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Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
MORE RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
inatiOn for the County of Sussex, Del
aware, to be held at Milford and
Georgetown on November 13, 1915, to
fill the position of motor rural car
rier at Lincoln, and vacancies that
may later occur on rural motor routes
from pOstoffices in the above mention
ed county. The salary on motor
routes ranges from 81 500 to S1,SOO
per annum. The examination will be
open only to male citizens who are
actually domiciled in the territory
supplied with mail by a post Office in
the county, and who meet the other
requirements set forth in Forms 2121
and 1877. Form 2121 may be seen
posted at any post offices in the cOun-
ty for which the examination is held,
and Form 1877 and application blanks
may be obtained from the offices at
which the vacancy exists and where
the examination is to be held, or from
the United States Civil Service Com
mission at Washington, d. C. The
appOintee to this position will be re-
quired to furnish, maintain and oper-
ate a modern motor vehicle with a car
rying capacity of not less than 500
pounds, and a cubic capacity of not
less than 80 feet. Applicants must
file with their applications a state
ment of the equipment they will be
able to provide in the event of ap-
pOintment. Applications should be
forwarded to the Commission at Wash
ington, d. c., at the earliest practic-
able date
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
CHURCH NEWS.

Christ Services Sunday at
1880 and 10:45 a. m, and p. m. ;
Fridays, 4 p. m. Holy Days, $3.50 /.
m. Sunday School at 2:30 p. m. All
are cordially invited.
Presbyterian Church-Sacramen of
the Lords Supper and preaching at
/ 10:3O o'clock; subject of sermon, THE
Finished Work." Sunday School at
pm; lesson, "The Ascension of Eli
iah;" evening meeting at z o'clock ;
topic, BE Leader? Be a Follower"
First Baptist Church Sunday, $3.50
am, Bible School; 1885 am, di-
vine worship; theme of sermon, why
Don't You go to church," 2:3O pm,
the Get-One Society,"" Any person de-
string light of the way of life is in
vited to this service. 1880 p. m,
Christian Endeavor, led by Mr.. Thorn
as S. Davis Bible drill by the pastor
Thursday night prayer and praise ser
vice. You are cordially invited to at
tend these services.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Morning service at 10;30, preaching
by the pastor; subject of sermon 1.-THE
Empty House," Sunday School at 2
p. m. P; We are looking for the pres
ence of every scholar; do not let us
mark you absent next Sunday; Ep-
worth League at GAS, preaching at
1880; you are cordially invited to this
service; we shall use the new BILLY"
Sunday song book next Sunday; class
meeting at 1880 on Monday; prayer
meeting Thursday, 1880; Junior Lea
que members will please meet at the
church on Friday afternoon October
Is, after school
First Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday services, class meeting, 8 a.
M; preaching at 1O:3O a. m, subject,
THE Peace of Cod" Sunday School
at 2 p. M; everybody be present to
join in the singing in the song books;
Christian Endeavor, $50 p. M.
preaching, 1880; subject, Spiritual
Doctrine;" Midweek services, Monday
at 1880; second quarterly conference
Tuesday at $780,, young peoples
meeting; Thursday prayer and praise
service at 1880; Friday evening, ex-
perience meeting; Friday, 4 p. M,
Jr. Christian Endeavor meeting. All
are cordially invited to attend all of
these services.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Mrs. John Clifton and Mrs. Charles
Malseed are spending the week in
Philadelphia.
Miss Sarah Warrington and Miss
Helen Bennett rendered a beautiful
duet last Sunday morning at the First
Baptist Church.
Mrs. NJ. E. Dennis, of Wilmington,
who is visiting her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Coulbourn, fell and broke several
ligaments in her wrist.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Latchum, of
Philadelphia, motored to Milford last
week and were among those who en-
joyed the Home Coming Week" fes-
tivities.
Mrs. Alex. wilkins and Mrs. S. c.
Cubbage of Milford, and Mrs. Ethel
Marvel, of Easton, Md, spent the
weekend with Mrs. Charles Benson
of Georgetown.
l. d. Short entertained last week
during the carnival, his sister, Mrs.
Steele, and Mrs. Paul. of Philadelphia,
and took them to their city home via
automobile last Sunday.
Prof. Hardesty will address the
Teachers Association of Shaw
nee, at a meeting which will be held
in the Shawnee School House on Fri
day evening, October Sth.
Miss Dorothy, Miss Madge and Frank
Davis, from Kaycee, Wyoming, with
their mother, Mrs Winter Davis, will
pass the winter in Milford as guests
of Mrs. Angeline Marshall.
Mrs. f. f. Jefferson, of near Mil
ford, who has been visiting friends
and relatives in Philadelphia. and
other points in Pennsylvania for the
past month, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Sipple, Jr., and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Donnan HOlzmuel-
Ter, motored to Philadelphia last Mon
day morning for a shopping trip, and
will return with a new Buick siX-cyl-
inder automobile, which Mr.. Sipple
has bought to take the place of the
car he has been using.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
GRANGE FAIR NOTES

