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Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31
REDEEM

The copious rains have made farmers
feel very good over their prospects for
crops this fall They came at an opor-
tune time.
A party was given last Saturday even
ing at the home of Miss Maggie Dono-
van, of which the young folks have
spoken as one of the happiest they ever
attended.
After an illness Rufus Rust is now
getting much better.
Camp meetings will soon be in full
swing and the young men are washing
their oorrages and giving their horses
extra feeds, so as to have a good time
with the girls, who are just as cute and
cunning as ever about camp meeting
season.
picnic will be held tomorrow after
noon. which will be followed that even
ing BY a box social at NIcCauley' S Chapel
to which the good folks are invited gen
e.ally.
Paul Lawson, of New Castle, was home
as a guest of his parents over Saturday
and Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31
COMMUNICATED.

EDITOR MILFORD CHRONICLE
Ny DEAR SIR: Recently I was a Wis
itor 10 your town, and had occasion TO 20
out to the depot with Mrs. Frank Rick
ards We walked on the side of the
street on which there is a lumber yard.
After passing the lumber yard, we came
10 a porch which appears TO be used as a
Sidewalk as well as a porch, this, TO me,
was rather amusing as ! had never be-
fore seen such an arrangement in any
town, especially in a well governed town.
Nv object in writing this letter is 20
acqusint you with lust what occurred
WHEN I arrived az this spot. One end
of the porch looked as though the inter
ior of a grocery store had been deposited
there and on the other end OF the porch
there were several men sitting. some
with their feet high mp on the posts.
The porch not only extended TO the curb
line. but as I noticed II went even be-
yond. In front Of the porch were two
double teams, and Il was necessary for
Mrs. Richards and myself TO walk ont
in the road around those teams TO get
back on the pavement While making
the round a railroad train suddenly ap-
preached the depot which frightened one
of the teams, causing said team to back
on the other Only quick action pre-
vented Mrs. Richards and myself from
what might have been a serious accident.
found on the other side Of this porch
the property was nicely paved and nicely
kept The difference between the two
properties which have just described,
is so great that 1t looks to me as though
those who are interested in the town S
affairs, would soon see that the frame
building is either demolished or moved
back from its unsightly position, as it not
only destroys the appearance of the street,
but in its present condition is an abso-
lutte nuisance.
Since I am not a resident Of Milford
but only an occasional visitor, I hope that
YOU viii not think that I am too harsh
towards Milford. As the spirit which
prompts this letter is one of interest in
the town, rather than a desire to pass
adverse criticism upon same, and I hope
that Won viii accept this letter in the
spirit in which it is written
Hoping that you will give this letter
space in your columns, ! am,
Yours, very truly,
JULIA C. HUNTINGTON.
Philadelphia Pa, July 2S-'l4.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31

THE State troops reached Milford last
Saturday on their long march down the
highways Of Delaware. which started on
the Monday previous, and like other
towns Milford gave them a royal recep-
ton. The citizen soldiers stood the hard
task set them and arrived in splendid
shape, and marching to the field in Sussex
County near the residence section, pitched
camp and demonstrated to the thousands
who witnessed the scene, that so far as
their ability to care for themselves went,
they are well trained, well seasoned and
experienced campaigners. It was the
first experience in this kind Of work for
the militia Of Delaware. add those in au-
thOrity had many anxious moments be-
fore and after the long hike started; but
the healthy, young citizen soldiers now
composing the membership Of the 1st Inf
Of Delaware, have made it clear that the
week S work was no hardship, but a real
demonstration to the people of the physi-
cal and moral training they have received.
In q gathering Of FIVE hundred persons
there will always be some pranks, or some
act Of an individual, which will call down
censure; but that happens even in gather
ings among the clergy, and the militia is
subject TO similar experiences; yet, with
all this, there was nothing to be ashamed
Of in all the tour Of duty Of the soldiers
which ended last Saturday at Milford.
They deserve credit for duty well done,
and for their excellent department under
trying weather conditions. Notone shirk- /
ed duty, or merited discipline, and that
is some record for any organization, either I
sivil or military.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31

THE political Dot is getting warm, and
soon the steam will be ascending. The
leading political parties have arranged
for holding the primaries. and this week
the various committees are very much
engaged in arranging for the blank forms
for the necessary instructions to the OFF,
GERS who will hold the primary elections.
There IS a lot of work for some one 10 do
before the primary election machinery
can be started, and those who desire 70
get on the tickets viii have 10 stir about
lively for the next two weeks. Better
try to get ready for fight, than to make
trouble for Others should be q principle
for all 10 act upon.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31
OWENS STATION.

