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Milford chronicle., 1913-11-21
GEORGETOWN

he hrst cunning accident that has
| happened in Central Sussex County this
| season took place Monday on the farm
OF John r. King, about one mile from
| Georgetown when John Kaiser. of Will
mington, known to the residents of that
city where he has a wide acquaintance
as Jack Kaiser, was shot in the right
arm by Rowland G. West when the latter
attempted to kill a partridge. The
whole arm from the wrist nearly to the
shoulder was peppered and althogether
It IS said about one hundred of the leaden
pelts entered the member, but none of
them very deep.
The automobile of Daniel LAYTON. r.
OF this town caught fire on the road be-
tween here and Laurel and was badly
damaged the engiue being rendered
practically worthless.
John Tingle, of Laurel, and Ethel W
Walker, of Seaford, were married last
Saturday nighr by Rev Tyndal of near
Asbury Church between Georgetown and |
Laurel.
The books of the county officers are
being audited by the auditing committee
OF the Levy Court consisting of Presi-
dent c. II. Kinder, Cove Lynch and
Charles Johnson.
1hiieSlng tnat Horace Hood, of LeWes |
and Rehoboth district, committed an
assault and battery upon her while re-
turning from a social gathering, Fannie
Maull went to Georgetown and made
before Justice of the Peace
William A. Warrington. He was arrested
~ County Constable Hiram E. Short
md arraigned before Justice of the Peace
: ). Collins, at Milton, and held in
5000 bail for the February term of
ourt.
David Hood, colored, was arrested
nd arraigned before Justice Warrington
saturday, charged by Charlie Davis with
ommithng an assault and battery ON b
I'M. He waived a hearing and gave a
all in the sum of S4OO.OO for court. il
Charged with using abusive language g
nd creating a disturbance at a social
altering of the colored people in Indian N
aver district, David Hood on oath of h
lmes Harman was arrested and arraigued h
etore Justice Warrington and upon en- e,
ring a plea of guilty to the charge was b.
ned $500 and costs. pI
Milford chronicle., 1913-11-21
old ROAD SYSTEM HAS
BROKEN down ENTIRELY

The people should know the facts
and while they are thinking over plans
for the future, they should give the
present road system in practice in both
Kent and Sussex Counties. plenty of
consideration. The money is wasted
each year, and no intelligent plan is
suggested to take the place of this
waste Of taxes, which every man ac-
knowledges to be a fact. The old system
seems to have run against a snag good
and hard now, and the Levy Court has
called halt for breathing spell.
County Engineer Morgan T. Gum has
been Instructed to serve notice on all of
the road supervisors of the county to
to suspend work on the roads.
The order does not apply to those
VINO nave not toverdrawn their road funds.
but all who had exceeded their allowance
for the roads will have to cease opera
ton at once, and hereafter. or until !
luther notice from the Levy Court, the |
Levy Courtman of each district will |
nave supervision of the work that must |
necessarily be done and the same will |
be paid for out of his special road fund. |
All OF the road engineers of the county
with the expection Of Baltimore hundred
have overdrawn their road fund accounts
and some have exceeded their allowance
by about S3500.00. In Baltimore district
there is only about 500 to be expended
ane when that is done it will be necessary
for the Levy Courtman of that district
to make use of his special fund in case
any bridges give way, and they REQUIRE
immediate attention IN order to insure s
The safety of the travelling public. The
according to the views of the !
county judiciary body. had to be checked |
n else the county would have been t
bankrupt because Of such lame methods. +
There is a leak somewhere in the man
cement of the affairs, and it is the
Intention of the Levy Court to ferret it
ut if possible. But the action, however.
means that the county highways will P
eceive little attention for sometime to 3
ONE unless the ban is lifted. The only 2
Tay conceivable whereby the districts
nat have allowed the supervisors to p
pend more than they were entitled to. 81
once more get on an even basis, will
2 to deduct the overdrawn amount tC
ON the next appropriation, or else a
Ike it from the special and general
nds. The funds, it is said, are not ol
parated and that is partly the cause W
the mixup.
Milford chronicle., 1913-11-21
MAGNOLIA

