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Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13
OWENS STATION.

The rains of last week were simply
floods and the heaviest rainfall of the
year is the record.
Slaughter Beach has been the popular
point for motor parties from this section
during the past month, and most of the
farmers of this section own automobiles.
The social visiting on Sundays espec-
tally would require the mentioning of
every family and almost every person
in this vicinity, where items of this
kind to be used, but we -forbear taking
up the space for that purpose each week.
The autos make this kind of social 90
ing around more and more popular each
year.
Miss Myrtle McIlvane. of Greenwood.
IS guest of Bessie Wiley at Slaughter
Beach.
Miss Elsie Houston, Miss Clare Rose
and Miss Lena Owens, of Newark, have
been visiting Mrs. Fred Owens.
Miss Helen Russell has returned home
from a visit at Seaford
Miss Anna Schultz is visiting at
Maurice Dolbow has returned from a
visit to his aged parents in New JERSEY.
Carlos Tatman has a new automobile.
Mrs. Edgar Russell is visiting in VIII
nington.
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13

sllos near town, and Mr.. Lofand will
also build one for himself.
Charles Ennis. living between Harbe-
son and Gravely Hill, is building a COW
barn, the lower story of which is Of brick.
The automobiles were out in force on
last Sunday. Broadki1n Beach, ,Rehoboth
and Lambs Camp Meeting were the at
fractions.
Peaches are selling around town, BY
small growers. for twenty-five cents a
basket for canning.
Mrs. Alexine Collins, has returned from
a five weeks visit to various points.
Fred Welch and family are encamped
on Broadkiln Beach.
The engine for the Diamond State
Roller Mills has arrived and will soon be
in working order.
W. T. Parker, of New York, is again
visiting Milton friends.
Ralph W., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Clar.
ence Johnson, of Coolspring, died on Sat
urday, aged 9 months and 29 days. Fun
eraI services were held on Monday at
Coolspring, by the Rev. Phillips, and
burial made in the adjoining cemetery
by S. ]. Wilson.
On Tuesday morning, as the oil wagon
otthe Atlantic Refinery Co., from George
town, turned from Wharton street into
Federal street, it ran into the carriage of
Thomas Wilson, of Prime Hook, that
was standingin front of Charley w. Fish
er's store, and smashed it into many
pieces. D. A. c.
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13

and the individual district as the school
unit, is another and important obstacle
to be overcome. Neither of these can
be overthrown by direct amendment
through the legislature, and for that
reason the adoption of an entirely new
act on the public school as a means of
education of the people, will be the only
means of getting the advancement that
the schools of Delaware need. The
election in Kent county will prove to be
a blessing to public school education, if
it results in directing the effort of those
who are at the head of our educational
affairs, into united effort to bring about
a new school code for Delaware, with all
the needed reforms; that is the only way
the end can be reached. Let all interest
ed so shape their efforts, and see that
he next legislature adopts the legisla-
ion to put it into effect.
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13
ANDREWVILLE.

On Tuesday, August 5rd, G. Henson
Booth son of George Dav and Flora Booth
of near here was laid at rest i'll Holly
wood Cemetery. The funeral services were
| conducted by Rev. P. L. Rice at Bethel
Church, and were largely attended as the
young man was highly respected and
liked by all who knew him. He was a
victim of tuberculosis and had been i'll
for long time. The family has the sim
cere sympathy of the community.
The death of Richard Bradley, an ell
derly man, also occurred last week. His
death was unexpected as he had been i'll
only few days. Interment was made
in cemetery on a farm where his wife
had been buried years ago.
On Monday, August 9th, death claimed
well known resident of this section in
the person of B. ]. Satterfeld. His death
occurred at the home of his son Harrison.
at Hickman, and was not altogether un-
expected. Mr.. Satterfeld had a stroke
last week and for a long time was un-
able to get around. Recently he had
another stroke and had been real low for
several days prior to his death. He had
been a resident of this section for rs years
and was highly respected citizen, and
his loss will be mourned by the commu-
nifty, The funeral was held at Hicl man
Wednesday morning and interment made
at Hollywood Cemetery. A wife and son
survive him.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. L. B.
Hand on Tuesday afternoon. A poodlv
were present.
Mrs. J. W. Thomas is slowly recover
ing from recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen, of near Bridge |
vile, spent Tuesday with their son, Ed |
ward, and family.
w. B. Rogers, wife and son, Donald,
Of Landisville, Pa, spent the past week
with their cousin, Clarence Morris, and
family.
Mrs. Clara Griffith has returned from a
wo weeks visit with her daughter at Love
Point.
\ Joseph Baker, Ed. Bowen and c. s.
Norris and family have returned to their
ZONES after weeks soiourn at Bowers
3each.
Rev. J. Willis Minner, of Blooming-
ale, N. j., was entertained on Thursday
y his nephew, Clifford Morris.
Grover Ryan is still undergoing treat
1ent for the wound on his neck, caused
y an operation recently performed at a i
'hiladelphia hospital. He is getting on
icely and is home.
Concord Camp was largely attended bv
esidents of this section on Sunday. and i,
lany were caught i'll the severe storm.
Charles Elliott and wife, of Philadel- r
hla, spent the past week with Frank :
ollison and wife.
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13