The much needed rains have fallen
and farmers are now preparing TO plow
for their wheat crop.
The festival at St. Johustewu last Sat
urday was a decided success. as it netted
aver S45.
Mrs. Robert Owens. of New York, and
Mrs. Roland Owens. Of Fredericksburg
who have been visiting relatives here, re-
turned to their homes this week.
Miss Minnie Schultz has returned from
weekend visit with St. Johnstown
friends.
Several Of our citizens went to Reho-
both last Sunday, while others went to
Atlantic City.
Miss Annie Smith is visiting at Willow
Grove.
Carlos Tatmau and wife entertained
friends from Newark over Sunday.
The usual amount of Sunday enter
tanning was indulged in by most Of the
people of Owens.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31

Philadelphia, are spending some time
with her sister, Mrs. Hannah Morris
Mrs. William Kenton and nieces Of
Brooklyn, n. Y. who spent some time
with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Oscar Brad
ley, left for her home on Friday. Mrs.
Bradley and son accompanied her home
where she will make an extended visit
Roland Collision and family Of Bridge
vile, spent Sunday with his parents,
Frank Collision and wife.
The Ladies Aid, of Bethel NJ P. viii
hold its regular monthly meeting at the
home of Mrs Hand the first TUESDAY in
August, at p. III. 1t has been stated
a good while in advance so that every
one can bear the date in mind and be
prepared to attend the revival services
which Rev. Rice proposes to start ucto-
Der 18th at Bethel. He hopes for record
breaking results. so bear the dateiu mild.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31
WILLIAMSVILLE.

The crops around this section of tn,
county sre looking very well at the pres
ent time.
John Clifton. OF Virginia. has beer
visiting his brother Paul Clifton.
Mrs. James Legates is on the sick list
Miss Eva Groh has returned after {
short visit with friends in Harrington
w. c. Collins has been hauling piline
this week.
Great Improvements are being made
on the Sapp farm.
Miss Helen Harrington and Anna Cliff
ton have been recent Hobbs visitors.
VIM. Smith and wife have been ID,
guests of her brother Paul Clifton
The carpenters are now al work on tie
new school building at Williamsville
which is almost iuclosed.
Owing to the drought in this section,
crops, in general, are in a critical con
dition
John ". Clifton, a merchant of Suth-
erland, Va IS visiting his mother, Mrs.
G. W. Clifton.
Miss Dora Mckee, Of Dover, has re-
turned TO her home after spending week
with Miss Rosa Moore
George L. Harrington and Harry Le-
gates have returned to their homes after
a hike with the State militia from New
Castle to Milford The bows gave some
very interesting accounts of their work
through the State. They both feel that
they are benefited by the hike. though
it was hard on their feet.
Mrs. W. E. Camper and son Norman.
have returned home after spending a
week with relatives in Philadelphia.
George Bullock, of near Dover. spent
Sunday with Miss Lizzie Tatman.
Geo. W. Harrington, J. W. Clifton.
Miss Helen Warrington and Miss Doro-
thy Mcbride, visited the State Militia at
Dover on Thursday of last week.
William Smith and wife of near Lewes
spent Thursday of last week with Paul
Clifton and wife.
Almost all the people Of this neighbor-
hood visited Milford Saturday morning
to view the State militia as they marched
through town. They were greatly sur
prised at the fine showing the bows put
up after their hike from New Castle.
A party was given at the home of Paul
Clifton Tuesday evening in honor Of Tohu
Clifton. There were about thirty vOunp
people present, and all report good
time.
The farmers Of this vicinity are through
threshiug wheat, and most all have re.
ceived a good yield.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31

