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Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION

The monthly professional improve
ment conference for Home Economics
instructors was held at the Harring-
ton high school on Saturday, March
6, 1920. Several ten minutes address
es on current problems pertaining to
Home Economics teaching were given
by various instructors. A judging
contest was held thereby affOrding the
listeners an opportunity to merit a
clear well given address. On of the
best numbers on the program was a
series of though provoking questions
relative to Home Economics asked by
District Superintendent r. Totten
The queries were classified under the
following heads, i. e. socialogically
considered; economically considered;
redagOgically considered.
The students served a very tasty
luncheon consisting of banana and
nut salad, cheese and salad sand
wiches, cocoa and cornstarch whip.
The students had their laboratory in
excellent condition and with the help
of Miss Wright, the Home Economics
instructor Of Harrington, planned and
served the refreshments admiramly.
Miss Houston, Home Economics in
structor at Milford and Miss Rath-
burn, Home Economics instructor at
Delmar, gave vocal solos which were
very acceptable contribution to the
meeting.
The instructors from the north end
of the State were storm bound. A
special meeting for those who were
unable to attend whether thru illness
was held at the Dover high school on
Saturday, March 13, 1920
The exhibit of unique articles made
by the pupils was very suggestive
to all. The exhibit was arranged by
Miss Mason of Laurel Each instruc-
tor brought to the meeting finished ar
ticles which she felt would help her
fellow workers
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
DIRECTIONS FOR USING NJ
TRATE OF SODA ON FRUIT TREES

Apply the nitrate Of soda by broad
casting it evenly over the entire sur
face of the orchard you are fertilizing
at the rate of 200 pounds per acre,
during the early Spring months, pre-
ferably just before the trees are in
bud. Two hundred pounds of Nitrate
is equal in bulk to about two bush
els.
AS nitrate is a powerful tonic and
energizer-it is NOT a stimulant in
any sense of the word-a very small
quantity does a large amount of
work
W. never recommend the use of
nitrate of soda alone for fruit trees
except at the rate of not more than
two hundred (200) pounds to the
acre, when it may be used without
other fertilizers.
If it be desired to invest in larger
amounts of nitrate by using heavier
applications per acre the use of Po-
tash salts and phOsphates is recon-
mended. The use of nitrate will be
found quite satisfactory also in its
after-effects in perceptibly sweetening
sour land.
Since nitrate works itself into the
ground soon after broadcasting, no
narrowing in, or cultivating it in, is
necessary, as a rule, except in a dry
season or in dry climates, but its use
does not take the place of thorough
cultivation by any means and we ad-
wise a good cultivation if your or
chard is in tilth
Should the nitrate become hard it
can readily be pulverized with the
back of a shovel or with a mallet,
it may be crushed on a barn floor by
using a heavy post as a roller.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
AUNT DNAH's QUILTING PARTY

On Tuesday. March 10th the ladies
of the M. E. Church held an old Iasn-
ioned quilting party in the rooms OF
the chapel In the morning about 20
ladies met and sewed on a quilt be-
longing to one of the members. AT
noon they sat down to an old fashion
ed dinner, consisting of chicken pie,
cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, peas,
sweet and sour pickles, hot bread and
butter, coffee and cherry pie. The
table with snowy linen and spring
flowers, groaning under its weight OF
good things was indeed a charming
sight and the mattresses no less char
ming, dressed in white with decora-
tions of green. After dinner others
dropped in, and ice cream and cake
were served. A few verses of Aunt
Dinah's Quilting Party" were sung
and several humorous selections read
by one Of members. A rising vote
Of thanks was given the unknown do
nor of the ice cream. This was voted
a Red Letter Day in the annals OF the
Ladies' Aid Society.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
MILFORD NEW CENTURY CLUB

