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Milford chronicle., 1919-07-11
new SUPERINTENDENT
ROBERT SHILLING IS NOW IN CHARGE
OF MILFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

At meeting of the Board of Educa-
ton of Milford several weeks ago
Professor Robert Shilling was elected
Superintendent of Milford Schools,
under the new school code. AT that
time Mr.. Shilling declined the election.
When the offer was made him to come
TO Milford he had already accepted a
position in the State of North Caro-
lima. and this was the cause Of his re-
fusal to accept the local position. A
fe days ago circumstances made it
so that he was at liberty to accept the
offer of toe local board and he i'm
mediately got in touch with them. He
was employed. He has been principal
of the Milford schools since July 1st
and expects to be on the job here
August 1st.
Mr.. Shilling is well qualified for the
position he will occupy here He
was formerly, superintendent of Kent
County Schools. This position he was
compelled to give up about a year ago
when he was called into the army for
military service under the draft. His
brother, John Shilling, was appointed
to succeed him at that time. Mr..
Shilling was recently married. Under
him the Milford schools should make
progress for he is well qualified and
energetic. He is a native of Delaware,
having been reared near FELTON,.
Milford chronicle., 1919-07-11
CAMDEN CAMP PROGRAM
IT WILL Be HELD FROM FRIDAY, JULY
Is, TO SUNDAY. AUGUST 10. y

Camden Camp will be held from Fri
day. July 25. to Sunday, August 10, in
elusive. The season promises many
bright features as the following pro-
gram indicates:
Saturday evening, July 26, musicale
by the choir and orchestra.
Sunday, July 1880 a. m, Chris
tian conference; 1890 a. m, sermon by
Bishop Thomas b. Neely, d. D.. Ii. D.,
of Philadelphia; las p. m. children's
service; p. M, sermon by Bishop 7.
B. Nicely; 7.30 p. m, the Gospel in
song, by the chorus choir of so voices
and orchestra.
Monday evening, July $3.50 p. m,
the Gospel in stereopticon pictures.
Tuesday, July 29-S.15 a. m, morn
ing devotions; 3 p. m, sermon by DR..
Alfred Smith; 7.30 p. m, Christian
songs, illustrated by stereopticon.
Wednesday, July SO-S.15 a. m,
morning devOtions; 3 p. m, sermon
by Rev ]. d. Reese; 7.30 p. m, scenes
in the life of Christ, by stereopticon.
Thursday, July 31-Hall-Mack Day,
special singing.
Friday, August 1-S.15 a. m, morn
ing devotions; p. m, Bible reading;
730 p. m, the old hymns, illustrated
by stereopticon pictures.
Saturday evening. August "A
Christian coneert will be given by the
choir and orchestra.
Sunday, August $50 a. m, testi-
mony and prayer; 1880 a. m, sermon
by Rev. c. L. Hubbard, d. D., of Will
mington; l.45 p. M, children's service;
3 D. m, sermon by Rev. c. L. Hub
bard; p. m, song service by the great
chorus choir; 745 p. m, sermon by
DR.. Hubbard.
Monday. August 4-7.S0 p. m. scenes
in the life of Christ, by stereopticon.
Tuesday, August Sunday school
Day. Among other speakers, Rev.
William F. Dawson, Mrs. ]. L. Spark
lin and Rev. J. W. Colona, will be
heard, with an illustrated service in
the evening.
Wednesday, August 6-S.15 a. m.
morning devotions; p. m, sermon by
Rev. William F. Dawson; 730 p. m,
hymns an dscenes in the life of Christ,
illustrated
Thursday, August 7-Women's
Christian Temperance Union Day, with
a full program.
FRIDAY, August %. 10 d. H., mOrn-
ing devotions; p. m, sermon by Rev.
William F. Dawson; 7.S0 p. m, the
last illustrated service Of the season.
Saturday, August 9-7.30 p. m, the
big choir will render another charming
program of solos, duets, quartets and
full choruses.
Sunday, August 1880 a. m, pray
er and testimony; 1890 a. m, sermon
by Rev Alfred Wagg, d. D., superin-
tendent of Bridgeton District, New
Jersey Conference; Las p. m, chill
dren's service; 3 p. m, sermon by
DR.. Alfred Wagg; 7.30 p. M, evening
in song and closing services.
Rev E. c. Sunfield, president, and
Rev. Alfred Smith, vice president, will
be in charge.
Professor Albert E. Wilde will con-
duct the singing.
Milford chronicle., 1919-07-11
MILFORD GRANGE

