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Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
KENT SOILS SURVEYED
COPIES MAY BE HAD BY WRITING AC-
RICULTURAL DEPT, WASHINGTON.

The report of the soil survey of
Kent County, Delaware, made by the
Bureau of Soils, United States De-
partment of Agriculture, in cO-opera-
ton with the Delaware College Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, has been
published and is now available, ac-
cording to an announcement from the
department. The survey was made to
determine the nature of soil types in
order that local farmers and fruit
growers may be assisted in fitting
crops to soils to best advantage.
The report of the survey contains
detailed color map of the county
showing the extent and distribution
of the various soil types. 1t contains
go pages of text which describe the
various soils and discuss their capa-
bilities. The report also includes
brief historical and geographical
sketches of the region, together with
statistics relating to the climate and
farm practices.
AS a whole the drainage of the cas-
tern and western parts of Kent Coun-
ty is poor while that of the central
belt is good. The eastern three-quar-
ters of the county is drained into Del
aware Bay and the western fourth in
to Chesapeake Bay. Transportation
facilities are good, and wagon roads
are numerous and, on the whole, are
kept in fair condition.
The agriculture of the county began
over 200 years ago with corn, wheat,
and tobacco as the principal crops.
peaches was extremely important, but
the orchard area>< has decreased. To-
day the leading crops are corn, wheat
and hay, while tomatoes are produc-
ed extensively for canning, and peas
to a lesser extent. Apples and peach
es are the more important fruit crops
and dairying is increasing. Sweet po-
tatoes are an important crop in the
southern portion of the county, many
of the farmers having their own
sweet potatoe storage houses. Melons,
small fruits and variety of vege-
tables and truck crops are grown on
nearly all the farms for home use,
but not marketed to any great extent.
The county comprises soils belong
ing to four series, embracing 13 types
and two phases. Four classes of mis-
cellaneous material are also mapped
and classified in the bulletin. The
Sassafras soils are the best and the
most important in the county and
some of these soils are very produc-
tive, ranking among the most desir-
able of the Atlantic Coastal Plain.
Copies of the report may be had free
on application to the United States
of Agriculture, Washing
ton, D. C.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
BRILLIANT INAUGURAL
FOR GOVERNOR-ELECT
CIVIC AND MILITARY PARADE, CERE-
MONIES In OPERA HOUSE, BAND
CONCERT ON GREEN.
BALL In THE STATE ARMORY
DIM. WILSON OF DOVER WILL Be GRAND
MARSHAL OF The PARADE-WILL
HAVE DEPUTY MARSHALS.

The Joint committee of the Senate
and House on the Inauguration of
Governor-elect William D. Denney on
Tuesday, January 18, mapped out
plans for the celebration at meet
ing in the State House Monday after
noon. Senator Alice, Republican, act
ed as secretary of the meeting.
Tentative plans call for a parade
of civic and military organizations,
the inaugural in the Dover Opera
House, a band concert on the Green
and a ball at night in the State Ar
mory. D. M. Wilson of Dover was
selected as grand marshal of the pa
rade. Mr.. Wilson will pick num-
ber of deputy marshals.
Preceding the parade, which ac-
cording to present plans, will begin
at 11:15 a. m. from the Green, Gov
ernor Townsend and the members of
his staff will go to Governor-elect
Denney's home and escort him to the
Green. The members of the legislative
committee will be present at Govern
or-elect Denney's home.
After the governor and governor
elect arrive at the Green the parade
will be reviewed. After the parade the
party will be escorted to the Opera
House where the oath of Office will
be administered to the new governor
by Chief Justice Pennewill
The parade will be comprised of a
military escort of so former service
men, J. Norris Robinson's Philhar-
monte Band of Wilmington, three
hundred cadets from Delaware Col
lege, cadets from the State Colored
College, the Young Mems Republican
Club of Wilmington, accompanied by
the Pennsylvania Railroad band and
other delegations.
In the afternoon the Philharmonic
Band will give a concert on the Green.
Late in the afternoon there will be
reception for Governor Denney in the
Court House building. The wives of
the various State officers will act as
a committee for this affair.
In the evening the State Armory
will be the scene of a brilliant inau-
gural ball. Madden's Orchestra will
provide the music.
A general citizens committee, I'M
der the craftsmanship of Representa-
tive Otwell, will cooperate with the
legislative committee in working out
the details of the affair." Each Senator
and Representative will appoint one
of this committee.
For the Inauguration ball Senator
Alice will be floor chairman and Sen
ator Murphy will be in charge of mu-
sic. They will pointly name a floor
committee. Representative F. H. Da-
Wis is chairman of subcommittee on
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
HIGHWAY MOTORMAN GETS
MAN BELIEVED TO BE DESERTER