Avory S. Marvel died at his home near
town on Friday morning, November 14th
1913, at II 80 O. clock. He was so years
of age last May, and had been in poor
health since July, suffering from tuher-
culosis. OF active habits, he kept out as
late as Saturday, going to Lungrell' S
grist mill to get weighed He did not
stay in bed until Wednesday, Just two
days before his death. By nature he had
an amiable disposition, and was always
happy IN living helpful to some one else.
and bore his affiiction without murmur-
ing. He was a devoted husband, father
and brother, and leaves them sorely be-
reft. he was the son of the late Avory
and Louisa Marvel He leaves a widow
and daughter, six brothers and one sis
ter. Funeral services were held at his
home on Tuesday morning at II O'Clock,
inteTment in Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Camden. He was borne to the last rest
ing place by the loving hands of his
brothers-Robert, Gilbert, Henry, Wat
son, Harvey and Nutter Marvel Mrs.
Wright Stevenson is the only sister.
John 1. Chambers has moved his goods
from town to their home on the farm
this week
The Epworth League service on next
Sunday evening will be in charge of Miss !
Bessie Matthews. Topic, What Is Nv !
Greatest Cause for Gratitude. "
Mrs Emma Graves Deitrick, of Lock |
port, n. Y, was entertained at the home /
OF Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Faulkner Saturday
and Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Leonard Soper en-
Joyed three days trip to Washington.
d. C., this week, making the journey by
Miss Frances NJ. Soper was entertained
At the home of her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry HOusman, for some time.
Mrs. Thomas P. Davis has been very
sick of la grippe for several days.
Frank Stuart, of Wilmington. and
Jeorge Conner travelling statesmen, were
Entertained Friday to Sunday by Mr.. and
Mrs. R. Z. Stout and Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
5. Wyatt.
Ray Ingram moved his family from
own last week to a farm near Cedar
Irove owned by Mrs Burton of Sussex
,ounty. I
Miss Elva George has returned home '
rom visit with relatives in Philadel a
hia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson, of Ches-
er, Pa, have been the guests Of Mr.. and
lrs. c +. Johnson during the week. /.
Henry Graham and William Reed. Tr.
ere guests Of Eben Graham at Whining >
N last week. .
Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Warren and son. y
Wyoming visited Mr.. and Mrs. 7. w. L
aylor on Saturday
Milford chronicle., 1913-11-21
SLAUGHTER BEACH

The farmers in this vicinity are taking
advantage of the fine weather to house
their corn.
. }. P Cross is preparing to lay a cement
floor in his cellar.
Frederic Graham of Philadelphia is
spending a few days at the Beach Hotel.
Mr. Graham will be the proprietor OF the
hotel next year, and has come to look
things over, preparatory to taking control.
We wish Mr.. Graham much success. w.
} Wyatt, the present proprietor, will
will still live on the beach.
Murry Wyatt has moved to Lincoln.
where he has opened a store
Pierce, George and Thomas Simpson
nave been occupying their cottage on the
beach while on a gunhing trip.
Milford chronicle., 1913-11-21
HARRINGTON

The young ladies of this town ar,
preparing for Thanksgiving supper tC
De held on Tuesday evening, November
25th. All are cordially invited.
The extra servicesla Bethel were post-
poned until next Sunday on account of
stormy weather.
Ebe COrdrey has moved his family
to Wilmington, where he has accented
a position in the Pullman car shops.
Harry Raughley and George Parker
OF Wilmington are spending a few davs
with their parents in town.
Miss Laura Scott has returned after
a visit in Clayton.
Mrs. Jane Steward is very i'll at this
writing.
. Miss Mary Haymon has been the guest
If her sister.
Mrs. w. F. Morris is entertaining
Ter sister, Miss Addie Parks, of ParksleY
va.
Milford chronicle., 1913-11-21
REYNOLDS NEWS

Owing to the inclement weather the
Ladies Aid was postponed until Sat
urday evening, November %. All are
cordially invited.
School reopened Monday, after being
closed the latter part of last week On
account of Teachers Institute being
held at Lewes.
Samuel Walls, of near Drawbridge.
was the guest of C. H. Walls on Sunday
Edward E. Carey and Miss Verna
tithian, Of Milton, spent Sunday even
ing with p. F. Carey and family.
Chas. Chase, wife and children. of
GLENDALE, were the guests of w. T.
Chase on Sunday,
Robert Workman has had a severe
attack of pneumonia, but is now re-
Milford chronicle., 1913-11-21