IT has been reported by personal infor-
nation to this Office, that a number of
people are killing grey squirrels and es-
pecially is this charge made for the vic
Unity of Ellendale. For their benefit and
for all whom it may concern, we call at
tention to the fact, that the open season
is from September 1st to October 18th.
The law is printed in this paper in an
other column, and we advise people to
inform themselves of its provisions to
save themselves trouble.
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13
FREDERICK.

The NJ E Sunday School wishes tc
thank the owners of the teams for their
kindness in transporting them to Bowers
last Wednesday on their annual picnic.
At the last meeting of the official Board
of the NJ. +. Church, Rev. ]. w. Jones
was granted a vacation of unlimited time.
However, he has not taken advantage of
it, but has remained at home and is in
terest in the building of the new addition
to the parsonage, The work is being
done for the Ladies' Aid Society. The
president and her efficient committee are
interested in the plan, and the new i'm
provement will be very satisfactory to all
concerned
The vestibules and outside woodwork
on the NJ E. Church are receiving the
finishing touches by the painters, and
when completed will look very good.
Little Mary HOey has been quite sick
the past two weeks.
Mrs. Anna Coleand daughter Dorothy,
of Wilmington, are visiting Mrs. James
E. Boone.
Miss Louisa Roat is returning to Della
ware after two years solourn in Homo
lulu. She will visit the exposition and
return through the Panama canal.
Mrs Lester L. Carlisle visited Smyrna
this week.
Mrs. E. B. Knowles, of Philadelphia, |
is visiting Mrs. Rachel Carlisle.
Mrs. John Russell has beon out of town |
in attendance upon her mother who isill |
A little daughter, Sara B., was born
unto Mr. and Mrs. Jester Gray last Sat
urday. Mrs. Frank Gray, of Milton, is
visiting them.
Mrs. Lydia Hydorn has been on the
but is improving.
John Welch, of Philadelphia, is visiting
his sister, Mrs. Susan McKnitt.
Miss Wagner, Mr.. and Mrs William
Reynolds and daughter ,Arna, of Newark,
are the guests of Livy Rogers.
John Cook, the expert fisherman. of
Philadelphia, is visiting Mrs. Joseph Fra
.ier.
Mrs. John Goodwin, James Goodwin, John
Sodwin and daughter, Grace, of Dover,
md Mrs. Sarah Kern, of Philadelphia,
ire the guests of Mrs. r. NJ. Harring-
on.
William Palmer, of Philadelphia, is
pending his vacation with his parents,
Albert Palmer and wife.
Stephen G. Downs, of Snow Hill, is
lome, as usual, for Big Thursday week. .
Munson & Sons are canning sweet corn
his week.
Mrs. Ida Ewing and Mrs. Foster spent :
everal days last week at Bowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Landenburg, of {:
are visiting relatives at
owers.
Miss Nan Manlove and Mr.. Durbur- :,
ugh, Of Philadelphia, are guests of $
ames H. Maniove and wife.
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Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13

