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Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
BURRSVILLE.

Miss Laura 3. Sapp Of Harrington is
spending a few days as the guest of hei
brother +. H. Sapp.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Clark Smith, OF
Goldsborough, have been visitors at the
home Of the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Ross.
w. G. Wooters is running his factory
full time.
Mrs Lena Sheppard of Wilmington is
spending her vacation with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Paris.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Breeding Of Hick-
man were recent visitors at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM H Satterfield.
Miss Nellie Melvin Of Harrington re-
turned home on Friday from a pleasant
visit with Miss Ruth A. Harvey
Mr. and Mrs. Arley Salisbury, Mr.
Mrs. r. II. Sapp motored to Wilmington
last Wednesday and were guests Of rela-
tives and friends
Arthur Stephens is visiting at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. John stephens.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Wyatt and their
daughter. NJ. Evelyn, Of Denton, and
Mrs. Margaret Stafford of Wilmington,
were entertained at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. II. Dill,
Mrs Charlie Jacops of Philadelphia.
was recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
IIr. and Mrs. Charlie Butler spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis But
Ter at Hobbs.
Mr.. and Mrs Wallace Hopkins and
Mrs Howard Hopkins, Messrs. Enos
Cleaves, Wilton Porter. Arthur Billings
and Clarence Voss attended the Whining
ton Fair on Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Elizabeth Sapp Of Harrington is
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. H. Sapp.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
HARBESON.

The death of J. Wilmer Hunter at his
home near Harbeson last Wednesday
night was a distinct shock to his many
! friends of this community, county anC
state The deceased was a man Of pleas
/ ing personality and very cOngenlal ma
ture, absolutely devoid of all malice ano
very rarely, if ever, was known to SPEAK
/ i'll Of another in any manner. he was
one of the most influential men in the
Republican party in this section, having
] served his district in the state legisla-
ture and been rural mail carrier from
Harbeson for the past thirteen years
The greatest sympathy is extended to
the hereaVed wife and five children in
their hours of affliction and sadness.
The buckWheat crop is very prosperous
looking through this section and indica-
tions point to a good yield.
The tomato crop is now on the decline,
the season has been short one, and the
tomatoes ripened earlier than in previous
years. The yield per acre, with very
few exceptions, has been much below
normal Our local cannery has not been
able to operate more than half the time
during the season.
Numerous automobile parties were out
Sunday, taking advantage Of the ideal
Charles Ennis and family spent Sunday
at Cape May, and Wildwood, N. j., max
ing the trip via the Lewes boat.
Mrs. Ella Bryan and son Herbert, Of
Milton were the guests Of Alfred H. Me-
gee and family on Sunday,
Miss Catherine Rash has been spending
few days with her sister, Mrs Hiram
George Simpler and family Of Milton.
Riley B. Rogers and family ana Law
renee Mason and wife, were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs George A. Rust Sun
Mr.. and Mrs. Mateer and son, Of Alex
andria County, Va, are the guests OF
their daughter, Mrs. c. NJ. Adams and
family, at the parsonage. this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Mcgee and family
were the guests of B. F. Truitt and
wife Of near Georgetown on Sunday
Veasey Bros, and families, j. W. Neas-
ey and wife, W. S. Stewart and wife and
a number Of others were visitors at the
state fair held in Wilmington last week,
making the trip by automobiles.
Arthur link and wife Of Philadelphia,
Pa. have returned home after spending
a few days with the latter's sister, Mrs.
Harry Rust and family.
Messrs. Edgar and Everett HILL Of
were visitors here this
John C. wntbank, Jr.. and family
spent Sunday with Walton Thompson
and family.
Irving II. Preston accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Silas J Warrington, motored
TO Oak Orchard on Sunday.
Mrs. John NJ. Stockley, Sr., was a |
visitor this week.
Mrs. Sophia Fox, Of Camden, n. j., !
returned home this week after spending /
few days with her parents, Joseph A. |
Noeppel and wife and other relatives.
quite a number settled their annual /
taxes on Wednesday, when a repre- |
of the county tax receiver sat /
II s. j Warrington's store.
The commissioners for our school dis
rict are having the interior Of the school /
building painted and sheathed in anti
,ipation of the opening Of school very
oon.
Mrs William Pettyjohn was the guest
II Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Dodd and family
m Tuesday
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
HOUSTON.

