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Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
135th ANNUAL CONVENTION

The 195th annual convention of the
Diocese of Delaware will be held in
Christ Church, Milford, on Tuesday
and Wednesday, May 10 and IL. The
convention will open on Tuesday ev-
ening at $3.50 o'clock, with evening
prayer and the bishops address, in
the church. The first annual conven-
tion dinner will be held in the Ar
mOry Hall at 1870 o'clock. Holy COM
munion will be administered by the
bishop, assisted by the rector on We'd
nesday morning at 9 o'clock. The
session of the convention will be re-
sumed at 10 o'clock. The annual meet
ing of the Woman's Auxiliary of the
Diocese of Delaware will also meet
in Milford on the same dates. The
members and delegates will partici-
pate in the communion service in the
church on Wednesday morning, and
the business session will convene in
Grange Hall at 10 O'Clock. There will
be several interesting speeches of a
character at this session,
and the public is cordially invited to
attend.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
TOLD In A FEW LINES
New moon tomorrow.

New moon tomorrow.
Peas, home grown product, were in
market this week.
Creamery butter is only 55 cents
per pound in Milford.
Y Eggs, fresh and clean, sell for 26
cents per dozen in Milford.
Fish are plentiful in Milford mar
kets, but the price holds up.
The new building for the street de-
partment on Pearl alley is completed.
Box and shadow social, ice cream
1921.
NThe Plaza Hotel has been moved to
the lot adjoining the bungalow of DR..
7. R. Rhul
Work on the foundations for the
new moving picture theatre is ex-
pected to start next week.
y Nutter and Collins featured in the
thirteen inning 90 game between the
University and Trinity last week.
A public comfort building is a cry
ing necessity for Milford. Will the
Town Council heed the expressed SEN
timent?
Next Sunday, May 3, viii be observ-
ed as Mothers Day in the M. P.
Church. Sermon at 10:3O. Public cor
daily invited.
Exercises appropriate to Mothers
Day in the Presbyterian Church Sun
day. All mothers are especially in
vited to be present.
The Alden Branch of the Sunshine
Society of Milford will meet with
Mrs. John Sharp on North Walnut
street Friday afternoon, May 6, at 8
O'clocK.
Miss Eleanor Vinyard and James
Deputy, of Milford, were in the cast
of miss Bob White" recently held
by the Glee Clubs of the University
of Delaware.
The local w. C. T. U. meets with
Mrs. G. M. Hammond next Tuesday
evening at 1880. Text word, Stand. A
full attendance, as reports will be
given from County Convention.
The Anna Hammond estate has been
divided among the heirs. Mrs. Clar-
ence Russell gets the lot adjoining S
her home on Railroad avenue. Harry t
Hammond the south-end of the double I
residence next to the Avenue M. E. t
Church. John Hammond gets the e
other part of the residence.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
MILFORD DEFEATS DOVER
In A GAME OF SPIRITED RIVALRY BY A
SCORE OF 6 TOP.

The Milford high school easily de-
feated the Dover high school at Dow
er last Monday by the score of 6 to
2. With the exception of one inning
Milford always had men on bases and
they surely had their minds set on
beating Dover. Hudson for the home
team made his initial appearance and
pitched excellent ball and kept the
hits well scattered. For Dover McVey,
LOwber and Wright fielded and batted
very well. While for the Milford team
Riggs, Hudson, Wilson and Denney
played an exceptionally good game.
The game throughout was cleanly
played with the exception of the ninth
inning. In this inning Dover thought
she would win regardless of anything,
but she found that we had given them
the short end of the stick. Milford
boys are born and raised on two
words: Beat Dover" and we certain
ly proved it.
ATTT EODn IT G
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
OBITUARY
MESSICK