The annual picnic on July 4th was
one of the largest and most success
full affairs Of its kind every held by
the Grange. The people came from
far and near, and the happy, hungry
crowd that surrounded the long table
at noon did full justice to the good
things provided. The speaker, Mr..
Houston, delighted his audience, as
indeed he never fails to do. The games
and the ice cream were enjoyed by
all. One unusual feature was the
demonstration on the grounds of the
Lalley Lighting System. This was
very interesting as was shown by the
attention given and the many ques-
tions asked The agent invited any
who cared to do so to call at the Kent
Garage for further information. AL
together, in spite of the intense heat,
the day was voted a most enjoyable
one.
The next field meeting will be held
July 18th at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Elliott in Shawnee.
Milford chronicle., 1919-07-11
MILFORD YOUNG MAN is
APPOINTED TO WEST POl

Congressman C. r. Layton OF Della
ware has appointed Robert Bell Pierce,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Pierce,
of Lake View Avenue, South Milford,
as a student to the United States Mil
itary Academy at West Point, N. Y.
This appointment is one of the num-
ber which was authorized by special
act of Congress. The candidate for the
appointment need not be able to pass
only the physical examinations to en-
ter, as the only requirement for en-
trance is certificate of graduation
from reputable High School, and a
certificate of diligence in study and
ambition. After that it is up to the
student whether he remains at the
Academy and makes good by study and
effort.
Milford chronicle., 1919-07-11
ARTHUR RUDDELL HOME

Arthur Ruddell, who several months
ago went to Italy as a Y. M. c. A.
manager, arrived home last week.
Mr.. Ruddel, after thel signing Of the
armistice, was given the rank of major
in the Italian army and accompanied
an Italian expedition into Tripoli
against the Arabs. The Arabs, accord
ing to Mr.. Ruddell, had been told by
the Turks that the war against the
Allies had not ended and they
agreed to cease hostilities only upon
assurance by Americans that fighting
had stopped. Mr.. Ruddell was made
an officer of the Crown of Italy and
awarded three Italian war crosses for
his services.
Milford chronicle., 1919-07-11
OBITUARY
BAKER

BAKER
Samuel w. Baker died on Wednes-
day, July 2 1919, at his home in North
Milford. Funeral services were held
Saturday last at the M. P. Church and
interment was made at Odd Fellows
cemetery by William G. Powders.
MARVEL
Mrs. Elechzena Marvel of Milford
died July 3, 1919, at the ripe age Of
79 years. She had lived in and around
Milford all her life. During recent
years she made her home with her
daughter, Mrs. Jane Fleetwood. The
funeral services were conducted last
Sunday afternoon by Rev. c. E. Dry
zen. She was buried in Odd Fellows
cemetery.
MORRIS
Mrs. Emma ]. Morris Of Milton.
widow of Caleb L. Morris, who has
been making her home for the past
few years with her daughter, Mrs.
Lemuel Watson, passed away on Sun
day evening. Funeral services were
held in the NJ. E. Church at Milton
Wednesday at 2.30. She is survived by
one daughter and two sons, Charles
B. Morris and Captain John B. Morris
of philadelphia and Mrs. Lemuel Wat
son of Milford and eight grandchildren.
Rev Charles A. Atkins of Lincoln,
Rev. c. E. Dryden of Milford and
Rev. D. ]. Givan of Milton officiaeed.
POWELL
Mrs. Mary A. Powell, aged IS years,
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Fred I.ewis, IN Camden, n T. on Imly
1st. Mrs. Powell's home was in Mil
ford Neck. She lived with her daugh-
ter in Camden, intending to go to the
hospital for. treatment but owing to /
special complications she was unable |
10 be operated upon. Her disease was 4
Of such a nature that she gradually |
declined and the end suddenly came /
She was brought to Milford and on
July 4th funeral services were held in
he home of her niece, Mrs. Charles
Hobbs. She was laid to rest in the
Odd Fellows cemetery. She leaves
wo daughters and one son; also four
,rothers and five sisters survive her.
Milford chronicle., 1919-07-11
FREDERICA-DOYER ROAD

AT meeting of the State Highway
Department at Dover on Wednesday
bids were opened for the construction
of concrete road between Frederick
and Dover. The bids were accepted
and the contracts awarded. According
to the requirements of the contract,
work on the new road must start with
in few days. The contract for the
section from Milford to Frederick will
be let in about month.
Milford chronicle., 1919-07-11
A CORRECTION