Off1cers of the State Highway Mo-
tor Corps are riding the roads of low
er Delaware in an effort to stop the
use of last years automobile tags. R.
D. Ingram, State highway motor Off
Ger, while riding along the du Pont
Highway about four miles north of
Selbyville last Monday arrested JOS
eph Longo, an alleged deserter from
the United States navy. officer Ingram
pasesd the sailor on his motorcycle
and noticed that his navy uniform was
untidy, torn and dirty and fancied that
he might be deserter. Upon ques-
tioning the boy he found that he had
no furlough papers. AS officer In
gram was at one time a sergeant of
marines, he knew that the lad should
have papers. He took him to George
town, where close questioning caused
the boy to confess that he had desert
ed from the Bridgeport at Charleston,
S. c., and that he had walked to POGO
moke, where his money gave out, to
Selbyville on his way to his home in
Patterville, N. J. The boy was held
in the Jail at Georgetown until the
naval authorities could be notified.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Corn retails at 80 cents per bushel
here.
Eggs are only so cents per dozen
in Milford.
Lard is down to II cents at retail
in Milford stores.
The Millwood Junior Aid will meet
in the Community Hall Friday even
ing, January 21.
The Ladies Aid of Millwood will
meet in the Community Hall Satur-
day evening, January 18th.
Hear Doctor Frank Rines, the Cen
tenary Cartoonist, next Sunday NOR
ming at the Avenue Church. He is
great.
The Ladies of the Presbyterian
Church will hold supper Tuesday,
January 18th. The supper will be ready
at six o'clock.
The first snow of the present win
ter fell in Milford on Wednesday NOR
ming Of this week. It melted almost
as fast as it fell.
First Baptist Church of Milford
Sunday, January 16-Bible school at
$3.50; preaching by Rev. George A.
Bowen at 10:45 a. m. and at 1880 p.
m. All cordially invited.
Bishop VIM. Quayle of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church and who was
to have preached and lectured in Mil
ford in December is expected in the
near future, possibly this month.
At the annual stockholders meet
ing of the Milford Trust Co., the re-
firing directors were reelected and
two new directors elected, Louder N.
Hearn and R. Arthur Derrickson.
The Mattice Stock Co. showing at
the Armory Hall this week is a very
good company, and the people will en-
joy the plays they are giving. Tonight
"The World, the Flesh and the Devil"
is the attraction.
The Ladies Aid of Milford Neck
will hold a sale of ice cream, cake
and home made candy for the benefit
of the preachers salary on Thursday
evening, January Goth. Should that
evening be stormy, the 21st. Dona-
tions of ice cream, cake and candy
received.
Xhe young married folks of Mil
ford have formed a Tuesday evening
dancing association which will give
dances in conjunction with
the young people of Milford during
the winter and spring. The annual
Easter Dance in Milford this year,
will be under this management.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
KENT POMONA GRANGE
MILFORD GRANGE ENTERTAINED COUNTY
ORGANIZATION JANUARY 6.