Il IS a sad looking sight 10 see these
farmers crops that looked 50 prosperous
the day before, while now il looks as if
Gen. Sherman s army had passed along
on its march to the sea. Every thing in
the line Of corn, tomatoes, csntalOupes
and watermeions on these farms have
been entirely destroyed The damage to
the large fruit farms Of Jehu Reed and
Leonard Soper. is reported at about one
th.rd of their whole crop.
George Stetser, wife and daughter, Of
Philadelphia, are guests al the Johnson
Hotel.
Misses Helen Marker. Beu,ah Needs
and Annie Over, of Greensboro. Nd. are
guests AZ the Johnson for one week.
Harry Patterson. Of Philadelphia is
spending his vacation at the Johnson
Hotel.
Miss Emma Martin. of Philadelphia, is
spending her vacation with her mother.
Mrs 7. Martin, of near town
Miss Annie Lane, Of Philadelphia. is
spending her vacation with her aunt,
Mrs. ID. Phillips, near town.
Harry IIarbacher. ST. of Philadelphia.
spent teW DAYS with his drughter, Mrs.
Howard Carey, Of near town, the pas;
week.
J. c. Hartman and a party Of friends
from Philadelphia, are guests at the
Kent Cottage
Lem Bates, Of Philadelphia, and ten Of
bis friends are having q good time at the
Kent Cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant, Of Brooklyn, y.
Y, are guests at the Kent Cottage.
Nv E7-t-fa- % I'D
oI Salem, y. J.. are stopping at the Kent
Cottage.
". {. Salevan and wife, Of near town,
spent the past Sunday with relatives in
Greenwood.
Prof. Henry Oaks. a young man OF
near town, IS in communication with
several colleges and institutions for a
position as teacher in mathematics. He
has thus far received some very remuu-
erstive offers, and we wish him success
in his new undertaking
George Vincent, one Of our up-to date
farmers, Is reported by his neighbors to
have the finest yearlng colt in this vicin-
ity
Thomas Clark, while on his way home
from FrederiCa last Saturday evening
was caught IN the terrible hail storm,
and from Mr.. Clark's statement, he en-
dured one Of the most thrilling rides OF
his life, for at one time he gave up hope
OF ever seeing his wife and children
again.
lobe Coverdaie and wife, of near town,
spent last Sunday in Dover, with Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Erdle, and report their
trst granddaughter quite a beauty.
James Gunby, wife and mother, OF
New Nork,ar enjoying the Inequalities
Of Henry Macklin and wife.
Miss Agnes Mason, Of New York CITY.
isspendIng her vacation with Miss Bessie
Covington and T. B. Emory. of near
town. Sr. PArr
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31

THE storms which visited Milford and
the lower part Of Delaware generally dur
ing the past week, have been very vel
come 10 the farmers generally, but in
several sections the lightning and hail
which accompanied these disturbances
have caused serious loss. which is a sore
burthen for the stricken ones 10 have to
bear. In these DAYS the frequency of
electric storms and the damage caused by
cyclonic winds have caused many TO in
sure their crops either in the barns OF in
the storage. This is a safeguard which
every farmer should make; he can't afford
10 take the risk Of loss by fire or storm,
after having made the expensive effort TO
produce the crop. Each barn and stable
should be insured with its contents, and
crop insurance is issued for the term II is
in force, 50 there is but little risk after
all and the expense for safety is only
small figure. These storms sas the forests
are cleared away do more and more dam
age each recurring year, and it is a duty
OF the farmer to provide against such
dangers By insurance.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31
RILLIAMSVILLE TROUBLES.

The new school building al Williams
Vile. near Houston, is causing a LOT Of
trouble for the people, and as a result O.
the petty 1ealousies the financial interest
Of the district suffers. First there ap-
Z pears TO have been no record book kept
for the district for years, and when the
+ School Commi ssiouers wanted 10 borrow
the money from the bank a copy Of the
minutes Of the meeting authorizing the
borrowing Of the money was demanded,
and that revealed the loose and lax sys-
TEN in which the district s records have
been kept for wears. This made Il nee
essary that a record book should be made
and that the School Commissioners should
meet and endorse the record as made I'D
by their legal advisor. All this has been
done. and the troubles along that line
have been straightened ont. Now the
next thing that is making turmoil IS
criticisms Of the manner in which the
new building is being built. A letter
wrote TO the Kent County School Com
mission this week by Henry Studte dis
closes a part Of their trouble, and It is as
follows:
To Kent County School Commission
Gentlemen ~ have the honor TO in
form you that the structure Of the new
school building al Williamsville is an inn
possibility for a school house because
the building materials are light, and the
work done ike persons not learned the
trade. Nails take the place Of mortices.
IN place of sills, they put in boards. as
measured one that was only one and
eleveu-sixteeutls Of an inch thick. The
heavy storms of winter and spring may
turn over the structure the building IS
not safe. That structure is made ike
shautv, a danger for provisory habits-
ton. I, or we. can not have q mansion
for a public school building but we must
have a safe school house for our children I
because our children are compelled 10 Z
attend school. The School Board could
not have any authority 70 build a trap.
Please excuse MY broken English, and .
beg TO remain YOURS truly,
Henry SrUuTE.
This indicates one Of TWO things, viz.
that there IS either lack OF supervision Z
Of the building by the School Conluis-
sio-ers, or that there is a disposition TO .
be unfair in criticisms by those not in ac-
cord with the binding committee.
notwithstanding this troublesome ques-
tiou for the people, Wiiliamsyillei is happy
and prosperous. The rains have made .
good crops possible. and the prices Of
produce are satisfactory. Our people do
not realize that there is auv hard times
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31