The executive committee of the
Grange Fair have appointed the fol-
lowing as cashiers: o. J. Cook, Chas.
Phillips, J L. Calhoun.
The dining room committee have
asked the following to act as wait
resses: Mrs. Duane Lynn, Mrs. Wal
ter Dill, Mrs. J. c. Case, Mrs. Scott,
Miss Whitehead, Miss Vibbert, Miss
Reed, Miss Wheeler, Miss Swanson,
Miss Margaret Webb, Miss Ida Cal
houn, Miss Irene Scott.
The executive committee will estab-
lish a department of unclaimed pack
ages in charge of Miss Louise Cub
bage and Willis Hammond.
They have also decided that there
will be no goods sold at auction this
year.
Fruits, vegetables and other exhib-
its will be in charge of the chairmen
of the various committees and will be
sold by them.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs William Stewart and her pret-
| ty little daughter left the hospital last
week, and Mrs. George Davis is much
better and it is hoped will soon be in
her usual good health.
Two rooms in the hospital have
been newly painted and show quite an
attractive appearance, and it is hoped
before long to paint the halls.
The following donations have been
received: Mrs Frank H. Kramlich,
preserves, apples and vegetables; Mrs
w. F. Dawson, Lincoln, gave quilt;
Mrs. John Wharton, Houston, lemons,
rice and potatoes; Mrs. l. W. Belts,
potatoes and other things; Mrs. Cain,
pears and apples; Mrs. James Pierce
gave the paint for one large room;
Mrs. Peter Meeker and the Church
Hill Branch sheets and night shirts;
Mrs. Mannser, vegetables; "A Friend"
donated preserves; Mrs. Laura Bill
lings, two cream pitchers. The man
agement heartily thanks all who have
given presents to the hospital.
1t is hoped that some action will be
taken to secure funds for running and
equipping the hospital with free beds
for almost daily appeals are received
for the utilizing of such from the alb
sOlutely destitute. AS it is now they
can only be taken in by imposing up
on the physicians to furnish it or by
having some friends or relatives to
help them. 1t is the earnest desire of
the management that those who are
interested in helping in the care and
treatment of our destitute sick will
generously contribute money to help
maintain at least two beds to be util-
lied. 1t is an absolute impossibility,
for financial reasons, for this to be
done at present, as the maintenance
OF nurses, supplying food, laundry,
ETC., prohibits it.. The expenses for
each patient is now $1.00 a day; this
covers the essential requisites, but the
nursing cannot be included where the
patient is bed-ridden or in constant
need of attention.
Pupil nurses are needed and will be
given as good training as they can get
in large hospital. They would be in
the hospital during the day and get
their meals and laundry done there.
A suitable home will be provided for
them by the management of the hos
pital with a good woman, who will be
interested in them. 1t is hoped the
girls in this part of the state will take
advantage of this chance to receive
training from Miss Henry, who is Civ
ing her services to the hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
CONDENSED news ITEMS
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Regular services will be continued
at Millwood in the hall, while the
church is being repaired.
The Cedar Creek Hundred Conven-
tion will be held on Tuesday, October
18th, sure, at Slaughter Beach church.
The W.C.T.U. will hold a parlor
meeting at the home of the president,
Mrs. James P. Pierce, next Tuesday
evening. at 1880 o'clock. Each mem
ber is requested to be present and
bring a friend.
The plates in which the cakes for
the carnival were delivered are at the
home of Mrs. c. E. Varney on Railroad
Avenue. Will the persons owning
them please call for them as it is i'm
possible to tell to whom they belong.
Sergt. Geo. F. Pierce of Company B
is at the State Rifle Range with four
teen others, trying over the various
ranges with the military rifles. trying
for place Oh the team to be sent to
Jacksonville, Fla, next month, at the
expense of the United States govern
ment
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
MAY TEACH in DELAWARE
WITHOUT EXAMINATIONS