On Thursday of last week very in
teresting and successful meeting of
the Pomona Grange was held in the
Grange Hall at Milford. The attend
ance, numbering about two hundred
and fifty, was made up of state and
county officers, and grangers from all
parts of the state, besides the many
home members. The address of well
come, which was given by Mrs. A. E.
Num-, lecturer of Milford Grange, was
replied to by e. A. Evans, State Grange
lecturer. Music was furnished by
Milford and Capital Oranges. After
careful discussion several resolutions
were adopted, among which were the
following:
Resolved, That the Legislature Gre
ate a State Constabulary of at least
five mounted police for each county,
and further be it resolved that the pO-
lice force of the State Highway De-
partment be given full police power
and that the force be increased suf-
ficiently to give ample protection to
the rural districts of the State.
The Committee on Resolutions pre-
sented a report of which the follow
ing items were adopted:
The continuance of the State Board
of Agriculture as at present consti-
tuted.
Abolishing of the State Livestock
Sanitary Board.
Abolishing of the State Board of
Emigration.
Empowering the State Board of Ag-
riculture to employ a veterinarian
whenever and wherever needed.
The establishing of a Bureau of
Markets to aid the farmer in selling
his products and purchasing his sup
plies.
Reorganization of the tax system.
A budget system for Delaware.
Simplification of the state govern
ment by the abolishing of many COM
placing power and respon-
sibility in few.
A State Utilities Board as recon-
mended by the State Grange.
Preservation of quail
The following committee was named
to confer with like committee to be
by Sussex and New Castle
POmonas, with reference to effecting
the organization of a State Exchange,
the object of which shall be to aid
the farmers in selling his products
and purchasing his supplies, A. B. ]
Peet, Milford; W. M. Dickerson, Wy
Oming; S. H. Derby, Woodside; H. B.
Clarke, Kenton; A. F. Rice, FELTON,.
A letter was read from the grange
Of Smyrna cordially inviting Pomona
to meet at that place in April.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
ENTERTAINMENT AND DEBATE

There will be held in the Town Hall
at Dagsboro, Friday evening, at 7:30
o'clock, January 21st, one of the most
interesting entertainments of the sea-
sons school work. The chief feature,
at least to some, of the entertainment
will be a debate on Resolved, That
the modern girl is more useful as a
citizen than was her grandmother"
The affirmative will be supported by
Messrs. VIM. B. Chandler; broker of
Dagsboro and VIM. Welch of Milton,
the last census enumerator; while
the negative will be argued by Prof.
C. E. Timmons, principal of Frank
ford high school and Prof. Otis P.
Jefferson, principal of the Dagsboro
public school.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
PLEDGES PROGRESSIVE RULE
COVERNOR-ELECT PAYS GLOWING TRIB-
Ute TO MAN HE WILL SUCCEED.

From her three counties, from ev-
cry nook and corner within her bor-
ders distinguished Delawareans of
both political parties gathered in the
duBarry Room of the Hotel DUPONT in
Wilmington Tuesday night to join
with Governor John G. Townsend, Jr.,
in a dinner and reception to Cover
nor-elect Denney and the officials of
his administration.
Governor-elect Denney was given a
rousing ovation when he entered the
room sometime after the guests had
been seated, having been detained by
previous engagement. Governor
Townsend warmly congratulated his
successor and expressed the wish that
it would be his fortune to have the
same measure of cooperation from the
citizens of Delaware that had been
accorded his administration.
For Progressive Program
The governor-elect in responding
stated that it would be his aim dur
ing the next four years to carry for
ward the progressive program of
State work that has marked the re-
tiring administration. In turning to
Governor Townsend, the governor
elect said that the doors of his Dover
home would always be found open to
him and that he would welcome his
counsel and advice in carrying out
the task ahead of him.
A surprise of the evening was the
presentation by Lieutenant-g governor
aIaot 7 nanfOrtb R1sh Of mort Ta its Of
the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
to the retiring governor and secretary
of State. The tokens were from the
Republican women's committee of the
State.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
VOCATIONAL BOYS
LEARN TO KILL HOGS

On December goth, 1920, the voca-
tional Agricultural class at Lewes
visited the farm of e. Birmingham.
During the time which the boys spent
on the farm they assisted in the oper-
alton of sticking, scalding, scraping
and dressing the hogs,
Proper methods were studied in the
class room and then put into prac-
tice by the boys in this field trip. Fol-
lowing up this field trip they will also
learn the best methods of picking,
curing and preserving pork, and also
the manufacturing of by-products.
This is truly vocational work for the
boys are learning to do things accord
ling to the best methods.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
HOW 1T WAS CORRECTED

A certain editor of country news
paper in Kansas was asked to leave
the community as a result of typo
graphical error in his report of the
wedding of the mayors daughter. Af-
ter exhausting his supply of big words
about the "blushing BRIDE" he said:
''The large, elaborate bouquets of
roses were punk" The mayor demand
ed a correction and apology in the
next weeks issue, all of which the ed
itor was glad to promise. The next
issue contained: eve wish to apollo
gize for the manner in which we dis
graced the beautiful wedding last
week. Through an error of the type
setter we were made to say the roses
were punk What we wanted to say
was that the noses were pink ~
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Eliza F. Teas of Berlin, Md.
visited relatives and friends in Mil
ford and vicinity this week.
Leonard Ross, of st. Louis, Mo-,
has been visiting his parents in Mil
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis H. Ross.
Leon A. Warrington of Cambridge,
Md. and Miss Eva Warrington of Mil
ford have been visiting their father, F.
l.. Harrington of Williamsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Mercner have
returned to their home in Bethlehem,
Pa, after spending the holidays with
their mother, Mrs. F. c. Housman.
William V. Sipple, Sr., left Milford
last Tuesday for Sarasota, Florida,
where he will pass the balance of
the winter and month of March. This
is his annual custom.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
MILFORD TALL CEDARS