The regular meeting of the Milford
New Century Club was held on Mon
day, March 18th, 1920, with the pres
ident, Mrs. R. c. Hall, presiding.
The afternoon, which was one of the
most delightful and interesting of the
club year was in charge of Mrs. Will
liam H. Riggs, chairman of Arts and
Crafts. A short sketch of the life of
W, L. Taylor, one of our foremost Am
erican illustrators and painters was
read by Mrs. r. c. Hall. Mr.. Taylor
has portrayed in his fascinating style
the character in many of the master
pieces of literature. The following of
his paintings were shown, and the
poems which he has as beautifully il
lustrated were read:
Edgar Allan Poe. "Annabel Lee" by
Miss NJ Edith Simpson; Longfellow's,
"Courtship of Miles Standish," Mrs.
William G. Draper; "Evangeline,"
Mrs. Carl Hollel; Building of the
Ship and Hanging of the Crane"
Mrs. William Riggs; Elaine" from
Tennyson's Idylls of the King, Miss
Lena Short; Annie Laurie" on of his
paintings that has been set to music
was sung by Mrs. Pastles Hammond
and Mrs. Thomas Davis. Mr. Taylor
has illustrated several short stories
written by one of the club members
Mrs. Julius Scott published in the
Youths Companion.
After the program a box social was
held, the lunches being auctiOned off
by Miss Collel, which proved to be
of great pleasure and profit Next
Monday afternoon will be an open day.
Miss Crowl, a national Y. W. C. A.
worker, will be the speaker of the af-
ternoon, and will tell OF the work that
is being done in Delaware.
Teams No. and No. will hold
a bake next Saturday, March 20, be-
ginning at 10 o'clock in the store for
merly occupied by Mr.. Fred Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
RIGHT HAND BADLY SAWED

Elmer Clendaniel, a young farmer
residing on one of Daniel Hirsch's
farms, near Milford, while assisting
to saw wood at the home of Mr..
Beideman, adjoining the Postles
school house, near Frederick, on Mon
day noon last, had his right hand so
badly mutilated by the saw, that am
putation was necessary.
He was brought to Milford where
DR.. Samuel Marshall and DR.. Will
lard Pierce amputated part of the
hand at the Emergency Hospital.
He is a respected and energetic
young farmer, and his wife was for
merly Miss Indie, of Milford Neck.
The accident happened when he was
finishing saving one log, and tle
helpers rolled another up to him be-
fore the stick was out of the way, and
striking him, forced his hand into
contact with the saw.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
SOME MONEY IN MUSKRATs

Fred Bennett and his brother, John
Bennett, Jr., have had remarkable
success in catching muskrats during
the present winter season. Since the
trapping season started they have
caught on their marsh of about 100
acres over 1000 muskrats. The hides
of these animals have been selling at
prices ranging between three and four
dollars each. According to the Ben
nett brothers their marsh apparently
has as many rats on it now as when
they started trapping in the winter.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS PLAY

The fifth annual banquet of the
Caulk Club of Milford was held last
Friday evening at the Hotel Windsor
and was attended by one hundred
members. Blackiston's orchestra fur
nished music.
Between the courses Miss Helen
Barrett sang two songs, Just You"
and Cant You Hear Me Calling Car
oline." Crerar ShOckley also sang
True Blue" and I'm Yours For
ever" as an encoAe. Later in the even
ing the r. A. Quartet gave several Sc
lections.
At the close of the banquet Presi-
dent Smith outlined what he hoped
the club would do this year.
The history Of the Caulk Club was
then read by Miss Helen Bennett.
Frederick Lewis and n NJ Stokes
gave short talks.
After the entertainment the party
slti iiJJJ;iiiST;ssS5 JJ;iT;sS5 &C the nayB Century Club
where a dance was held
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

The ladies of the NJ P. Church will
hold bake and chicken pot pie sup
per on March 9th in the Devalinger
building.
There will be a meeting of the
Faithful Circle of Kings Daughters
at the home of Mrs. Harry Grier on
Thursday afternoon March 25th at 3
o'clock
There will be a public meeting of
the citizens of Milford in the armory
on the evening of Thursday, March
25. to discuss the selling or recon
struction of the light and water plant
of the town.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
MILFORD GRANGE

Next Saturday DR.. Gallagher of the
State Board of Agriculture will speak
on diseases of cattle and how best to
guard against them. There will also
be short talks on breeds of cattle best
suited to this section of the country
At the close of the discussion there
will be duet by Mrs. Derrickson and
Mrs. Marker The meeting after the
short business session will be an open
one and any local dairyman, or others
who would be interested in hearing
DR.. Gallagher's address are cordially
invited to be present.
On Friday evening, March 18th,
Honeymoon Flats" will be given
again in order that those holding
tickets, who were unable to attend
last week, may have an opportunity to
see it.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
MILFORD DEMOCRATS TO
FORM POLITICAL CLUB