Some time ago the marriage of Miss
Mildred Jacobs of FELTON,, Del, and
Norman ]. Sockrider of Rehoboth
Beach, Del, was enormously reported
in several State newspapers. In JUS
tice to the parties mentioned the re-
port is hereby contradicted, as there
is no truth in the matter.
Norman j. Sockrider,
Per r. W. Prettyman.
Milford chronicle., 1919-07-11
TWINS ARRIVE ON JULY 4TH ,

Twin children arrived at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. George ,Manlove, on
South Walnut street on the 4th of July
last. These are the eighth and ninth
children which have been born unto
them, and all are living and healthy.
Mr.. Manlove is rural delivery route
driver from the Milford postoffice.
Milford chronicle., 1919-07-11

ton of every herd at least every six
months.
When the conference adjourned it
was with the feeling that at least an
other day could have been spent profit
ably in the discussion Of the health
problems of the State, and it was the
unanimous opinion of those present
that another conference should be cali
ed next fall.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
GREAT BRITAIN IS
 LEFT OUT IN COLD
Had Expected to Get Liner Imperator, But U. s. Will Keep Vessel
 Instead.

A Washington, Sept. 27,--The eight former German liners allocated to the United States after the armistice, in cluding the former Hamburg-Ameri- .Ean steamer Imperator, the second largest ship, afoat, are to be turned over to the shipping board by the war department as soon as necessary ar engagements can be made.
 The British ministry of shipping here had expected that the ImperatOr would be turned over to it's agents at 9 a. m. today at HOboken and the veS- ssel already had been promised to the Cunard line for service between New York and England. Decision that the ship should be delivered to the ship ping board was reached late last night at a conference by board officials and the war department. After their allocation to the United States the ships were used as trans sorts and Great Britain has contended that their allocation was only tempo Tary and that when the troop move ment had been completed they were to revert to the Allies control for per manent allocation.
 Officials of the board, however, held that the original allocation was per- manent.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
MODERN D'ARTAGNAN
 OUTRIVALS ORIGINAL
British Aviator Had to Pose As Turk and Bolsheviki to AIlay En-
 emy's Suspicious.

New York, Sept. 27.-After thrill ling adventures in which he posed as a, Turk and later as a Bolsheviki to allay suspicion, Captain T. w. White a British aviator has arrived here from London on the way to his home in Melbourne, Australia.
 Captured in Mesopotamia in 191 , by the Turks when his airplane was forced to land, Captain White said today, he was shifted from prison to prison for two years, in which time he acquired a knowledge of the Turk ish language. Tn one of the shifts, his train collided with another and he escaped
 Dressed in Turkish garb, he reached Constantinople where he slowed away on a Russian ship bound for Odessa hiding for 36 days in an empty iron ballast tank below decks A friendly Russian engineer pro- vided him with food and helped him to land at Odessa where he posed as a BolsheViki.. Gaining passage on a Bulgarian steamer Captain White joined the British forces and arrived in Saloniki on armistice day.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
BRITISH RAILWAY SYSTEM
 NOW COMPLETELY TIED UP;
 COUNTRYWIDE WALkOUT
'SPOOkS' CALLED IN
 TO SOLVE MYSTERY Two Arrests in Nashville Murder Case as Result of
 Strange Messages.

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 27.-Spirit- ua1ism has ben resorted to in an en- deavor to solve the mystery murder of Robin Cooper prominent attorney and upon testimony of Gabrielle Han sen, psycho-analytical detective, Den his Metcalf, Cooper's gardener, and Nora Lee, negro cook, have been held for the grand jury after a hearing.
 Hansen declared that in a spiritu- alistic demonstration he had seen Metcalf kill Cooper" He then gave details of her Investigations here.
 The statement reads:
 Shortly after Cooper's death, Met calf rented a room in the central part of the cty and in his room was found a crimson covered pillow slip with the letter embroidered in pink and also a blood stained suit of clothes. Several old newspapers of the same date as those found in CSo- per's automobile after the murder also were found in the room.
 "In 8 trunk in one corner a letter from his wife in Chicago was found saying. Be careful what you write. Letters are being opened
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
MORE PAY FOR NAVY
Daniels Will Recommend SIidin Scale of Wage Increases For Of cers and Men in Service.