Evergreen Forest No. 49, Tall Ced-
ars of Lebanon, met Friday night,
when four candidates were initiated
into the mysteries of Tall Cedar1sm
by the Forest Patrol, under the direc-
tion of Captain Charles L. Banning.
At the close Of the ceremonies, the
officers for the coming year were in
stalled in due form by District Dep
uty Supreme Grand Tall Cedar Walter
L. Morgan of Wilmington. Speeches
were made by District Deputy Nor
gan, Junior Deputy Howard M. Ward
of Brandywine Forest, No. 20 of Will
Rev. Thomas V. Wingate,
of Brandywine Forest of
Wilmington, and Rev. Robert K. Step
henson, chaplain of Evergreen For
est of Milford. Refreshments were
served.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
NEW CENTURY CLUB

In spite of the stormy weather a
goodly number were present at the
regular business and social meeting
of the Milford New Century Club on
Monday, January 10. The president,
Mrs. julius Scott, presided. After the
routine business, Miss Mildred Walls
entertained the club with a solo en-
titled, "In the Dark, in the Dew," ac-
companied on the piano by Mrs. Pos
ties Hammond.
The kitchen shower planned by the
hospitality committee was a success
as shown by the display of varied and
useful articles. After refreshments
the meeting was adjourned.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
MILFORD GRANGE

The attendance was not large last
Saturday but the program was one of
unusual interest, not only to dairy
men, but to everyone who enjoys
hearing a good talk on COWS. Next
Saturday DR.. Roberts has charge of
an unusual live stock program, which
will consist of a three cornered de-
bate, ION the merits of Jerseys, Guern-
seys and Holsteins." Come and hear
what the practical farmers and stock
raisers have to say for their favor
ite breeds.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
MILFORD BUSINESS CHANGES

Robert H. Pierce has sold his can
dy and ice cream business, including
the store fixtures, to H. N Hart, of
Georgetown. Mr.. Hart was burned
out in the recent fire at the county
seat and came to Milford to look for
a place in which to locate.
After retiring from the grocery
business a few years ago, Edward c.
Pierce has purchased the business
which he formerly conducted from
Hallett q Higman. He is now con-
Quoting the business at the same
stand. Mr.. Pierce has an announce
ment in this weeks issue of the
Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
TABLET TO L. W. MUSTARD

NSWilliam ", Sipple of Milford has
finished putting the memorial tablet
in memory of the late Lewis West
Mustard, on the brick building used
for housing the Lewes Circulating Lii
brary at Lewes. Mrs. L. w. Mustard,
the widow, bought the building and
presented it to Lewes as a memorial
to her late husband, to be used as a
library.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
MINSTRELS

On Wednesday, January 10Th, in
Armory Hall, Evergreen Forest No. 49
will present the Georgetown Concert
Bands Black Faced Minstrels. All for
fun. Fun for all. Funny end men. Buck
and wing dancing, good singing, spec
ialty acts and everything, and then,
dancing after the show. Admission 55
cents, including tax. Reserved seats,
rs cents. Tickets on sale at Petty
johns Pharmacy.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
A SHADOW SOCIAL

There will be a shadow social at
the home of Maggie Williams on We'd
nesday evening, January 10Th. If the
weather is unfavorable it will be held
the next evening (Thursday). Every
body is invited to attend and help a
good cause. Also ice cream and cake
for sale.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
Observation-Disclosures

John Wesley Carlisle, son of the
late William ]. Carlisle of Green
wood and Miss Delema Dickerson, sec
ond daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. M.
Dickerson of Bridgeville, were mar
ried Saturday evening, December 25,
1920, at o'clock at the Bridgeville
M. E. parsonage by Rev. Disston ia
cobs. Miss Dickerson has been sue
cessful school teacher in the public
schools of Sussex county during the
past five years. Mr.. Carlisle is a prom
inent farmer residing near Green
wood, where the young couple will
make their home in the future.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14

