGATES
GIVEN PLACES ON THE MANY LIVE
WIRE COMMITTEES.
THOMAS W. MILLER OFFERED
THE POSITION AS CHAIRMAN OF THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE IN THE
YEAR 1920.

The Delaware delegation to the AM
ericau Legion. which represented the
State in the Minneapolis convention.
and returned last week. consisted OF
John p. LeFevre OF Dover, H. J. Petty
john Of Milford, ~ A. Groves OF Mar
shallton L. B. Webb of Wilmington
the delegation.
The convention. which lasted for a
period of three days. was in session
each night until late. The Delaware
delegation were members of the fol-
lowing,
Delegate LeFevre a member of the
committee of military policy which
met for several days in an effort TO
thrash out the views OF the ex-service
men as TO the future military policy
of the United States, and a member Of
the committee which framed the con-
stitution OF the American Legion.
Delegate Groves Is a member on the
resolutions of the convention, as well
as a member of the committee on
auXiliaries. employment and repre-
sented Delegate Miller on the commit
tee of resolutions when he was occu-
pied on other committees.
Delegate Webb. committee on ere
dentials, finance, National dues, ehgi
bility: and he represented Delegate
LeFeyre on the committee on the Con-
stitution when he was occupied hy
other committees
Delegate Peuyjohn was on the com
mittee OF permanent organization, po-
litical restrictions, and the very i'm
portant matter of war risk insurance
The chairman of the delegation. Mir
Miller. i chairman of the NatiOnal
League is q member OF the convention
committee on the Anti-American prop
agauda. resolutions. beneficial legisla-
tion chairman Of the convention COM
mittee on legislation. Mr. Miller was
called upon to take the floor for such
action as the passage OF the Alien
Stacker resolution and az a time when
the question OF conscientious objec-
tors and the treatment by the War De-
Dariment was in discussion
II is understood that Mr.. Miller has
been offered the position as chairman
lf the National Committee in the year
1920 bur he has not as yet accepted It
because it may interfere with his bus
ness
The Delaware delegation elected as
members for the year 1920 Mr. Miller
Is regular member. and Mr. Pettyjohn
Is order member The committee will
meet every few months in Minneapo-
is, which is the National home OF the
american Legion.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
DELAWARE TEACHERS
EFFECT ORGANIZATION
OFFICERS ELECTED AND OTHER DETAILS
COMPLETED FOR A THOROUGH
STATE ORGANIZATION.
W. K. YERCER PRESIDENT
A CONSTITUTION ADOPTED AND MORE
THAN 200 PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACH
ERS WERE In ATTENDANCE.

Election of officers and an interest
ing address by p. X. Miller. principal
of one OF the Baltimore schools, on
methods used there to handle children
somewhat below normal. featured the
afternoon session Of the meeting held
al Dover Yesterday when State
Teachers Association was formed. A
constitution was also adopted at this
session. More than 200 public school
teachers were in attendance The
election resulted as follows
William b. ThornDurgh, president
and superintendent of the Dover spec
ial district
Miss Anna Beckett, teacher at
Smyrna, vice president
NJ. E. Stine. superintendent OF the
Laurel special district.
Miss Agnes Snyder, who was secre-
taIy pro TEN OF the meeting critic
teacher at the Newark school
NJ E. Stine. Miss Agnes Snyder and
NJ. L. Hydorn of Frederica board of
directors.
The selection OF a permanent secre-
tary and a treasurer was left in the
hands of the board of directors.
The morning sectional meetings
weregheld in the high school building.
Professor A. H. Berlin Of Wilmington
was chairman of the high school sec
ton: W. W. Moore, chairman grammar
section, and Ida NJ. Kay. chairman OF
the primary section.
The subjects discussed in the High
School meeting included "standardiza-
tion Of the State high schools by A.
II. Berlin: Some Phases of the Latin
Question" c.. A. Pickett; Supervising
Study in the High School. W. K Yer
ger: English on the Firing Line" Dr.
r. W Cooper; Aids in Teaching His
tory" J. A. Barclay
Subjects discussed in the grammar
grades section, Correlation of Nature
Study with other Subjects in the Cur
NJ Ruth Warren; Health in
the Schools" Inez Perkins; Thrift in
the Schools" Edith l.. Hughes.
Subjects discussed in primary grades
section. Physical Education in the
Primary Grades" H. f. Stahl: 'Pri-
mary Reading" r. Miller; Primary
Seat Work" A. LOckhart Health in
he Schools" Miss Marie T. Lockwood;
Thrift in the Schools" Edith L.
Hughes
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
MOTOR RURAL CARRIER
EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced am exam
inatiOn for the County of Sussex, TO
be held at Milford Georgetown and
Seaford on December 10. TO fiji the
position Of motor rural carrier al Mil
ford and vacancies that may later
occur ON motor rural routes from post
Offices in the above mentioned county.
The salary on motor routes ranges
from $1,000 TO 81 500 per annum. The
examination will be open only to male
citizens who are actually dOmiciled
in the territory supplied with mail by
a pOstofice i'm the county and who
meet the other requirements set forth
in Forms 2121 and 1877 Form 2121
may be seen posted at any post office
in the county for which the eXamina-
tion is held. and Form 1877 and appli-
cation blanks may be obtained from
the offices at which the vacancy ex-
lists and where the examination is to
be held or from the United States
Civil Service Commission at Washing
ton. ID. G. The appointee to this p0-
sition viii be required TO furnish
maintain and operate a motor vehicle
with a carrying capacity of not less
than 500 pounds and a cubic capacity
OF not less than so feet Applicants
must file with their applications
statement of the equipment they will
be able TO provide in the event of ap-
pointment Applications should be
to the Commission at Wash
ingt0n. d. C.. az the earliest practical
BILE date
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
55.277 DELAWARE MEN
REGISTERED FOR DRAFT