THE plight in which the large potato
growers of the lower part of the Della
ware, Maryland and Virginia peninsula
find themselves at the end of one of the
greatest yields of that crop ever known,
IS one of much concern to the business
people of the various towns dependent
upon their trade and the amount of
money they pay out, for their business.
The great crop has been so large that a
glut Of all markets has resulted, and the
prices realized have not been more than
sufficient to pay the cost of shipping.
leaving the cost of seed, fertilizers and
their own labor to be supplied by the
grower from his own resources. This
has been disastrous to them in most in.
stances, and the question has developed
into one of importance to the banks and
business circles generally on the lower
peninsula. The condition does not apply
to Delaware farmers, or even those of
Maryland in only exceptional cases, but
It will certainly have an effect upon the
business of the entire peninsula to
greater or less extent. The lesson is
again forcefully learned, that it is unwise
to depend upon one crop alone that
diversified trucking is to be preferred to
casting every chance upon the produc-
ton of one crop, and that the banks can
not afford to encourage this practice.
But one great truth should be remember
ed, that the growers of potatoes have
ignored their local phosphate dealers
who are prepared to carry their accounts.
to buy of corporations in the great cities
because they quote prices a trife lower.
but who when the pinch comes, stand
upon the contract, and demand the pound
of flesh to satisfy. their demands. The
potato crop of 1915 will be remembered
for its great yield, and for its great losses
to the growers because of that prolific ,
return. In another. column we reprint &
an article from a Snow Hill paper, THE a
People, which tells the situation now I
existing with the growers. K
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13

BEFORE the days when building rail
roads occupied the attention of the coun,
try, the canals and highways were con-
sidered of vital importance to the pros
perity of the country and the individual,
but when railroads began to form net
work all over the United States, the peo-
pie lost sight of their great routes which
had been built to conduct to advantage
the commerce between the States, and
the canals especially dropped out as a
factor in commerce. Now that the rail-
roads have been unable to take care of
all the great. tonnage of freight all over
the country, the people are once more
turning to the rivers and canals, and re-
alizing their value as economical trade
channels. But the automobile truck and
the gasoline motor, have brought home
to the people the fact that the public
roads and the great national highways,
are the greatest value to the individual
interests, and we are witnessing an arous-
ing interest in the great roads which are
projected to cross the United States from
ocean to ocean, aad from the great lakes
to the Gulf of Mexico. Our Congress
men have been facing propositions to
have the national government aid the
building ofhighways to the various states,
but that we believe would be the opening
of the pork barrel to an unprecedented |
degree, and would not get the best re-
suits. We believe that the building of
one or two national highways across the
country from north to south, and from
east to west, would be as great benefit
to the country at large, as was the build
ing of the first trans-continental rail-
ways Supplementing this part of the
government, the States should
build State Highways and maintain them
IS far as possible from the taxes and rev
enues derived from the automobiles and
ractors, which should be and will be
from onerous assessment for
,ther purposes. The work of the du-
2ont Boulevard now starting will be an
'bject lesson in Delaware, and the ex-
'erience from it will be of especial value
0 other States as well as to Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13

WITH great crop of white potatoes
which could not be marketed at a profit,
and the entire peninsula teeming with all
kinds of produce in abundance, so that
complaint is made that there is no pro-
fit in growing the crops, the Delaware
and Maryland Peninsula occupies a
unique position. We have more than
enough of everything to eat but are ex-
Periencing difficulty in getting clear Of
the crops at profit, because of their
abundance. If the people of the waring
countries Of Europe could have of our
plenty, much of the sorrow and suffering
would be relieved; but, war is made up
OF suffering, and half the world is under
going the scourage of war.
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13

THE defeat of the plan to consolidate
several of the rural school districts in
Kent County, and have the children
hauled to and from the one central school.
has been great disappointment to the
friends of public school education, and
the Commissioner of Education, in par
ticular. It was thought that there was a
large majority Of the people of the dis
trict composing Cheswold and surround
ing rural districts, in favor of this move
ment, and it looked favorable to its adop-
ton up to the week previous to the elec.
ton. The result was decisive against the
consolidation in each district with the
exception of Cheswold, where there was
a majority for it. This is and should be
a clear statement and warning to the
State Board of Education, and those who
are attempting to get advanced methods
in public school education thru and by
amendments to the present school laws,
that nothing of a real advancement can
be had along those lines. We stated ten
years ago that Delaware needs, and must
have an entirely new school system, and
that the surest and best way to get this
is by adopting an entirely new school
code. The basis Of taxation as now used,
IS one Of the main obstacles to any inn
provement in the public school system, {
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13