ONE thing badly needed in all parts of
lower Delaware, and especially along
the main roads and highways, is sign
boards pointing the direction and distance
to the prominent towns and points where
people travel to and from. To those
who reside in the immediate district the
signs would be Of very little use, but to
thetraveler from nearby or distant places.
nothing would be more comforting, unless
1t would be real good roads This is the
date of rapid transit, for the farmer as
well as for the tourist, and board which
would inform at glance, or give infor-
nation as to direction or distance. would
be one of those little comforting things
which all would appreciate. Let the Levy
Courtmen for the various districts look !
into the matter. The signs could he put
up by each district, at a cost not to exceed
twenty dollars, and they would last for
years In New Jersey the local stores
have placed these signs, with their own
advertisement much smaller Immediately
under them, and we feel assured that
the merchant or garage which has SYST
ematically done this, has gained custom
as recomPense. Let all try the plan,
and the travelling public who have to use
the roads, will be benefited, and we will
have the satisfaction of having done a
good act for the comfort of a fellow man.
Milford chronicle., 1913-11-21

IT is matter for regret that Kent
County has lost the services Of a young
and hustling civil engineer like Caleb
Kenney, who has resigned to accept a
more lucrative and larger job in his pro-
tession from a business enterprise in an
other state. One thing Mr.. Kenney has
accomplised to good effect, and that is.
the interest he has aroused in the matter
OF building roads. He has demonstrated
that roads can be built, and that they
will Of necessity cost money to make;
but there is a general feeling that better
Milford chronicle., 1913-11-21

Anew assessment of property, both per
sonal and real within the town limits Of
Milford, will be made next January, and
that assessment will stand for four years
thereafter as basis for levying taxes for
municipal purposes. The assessor to do
that work will have to be appointed BY
the members of Town Council. For that
reason the property holders of Milford
have very real interest in the approach
ing nominating meeting and the election
which will follow on Monday, January
5th. If there is a lack of interest and
failure to attend the town meeting on
Friday, January I'd, it will be no cause for
surprise if the disgraceful scenes of the
last town meeting are repeated It is
unfair to criticise those who faithfully
attend to the business Of the town. and
at the same time refuse to serve in the
Council The town of Milford expends
about twelve thousand dollars each wear
for conducting its business affairs. and
nine thousand Of the amount comes bv |
direct taxation. The town is assessed |
for nearly two millions Of dollars; would
the individual taxpayer intrust bust
ness property of equal value to the va
carries of inexperienced men2 The work
requires careful study and attention by
he members of Council, and a general
supervision by all, to get the best re-
ults, and the people will have to look
liter their own affairs neglect might
'e very costly in the end.
Milford chronicle., 1913-11-21
II You Want Lime

/ have it on hand the year around sold
under guaranteed analysis drills fur
nlshed. Phone No. l7I. 6-13tf
GEO. NJ. SIMPSON, Milford, Del.
, 1913-04-09
THE LADIES' ASSOCIA TTOA
OF ~FREDERIKSIED.

AS in former years we would like to call
the attention of the community to the cha
ritable work carried out by the above Asso-
citation.
Although it has been in existence for
several years, it seems as if it is still rather
unknown to a good many people, wherefore
place.
The aim of the Association is-after careful
investigation-to assist the many poor and
needy ones Of our community, especially
among the old people, who cannot work and
who, to a large extent. are depending on the
benevolence of others in order to sustain
life.
The Association works by distributing
shares of provisions (four, salt beef, peas,
rice, sugar, herrings etc.) every Saturday !;
, 1913-04-09
TO the Editor of the 81. Cyoic 44yis d Bull

TO the Editor OF the st. Croic Avi8 d Bull
Ietin.
Dear Sir,
| was trying to prevent myself from trou-
bling you but | am obliged after reading the
article in your Bulletin of 1st April, an Fools
Day, signed Sirius, [ am inclined to be-
heve that the word should read SerioHs.
Now Mr.. Sirius in his meagre attempt tries
to induce the Voters to vote for men that
are energetic and intelligent, how fa1 do
these words apply towards? While agreeing
with the paragraph: Many q man can ere
ate an Idea etc, etc. [ ask how many ideas
have been created and alas how many have
been actually brought into realityP
Further Sirius say some men cannot vote con-
sclentlously because Of their position This
speaks for Sirius himself, for when he enters
the Rooms leading to the Polls and sees his
master there he IS obIig ed from mere fright to
vote the wrong man, forgetting that the voting
IS secret, and last, but not least, Sirius con-
tlnues III saying that votes are not purchas-
ed, nor begged for, perhaps not the former,
but for the latter, it is highly necessary,
for we are not serfs, and perhaps the time
is not far distant, when a dark cloud will
present itself with an envelope which pro-
misses fine showers etc. etc. Now O few
more words to Sirius, do not be serious.
You may yet have another opportunity to
repeat your actions Of 1910, do you forget
so quickly, there was plenty to eat and drink.
lots of noise by Brass bands and plenty of
promises, but with the same results, YOU
know, Voters, do not be scared, but vote
right and see that you make the x to the
right names. W. A. Creagh and S.A. Smith.
you will be told later how the names are
placed on the ticket.
Thanking you for your indulgence, Mr.
Editor,
l am yours truly
VOX POPULL,
, 1913-04-09