According to a statement from the
War Department, 55.277 men were reg
istered for the draft IN the State Of
Delaware; 44,300 we're reported fit
for military duty, the percentage be-
ing S0.2, which according to the de-
partment's statement, is sixth of all
the States, Wyoming heading the list
with a percentage of S7.2.
There we're twenty-four million men
registered for the draft in the United
States between the ages of Is and As,
and about 3,600,000 were examined
either by the draft board doctors or
camp surgeons. OF this number 70
per cent passed as fit for either full
or limited military service.
Assuming that the same percentage
would have held If all registrants had
been examined there were nearly 49,
600 900 between the ages of IS and As
physically fit for military service
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
ANIMAL MEETING OF
THE BAPTIST CHURCH

On Thursday, November 20. occurred
The annual meeting of the First Bap-
list Church of Milford. AT - noon the
church and congregation sat down to
"A bounteOus feast at the Grange Hall.
At p m. Rev c. b. Dryden of the
NJ. p. Church delivered an earnest,
searching sermon to the congregation.
This was followed by the roll call of
present and absent members. A deep
spiritual interest pervaded this ser
vice Reports We're heard from the
several departments The report OF
the treasurer showed q neat balance
after all bills were paid, notwithstand-
ing the fact that they had raised the
pastors salary Pastor Thomas g..
Davis begins his eighth year of SER
vice under auspicious conditions Pine
church recognized the great loss sus
tanned by the death OF Deacon B F
B Woodall The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year
Deacons n II. lynch and T A. Hall;
Trustees. T. A. Hall, Harry Moore>and
W. a. Webb; clerk, j. Ebert Webb,
treasurer, A. c. Howe financial sec
retary. Miss Helen Bennett; organist
William @. Robinson. Jr: assistant
organist. Miss Mary Wiley; janitor
Charles Tillman; ushers. Clarence
Lynch and Thompson Schuyler; SUI
perintendent of missions, T. A. Hall;
superintendent Of temperance Mrs. II.
NJ. Bennett: finance committee, A. c.
Howe. Mrs II. NJ. Bennett and William
c. Robinson, Sr.
MIR John Il. Davis Of Washington
College was given a license to preach
The Church will observe Enlistment
Week with the Baptist denomination.
December httO 14th
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
MOTORCYCLE POLICE NOW
PATROL DUPONT ROAD

The State Highway Commission. act
ing under authority given it at the last
legislature, has employed motorcycle
police to patrol the dupont Road be-
tween Milford and the Maryland line.
The officers are now on the job. The
State law allows a speed Of not more
than thirty miles an hour on all roads
outside of the towns. Persons using
the Boulevard will do well to keep the
speed limit in mind and keep within
the bounds prescribed by law. Arrests
will be made when the law is violated
and it is certain that severe penalties
will be imposed AS the new concrete
roads in various parts OF the State are
they will be policed. The
action of the Highway Commission
should do much to eliminate accidents
on the improved roads.
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
TRAIN WRECK AT MILFORD
OCCURRED LAST SATURDAY NIGHT AND
HELD UP TRAFFIC SEVERAL HOURS.

Tile breaking of q car wheel of a
box ear ON a northb0unl freight train
resulted in the wreckms of eight cars
On the M ID. & r railroad just al the
southern entrance OF Milford Saturday
night last The train was composed OF
thirty-two cars. and the broken wheel
occurred on the seventh car from the
engine That car and the seven next
following piled up The car which
caused the wreck was loaded with
white potatoes and the seven others
were an loaded with piling. Two
wrecking crews worked all night Sat
urday night. but were unable TO clear
the wreckage so that trains could pass
around il. Passengers on Sunday were
brought to the scene of the wreck and
then transferred to trains waiting on
the other side. Late Sunday a spur
track was run around the wreck and
train service was resumed The
wreck was the worst that has ever
occurred in Milford. Notwithstanding
the fact that the train was running at
a fast rate of speed when the accident
occurred. only one person was injured
This man was only slightly scratched
and bruised
Milford chronicle., 1919-11-28
CHILDREN ATTENDING SCHOOL
MORE REGULAR UNDER CODE

The September attendance at the
public schools of Kent county. eXclu-
sive of special districts and FELTON,,
was as follows
White Schools
No. l25-l33, Houston, G W Swain,
teacher Percent attendance. 9S.0S.
No. 81, Tomahawk, Irene Tatman.
teacher-Percent attendance, 971
No. 112. Viola, Mrs. E. Z. Akerley.
Percent attendance. 97.02.
COlOred Schools
No. 1877, Blackistons, Mary Handy.
Percent attendance 9S.2.
No. 100, John Wesley, Edyth Dutton,
eacher-Percent attendance, 95.S.
No 1879, Downs Chapel. Elias H..
Loper. teacher-Percent attendance.
92.5.
Percentage attendance for all white
schools, S6.9.
Percentage attendance for all, color
ed schools, SAP.
The October attendance was as fol-
lows:
White Schools
Nos. 80, rs, 76, rs, Frederica, Alice
G. Melvin. eacher-Percent attend
ance, 979
Nos. 80, rs, 76. rs, Frederica. Clara
B. Clark. teacher-Percent attendance,
97S.
Nos. 80. rs, 76. rs, Frederica. Eliza
beth NJ Jones, teacher-Percent at
tendance. 81.
COlOred Schools
No 142, Lockwood, Flossie Sudler,
teacher-Percent attendance. 80.
No. 143, Cheswold, Emma Durham,
teacher-Percent attendance, IS.
No. las. Fork Branch, jeanette
Gould. teacher Percent attendance,
S3.5.
Percentage attendance for all white
schools, S5.
Percentage attendance for ali color
ed schools, 1872.