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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-04-30

call wildly Though he moved away
in 1872 he never forgot Smyrna. Two
days before his death a German Band
passed his home. He motioned that
the window be raised and hearing
strains of music recalled the fact that
certain instrument was not played
like he had heard in Smyrna, forty
or fifty years ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-04-30
MISSIONARY Will TELL
OF Chinese SITUATION

The Rev. w. w. Johnston of Tsinan-
Flu. in the Shantung Mission, China,
will give an illustrated lecture Sun
day evening in First Presbyterian
Church. Mr. Johnston will make his
lecture vivid by the use Of stereop-
ticon slides showing the life and
country OF a people just emerging
from heathenism and much before
the public of the world. Mr.. Johnston
is home on a furlough.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-04-30
PARENT.TEACHERs ORGANIZE.

A Parent-Teachers meeting was
organized at the Hockessin public
school on last Friday. The following
officers we're elected: President. Har-
~ McVaugh: president. Mrs. C.
S. Chandler: secretary, MS. William
Little; treasurer. Mrs. Harry Nc
Waugh. Or. Wagner and DIT. Cross
we're present.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-04-30
MISS la TOILETTE
T.
IN MONOLOGuE

Miss Fela la Toilette, (Mrs.
George Middleton will give a mono
loeue in the New Century Club on
next Tuesday night The monologue
is entitled Nowadays" and is by her
husband, George Middleton, a promi-
nent playwright Miss La Foil
cite. or Mrs Middleton as she Is least
Familiarity known. is the daughter Of
Senator Robert Marion la Toilette
of Wise 'nsln and previous to her
marriage was on the stage.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-04-30

lied in writing the wonderful sketch
on boy Scouts and Militarism'
could have been better spent. On the
whole l think people have read the
writings over his wonderful sigma
ture so much that they classify them
as "Fads and Fancies."
r. n. REIBOLD.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-04-30
ToDAy,s OLDEST STORY.

BY the United Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. April &c.
Let those beware who would
trespass on the property of Isl
dor Kroot. junk dealer. Not
only does Kroot have a watch
dog to protect him. but kroot
will protect his watchdog.
When / policeman jumped
the Kroot fence in chase of
criminal. Kroot's bull pup fast
ened himself 10 the intruder's
coat-tail and hung on. The cop
per drew a gun 10 shoot the
dog but Kroot arrived. wrapped
his thin body around the dog
and asked the policeman to
move on.
In police court Kroot was
freed and the dog was declared
not vicious but a good watch
dog.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09
o q o
THAT'S the Tire Question in
a Nutshell

Z ME Mileage Guarantee" is
therefore a deceptive Misno-
mer.
It docs not guarantee given Mile
'ye but is only a figure arbitrarily
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09
HARRINGTON

Miss Florence Johnson and Herbert
Won CORES were married in Philadel-
phia last week. They will reside in town.
A nine pound baby boy has arrived al
the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Rash
A handsome monument for the late
John B. Mieham has been erected in
| Hollywood Cemetery by VIM. v Sipple
& Son of Milford. Other fine work is
to be done here before Memorial Day.
NJ Concrete work is being resumed on
Commerce Street, from NJ. 7. Adams
corner to the Pennington. This is one
of the finest streets in town.
Don't forget to attend the recital and
musicale by Miss Lillian Sapp. teacher
of elocution at Beechwood College, this
Friday evening at Masten's Hall. Pro-
ceeds for the school playground.
Walter Taylor has returned home
after having spent several weeks in the
mountains for his health.
Mrs. John G. Baker has returned from
a visit to Bridgeville, SeafOrd and Oak
Grove.
Miss Elsie Hatfield of Philadelphia
and Randall Knox were united in matri-
mOny at the home of her parents last
Sunday, Rev. D. j. Givan of Princess
Anne performing the ceremony. The
happy young couple will reside at Media,
Pa.
DR.. and Mrs Williamson recently
ce elebrated their golden wedding ami
versary. Many beautiful gifts were re-
ceived. About forty guests were pres
ent. After pleasant time passed in So /
cial converse refreshments were served. /
The County School Commission gave
our High School one of the best reports
in Kent County. They said we had the
best toilets in the county.
Mrs Holden is in a critical condition.
Mrs. Floyd Turner is on the sick list. 4
Anderson's School has closed and the
teacher, Miss Tina Roe, expects to
spend the spring vacation at the West
Chester State Normal School 4
The blizzard on Saturday has blown
lown telephone poles and broken the
wires.
Bird and Arbor Day was observed at
Tomshawk School on Friday by the
,laDting of trees and flowers and appro-
'riate exercises. Easter was also cele-
rated,
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09
The Change of Life.