Washington, Sept. 27.--Increase wages for naval officers and enIiste men, based on sliding scale givin the lower paid officers and men th greater increase, will be recommend ed to congress by Secretary Daniel when he appears before the sena and house naval committees Monda1 It was learned today The secreta also will recommend that the pal ment of coInmutation and quarters officers on sea duty, a war time mea, lllre which soon would be stopped ur der the law, be continued during i'll present fiscal year pending adop.x of a permanent policy.
 MT. Daniels recently .poiDal
 that naval officers have recef increases in pay since 1908 aIf the cost of living has greatly creased. designations of officers been reaching tIre navy depart D in alarming numbers.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
Others areIntended to Refute Stat ementS Made by Chairman Fitzpatrick of Steel : Workers
ONE CALLS WALKOUT
 CRIME AGAINST MEN
A. ?. of L. Man Challenges Senate Committee to Call John Clinton Parker As Witness.

v Washington, Sept. 27.-Scores of ceived by Chairman Kenyon and other members of the senate com- mittee Investigating the steel strike. Some of the communications are in tended to refute statements made bafore the committee by John Fitz- patrick, chairman of the strikers committee, while others, most of them anonymous, breathe defiance 70 Organized government.
 Strike E Termed Crime.
 Among the telegrams received by Senator Kenyon was that from A. K. Perkins, representing the employees of fae Inland Steel company, Indiana Harbor, Indiana. which said go per cent. of the employees of the Inland company were opposed to the strike and that the walkout was "a crime against the men who toil.'
 ,-. A. F. of l.. Mans Challenge.
 Another stelegrani, signed by John j. Friel member of the American Federation of Labor, said 0,000 Workmen, at a meeting in Philadel- s phia, had adopted 4 unanimously a resolution asking the senate commit tee to call, as a witness, John Clinton Parker who would "give facts which make clear the kind of politics that is responsible for the United States Steel strike and the unfair profiteer- ing and favoritism that creates dis Satisfaction among the rank and file of working people and increases their cost of living"
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
WEEDS WOMAN HE ROBBED
Blind Convict, Released From Sing Sing, Takes Bride to Little Churc h Around the Corner"

New York Sept 27.-Released yesterday from Sing Sing prison on pardon absolving him from further expiation of the crime of misappro- priatng funds of his clients, Charles F. Cossum, Poughkeepsie lawyer was on his honeymoon today with one of the women whose money he lost
 Cossum, who is blind, proceeded imm ediately to New York upon his release from Sing Sing and was mar ried at the Little Church Around the Corner" to Mrs. w. F. Milford, also of Poughkeepsie. Cossum's blindness resulted from a bullet wound, self-in- hicted two years ago, when he found that he had become too deeply in volVed in financial difficulty with his clients to make restitution
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
Shortage in Berlin.

Berlin, Sept. 27, (By the Associate ress.)-Alfred Wermuth, burgomas ter of Berlin, told the city council las night that the agricultural producer are systematically boycotting the cit py withholding deliveries of meat an, Ihllk. AS result the burgomaste pointed out the metropolis is gradual " drifting into a precarious situation lie lntlmated that this boycott thread ened to become more dangerous thal the blockade, saying it would con unue unless the Berlin governm er made a definite declaration with re spect to it's food policy.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
PLEASANT ST. FACTORY
George ID. Prentice Mfg. Co. Will Build New Structure to Manufacture Buckles and Supplies.

The George F.. Prentice Manufac- turing company will build one story brick branch factory on a tract of land just secured from George w.. Andrew on Pleasant street to take the place of the one they have rented on that street and which they will VaCate as soon as the new one is built. This information was given out this morn- ing. The factory will be built within q short time and will manufa cture belt buckles and suspender hardware
 The company have a main plant on Beach swamp road in Berlin and also branch plant on North street
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
ITALY FACING CRISIS OF
 WHICH PLUME PROBLEM IS
 BY NO MEANS MOST GRAVE
BETHLEHEM STEEL C0.
 MEN ORDERED TO QUIT
General Walkout is Set For 6 O'Clock Monday Morning
 Few Changes Elsewhere.

Pittsburgh, Sept. 27.-The national committee for organizing iron and steel workers at a meeting here today ordered a general strike in the plants of the Bethlehem Steel Co. to become effective next Monday morning at 6 o'clock.
 Secretary William z. Foster of the committee in announcing the strike said that between 10000 and 50,000 men were expected to be affected. He asserted that these hands were among the best organized in the country.
 From virtually every part of the Pittsburgh district came reports to- day of preparations by steel com panies to resume operations on Mon day on a larger scale than on any day of the first week of the steel workers strike. Few changes in the situation were reported and from many towns came the word wait till Monday"
 The strike leaders have been mak- ing arrangements not only to check a possible movement into the mills but to cripple or entirely shut down plants still in operation. Having been given assurance by the sheriff of Allegheny to hold mass meetings, where they are permitted by local au- thorities and will have protection or ganizers planned to hold large number of these gatherings in differ ent parts of the county. The or ganizers are being reinforced by a large number sent here from other unions and they will address strikers and non-strikers tonight and tomor-
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
CHARLES ROSSBERG
 FOUND DEAD IN BED Prominent Retired Merchant
 Passes Away Unexpectedly PICKED FRUIT LAST NIGHT
Was Apparently in Good Health Deceased Had Been in Business With His Brother. / William, For Over Thirty Yearf.