AFTER each great fire there sweeps over
The people a discrimination TO provide
against any repetition Of the great dis
aster but, unfortunately, the determine
tiou frequently fails to develop into ac-
complishment Greenwood has Just pass
ed through a great FIRE experience, and
there vii. undoubtedly be a demand that
a water supply be provided, or at least
some chemical engine 10 extinguish fires
shall be supplied. This would cost less
than the great FIRE has already cost the
people and it is 10 be hoped that not only
Greenwood. but that other small villages
will make provision against great loss by
IRE. Milford can well apply this sugges-
ton to itself, for should two OF more fires
be started in distant sections of Milford
at the same time a great confagration
would follow. Milford is supplied with
a moderate amount Of hose, but it has no
way TO get that hose to a distant FIRE
quickly. and the first FIVE minutes at a
FIRE is the important time to save loss.
Greenwood's FIRE experience should be
considered by every town and careful
thought given as to local needs.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31
ANDREWVILLE.

This vicinity was visitited bv a severe
electric storm early Tuesday morning.
The rainfall was very heavy and was q
great value to the corn crops and vegeta-
uon' as they were sorely in need of rain.
Mrs. Clara Griffith has returned home
from an extended visit to Burrsville.
Mrs. Otis Stafford and son, of Burrs.
Butler. "a
Slitiord Morris and wife spent SUNDAY
with Mrs. Lydia E. Morris.
at Bridgevine. ''' : e''''a'
Mrs; Herman Griffith and sons spent
saturday and Sunday at Farmiueton
with Mrs. Grifith's mother.
Mrs. Frank Vincent and children. o
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31

The war III Europe has caused the price
Of wheat in the United States to bound
upwards, and should the dark clouds Of
war spread over the great nations which
are as vet not actively involved in this
trouble between austria and Servis, the
wheat fe,dsof America will be called upon
20 supply much Of the bread for that great
district Of the world. This country seems
20 be fortunate in having the wheat to
supply the demand and this viii greatly
help tie situation.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31
MILFORD PROOF
Should Convince Every Milford Reader

should Convince Every Milrord Neausl'
The frank statement of q neighbor'
telling the merits of a remedy,
Bids you pause and believe.
The same endorsement
By some stranger far away
Commands no belief at all.
Here's a Milford case.
A Milford citizen testifes.
Read and be convinced.
Imly S. Abbott, 107 Franklin Street
Milford, Del, says Being on my feet
and having weak kidneys besides, re-
suited in attacks of backache. FRIENDS
told me about Doan's Kidney Pills ana
used them. They brought me relief;
Others of my family have also founa
this remedy beneficial. -,
Mr.. Abbott is only one of many MIL
fordpeople who have gratefully endorsed
Doan's Kidney Pills. If your back acnes
If your kidneys bother you, don
simply ask for a kidney remedy-aa;sk
distinctly ter DoaR'S kidney rus t5e
same that Mr.. Abbott had-the remedy,
backed by home testimony. so cents all
stores. Foster-Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y. when Your Back 10
Lame-Remember the Name. "
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31
BOWERS

Bowers was the past Saturday visited
by quite heavy wind and rain storm,
but we were spared the more damaging
part Of the storm which consisted Of hail
From general reports all over this com
munity, as far as the hail touched. it left
its fatal trail. The farms occupied By
John Hammond Verde Robbins, Thomas
Clark and Thomas Wheatley, seem to
have the most damage done to them.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31