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Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09
LINCOLN CITY.

Maurice Savage. of Media. Pa. ha,
returned home after spending severs
weeks with relatives and friends.
Coroner W. b Donovan and daughter
Miss LOlO, of Frederick, were the guests
of Z. M. Donovan and family last week.
Miss Susie Donovan spent the week
end at her home.
Harry Hatfield, of Camden. N. j..
spent the week end with George II.
Warren and brother.
School was closed on Thursday and
Friday owing to the small attendance.
caused by an epidemic of whooping cough
that is now prevalent in this vicinity.
Frank P0stles and wife have been
spending several days with Thomas Po--
ties and family.
Mrs. John Donovan has been quite i'll,
but is now improving.
Saturday was the worst day ever ex-
perienced in this part of the State, es-
pecially at this time of the year.
There will be given an entertainment
and box social at Prime Hook School
House on Friday evening, April 18th
Everybody invi ed to be present. Pro-
ceeds for benefit of the school.
Edgar and Jessie Masten, of Rich
mOnd, Va, visited their cousin, Miss
Salie Cain. on Saturday and SUNDAY.
They returned home on Monday accom-
panied by Miss Cain.
Alexander Hudson, son of George Fl ]
Hudson. died March 10Th, 1915. in a
Philadelphia hospital E. G. Reed Went
on Monday for the body and brought il
home. The funeral was held Wednes
day afternoon at O'Clock at Slaughter
Neck. He was 80 years old.
Lille, the months old daughter of
Jerry Groves, died on Tuesday morning,
March Both, 1915, at six o'clock. The
funeral was held at the house on We'd
nesday morning. Interment at Slaugh-
ter Neck Cemetery. E. G. Reed, funeral
director.
Ella Powell wife of Waitman Powell
died at six o'clock on Saturday morning
of paralysis, aged Al years. The funeral
was held in Lincoln A. M. E. Church on
Monday at noon, E. G. Reed officiating.
The Rev. James H. Gardner of Lin
coin Charge, was assured of his welcome
back to Lincoln for another conference
year when on Friday evening last the
door bell rang and the pastor answered .
the call and to his glad surprise found j.,
large number of persons waiting to par
ticipate in a very enthusiastic reception.
They brought with them ice cream,
cake, ETC., and after a few hours soci-
ally spent together all returned to their
homes.
There will be preaching by Rev. J. H.
Gardner on Sunday as follows: Slaugh-
er Neck, 1920 a. m. Cedar Neck, q 80
}. m. Lincoln, 73O p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09
FELTON,.