Surrounded by his family and neigh
bors, John T. Messick, prosperous
farmer and one of Sussex county's
leading citizens, passed away at the
Messick's homestead near Pinev
Grove on Friday, April 29, 1921, aged
u years, 4 months and II days. Fu-
neral services were held at the home
Sunday afternoon. The Rev. J. L.
Sparklin and VIM. J. Tindall oficiat
ing. Interment was made in Union
cemetery at Georgetown under direc-
tion of Hickman. The deceased leaves
widow, Julia A., the daughter of the
late ShOckley West, seven daughters.
Mrs. d. H. Prettyman, Mrs. W. L. Nc
IlVaine, Mrs. Mary c.. Baker, Mrs.
John H. Steele, Mrs. Charles w, Spic-
er, Mrs. e. Frank Collins and Mrs.
Herman w. Harrison, all of Sussex
county; two sons, Harvey S. of Stock
ley and Chas. P. of Trenton, N. j.; two
brothers, Nathan c., and Willard S.:
five sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kitchens.
Mrs. Thos. Conoway, Mrs. James Bay
ard Short, Mrs. J. M. Short a pss- -
n RnhnTsf OGe
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
NEW ORGAN AND NEW MACHINES

Announcement was made this week
from the offices of the Nixon-Nirdling-
er circuit of operations on the i'm
prOvements and alterations of their
new Nixon Palace Theatre, Milford,
formerly the Palace Theatre. The
theatre will be elaborately refitted
with ornate decorations. A Kimball
organ, and will hereafter be known
as the Nixon Theatre, operated in con-
junction with theN. Nixon's Opera
House, Dover, and the other theatres
Of the Nixon-Nirdlinge circuit, Phil
adelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Ha-
gerstown, etc. The house will be book
ed through the Stanley Co., in con-
junction with numerous other houses
and will be managed by George M.
Schwartz, who is now looking after
the Delaware interests of the Asso-
ciated combination.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
BASE BALL

Milford high school will have two
strong team on the home grounds
during the coming week. On Tuesday,
May 10, they will play the strong
Georgetown H. S. team, who are con-
tenders for the Sussex County Champ
ionship. On Thursday, May 12, Prof.
Nickols' Strong Caesar Rodney team
will be the attraction. A large crowd
is anticipated for both games. Don't
fail to buy ticket from the boys. It
is the aim Of the manager to bring
the strongest school teams in the
State to Milford and we must have
more paid admissions before such can
be accomplished.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
SEVENTH COMPANY IS
MUSTERED In MILFORD
MAJOR STARK OF The U. S. COAST ar
TILLERY MUSTERED INTO SERVICE
MILFORD COMPANY AS
COAST ARTILLERY REGIMENT
OF NATIONAL GUARD-FIFTY-FOUR MIL.
FORD men SIGN ROLLS AND AC-
CEPTED FOR SERVICE.

Last Monday night at the State Ar
mOry in Milford, the Seventh Com
pany of the Delaware Anti-Aircraft
Regiment, was mustered into service
by Major Stark, of the U. S. Army.
This is a record for recruiting for
the new and re-OrganiZed National
| Guard-as it is only twenty-six days
from the first names being signed to
the rolls, up to the time the fifty-four
men were mustered into service.
The regiment has been assigned as
Coast Artillery and will be equipped
in a short time. Drill and training will
start at Once-as the men are now
under the military laws, and receive
pay for a certain number of drills
each year.
The first public service will be dur
ing the first two weeks in August,
when the regiment will be ordered in
to its first annual encampment, which
will be held at the State Rifle Range,
near Delaware City. The officers
camp will be held in July for four
days.
The following is a list of those
mustered on Monday night and their
rank in the new company:
Captain-H. J. Pettyjohn.
list Lieutenant-Ch E. Banning.
End Lieutenant-An Summers.
1st Sergeant Clarence Smith.
Mess Sergeant E. Pettyjohn.
Supply ergeant-JOseph Smith.
SergeantS
Harley Steele.
Homer Stayton.
Calvin Newkirk.
COrpOrals
Paul Skewis.
Frank Jester.
James Mayhem.
Benjamin Holston.
Harry J. Davis.
Cook Pvt. 1st Class t
Leonard Armstrong. I
William E. Walls. I
Mechanic Pvt. 1st Class |
John Jacobs. 6
Paul McNatt G
Musicians il
Harold Nutter. L
Nelson Roberts. L
First Class Privates Il \
Kenneth Belts. =
Calvin Belts. A.
Charles Paisley. n
William Marvel. h
William Morris. ~
Herbert Murphy. a.
Albert Peterman. a.
Harry Washes. q
.Tahn Wilkins.
privOkaS
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
NETTED $500 FOR HOSPITAL