Total $648.0
N. B. The donation from Denmark
$159.72 is to go toward a home for the aged
poor.
The expenses in 1912 were $449.66 Cash
balance $198.42 without the donation from
Denmar S38.7O)
AS it will be seen the incomes are chiefly
depending on the monthly subscriptions and
the annual bazaars.
The work ought certainly to have the sym
pathy and support of all people in good eco
nomical positions, When one member SUI
ferS all the members suffer with it.
Therefore please remember to sign your
name on the subscription list if 1t is not
there already, and please don't forget the
annual entertainment, which will be kept il
the near future at the English school house.
Let not the ladies who bear the work, be
in lack of means. Sufficient money means
prompt and good help.
The President of the Association is Mrs.
A. Koefoed, The Secretary and Treasurer
Mrs. G, Bjerg.
The other members of the board are Mrs.
Higgins, Miss n. Golden, Miss Siyertsen
and Miss Jensen.
J. H. FABER.
Frederiksted April 4th, 1913.
, 1913-04-09
PASSENGERS.
Christ lansted.

April 4th, Dannebrog from st. Thomas
HI. Aggerholm og Hustru, James Mason.
April 6th-VigiIant from st. Thomas
Patrick Patrick, e. Nude, G.. Petrus, G.
Thomas, W. Williams.
April 7th-Donnebrog for st. Thomas
VIM Hill, Mrs. Adina Weng and servant
Julia Chalwell, Mr.. I. H. Faivelough.
, 1913-04-09
[ am yours truly
VOX POPULI.

The Lord Bishop of Antigua held q Con-
frmation in st. Paul's Church on Thursday
April Bird at 10 a. NJ, when % males and Is
females, making a total of Al, were confirmed.
The clergy present. besides the Rector, were
the Revd. Canon Watson and the Revd J.. r
Pilgrim est End NeUs, April 9TH.
, 1913-04-09

Danish ami English and put the Ordinance
to the vote.
1t was unanimously adopted.
(Io be ~contjuued)
, 1913-04-09
THE AVIS.
UAristianBted, st. Eroix,
Wednesday, 9th April, 1913.
The Factory '~ugar Price

was liked on Monday at SI.23 per 100 lbs.
sugar, which gives 1888 cents per 100 lbs.
canes.
, 1913-04-09
Total 3174

Each share means food for at least two
days for one person. The distribution is
done under proper control, recipient having
a certificate from his or her church The in.
come Ior 1917 amounted to 640.O8-namely:
Monthly subscriptions. .S16149
Bazaar...... ............. 216.55
Donation from Denmark 1912
Other donations. ........... 1879
Balance from 1911. 7O.31
Interest. ......... ........... 1872
, 1913-04-09

the statement for 19O9-1O or to elect a new
committee or to pass the statement.
The Council unanimously adopted to pass
the statement.
Item 4.
Introduction of and 1st Discussion on
Draft of Ordinance concerning an addi-
ton to the Ordinance for ST. Croix of
goth September 1911 concerning mea-
sures against diseases Of the Cotton
plant.
The Draft with remarks reads thus:
, 1913-04-09

the distribution takes place from the POI"
Station in Queens Street. In 1912, 3l74
shares were distributed to people from all
denominations, as follows:
, 1913-04-09

The S. s. st. Croin for Europe is due at
Frederiksted at noon on Friday the 18th
inst.
, 1913-04-09