DIR. S. T. Cubbage, of FELTON,. who
was chief clerk of the House of Repre.
sentatives of the General Assembly of
1913, died last Thursday after a linger.
ing illness, aged so years. DIR. Cubbage
was Democrat, and was widely known
throughout Kent County. He had been
IN falling health for more than two years.
Funeral services were held on Monday
and lnterment was made at Mt. Marsh
Cemetery.
Delaware's long to be remembered
Easter blizzard played havoc in and
around FELTON,. as it did in all sections of
lower Delaware. In places hereabouts
the drifts of snow were as high as FIVE
feet and it was impossible to get through
them. To add to this discomfort to
travel the fact that telephone poles and
wires were also across the road made it
impossible to get about for few DAYS.
On Saturday night FELTON, was in total
darkness as the result of the breaking
Of the electric feed wires. Rural mail
drivers were unable to cover their en-
tire routes.
The many friends of Mrs. Mary Luff
Clifton, wife of Alfred e. Clifton. were
sorry to learn of her death on Monday
morning of last week. Death came
after long illness at their home in
Wilmington. The remains were brought
TO FELTON, on Wednesday and interment
was made at Barratt' Chapel Cemetery. |
Mrs. Elmer Eisenbrey, of Wilmington, |
Is spending some time with her parents, |
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kates.
Sidney Delong is still improving from
hisyspell of sickness.
v The basket factory Of George Waldo
man has started operating for the sea
son and at the present is busy making
hamper baskets.
Misses Annie and Adobe Luff enter
tained Miss Maude Kemp. of Chester,
last week.
Death claimed the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Millman on Friday.
Funeral services were held on Monday
and interment was made at Hopkins
Cemetery. Rev. l.. w. Jump conducted
the services.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carlisle enter
tained their daughters, Elizabeth and
Irma, of Riveside, N. j., over Easter.
Millard Mills, of Wilmington. was a
weekend guest at the home of Herman
Bradley.
Mr.. Lee. one of FeIton's Oldest citi-
.ens. died at his home on Railroad Ave
i've on Wednesday of last week. Funeral
ervices were held at his home on Sat
lrday and interment was made at Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Camden, Delaware.
Edward Melvin has purchased Buick
John Carson a Briscoe. and
Edward Dill Ford Many new cars are
,eing purchased in and about FELTON, this
ear.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09
GREENWOOD.

I Miss Adella Dawson, National Or
4 ganizer and Lecturer. will be in Green
J wood Wednesday, April 14th. She viii
! give a recital under the auspices of the
! W {. 7. U in the NJ f. Church at 7:3(
J O'Clock Both vocal and instrumental
! music will be rendered. A silver offering
I will be taken at the door Miss Dawson
has wide experience, and is a woman
Of culture and attainment, modest, dig.
I mined and forcible, and her beautiful
truth brings conviction to ali that hear
her. She has proved to be one of the
best and most interesting woman
speakers who has ever appeared before
an audience.
Townsend Rust was visitor at Dover
on Sunday.
Mert White. of Chestertown Md,
visited his uncle, 'ames White, for few
days last week, but he has again returned
to his home.
Shad are scarce in Greenwood, and
the price has been exceptionally high.
| The severe blizzard which ragged ON
the Delaware Maryland peninsula last
Saturday played havoc with business in
Greenwood. Reports from all sections
are to the effect that telegraph and tele-
graph companies suffered heavily as a
result of broken poles aud wires. For
tunately the snow did not last long.
Tilghman Cahall, who has been very
Ill with pneumonia, is slowly recovering.
Edward Dahill, of Fitchburg, Mass.
visited friends in this town this week.
Waldo Hahn, with party of friends,
went to Tilghman Island last Friday in
an automobile. AS this communication
is being written they had not been able |
to return because of the heavy snow /
storm.
Rev. P. l.. Rice is attending confer
ence at Washington His congregation |
hope for his return
w. S. Lord and family were the
guests of Mrs. Mollie Wiley, at Wood
bury, n. J.. over Easter. They report
a fine trip, even though the blizzard did
catch them.
William Cox. of Virginia, has been
the guest of friends here during the
past week.
Rasmus Jones and wife, of Bridgevilie.
visited at the home of Miss +. S. Rev
nolds here last Monday.
Owing to the snOwstorm, the Easter
services at the NJ. P. Church we're post
poned until next Sunday evening. at
which time the entire program as ar
ranged will be given.
Sigman Stewart, of Wilmington, Wis
tied his mother, Mrs. W II. Rsdcliff.
On Easter Sunday.
Mrs. Kitty Cannon an elderly lady
who has been very i'll at the home of her
laughter, Mrs. Sallie Morgan, was !
given card shower last Sunday, it
being her S5th birthday anniversary.
Mrs. George Perkins, has been on the
sick list, but is improving at this time.
Miss jamie Perkins, of Wilmington,
who is spending a few weeks with her
parents has been also the guest of Mrs.
Mary Green of Dover, Mrs. Clara Guy :
If near Magnolia, and her sister, Mrs.
olarence Jackson. of Cannons. t
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09
WOLFE'S CROSSING

