Milford chronicle., 1915-06-11
PAUL PRY'S WEEKLY LETTER.

addenda in last weeks Chronicle to tn,
letter written by Paul Pry," which in
dicated that our position as reporter o
: the weekly rews from Glendale, wa.
reflected upon by one of Glendale s lady
citizens. But it is only fair that We
should resent the attack upon our verac-
lty We hesitate to use our accustomed
vigorous language in replying to a lady,
and wish that our opponent were man,
that we could come back in presenting
facts without regard for the geutler sex.
1t is always delicate matter to have a
Icontoversary with a woman.
To end this dispute we will state that
we are willing to submit our veracity as
a reporter, with the general veracity of
the lady who has raised this issue. It
was only yesterday that we heard a man
state who was present when the disturb
ance took place at the hall in Ellendale,
that he was bitterly cursed by one of the
brawlers, and that one of them struck a
blow at him, which failed to land on its
object. With this statement, which we
can prove by reliable witnesses, we will
close the incident.
shall continue to write for the col
umns of the Milford Chronicle of the
affairs of this vicinity, and try 20 benefit
the public as much as possible by giving
| facts of improvements, of experiments,
of the possibilities of this part of Sussex
county, of its political affairs, and shall
not hesitate to criticise any act of the peo
pie, for it is only by criticisms that pro-
gress is made, and if the good people
fail to meet the issues squarely it will be
my purpose to tell them of their short
comings; be they man, woman or child.
I am responsible for my statements, and
can and will back up everything like a
man.
Our efforts have heretofore been to
hold the true facts up to the people of
Ellendale, so that the good people would
compel the officials and police officers to
stop the disorderly element from holding
the Saturday night brawls. We suggest
that Mrs. Jester assume the position of
regular correspondent for the news from
Ellendale for the Milford Chronicle, and
we will resign our duty and watch the
results, and confidently expect to soon
hear clamor for the weekly letters of
Paul Pry in the Chronicle. We warn her
that the job is no snap; but, trial will
be an experience.
Growing Barley Successfully.
Barley is an unusual crop for Sussex
county, Delaware, to produce, and Will |
liam Wolf. one of the enterprising far |
mers who came to this section few /
years ago and settled down to practical |
farming, has demonstrated that it can be
grown successfully around Ellendale.
The scarlet clover crop was failure this
year, and Mr.. Wolf has utilized the bar
lev he had sown as an experiment, to
supply this deficiency He invites every
good farmer in the county to come to his
farm and inspect the field of barley now
growing. II is beautiful sight, and he
purposes to utilize it for hay crop in
stead of letting the grain ripen. 1t makes
a very high grade of feed for both cattle
and horses, and turns out large quaint
ties of cured hay.
A Fine Field Of Cabbage.
On the farm of Mrs. Cobaugh, near
is field of cabbage which is
a beautiful sight for the trucker to look
upon. The cabbage covers the field so
hat the earth is scarcely visible, and the
workman are now cutting and sending
he forward cabbage to market. 1t is
we'll worth driving miles to see.
4 Large White Oak Tree Cut Down.
In the tract of timber being cut by ]
Charles Murphy, of Harrington, and which
s located in what is known as the Ellen
lale Swamp, Joshua Millman and Charles ,
Iindale. choppers for Murphy & Hayes, /
ut a white oak tree that measured across ,
he stump at the ground six feet two
uches. One of the main limbs from
his tree was cut into logs to be sawed,
md the largest was nearly two feet IN dl-
meter at the largest end. That was one
# the largest trees in this part of Della
ware. and an unusual size for white oak
o attain in these days.
Lost Hogs By Accidents.
Hog fatalities are reported by several
-rowers in and around this section. Wal
er Sheppard lost a hog and post NOR
EN- examination disclosed the fact that
had swallowed piece of tin, which
ad caused laceration of the stomach
nd inflammation from which 1t died.
lark Welch lost hog which he thinks
ad ate might shade" poisonous plant
,hich grows in neglected places around
ome farms. Mr.. Millman lost fat hog
-hich broke its leg in the pen.
Building Cottage at SeashOre.
Harry Jester has shipped the lumber
nd will send three carpenters to Oak
richard, where he will build cottage
II summer use, and it is understood that
is family will occupy it during the hot }
eather-if there should be any this
lmmer.
he Usual Saturday Night Disorder.
The same old crowd of whites and
egroes gathered together last Saturday
ght to drink the whiskey they brought
on the usual weekend, and as a re-
If there was disorderly conduct, and
1e man was hit with brick; but no
rests were made. 1t is rumored that
game of poker and also one of crap
footing is conducted regularly in one
the outbuildings of semi-public
,aracter, and that the town constable
1ows ofthis practice. Why not enforce ~
e laws, and make these disorderly
lks pav for their annoyance to the
lblic treasury. or break up the games
ID disorder? Will the police answer
Il. HNa / /