A meeting of Democrats of Milford
and vicinity has been called for the
evening of March 81, for the purpose
of organizing a Democratic Cam
paign Club in Milford. All Democrats
are invited to be present The meet
ing will be held in Grange Hall. and
questions of local, as well as national
and state Importance will be discuss
ed by able speakers who will be pres
ent.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
RECEIVES UNANIMOUS
INVITATION TO RETURN

At a membership meeting of the
First Methodist Protestant church of
Milford, held on Monday evening,
March 1, 1920, Mr. VIM. 1. Simpson
was elected delegate to attend the
session of the Maryland annual con-
ference to meet in Washington, d. c.
on April 6, 1920 VIM. H. Richardson
was elected alternate. Rev. c. E.
Dryden was unanimously invited to
return as pastor for another year.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
ENTERTAINED AT BRIDGE

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. 3. Varney en-
tertained a number of their friends at
bridge at their home on Railroad ave-
nue. on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. S. M. D. Marshall entertained
at a dinner followed by bridge We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. Walter Barrett had a number
of ladies as her guests at bridge Mon
daV aVaniug
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss E. G. Stedham made a busi-
ness trip to Philadelphia this week
to purchase additional stock for Eas-
ter.
Walter B. Boyce Of Statesboro,
Georgia, is visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. d. B. Boyce in North Mil
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Williams of
South Milford are receiving congrat-
ulations upon the arrival OF a daugh-
ter last Monday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
MILFORD CEDAR GROVE
FARM BUREAU

The clothing school met Thursday,
March II, 1920 at the home of Mrs.
Harry Deputy. Drafts for the four
gore skirt and sleeves were made.
Wednesday, March 81, an all day
meeting will be held at the home OF
Mrs. A. e. Unner, beginning at 10 a.
m. Miss Emerson will finish fitting
the waist patterns and demonstrate
efficient cutting methods on the house
dresses. A spread lunch will be in
ordpr ZL
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
FOR LEAP
YEAR DANCE

All persons who have been solicit
ed for the Leap Year Dance on March
26th will be called on within the next
few days for the money and will be
given tickets for themselves and one
couple invited from out of town. No
printed invitations have been issued
as the persons inviting guests will
issue their own personal invitations.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
TRAINS HELD BY CAR
JUMPING THE TRACK

Both north and southbound trains
were delayed over an hour on the D.
NJ. & V. R. R. yesterday when
freight car on a south bound train
jun ed the track, The accident oc-
CURED at the Race" bridge at the
north entrance of Milford. The 7.S0
and $50 northbound passenger trains
were both delayed.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
NEW CENTURY CLUBS BAKE

Teams five and six of the New Cen
tury Club will hold a bake on Satur-
day, March Goth, in the small vacant
store between the Pierce Hardware
Co., and Smith & Hurley's. Sale will
begin at 10 a. m. and last until every
thing is sold. Come early and secure
some good eating for Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
BOX SOCIAL

Benefits Gate and Kirby's school
together will hold a box and shadow
social at Thompsonville on Friday ev-
ening, March 26th. If stormy that eve
ming the following Saturday evening.
There will be a play given entitled,
Jumbo Jumb," starting at o'clock.
Come out and let us have good time
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
MARRIED
LAWS

Announcement has been made Of
the marriage of Mr.. l. Harry Laws,
formerly of Milford, Delaware, to Mrs.
Mary Estelle Wright, of Los Angeles,
California. The wedding took place
about February 10th, 1920. They
will reside at his home in Ontario,
bered by the older citizens as a mer-
chant in Milford for several years.
BENNETT-CARPENTER
Freeman ]. Bennett, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. r. Bennett and Miss Emma
May Carpenter, only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. B. d. Carpenter. of Lincoln
City, were quietly married on Febru-
airy 90. 1920, by Rev c. E. Dryden of
Milford. Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett Will
make their home at No. 210 Wash
ington street, South Milford. in the
property recently purchased by the
groom's father.
MARSH-SUAIAIERS
A very pretty home wedding was
sOlemnized at the home of Mrs. Han
nah Marsh of Angola on Thursday
evening, March IL, 1920, when her
Eleanor, became the bride
ef Mr. Anthony Summers. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. f. a.
and Miss Albert NAPLES
and Mr.. Joseph Marsh, a brother OF
the bride. as attendants. The bride
was attractively gowned, while the
maid of honor wore pink georgette.
Over one hundred relatives and
friends witnessed the ceremony after
which refreshments were served. Mr..
and Mrs. Summers will make their
future home in Lewes, where Mr..
Summers is well known, being a mem
Der of the firm of Phillips & Summers
Of I.eWes
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
REAL ESTATE SALES