road, the noon train of Wednesday wa
delayed one and half hours.
The extremely hot wave was broker
last week, and several small shower:
have cooled the air in some degree. A
miniature tornado visited this section or
Tuesday evening, and in many fields the
corn was blown nearly fiat to the ground
1t will rise again.
Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Fowler and
daughter, Helen, of Philadelphia, are the
guests of Mrs. Sarah E. King.
Mrs. P. w. Rice and daughter. Lillian
OF Philadelphia, and Mrs. c. G. Cannon
and daughter, Ethel, of Camden, N. l.,
are visiting Mrs. E. ]. Sharp.
Mrs. Elizabeth Clifton and family of
Philadelphia, are being entertained bv
Mrs. Annie E. Carey.
Mrs. U. G. Collins and children. and
Mrs. G. +. KINNEY, of Philadelphia
are guests of Mrs. Martha Mustard and
family.
! The Milton School Board has now under
consideration the advisability of employ
ing another teacher as an assistant in the
primary department, or as a teacher of
drawing, or some other branch of study.
Discussing this matter with one of the
Board, he remarked, and if the people
nave anything to say, they had better
say II. said : The people have
nothing to say the question is up to the
Scnool Board. Well, they can raise
HI" he returned.
Frank Fields, of Philadelphia, is the
guest OF his mother, Mrs. ]. +. Johnson.
for few days.
Captain Andrew Davidson and wife.
nave been entertained the past week bv |
their parents. - y
Edward Conrad has removed from the
country, and occupies a property of irwin
Kings on Federal street.
Captain George A. Goodwin left on Sat
urday on his annual trip to visit bis
mother at Lubec, Maine. He will beab-
sent three weeks.
The farm of David H. Belts, deceased
being within three miles of Milton and
26H acres, was sold on SAT-
liday IN front OF 5. J. Wilson'S store. BY
us administrator, Alfred S. Belts and
bought by John Walker for S975.0O.
Miss Elsie King has returned home
rom attending the Summer School at
Newark. -0O4 At
w. H Davidson and wife. and Miss
Mamie Conner, of Philadelphia. are Wis
ung their parents and other relatives.
The colored people are making prenar-
uons Tor their camp meeting at LAWN
as, which commences on the 18th. There
re now ltteen tents on the ground. n
J, R. Atkins lost one of his best horses
n Sunday morning, of supposed colic II
lr. Atkins paid $500 for this animal a II
ew years ago.
Fred Welch, wife and two children of
amden, N. j., are visiting their Milton
Mrs. Maggie NGcIlvane and Mrs. Vir-
le Holmes. after a pleasant visit with
lilton friends, returned to their homes
Camden, N. j., on Monday.
M The farm gasoline engine and gang
lows lately purchased by A. G. Loasnd
ave ave arrived, and are ready for turning
The Loaand Brick Manufacturing Co
Is sold bricks for the building Of four
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13

THERE will be a sale of work mares
tomorrow in Milford which should attract
interest by farmers who breed horses.
The European war has drained the supply
of horses in the United States, and the
future indications are that the price of
horses will be higher in the next five
years than it ever has been. Delaware
can grow the large breeds of horses, and
these will be the horses of the future.
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-13

THE Board of Assessment for Sussex
County has expressed its purpose to
prosecute each instance where property
holders have made fraudulent returns as
to the value of property, on the blanks
sent them by the Assessment Board.
We are of the opinion that some of the
dishonest thinking men of Sussex County,
who have made undervaluations and adj
vised others to do the same, will find
themselves in much trouble before there
suit of the work of the board is accom-
plished. There was a deep rooted feel
ing by all the people of Sussex County,
that the old system was not only unfair.
but that it resulted in making liars of the
people as to values of their property for
assessment purposes and, to bring a
bout a system for making assessment of
all property on fair basis, the people,
regardless of political affiliations. ap-
peared last winter before the legislature
and demanded that the reform laws be
enacted whereby justice could be done
to all alike; the rich, the poor, the high |
or the low estate, The new law is the
result of the demand which the people
made, and it is certainly up to the people
to be fair in their returns. Be that as it
may, the Board of Assessment can do
nothing more, or nothing less, than to
enforce the law as the people demand,
and the attempt to make their effort to
accomplish an honest assessment of the
real and personal property of Sussex
County, which few benighted individ-
ials have set in motion, more difficult.
oy having to make so many investiga-
ions into all the districts to get an equita-
Die basis for all, is an unworthy act of
my man calling himself citizen of
Delaware. We last week suggested that
prosecution in one or more of the dis
riots of some individual prominent in
'ffending, should be made promptly as
n object lesson for others, and we be- y
ieve that such policy will do much to :
orrect the ideas entertained by such
entry, and cause much more equitable f
aluation to be set upon property by the
eople themselves. The law is a new I I
ne, and for the uninformed to attempt il
) get around its purposes by making un- k
ervaluation Of real and personal prop u
-ty, will certainly get them into trouble. !,
lay the game fair, and let every indi- v
dual as a property owner stand squarely
oon an honest foundation. The assess Is
ent Of property has been one of the 2
ain troubles in our county government, al
ID each district has entertained the b.
Union that its valuations were far and
owe the values of another and that the -
< paid on that valuation, was more Gl
an its neighboring district. Lets get
rel assessment and fair proportion Of vi
: taxes levied upon all property where
II dispersed. mi
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17
SPLENDID PROGRAM
FOR MUSIC LOVERS
Some Of the Best Talent In
the City To Take
Part.