At a recent meeting of the three
county school superintendents of this
State it was decided to recommend a
revision of the high school text books
list to the State Board of Education,
and steps have been taken to learn the
opinion of the teachers of the high
schools as to the books now in use.
The county superintendents have ar
ranged the schedule of Saturday meet
ings for publication in the Institute
Hand Book. This year the study and
discussion will be Teaching of Eng
lish, Both in Town and Rural Schools"
At these Saturday meetings of the
county superintendent and teachers,
the county farm agent and the field
worker of Delaware College in domes-
tic science will conduct special
courses.
Certificates have been granted by
the State Board to graduates of col
leges to teach in this state without eX-
animation:
Alice Swartout, Corning, n Y, of
West Chester Normal School.
w. F. Knowles, Greenwood, Howard
University.
Lawrence L. Cobb, Clayton, Mt. ST.
Marys, Emmitsburg, Md
Bernard Young, Lincoln, State Col
lege for COlored Students
1. Margaret Meyer, Dover, West
Chester Normal School,
Grace E. Davis, Milford, State Col
lege for Colored Students.
Ethel w. George, Brooklyn, NY,
Western Maryland.
Rudolph Snyder, Harrington, Kutz-
town, Pa.
Ethel NJ. Warrington. Western Mary
land.
Sarah NJ. Bennett, Milford, Western
Maryland.
Hattie Traynham, Philadelphia,
Shaw University, N. c.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
HOSPITAL BENEFIT

On Tuesday night, October 18th, a
benefit for the Emergency Hospital
will be given at the Palace Theatre
by Miss Minerva w. Sipples Sunday
School Glass. Mr.. Warren has ar
ranged a special program of the Para
mount pictures, featuring the noted
actress, Miss Henrietta Crossman, in
a fOur-reel drama, also other noted
actors and actresses. Tickets are for
sale by any member of the class and
also at the millinery store of Miss
Sipple Everybody is urged to help
this cause, so come out and see the
best pictures that have ever been re-
produced in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
REMEDY FOR HOG CHOLERA

B. F. B. Woodall gave the following
remedy for hog cholera, which has
been used successfully by friend of
his in Maryland. For the benefit of
any concerned, it is printed below:
Catch and throw the hog, force its
mouth open and then pour half tea
spoonful of calomel down its throat 3"
This is said to be an effective rem
edy. We are informed by Mr.. Wood
all that Houston Hudson, near Union
Chapel, has one hundred hogs suffer
ing from the disease, and that he is
treating them by withholding all
food and forcing the taking of medi-
cines. 1t is a big job to treat so many
animals, even with a simple treat
ment
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR CONVENTION

The Twenty-sixth Annual State con-
vention of the Christian Endeavor will
be held in the First NJ. p. Church, Mil
ford, on October 14th and 18th. This
convention promises to be one of the
most interesting ever held in the state
The following prominent speakers are
expected to address the convention:
Rev. N. Franklin Smiley, DID,. Rev.
T. F. Holloway, d. D., Rev. j. H..
Straughn, d. D., Rev. Lloyd TOmp-
kins, d. D., Rev. William r. Now
bray. The New Castle delegates, about
100 strong, having chartered a special
boat, will arrive in Milford at noon on
Thursday Everybody welcome at all
the sessions.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
HEAVY RAIN and WIND STORM

After several weeks of dry cool
weather a tropical storm swept over
this part of Delaware on Friday last,
and the rainfall was very heavy 1t
came in opportune season for the scar
let clover, and those who have their
corn ground to plow for seeding with
wheat, and since then that work has
been going on rapidly. The rain fell
in sheets and the wind from the east
caused more or less damage to late
crops, and blew down many trees, but
no serious damage resulted to build
ings. The storm effectually broke up
the carnival for that day and evening
but it ceased at night so that on Sat
urday the weather cleared and the
festivities went on to a successful
close
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
DOVER EXPECTS GREAT REVIVAL

The people of Dover are looking
forward to a great revival when Evan
gelist Victor LightbOurne holds his
meeting there, beginning on Sunday,
the 18th of October Mr.. Lightbourne
was converted in Dover about two
years ago and since that time has
been almost constantly in the field,
and has had unusual success every
where that he has been. Three hun
dred people were converted at his
meeting in Holland, Virginia, last
month. Before conversion he was so
dissapated that his family nearly dis
paired Of doing anything for him, but
since that time he has become a po-
wer for good. The meetings in Dover
will continue for two weeks, and on
the gath, Sunday afternoon, there will
be a mems meeting, to which all lodg-
es and oranges are especially invited.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
NAN FOUND DEAD ON BEACH