A. H. Lohand shipped car load of
charcoal from here last week.
John Clendaniel has purchased a nice
pair of mules. which will greatly assist
farm duties.
Cove Reynolds has been on the sick
list
Easter was spent very quietly here
on account of the weather conditions,
and the snow which fell on Saturday
has put the farmers behind with their
spring plowiug.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09

Its a Boy" or Its a Girl" Cards
can be had at the Chronicle Office. Tell
the news nicely and quickly. Only 20
cent per dozen cards.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09
Those of Middle Age Especially.

When you have found no remedy for the horrors that
oppress you during change of life when through the long
hours OF the day seems though your back would break
when your head aches constantly you are nervous de-
pressed and suffer from those dreadful bearing down pains
don't forget that Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound
the safest and surest remedy and has carried hundreds
OF women safely through this critical period.
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Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09
Operators Wanted

to operate single and special needle
machines. Begin work April 18th. 1915.
GREENWOOD SHIRT MFG. Co,
4-2-2t Greenw wood, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09
From Mrs. Hornung, Buffalo. N. Y.

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Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09
Made NE We'll and STRONG.

MA0EDoN, MY all down very thin in flesh ner
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turning to water took different medicines which did not helm me
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Milford chronicle., 1915-04-09

Note the following table of comparative prices
on non-skid tires. Columns headed "A. .""B, &C"
and ID" represent four highly-advortised tires ::
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Phone either 283 or 354.
DOOD SUPPLY CO.
FITZGERALD, Ga.

Mr.. and Mrs. Mccoy, of Cordele,
came down Monday evening to be
in attendace at the Reunion and to
visit relatives and their many
friends. They are having a good
time meeting with acquaintance,
as they both formerly resided here
Miss. Mary Putnam has returned
to her home in Moultrie after spend
ing several days with relatives and
friends here.
Miss. Vera Hubert has returned
home after few months visit in
the north and west with relatives
and friends.
Mr.. Roger W. Dickson, who
has been attending summer school
at the University of Ga. is expect
ed home Saturday.
Miss Alice Owens will have as
her guest for the next few days
her father, Mr.. j. w. Owens of
Brunswick.
The fine stalks of Garrison
cotton with which the Leader
Enterprise Office was decorated
attracted quite a good deal of at
tention among the veterans visit
ing the office.
Mr.. S. B. Blackwell of Dunn's
Agency of Macon is spending a
few days in the city re.rating
the commercial establishments.
Ralph Herring, who is in the
care of physicians in Atlanta is
reported out of danger according
t, reports received in the city.
Cotton Picking Sheets
DOdd Supply Co.
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Military ball at the Armory to
night in honor of the vet. rms and
their guests.
Prof. J. NJ. France of the Third
District Aggie was in the city fer
the past two days a guest of Barrie
Clare, in the interest of the college.
J.C. Holder, formerly with Church
wells in this city, now of Cordele
spent the day among friends.
NJ. D. L. Hunt of Albany, a
former citizen of Fitzgerald was in
the city Tuesday looking for the old
land marks.
Q. N. Cowel, one of the boys in
Blue. from Atlanta, was the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs.Lobingier during the
Re-Union.
Prof. Henry Stewart of Brenau
College is spending a few days
with DR.. and Mrs. j. Lee Pittman.
W. D. Arlington of Dawson took
occasion to visit his old friends in
city during the reunion.
The surviving members of Co. H
4th Ga. Cavalry, D. Clemments, God
fred Purvis and ALB. Clayton Of
Irwin and John Mcmillan of Bet
Hill held a Re. Union of their OWL
Tuesday. The old boys enjoyed meet
ing up with their comrades-in-arm:
Money for salaried people upor
their own name. Cheap rates
Confidential.
L. McLAMB,
a-18,3t 1123 E. Central Ave
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Mr.. John Cowell, of Atlanta,
former resident of this city, came
down Monday to enjoy himself with
the old boys in Gray, although he
wore the Blue in the long ago.
Word was received by relatives
in this city saying that COL Tom
Wilson, of Long Beach, Calf, form
er mayor of Fitzgerald was no bet
ter and with little hope of his re-
covery.
Mr.. Roland Handy, formerly agent
for the Southern Express Co. in this
city, but fer the past five years at
Albany, motored to the city for the
Reunion.
Sidney w. Jackson, of Athens, and
MIR. and Mrs. S.W. Jackson of Com
merce, are the guests of Mr.. Fred
Jackson during the Reunion
Dr. A. L. Macarthur, of Cordele
was among the visitors in the city
Tuesday
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VETERANS ENJOY
BASKET DINNER