Fairmont music lovers will be given
rare treat next Thursday evening,
July %. when a concert will be given
in the First Baptist Church by Messrs.
Clarence and Clyde Kinsey, former
Fairmont boys. and Jack Abbott and
Lamar Satterfeld, popular local solo
lists. Clarence and Clyde Kinsey are
former local boys and are sons Of the
late Rev. George W. Kinsey. They are
members OF the First Baptist Church.
as Is also Jack Abbott.
Clyde Kinsey is spending the sum-
mer with his mother at Manhington
and Clarence will arrive here the first
of the week to spend week.
Since leaving this city both these
young men have gained much fame as
singers. Clarence is leader OF the
First Methodist Episcopal choir at
Parkersburg and Clyde is baritone SOLO
ist at the Lafayette Avenue Baptist
Church in New York City. Jack Alb
bott is among the bets bass singers in
the city and Lamar Satterfield is fam.
ed as q tenor singer of ability, and
these young men will give a program
of the best selections and will be &C.
companied by Mrs. Minor Denham. or.
ganist Of the First Baptist Church and
one OF the talented musicians OF the
city. The program will be announced
later on
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17
BOY IS INJURED
IN PECULIAR WAY
SistersvilIe Lads Skull Is
Penetrated BY Rusty
Nails.

SISTERSvILLE, ". Va, July IL
Master Charles, the five-year.old son
OF Newton White, OF Middlebourne.
was injured in horrible manner yes.
terday while at play when his skull
was penetrated by the heads OF two
20-penny cut nails. When physicians
were called they found it impossible
to pull the nails. having to cut them
out, and the lad was taken to Wheel
ing hospital last night. where an oper.
alton was performed, but he has only
a slight chance for life.
The lad was swinging on a wire
clothes line. fastened at one end TO
pole which had been in the ground
so long 1t was rotten at the base. Sew.
eral nails had been driven into the
wood. The boys weight proved to be
too much for the pole, and It gave
away, falling on the little fellow. the
heads OF two Of the square cut nails
penetrating his head. One went
through the skull at the top for two
an da half inches. striking the brain,
and when It was cut out by doctors
part Of the brain came with It. The
other nail was driven into the brain
Just over the right ear.
When a witness OF the tragic hap
peninE ran to assist the child. he
reached down to pull the pole from
of the inert little body, but the nails
were so deeply imbedded that he rails.
ed the child with It.
The relatives and friends OF the low
able little chap are prostrated over the
sad affair.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17
ARE
DRIVEN BACKBY
RUSSIAN FORCE
Efforts To DislOdge the
Cars Soldiers Is Quick
ly Frustrated.
TRENCHES ARE CAPTURED
Retreat Being Turned Into
Complete Rout by Fierce
Bayonet Attack.
(By Associated Press)

GENEVA. Switzerland, (via Paris),
July 1.-THE Tribune prints the fol-
lowing dispatch from its correspond
ent at the front:
"The Austro-H Hungarian forces which
attempted to dislod-e the Russians
rom positions along the vistula has
been repulsed with heavy loss. lne
Russians attacking in turn occupied
nfieeof the Austrian trenches. Fresh
Russian batteries which have arrived
and. which have been posted on the
River Sereth, have begun to bomoaro
the passage across the Dniester river
south Of valesczcyky. making the
3Adstrians to recross the river. Their
retreat is being converted into rout
by Russian bayonet attacks east OF
Horodenka, the Austrians occupying
Tie left bank Of the Kniester have
bean dislodged after fierce hand TO
hand struggle. On the River Stripa
the Russians have succeeded in tenn
porarily arresting the Austrian otten-
isiye.