The body of Charles Wiley, who
for some time has been residing at
Slaughter Beach, was found on the
beach Sunday morning. Wiley had
been in Milford Saturday evening and
is supposed to have fallen from his
carriage and broken his neck. The
body was found near the ditch over
which a road leads to the new shanty
built by Thomas Simpson. Wiley had
made arrangements with Mr.. Simpson
on Saturday to purchase the structure
and was to have taken possession on
Monday. The coroner was notified
and called his jury together. The YER
dict has not been learned.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
BISHOPS APPOINTMENTS

Right Rev. Frederick J. Kinsman
announces the following appointments
for services in Episcopal churches
throughout the state during October;
October 14-St. Luke's, Seaford
Meeting of Woman's Auxiliary.
october 15-All Saints, Delmar, de-
dication of parish house.
October 16-MilfOrd.
october list. Mary's, Bridgeville;
st. Marks, MillsbOro; st. Pauls'
Georgetown.
october 1S-St. Pauls, Georgetown.
october 24-AscensiOn, Claymont;
Grace. Talleyville; Calvary, Hillcrest.
october 27-November 1-St. Anne's,
Middletown.
october S1-St. Anne's, Middletown
St. Nary's, Townsend; st. Anne's, Mid
dletOWn.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
DELAWARE TO have A
TEAM IN rifle SHOOT

Although it had been a question as
to whether or not the Organized Mil
itia of Delaware would be represent
ed at the National Shooting Match to
be held at Jacksonville, Fla, the week
commencing October fifteenth, owing
to number of the best shots being
employed at Carney Point and other
plants outside the city, it has been de-
cided to have a team in the match.
This decision was reached after the
recent shoot at the State rife range,
when some good scores were made.
The officers and men, who have been
shooting on the range, returned to
their homes several days ago, with
the exception of fifteen men, who are
to remain on the range practicing.
These men most likely will be sent to
Florida.
The Delaware team will be compos-
ed of twelve principals and three al
ternates. There will be three team
officers, one team captain, one a
team coach, and the third a spOtter.
These officers have not been selected
as yet, but will be announced in a
short time. The men who will make
up the Delaware team will be an
nOunced later
The Delaware militiamen did some
excellent work during their four days
in camp on the range, and the scores
made on all ranges were regarded as
exceptionally good 1t was on ac-
count of this fine showing that it was
decided to make up a team for the
national match.
The fifteen men are now practicing
each day at the State Range.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
MILFORD GRANGE

The topic for discussion on Satur-
day, October 9th, will be storing of
Apples and Vegetables for Winter
Use" Three members will be obligat-
ed in first and second degrees. An in
teresting meeting was held last Sat
urday with a fair attendance. Many
enjoyed the Carnival afterwards, and
it is hoped they will come out as
strong the following weeks, without
the strong amusement attraction to
draw them to town.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

A very pleasant surprise was given
Thomas S. Davis at the Baptist Par
sonage on Tuesday night, that day be-
ing his birthday. A bevy OF young
folks came in from the Baptist Church
and congratulated him on the occasion
Several valuable presents were given
him and a general good time was had
by ,rose ptssent.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
SUDDEN DEATH

David Davis, aged 81 years, died at
his home in North Milford at an ear
ly hour on Monday morning, October
3, 1915. He had been i'll for several
days, but not confined to bed all the
time, and his death was not expected.
He was very much respected color
ed man, and leaves widow.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
SURVIVORS HAVE ANNIVERSARY

The survivors of the First Regiment
Delaware Veteran Volunteer Infantry
will hold their fifty-fourth anniversary
in Irish-American Hall, sos French
Street, Wilmington, Delaware, on Oc-
tober goth, 1915 There will be pub
lie reception in the evening at which
several speakers will be present.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
A HALLOWEEN SOCIAL

A Halloween Social will be held in
the Chapel on October 18th, by the
Epworth League of the Methodist
Episcopal Church Every one is invit-
ed to attend the social and all are
assured a good time. The small ad-
mission of 10 cents will be charged.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
OBITUARY
BENNETT.