The residence on LakeView avenue
in South Milford, which is occupied
by DR.. and Mrs. Rhule, was by them
sold last week to William M. Pierce
for $5,250.00 This is a very desirable
title home and in perfect order. The
new owner gets possession on July 1
next.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

A meeting of the Alden Branch Of
the Sunshine Society of Milford will
be held at the home of Miss Anna
Ratcliff, South Walnut street on Fri
day at three o'clock There will be an
election of officers for the ensuing
year.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
GRANGE PLAY REPEATED AGAIN

For the benefit of country people
holding tickets and town merchants
unable to attend last Saturday p. m.
the play, Honeymoon Flats" will be
repeated again Friday evening, March
19 at Grange Hall. Tickets 35 cents.
Curtain s d. m.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
OBITUARY
DODD

George Ernest Dodd, son of George
E. Dodd, and wife, died at their home
near Milford, Del, on Wednesday,
March Nth 1920, aged months and
eleven days. Funeral at Slaughter
Neck today, and interment in adjoin-
ing cemetery by S. J. Wilson, funeral
1iractOr
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
CLE,N'JnANIEI.

John B. Clendaniel, aged 3S years,
died very suddenly at the home of his
mother-in-law, Mrs. John Kern, on
Tuesday, March 2, 1920, of heart fail
ure. He is survived by a wife and
two children. Funeral services were
held the following Friday from his
late home. Rev. c. E. Dryden Officiat
ing. Interment was made in Odd Eel
lows cemetery. VIM. G. Powders,
fuuara1 diraofor
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
MILLS

George W. Mills, aged 70 years, IL
months and days, died at his home
in Cedar Neck, March 8, 1920 after
two weeks illness with pneumonia
The deceased was a resident of Cedar
Neck for number of years and had
been a member of Cedar Neck M. E.
Church ccssii ssooTT the came time. He was a
devoted husband and a kind father
and leaves TO mourn his loss, a wife
and one daughter, Mrs. Ollenia T.
Sharp. He was a kind and good
neighbor and was always ready to
give a helping hand to those around
him and everyone who knew him will
greatly miss his genial presence. Flu
neral services were held at his late
residence in Cedar Neck on Sunday
afternoon and interment was made in
the Odd Fellows cemetery by W. G.
Powders, funeral director.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-19
TUMLIN

Frank Tumlin died at his home in
Pennington, Kent County, Delaware.
ON Sunday. March 14th, 1920, aged S4
years, and his funeral was held at his
late residence on Wednesday last, and
interment made in Odd Fellows GEM
etvry, Milford, Delaware, on the ar
rival of the ten o'clock train. Mr..
1'umlin was the oldest son of the late
Mrs. Bessie TunIlin of Milford. and a
brother of George Tumlin, a conduc-
tor on the Pennsylvania railroad run
T. ng from Clayton, Del, to oxford,
Md He was engaged in farming for
a number of years, up to his appoint
ment as postmaster at Pennington by
President Wilson.
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The Growing Store Of Newberry Il.
Haltiwanger & Carpenter, Inc! Inc. :
1860 Main St. Mower Corner Newberry s. c.