THE annual State Fair. to be held at
Wilmington, is a matter IN which the en-
tire peninsula is interested, regardless of
the State lines Of Delaware and Maryland.
It is the natural point and place for the
gathering Of all that is best Of the Del
marvia Peninsula, and the thousands who
will meet there will have their ideas
broadened and their pride in their native
States sweled at the display of products
Of the soil. as well as the splendid speci-
mems Of stock exhibited and the speeding
ofthe horses grown by our people. Above
all will be the appreciation of the fact
that the people Of this peninsula are pro-
crossing rapidly in all forms Of agricul-
tural thrift as well as in temporal wealth
and higher educational methods The
appearance of the people themselves viii
be one Of the best educational mediums
ever presented. for they viii learn that
the individual is about the same, no mat
ter whether they come from Worcester.
Caroline, Sussex. Kent or New Castle
counties. The State Fair at Wilmington
next month will draw many thousands to
Wilmington. and then Will be an oppor-
tunity for Us all 10 get better acquainted.
Let's all go to the State Fair this year;
the young, the old, the lame the halt,
and even the blind, for they can meet
the Commissioners Of the Blind and real
ize what is being done for the unfortunate
by Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31
Nilford School Taxes Due.

! viii sit at the Office Of John H.
Roach, under old Windsor Hotel, to re-
ceive the School Taxes assessed for the
school year Of I914-15, and on all taxes
paid on or before Saturday, August sth.
1914. a rebate of g per cent will be al
lowed as provided by law. will sit
every day and evening from August Ist
to S-h, inclusive.
7-3l 2t A. j. Ross. Collector.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31

TOMORROW and next SATURDAY. are the
last two days for an opportunity for the
people % get registered. and thereby
qualify themselves to help name a ticket
70 be voted for 1.-THE November elections.
It viii be well to keep this in memory
and register tomorrow at the usual place.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31

WHY not have Sunday mails down the
Delaware peninsula II you want Sun
day mails, ask for them and see wha;
the result viii be.
Milford chronicle., 1914-07-31

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Evening journal., 1914-11-14
7RESBYTERANS in UNION SERWCEMETHODSTS HOLD REVEALS

ST. PETER SIFTED LIKE WHEAT.
Mark I4:a7-sI, So, 81, 66-7a-Nov. IS.
'Iet him that thinketh he standeth,
take heed lest he fall" 1 Corinthians
1o;I2.
Edited by Pastor Russell.
st. Peter was admittedly a man OF
strong character, very courageous, but
rather too impulsiyo. lie is one of the
two disciples of whom it is written that
"the people perceived that they were
ignorant and nlearncd men," (Acts
abb I'm some respects therefore, ST.
Peter may be said to have had less ad
vantage than Judas Both had equal
opportunities in the School Of Christ
vet how different the resultsl One went
down into the Second Death dcspised
the other. after ups and downs of tria
and discipline, passed TO reward oi
glory, honor and immortality with hi'
Master, ranking amongst the highest
Of the Apostles.
1oday's lesson deals with the specia
4 sitting which came TO st. Peter at tn,
[ time Of our Lords death, and of whicl
/ he was forewarned by Jesus. st. Peter
courage, manifested on so many occa
sons, was really his weak point. Not
/ withstanding all that Jesus had said q
/ forewarm him Of the sitting experience
/ that were Just before him. ST. Pete
realized no fear Hence he did httl
watching and praying in comparison
with what he should have done. and hi
very self confidence led TO his undoinl
Z for a time.
1t was St. Peter who. when told tina
he would deny our Lord before cock
Growing the next morning, declared tina
it surely was a mistake, for he wa
ready to die with his Master. II wa
the same st. Peter who drew his swor
and cut of the ear of the high priest
servant, aftorward healed by Jesus
II was the same impulsive st. Pete
who was the first to acknowledge IN
Messiahship Of Jesus.
Jesus had inquired what people wcr
saying about Him-who they said II
was--and finally had asked, "Who sa
We that / am?" Then st. Peter answer
ed, "Thou art the Messiah, Son of th
living God" Jesus replied that this an
swer indicated that st. Peter was j
blessed condition of relationship wit
God, or otherwise he would not hav
had the knowledge to make this state
ment. He said, "Flesh and blood hat
not revealed this unto thee, but NJ
Father which is in Heaven" Who ca
think that this same noble characte
would be so overwhelmed with fea