Mrs. Mary Bennett, wife of John w.
Bennett, of Slaughter Neck, died at
the home of her son near Medicine
Bow, Wyoming on Saturday, October
2, 1915, aged about 65 years. The re-
mains were brought to Milford ON
Wednesday evening last, and funeral
services were held at the home of
Mrs. Joseph Draper on East Front
Street, South Milford, Thursday after
noon. Mrs. Bennett was a sister of
the late Sheriff Robinson of Sussex
County Her husband is an ex-repre-
sentative and prominent farmer. Sew
eral children survive her.
THISTLEWoOD.
Captain N. B. Thistlewood died at
his home in Cairo, Illinois, on Sep
tember Is, 1915. He was born in the
State of Delaware, in Kent County,
near Harrington, March 30, 1897 In
1858 he moved to Illinois, and when
the war of the rebellion came on he en-
listed in the Union army and was
commissioned captain in a regiment
from that state and served through
the entire war. He was wounded dur
ing the fighting of his regiment in Al
ALBANIA, and was mustered out at the
close of the war with his regiment.
He was four times elected as Mayor
of Cairo, and represented his district
in Congress for three terms, and was
one of the best and highest respected
men in northern Illinois. He was a
brother of Mrs. Curtis Vinyard, and
an uncle of Wilson, Harry and Allen
Vinyard of Milford A number of his
relatives reside near Harrington, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
REAL ESTATE SALES

The residence and ten acres OF
ground located on the South Slde Oh
Milford, owned by Mrs. Matilda NC
Coy, has been sold this week TO MIS-
Wharton, for $4,000.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
ALUMNI MEETING

E There will be a meeting of the AL
umni Association this Friday evening,
October Sth, in the High School Build
ing, at 1880 O'Clock. A full attendance
is desired as important matters must
be discussed.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-08
Fine APPLES LEFT AT OFFICE

li.n .onn Iharp, who lives near Will
5a 5--sville, sg left a basket of apples at
wb,.S M chronicle Office last Saturday,
al 'on o,i are certainly fine in size as well
ronSgs,t Sgssallty. The basket was well
anniaed nilued over and contained just 80
NY. iEs.es Oh the Stayman's Winesap va
vb;ss lie grows them on his farm,
|Farra1 . Is known as the "Fleming
|Farn, between Williamsville and
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-10
SAGE TEA KEEPS
YOUR HAIR DARK
WHEN MIXED WITH SULPHUR RI
BRINGS BACK IT'S LUSTRE !.
AND ABUNDANCE. 81.

Gray hair. however handsome, de-
notes advancing age. We all know
the advantages of youthful appears
ance. Your hair is your charm. It
makes or mars the face. When II
fades. turns gray and looks dry.
wispy and scraggly. just few appli~s
cations OF Sage Tea and Sulphur en-
hances its appearance a hundred folds
Don't stay gray. Look youngs
Either prepare the tonic at home or
get from any drug store a 50-cent
bottle of 'Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound" Thousands of folks
recommend this ready-to-use prepar-
alton. because 1t darkens the hair
beautifully and removes dandru9.
stops scalp itching and falling hair:
besides. no one can possibly tell an n
darkens so naturally and evenly. You
moisten a sponge or soft brush with
1t, drawing this through the hair.
taking one small strand at time. BY
morning the gray hair disappears:
after another application or two, IL
natural color lie restored and it be-
comes thick, glossy and lustrous. and
you appear years younger.---Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-10
ToDAY'S BEAUTY HELPSl
COMPLEXION
REArTIFTER-

COMPLEXION REACTIFT Err
Nothing is more repulsive than to
see woman with her face all daubed
with face powder in her desire to
hide marks OF age. Instead OF using
powder. which clogs and en!arges the
pores. 1t Ia far better TO use a good
face lotion that will improve and
permanently benefit the skin. By dis
solving four ounces OF spurmax in
one-haif pint hot water you can make
an inexpensive lotion that will do
wonders as skin whitener and COM
piexion beautifier. Ii removes all
shininess. sallewness and roughness.
and gives the skin a smooth, velvety
tone, while II does not rub off easily
like powder. nor does II show on the
skin.
MAKES HAIR rLEFFY-By
washing the hair with a teaspoonful
Of canthrox dissolved In a cup OF hot
water, afterward rinsing thoroughly
with clear water, one finds that II
dries quickly and evenly. is unstreak-
ed. bright. soft and very fluffy, &C
fluffy, in fact. that II looks more
abundant than ii Is and SO soft that
arranging II becomes q pleasure. This
simple. inexpensive shampoo cleanses
the hair and scalp thoroughly of all
dandrufY and dirt, and leaves clean,
wholesome feeling. All scalp irrita-
ton will disappear. and the hair will
be brighter and glossier than ever
before Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-10

ST. Paul Mimi. June Blight sa-
looms in ten counties of Minnesota
will be forced to discontinue opera
tons as a result of the county option
elections Only two of the twelve
counties voting-Blue Earth ana Oim-
sted--will retain saloons. In Pine
stone the "drys" won by thirteen votes.
and in Redwood by twenty-three. The
other counties which abolished IL
amor were Traverse. Todd. Renviiie,
Dodge. Kandiyohi. Murray. ottertait
and Watonwan-