Miss Lurline Aull, who is teaching
at Whitnlire,: spent Thursday at her
home here.
Mr.. J. F.. Nets and family spent
the weekend in Columbia with rela-
tives. :.
Mrs. J. B. Bedenbaugh and two
children visited in Prosperity during
the past week.
Mrs. Della Koon and daughter,
Myrtle, of Newberry spent the week
end with Mr.. j. D. Koon's family.
Miss Pe.rIe SPOTS of Newberry
spent several days in town visiting.
Mr.. Joe Stockman and family Of
Columbia spent Thanksgiving here
and went rabbit hunting.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Folk spent
Sunday at Summerland college with
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ficient leisure in keeping .hem SO and
trust that they will be useful citi-
zens. My wife is kind and indus
trious. She has lived up to the
Christianity she processes. Our
churches, schools, homes and COM
munity spirit is good.
We haven't but little wealth but
we are thankful that we have a suf-
fcient amount to supply our needs,
but l have something that l treasure
in my heart far above wealth, and
that is a number of kind friends. |
have many good friends who have
stood the test and i want to say at
this time there is nothing in the shape
of wealth that would sacrifice sin
gle friend for.
Solomon said a good name is rath-
er to be chosen than great rich and
loving friends rather than silver and
gold.
Christ said, "For what is a man
profteth if he shall gain the whole
world and lose his SOUL" So We
have something nicer, pule: and
brighter to look for tHan silver and
gol5.
n
Now what / have said of myself
can be said of many others. So let
US not wait for the next proclama-
ton from the president as a Thanks
giving day.
Let us stop and count our bless
ings and daily return thanks to the
Great Giver of all that is good.
Just a word in conclusion. sure
enjoyed Thanksgiving day at my
humble home. 1t was an ideal day.
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their daughter, Carrie: who. is a stu
dent there. -. @::5< 81.
Miss Bessie Long spent the week;
end with. her sister, Mrs. C. G. Wick
er, in Ponaria. - + -. <
Mrs. j. IL. Ramseuc Of Hickory.
N. c., has returned to her home,
after visiting her brother, Rev. II. A.
Kesler, at the Bethlehem parsonage. ..
Mr.. julius ]. Hentz spent Sunday
in Greenwood. ~
Mrs. John A. Summer went TO
Parlin, N. j., to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Virgil Sease.
Mr.. j. NJ. Alewine and sister, Mrs.
J. D. Mccullough, spent Saturday
with relatives near here.
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A part of our children with families
came and spent the day with US. And
to carry out the old custom the boys
went hunting but l stayed around
the yard and prated with the children
and once and a while / would go to
the kitchen to see how things were
moving along in there. So every
thing passed off perfectly satisfac-
tory and if any of the children COM
planned about the dinner l failed to
hear it.
In the evening when the children
went home the boys left US IL birds,
two rabbits and one possum. Meat
enough to supply the table for four
days. Now, Mr.. Editor, under such
circumstances why should living
man complain.
Before l close l want to publicly
thank my friend, Ernest Oxner, for
an invitation to possum supper on
ing day. / told him owing to the con-
dition of my old digestion I had al
Wednesday night before Thanksgiv-
most cut out suppers, but if not
providentially hindered he could look
for me on Christmas day. 1t didn't
make any difference whether it was
rabbit, chicken, turkey or possum I'd
be there.
T. J. w.
November 26, 1920.
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THE NEWS OF POMARlA.
Miss Susan Quattlebaum Resigns as
Teacher-Thanksgiving Service at
Lutheran Church.

Pomaria, Nov. 3O.-Mr. James E.
Counts, who has his new dwelling
house under erection, Is moving along
fine with the work and will have the
building ready to occupy by the first
of January.
Mrs. Alma Seybt, who is in the Co.
lumbia hospital, is rapidly improving
and will soon be at home again we
hope
Thursday was generally observed
by all of the merchants and all
closed their places Of business and
either went hunting or visiting.
Miss Susan Quattlebaum, who has
been teaching in the school here, has
resigned and will be married in De-
cember to Mr.. H. L. Chaplin Of
Neeces. Miss Quattlebaum has
made many good friends in and
arohud town who regret to see her
leave but our best wishes go with her.
Miss Humphries of Denalds will take
her place and the, school will move
on as before. ~
The ladies in the Women's Mis-,
sionary society of " the Lutheran
church rendered a very nice program
on Thanksgiving in the church here.
Rev. .Aesler, the pastor, made splen.
did address on missions which was on
the program. 80
Mr.. L. D. Aull and family have
moved from his fathers. into the
home of Mrs. Emma Hipp a few miles
east Of town.
Mr.. George Richardson has been
hunting up hands and working the
roads around town.
Mr.. W. 3. Counts spent several
days of last week in his old home
community up Buncombe.
Miss Claudia Sheely, who is teach
ing the Big Greek school this session.
spent the weekend at her home in
Pomaria.
Mr.. Frank Johnson and family Of
Asheville spent several days in town