1.-THE Dover Singing Club gave a
very beautiful rendition of the sacred
oratorio, "The Holy City," in the Ave
nue. M. E. Church, Milford, Thursday
of last week. Nearly four hundred at
tended and more than $500 was real
lied from the proceeds of the affair,
all of which is to be turned over to
the new Milford Emergency Hospital
by the ladies of the New Century Club
under whose auspices the Oratorio was
given.
The whole program was very de-
lightful one in every respect, the prin-
cipals and the chorus, both showing
very remarkable training. The work
of Mrs. Frank Hall Davis, soprano So
loist, was especially effective.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
SURPRISE PARTY

On Thursday evening, April 21, a
very delightful surprise was given
Mrs. William Lank in honor of her
birthday. Those present were: Frank
Dawson and family, Earl Robinson,
family, Howard Johnson and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Argo, Henry
Bennett and Misses Lena and Sallie
johnson. After very delightful ev-
ening was spent the guests were serv-
ed with ice cream and cake and ap-
pies. At late hour the guests de-
parted wishing Mrs. Lank many more
happy birthdays,
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
NEW CENTURY CLUB

At the regular meeting of the Mil
ford New Century Club on Monday,
May 2, the following officers and di-
rectors were elected: President, Mrs.
S. c. Evans, Jr.; first vice president,
Mrs. julius Scott; second vice presi-
dent, Mrs. G. Fisher Pierce; third vice
president, Mrs. C. D. Abbott; record
ing secretary, Mrs. James Davis; cor
responding secretary, Miss Edith
Simpson; treasurer, Mrs. Daniel
Hirsch; directors, Mrs. julius Scott,
Mrs. Mary Marshall, Mrs. Frank We'll
come, Mrs. VIM. Aldred, Mrs. A. w.
Powell, Mrs. VIM. Draper, elected to
fill unexpired term.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
TALL CEDAR DANCE TO BE
HELD AT SALISBURY

~ The Rangers of Easternsho' Forest
Tall Cedars of Lebanon, will give their
third dance at the First Regiment Ar
mory, Salisbury, Nd, Tuesday, May
10th at $3.50 p. m. The general public
is invited. The music will be furnish
ed by the popular Jass Orchestra of
Newport News, Va. Since our last
dance by this orchestra it has been
requested by numbers of those who
attended before to hold another dance
with the same orchestra, at the same
place and at the same hour. So don't
miss this big opportunity of having a
wonderful and real jazz orchestra
which gives you pep and puts some
real snap in your step.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
MOTHERS DAY MAY sth

Next Sunday, May 9Th, is Mothers
Day" when everyone should pay their
respect to all mothers-the living as
well as those dead. In wearing flowers
the following facts should be kept in
mind:
For mothers living-wear flowers
bright.
For mothers dead-wear flowers
white.
Do not forget observance of Mo-
thers' Day, it means so much to mo-
theirs living.
The great Abraham Lincoln said:
"All that 1 am and hope to be, owe
to my mother"
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06

Watson Davis.
Sorin Donovan.
Lawrence Emory.
Morris Emory.
Stanton Hammond.
Willard Hollegs,
Frank Holmes.
Warren Hunmel.
Frederick Jones.
Joseph Prettyman.
Oscar Matthews.
Frank Maloney.
Raymond Maloney.
Archibald Mills.
Benjamin Morgan.
Henry Orkin.
Davis Robinson.
Edward Reed.
Felix Short.
Robert Watson.
Clement Webb.
Oraville Wilson.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
SUPPER AT LINCOLN