The big event of Tuesday was
a basket dinner for the old SOL
diers given by the people of our
city under auspices of the U. D.
G. Baskets were given literally
and with contributions from our
merchants made truly delight
full feast.
The dinner was served at the
park in a roped off space which
was guarded by our militia boys.
Tickets were issued to all the
veterans. At 1890 messcall was
sounded and all passed in at the
entrance. That the dinner was
enjoyed by a large number could
be seen by glimpse of the
spread before and after. At
1870 the twelve large tables sup
ported huge mountains and sand
wiches, stacks of filled plates
and quantities of sweet crackers.
An hour later only bread crusts
and chicken bones were left to
tell the tale. Several tubs of
lemonade were served by the
beautiful hosts to aIlay the thirst
of the guests.
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The cavalry brigade, headed by
Gen. Gilmore and his attractive
sponsors, was the feature of the pa
rade
Manager Kicker, of the Grand
Opera House, is entitled to special
thanks of the community for the
use Of the same for the Reunion
gathering, as the court house was
entirely too small to hold the large
number of, veterans attending the
Reunion.
Mr.. R. I. Maffett left Tuesday
for Baltimore, New York and other
eastern markets, where he will pur-
chase his fall and winter stock.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Parrot, DR..
Fred Keefer and Miss Mary Lobin-
gier motored over to Valdosta Sun
day morning in Mr.. PARROTS new
Overland
Mr.. and and Mrs. G. w. Coleman,
Mr.. and Mrs. U. Y. Davis and Clara
Fieres, of Triton, motored over yes
terday and spent the day with Mr..
and Mrs. 0. R. Crawley.
Mrs. G. A. Jolley and daughters,
Misses Hazel Dean and Willeene
have returned home after spending
several weeks in North Georgia and
Gadsden, Ala.
Mr.. j. W. Owens. a congenial old
veteran from Brunswick, is attend
ing the Reunion and visiting his
daughter, Miss Alice Owens; at Mrs.
Jolley's, on S.@Main St.
Prof. Drukenmiller, of Triton, who
was one of the judges in the recent
school contest, both here and at
Vienna, is spending several days in
the city.
Mrs. W. j. Crossett, of Gadsden,
Ala, is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. A.
JoNey, on S. Main St.
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The Auto Club judges

The following we'll known men
OF Fitzgerald will act as judges in
the Leader Enterprise Auto Club
Club Campaign: Walter Walker,
A. II. Thurmond, John w. Yates.
These judges will be present at
8 O'Clock p. m., August 81, the
closing day of the campaign, and
they will take charge of the ballot
box at t. at hour. They will count
the votes polled by the various
candidates and determine the win
ners Of the valuable prizes.