Thursday, December %, 1920 at $50
p. m. Randall B. Donovan and Miss
Delema P. Boyce, both of Milford, were
quietly married at the Avenue Church
parsonage by the pastor, R. K. Step
henson. The groom is the son of Will
ford B. Donovan. The bride the daugh-
ter of Geo. e. Boyce.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
MARRIED
MORGAN-GRIFFITH

On Monday, January 10, 1921 Jas.
F. Griffith and Miss Jennie B. Morgan,
both of Pennington, called at the Ave
nue. Church parsonage, accompanied
by brothers respectively of the bride
and groom, and were married by Rev.
R. X Stephenson.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
POLK

Theodore E. Polk died on Saturday,
January 1, 1921, after being stricken
with paralysis on November 22nd last.
Death came to him at the home of his
sister, Mrs. John M. Farrow, near Mil
ford, Delaware. He was born October
10th, 1868, at the old homestead, "El-
lerslie" in Milford Neck, and when 9
years old moved to Forrest Park, near
Bridgeville, Delaware, where he made
his home with his mother. About FIVE
years ago he rented his farm and
came to Milford to live. He was
kind man, and everybody's friend who
needed help, and is mourned by many
who remember his kindness and af-
falable disposition. He was a son of
James H. and Mary Masten Polk, both
deceased and leaves a sister, Mrs. Sal
lie Farrow of Milford and a brother,
John P. Polk, of Wilmington. The fu-
neral and interment were at Oakley.
Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
OBITUARY
HILL

Mrs. Rachel Hill, aged 80 years and
4 months, died at her home in North
Milford, Delaware, on Thursday, Jan
uary 9Th, 1921. She was the widow of
Absalom Hill of Milford Neck and a
woman who was well known and re-
spected. Her only living daughter is
Mrs. Mary Lofand, who is the mo-
ther of Mrs. Barratt, of South Mil
ford. Her funeral was held on Mon
day last and interment made in Odd
Fellows cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-10
-HuMoR OF THE DAY

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 Miss Mosz: no dro., 1t in my eyei before or after meals Sunshine Buiie. efn.
 Ben Franklin advised people 10 saw the!r money"
 Another case Of human inconsisten. ey. He went right ahead with eTperi raents wh'e1 have resulted ;n every Sody's having to pay electricity bilis."- Washington Star. Pub:isne--Ir -onr story notice -cr make inc owl hoot ITO whom" instead oi 1 e'To vhoo-"
 Au,hor-Tes. this ;s a Boston owl Boston Transcript
 Some talk 0, the duke marrying 2 ' local -gi-i."
 'rghose money ;s aIking"-Lout-ville . .courier-Jourrai.
 'Your father is u-r.aEsnab,e." -nra- 1 p-z..c- Ser lover.
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Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-10
GOSHEN

The Goshen Game club members, held their game and harvest supper Tnursday evening with a good attendance. Wild game is not very plentiful this year. but there was a good substitute-roaSt chick en and chicken pie. There WAS also roast partridge and a fat 18-pound coon ca..- tured by Ralph Kenyon. There was cran- berry sauce, and several kinds of pse-z A social hour and aftg--dinner remarks were enjoyed after the sumptuous meal The club is talking of doing some trap shooting at future date. The annual dues of the members of the club areH25 cents. The Community club met on .Wednes- day evening, it being Children's night. , There was a good number of children present, they taking a prominent part in the exercises. There were choruses and solos Among the, recitations was a hu- morous one by Charles Hinckley, Jr. A song composed by a local writer vas sung to popular air. It was voted by the club to adopt it as the club song its refrain being There is long, long road goes winding to our club room on tae hill MT. and Mrs. C. H. Mccall were the pre- gram committee.
 Members from here attended the D,-A. R. meeting in Willimantic Tuesday after noon.
 F. IF Mccall Jr, and Ralph Kenyon attended as delegates the state Sunday school convention in New Britain 1 IF
 After the Christian Ecdeavor meeting Sunday evening there was a community sing lasting for about an hour that was especially enjoyed. so It Is hoped there will be more of them.
 Blossoms of traif:n~ 9rbutus are-4 re-
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