There will be supper consisting
OF chicken salad, Delaware biscuits,
ice cream, cake and coffee given in
the Town Hall on next Tuesday even
ing, May 10th, at Lincoln, from until
10 p. m. Proceeds for the benefit Of
the Milford Hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
TO DISCHARGE CLERKS

Levy Court Commissioners of Sus-
sex county have resolved upon re-
trenchment and all clerks will be dis
pensed with in the offices of the comp
troller and the Board of Assessment,
except the chief clerk, William H.
Welch, in the latter Office. This will
mean saving Of the county of $1,32O
annually.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06

Summary: Sacrlflce hits, RaughIey.
Two-base hits: Hudson (2), Lowber,
Denney. Three-base hit: Wilson. Stol-
en- bases: Denney, Wilson, Thomas,
Lowber. Base on Balls: off Hudson 1
off Tarburton 8; off Colt 4. Struck
out: by Hudson 6; by Colt 8. Hit by
pitcher: Roberts. Umpires: McIlvaine
and DR.. Curran.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06

mere are left also three boys:A :A4stt,4
ris, James and Earl, orphans, whom
he took into his home and his heart
and gave fathers care. Mr.. Mes
slck's life in his early years was full
OF hardship and struggle. He lived.
however, to see the fruits of his la
bors, and as the companion and coun-
sellor of his remarkable family. his
rewards and pleasures were such as
come but to few. He lived for his
home, his wife, his children and his
country, friend to all, an enemy to
none. He believed that pure relig-
ion and undefiled before God and the
Father" is this: To visit the father
less and widows in their afflictions
and to keep himself unspotted from
the world. This was his philosophy of
life. He lived in exemplification of
Christian faith, and he died after suf-
terlng, as heroic Christians die, calm
ly and unafraid. Ripe is the experience
OF the world and rich in the ioys of |
life he passed one in the fullness of |
years, to his eternal home, with a host |
OF children, grandchildren, neighbors
and friends upon whose lives are
stamped the principles of his sterling
character. 1t can be said of him, as
it can rarely be said: "He left the
world better than he found it,
DONNELL
Samuel NJ. Donnell, aged II years.
formerly mayor of Newark, and for
many years in the real estate and in
surance business, died in that town
last week. Mr.. Donnell was born in
Montgomery, Alabama. His father,
Andrew DOnnell, was born in Ireland {
and was merchant in Montgomery
before coming to Newark, about so l
years ago. In 1873 he married Mary t
COoch, sister of the late J. Wilkins 1
JoOch, who survives him. In addi- '
lion to his widow he leaves two sis a
.ers, Mrs. George W. Marshall of Mil t
ord and Mrs. Manley Drennen of Elk I
on, Md. S
DERRICKSON h
William F. Derrickson, aged GA
ears, died in the Presbyterian Hos S
'ital, in Philadelphia, on Sunday, May Fl
st, 1921. His funeral was held on Il
Wednesday afternoon at his residence
n that city. He leaves a wife and
ne daughter. He was a brother of
!. H. DerricksOn, of Lincoln City. He
Tas born and raised in Sussex coun-
2, Delaware, and went to PhiladeI- D
hia to reside about twenty years ago, re
or the past sixteen years he was W
hief engineer at the D. B. Martin th
ompany plant at S0th and Market m
,reets, in that city.
TRACEY Oh
Mrs. Annie J. Tracey, widow of the WI
tie John Tracey, died at the home of
sr daughter, Mrs. George Holland. tn
ear Rehoboth, of paralysis, aged 20 tn
ears, 10 months and Is days. Funeral
rvices were held from the residence "A
two o'clock Thursday, May 5, 1921. to
terment in the Presbyterian ceme-
ry at Lewes. Rev. Phillips oficiat- n,
g. Samuel J. Wilson and Son had III
large of the funeral.
WILKINS
Mrs. Isadora Wilkins, wife of CIeye- of
nd Wilkins, aged 40 years, died in in
llmington, Friday, April 20, 1921, of of
ncer of the stomach. Relatives and are
ends attended the funeral services lat
lich were held in the Odd Fellows the
netery, Milford, last Monday, May qu
u. the
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
RED MEN WILL ATTEND CHURCH