When st. Johns Church was opened early
on Sunday morning it was found that the
pulpit was on fire. The fire was burning
slowly and was soon put out, but not until
it had burned q good deal Of the floor and
the greater part of one of the panels. For
t~unately so hard a wood as mahogany burns
slowly, otherwise the matter might have
been much more serious. The origin of the
fire is unknown; but there is no reason to
suppose that it was other than accidental.
His Lordship the Bishop of Antigua is ex-
pected in this town to-day and will hold a
confirmation service in St. Johns Church
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. 1t was an
nounced in the Church on Sunday that His
Lordship will preach on Sunday next at the
morning service.
Our planters will find in this number a
report from the Director of Agriculture on
the results of some experiments at estates
Sion Farm and La Grange in growing diff
erent varieties of canes. The report will be
found to be very full, and the details given
merit some study. For those of our readers
who do not desire to go 50 deeply into the
matter the text which accompanies the three
0lttDOi dC6 (dDI6S VIII 40 QOUDl 10 4OlnU
sufficient.
The old English proverbiol saying that
March comes i'll like a lion and goes out like
a lamb, is to some extent applicable to the
March weather in these islands. Nearly the
whole of the last mouth was characterized
by clustering winds from about east-north-
east, accompanied with light showers,
amounting in all to Is lines in Christiansted
and to much more in some other parts of
the island. April has started with lighter
winds and a warm sun. Sunday was o de-
lightful day. The sun shone out of the blue
sky iecked with a few light clouds, while a
pleasant breeze blew off the sea. A great
number Of people assembled on the wharf in
the afternoon to hear the Industrial Band
play, and it was a pleasure to see how much
the music and the pleasant weather condi-
tons were enjoyed by all.
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BROTHERHOOD OBSERVES
"GRIDlRON NIGHT"
Brookland Organization INDUCES in
Festivities Following Bust
ness Session.

'Gridiron night was celebrated by the
Brookland Brotherhood last night at
Lord Memorial Hail. Brookland, with a
long entertainment following the BUSH
ness session President Charles +. Tan
sill presided. b. J. Ham and d. +. Kulp
were elected to membership, and the
brand of fellowship was received by J.
A Smith, Dr. w. A. Marshalk. jr.: S. h.
Young, r. F. Luker and one of the newly
elected members. Mr.. kulp.
The program consisted of stereopticon
pictures, vocal and instrumental music.
bout between w. F. Lowden and John
Williams. Following the singing of
America" refreshments We're served.
Among those who took part i'm the en-
tertainment We're the following: G. V.
secretary; Louis Mellius treasurer. Re-
lg.ous com,nittee-D. II. Oertly chair
man: f. c. SaltZman vice chairman, and
Rev II. w. O. Wilmington. Social commit
tee-Noel B. Parks. chairman; S. W. Bur-
CESS. vice chairman: G B. Johnston, J. l..
Whiteside. George f. Gartrell. A. l.. Kel-
lar and r. W. Callahan. Finance COM
mites. D. Boss, chairman: c. p.
Judge, vice chairman, and G. +. Rems-
burg.
Program committee. NJ. Long. chair
man: T.. W. Callamore. vice chairman !:
II p. Childers. j. l.. Primm p. V. Keat-
ing Membership committee-H. c. But
Ter chairman: G. l.. Mendel, vice chair
man; NJ. r. Norwood, b. r. Hutchinson
DR. Alphonse Patton. j. f. McBeth A
Harry Coles. Athletic commttee-John
T. Williams, chairm9n. G. T. Boyer, vice
chairman; Paul II. Watson. Fellowship
committee-T. X. Saunders. chairman
Paul d. Common vice chairman; c. ii.
Etz Press committee-Franklin Z. Howe,
chairman: Frank H. Jackson, vice chair
man: A. A. Carpenter. Exhibition COM
mittee-Arthur A. Carpenter. chairman;
j. F. Bingham. vice chairman: A. j
Doeing. W. s. Ayres. j. +. Eastlack. c.
F. Tansill Denny Waters. In addition
to Philip NJ Smith. Benjamin ]. Wrights-
man and f. G. Tansill, who rendered yo-
cal and violin solos.
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W. C. T. U. Quarterly Convention.

The quarterly convention Oh the 7" ON
ans Christian Temperance Union OF the
District will meet tomorrow morning at
1890 O'Clock at the First NJ. +. church'
Petworth. Sth and Shepard streets north
west. The gathering VIII be called 10
I'D, Inv Mrs Emma Sanford Shelton,
president.
Luncheon will be served by the LADIES
Guild Mrs Elsie Cheesman will be the
pianist and Mrs. Annie +. Grlgsby, musi-
cal director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-09

Chief Wegman of the Cumberland Md
fire department has been advised that
State Fire Marshal T.. G.. Myers of Balti-
more will go to Cumberland some time
this month to inspect theaters and NOV
ing-picture houses Of the city.
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Local Bills Reintroduced.

Many District of Columbia measures
have been introduced, but nearly all
of them have been introduced pre-
yiously.
Progressive party measures have Deen
dumped into the hopper by the mem
bers of the new party. Representa-
tive Hinebaugh Of Illinois introduced
the first OLA long series of platform
pledge bills, proposing a preferential
presidential primary. Representation
in the national conventions under ms
nIan would be on the basis of one dele
gate and one alternate Tor each io'VoV
votes cast