Charles Clinton PIossberg. retired merchant, and one gf the city's most prominent and highly respected citi- zens of>long standing, was found dead in bed this morning at his home at 52 Vine street. MT. Rossberg up to the time of his death had been in ap- parently good health and his death was most unexpected. He had, in fact, been seen picking fruit in the back yard of his residence last night by several neighbors and chatted with them and his family before re- tiring for the night.
 Was 60 Years of Age.
 The deceased was 60 years, three months and 22 days old. He is sur vived by a brother, William B. Ross berg, chairman of the board of wa ter comm issi oners, a sister, Mrs. Louise Burkhardt, wife of Assessor Otto Burkhardt, his wife, Mrs. Alice Schrall Rossberg and two sons, Elmer son T. and Harold Rossberg, both of this city.
 Retired Dry Goods Man.
 MT. Rossberg was born in this city, the son of Mr and Mrs. F. w. Rossberg, and received his education in the schools here. Over 40 years ago he entered the employ of H. w. Booth, who at that time conducted a dry goods store on Main street, and in 1881 went into business with his brother, William B. Rossberg. For 35 years the brothers conducted a profitable dry goods and fancy goods store at 165 Main street in the site now occupied by Leonard & Herr mann's and in 1916 sold out to that firm. He was also treasurer of the Loan aSso citation.
 F7raternally he was member of the Odd Fellows and the Sons of Veterans.
 Funeral Monday.
 The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home at 3 o'clock and the remains will be inferred in the Fairview cemetery. Rev. Henry w. Maier, pastor of the First Con- gregational church, Of which church the deceased had been a lifelong member, will be in charge of the service.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
FEAR U. s. FTNANCIERS.

Paris, Sept. 27.-Thc Rumanian government is considering the na- t1onalization of all petroleum com pan1es, according to a Geneva dis patch to the Petit Parisicn which says the step may be taken "tn order to avoid pressure from American f1nan- ciers who are seeking a monopoly in petroleum there"
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
WARNS OF LARYNGITIS
Number of People in State Are Af- fected, Dr. Reeks Says--No Reason to Become Alarmed

Hartford, Sept. 27.-Dr. T. Eben Reeks, state deputy commissioner of public health. said today that the de- partment of health had received in formation of the existence of pe- culiar form of laryngitis in New Eng land and that number of persons in Connecticut were affected. The trouble usually followed a severe cold There was the possibility, said Dr. Reeks, that it was ar attenuated form of influenza, but that there was nothing in the disease to occasion alarm. He thought physicians should report cases to local health officers so that the latter could report them to the state department of health. The disease is communicable.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
BATTLE IN BROOKLYN
Shots Are Fired and Three Hurt When Strikers and Loyaal Workers Clash.

New York, Sept. 27.-A pitched battle between strikers and loyal workers of the de Haven Mfg. Co.,, in Brooklyn today in which shots were fired and missiles hurled resulted in the iijury of three men and the ar rest of three others after riot call had been sent to the police. The trouble was the outcome of an: at tack by the strikers on 12 men who had refused to join them in quitting work to enforce their demands for increased wages and shorter hours.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
DEATH OF (. s. STEVENS
West Main Street Man Succrmbs to Long Illness-Conducted Machine Shop Near His Home.

Clayton S. Stevens, aged 60 years, of 6SO West Main street, died at the local hospital this morning after a long illness with diabetes but until recently he had been able to attend to his business. He conducted small machine shop near his home.
 Mr. Stevens was a native of Cen terbrook He was a member of New Britain Council, o. U. A. M.
 Besides his wife, MT. Stevens leaves three children, Gladys, Frederic and Harold The funeral will be held Monday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-27
COULDN'T STAND DISGRACE
Veteran of 20 Years in Army Xii Self Because He Was Reduced Private.

New York, Sept. 27.-John Shit an old time sergeant in the reguI army, with 20 years of service behi1 him, is dead today because he cou not endure the humiliation of beil "busted."
 Reduced to the grade of priva and stripped of the chevrons he h, worn for seven years, Smith went his home in the Bronx. sent his wi and two children to visit relativ and turned on the gas.
 Mrs. Smith discovered her h,, bands body late yesterday when s1 returned with the children On nearby table was a note addressed "the public" in which Smith gave reason for suicide