On Sunday, May 18th, the members
OF Sakimas Tribe No. 10, Impd. order
of Red Men will attend divine worship
in a body at the Avenue M. E. Church
of Milford at 10:3O a. m. All members
are requested to meet at the hall not
later than 10000 a. m. to proceed from
there to church. Every member is re-
quested to be present, especially,
those living in town.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr.. c. E. Towe of Detroit, Michigan,
announces the engagement of his
daughter, Vivian Irene, to William
Catlin Wilcutts, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
}. A. Wilcutts, Frederick, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
BACCALAUREATE SERVICES

The baccalaureate services of the
graduating class of Milford high
school will be held in the Presbyter-
ian Church, June 18th in the morn
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1921-05-06
WILKINS

Mrs. Isadora Wilkins, wife of CIeve-
land Wilkins, aged 40 years, died in
Wilmington, Friday, April 30, 1921, of
cancer of the stomach. Relatives and
friends attended the funeral services
which were held in the Odd Fellows
cemetery, Milford, last Monday, May
End.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21
IT PAYS To ADD COLOR
Brilliance Plays Important Part
in Small Accessories.
Wardrobe Should Include Articles That
Can Be Changed at Compare
lively Little Expense

A great many tragedies are sure to
follow in a season where color in dress
is as riotous rs II is this year. asserts
a fashion writer in the Philadelphia
Record. Temptations to buy the henna
velours with tie silver gray trimming.
instead of the more sensible navy trico-
tine will lead many women to rue an
impulslve choice. One is going to get
very tired Of the paprika-colored top
coat and the jade evening gown, ex-
cept wherii the wardrobe is so eNten-
sive that one has plenty of changes.
But aren't the colors beautiful
And you can give way to these color
longinss, too, If you are wise and do
1t in the small accessories of the ward
robe, where they can be easily changed
at comparatively little expense. A navy
tricotine chemise dress, just for in
stance, can be made to do duty for two
entirety different dresses II change of
girdles and vests is provided. Glrdles
were never more colorful or unique
They can be the striking note OF Il
plain frock. Let's suppose you have
chosen a very plain navy dress on the
simplest kind of lines. You can choose
to weir with 1t one of the wnmpum
girdles of leather patches strung to-
gether with beads, and showing bead
and straw embroidery. These are very
modlsh and can be bought or copied Mt
home. There are some other new
leather girdles of bright red, blue or
purple, slashed and threaded with iri-
descent beads, and having long bead
fringes, These, combined with n vestee
to match. can make the navy frock al
most loud" at least they win brighten
1t up to better advantage than lot OF
tinsel or bead embroidery that could
not be changed.
There are jade galalith girdles, suede
belts, stitched In brilliant colors !;
bright striped cotton bralds, trimmed
with painted wooden ornaments; bril-
liant red and orange buckles. and NIL
sorts of metal belts to liven up dull
frocks. And then, as n dressier touch,
there are the ribbon girdles, wide
sashes of MORE tying on the side or in
the middle of the front or back. Gray
seems TO be favorlte color, and then,
of course all the tans and hennas.
Plain navy and black satin frocks are
livened up with soft sashes of colored
chiffon, tying with long ends at the
sides. Evening gowns, too. use these
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21
Easy to Remodel Old Frock
FASHIONS IN BRIEF

Elaborate tuckings adorn the long
spring gloves
There Is n vogue for high col0rs in
draped wells.
The upturned brim of black vel
vet hat is of black lace, banded with
jade green ribbon.
1T is a compromise between Il COM
Portable low neck and n modish high
one, for a short collar across the back
is wired to stand up.
Some green is worn-the mysterious
olive tones which are so delightful. or
rather bright, yellowish green
trimmed with gray squirrel, chlnchiIla
or gazelle.
From Paris comes the ruche of vel
vet or moire ribbon arranged in loops.
A long end hangs down at one side
and at the other Is placed large mil
linery rose In natural color
A rival OF the wool sweater for
sport wear is the WOO; jersey over
blouse. cut TO fit the figure very snugly
and trimmed usually with bands of an
gora in contrasting colors and possibly
touch of wool or chenille en-
broidery.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21

am now able to do my work. / recon-
mend the Vegetable Compound to my
friends and you may use these facts as 3
testimonial. Mrs. SALLIE SIEFERT,
313 w. Fourth Street, Pottsville, Pa.
The everyday life of many housewives
is continual struggle with weakness
and pain. There is nothing more wear
ing than the ceaseless round of house
hold duties and they become doubly hard
when some female trouble makes every
bone and muscle ache, and nerves all on
edge.
If you are one of these women do not
suffer for four or five years as Mrs.
Siefert did, but profit by her experience
and be restored to health by Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21
CHAPEAU FOR THE DEBUTANTE
Girls Supposed to Wear Hats Express
sing Youth; Avoid Type Worn
by older Women.

There is none so powerful in the
mastery of fashion who can lay down
the law about hats for class. The
young girl is supposed to wear the
kind which expresses youth and avoid
the type worn by the older women.
This tradition is gone by the board
1t keeps company with Davy Jones'
locker, and a million traditions In the
depths.
The debutante of this gay and pros
porous season wears on her head that
which looks well over her face. The
rule is an excellent one to follow
through life. 1t aids the old and the
young, the pretty and the plain.
The stiff sailor shape, GIbsonlan in
Its severity, Is about the only kind
that is not popular. All the hats that
have cluttered fashion since the idea
began of wearing formal coverings on
the head have reappeared this season.
They present a bewildering array, II
is true, but not an unpleasing one. 1t
is distinctly comfortable to find a
wide limit to ones choice.
The tam Is the most girlish shape.
and 1t persists in fashion. 1t has
ceased to hang over the back Of the
collar in the Latin quarter way. 1t
posed to give breadth across the head.
For ornament there is broad-spread
Egyptian design in some composition
in an Egyptian blue. This blue Is ad-
mirnble for debutantes.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21
voQue for Combination of Materials
Enables Women to Conveniently
Change style of Garments.

1t is particularly easy this season to
remodel passe frocks because combina-
tions of different fabrics are so much
in vogue.
II you are fortunate enough to have
a velvet gown which Is still in good
condition, but which needs q few fresh
ening touches, 1t may with little work
be transformed into u smart up-to-date
frock. If the skirt is gored with wide
front and back panel with perhaps two
cores on the sides, they may be used
as panels and set over a contrasting
shade of accordion plated georgette,
the velvet panels being looped up or
caught together beneath the hem so
that they do not fly out when the wear
er walks
The waist may receive a vestee of
the georgette, while If the sleeves are
worn thin below the elbow they may be
cut Off and finished with gathered puffs
of the crepe If the panels are wide
enough, and IL the-wearer be tall and
slender, they may be allowed to hang
loose
Tunics are still in vogue and II you
have an evening frock of embroidered
net or lace that cannot again be worn
without receiving attention, the lace
may be used as an overtunic, the mar
rover sheath skirt being of metallic
cloth or satin. These little tunics are
often graduated or draped. In fact,
there are no end of ways whereby the
clever woman can refurbish her winter
wardrobe.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21

1.-The three balloonists left Rocsaway.
N. Y, about noon on December 49,
storm caught them, night came down,
and they were driven far to the north
2-After drifting all night and the next
morning. the three descended the
shores of James bay. in the wilds of Can
ada They had made the 800 mile trip In
n little over twenty-four hours, and dur
ing this time they had seen but little, ex-
cept the storm clouds below them. They
wandered four days in the woods. and on
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21
Use Of Feathers.

Feathers are used In the most un-
usual ways. For instance. an amazing
and beautiful feather bag has made Its
appearance. The center part of the
bag is Of some birds breast, iridescent,
brilliant feathers. Then at each side
there are panniers or ruffles Of ostrich
in plain color to harmonize with one
of the tones in the smooth feathers of
the body of the bag.