Rev. Thomas Davis. of Milford. held a
cottage prayer meeting at the home OF
Mr.. Passwaters on Tuesday evening.
Miss Lottie Baker, Of Washington, D
c., is spending a two weeks vacation
with her aunt, Mrs. Helen Alexander
who has just returned from the Milford
Emergency Hospital, very much improv-
ed in health.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Of Philadelphia,
spent the week end with Benjamin Will
son and family.
Mrs. Theodore Thistlewood has been
in Milford for the past week attending
her daughter, Mrs. Everett Manlove, who
has been quite i'll, but is very much bet
ter now.
Miss Nettie Clossen entertained her
nieces, Of New York, recently.
Mrs. l.. r. Holloway has returned to
her home in Philadelphia, after having
spent several weeks with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Manlove.
Things are pretty lively around Hous-
ton at the present time, and with the
factory running fun time and the farm
ers picking and hauling tomatoes, the
people have little time for anything else.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
RoXANA.


Miss Sarah McCabe Of Selbyville, Del
is visiting her cousin, Miss Pearl Wat
son.
Allard Lynch is very i'll.
Mrs. Malle West and daughter, Althea
are spending some time with DR.. and
Mrs. John James at Dover.
Mrs. Anna Lockwood and Mrs. May
Carey recently were guests Of their sis
ter, Mrs. Charles Daisey, at Bayard.
Miss Belle Bennett entertained a num-
Der of friends Saturday evening, among
whom were Misses Viola Evans, Enid
Lynch, Sarah Pepper, Nettie Wilgus. and
AIessrs. Elmer Holloway, Lawrence Der
rickson, Sewall Lynch and Russell West.
Mrs. Elbert Dawson and little niece.
are spending a short time at their home
here.
Miss AIDA Furman Of Selbyville has
been spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Furman.
Edmund Lynch, with his mother. is
spending a few days at Oxford Nd.
Mrs. Maggie Kitchens, of Omar, and
Miss Clandia Helm of Philadelphia, Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. George Furman re-
Gently.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
SafurdaY. SepfembeE 30ih. 1Q16.

for the purpose Of electing candidates
/ for Prothonotary, Register of Wills
| County Treasurer. Comptroller, Sheriff
and Coroner; a State Senator from the
/ Second and Fourth Senatorial Districts
| respectively; a Representative to the
General Assembly from each Of the ten
| districts, and Levy Court Commissioners
! from the First, Third, Fifth, Sixth and
Seventh Representative Districts.
The following is list Of polling places
in Kent COunty-With the place and
name of Inspector in each district.
First District-1st Election District, T..
G. Moore's office. in Smyrna, John w.
Nane, Inspector.
2nd Election District. Town Hall.
Smyrna, Harry J. Lowe, Inspector.
Second Distrct-1st Election District.
p. Q. S. Of A Hall, Leipsic. Daniel Stern
2nd Election District, Levy Court room,
Dover, John Meggers, Inspector.
Third District-1st Election District, at
the office Of the Clayton Supply Co, in
Clayton, Lynford Lacey, Inspector
2nd Election District, John Walker
House. Kenton, Homer Savin, Inspector.
Fourth District-1st Election District,
p. o. $. Of A. Hall, Hartly, Temple
Fifth District-lst Election District.
banners Office, Dover, H. c. Forkum,
End Election District. in Blue Hen
Poultry Plant, Dover, Walter Peterson,
Sixth District--1st Election District, at
Johnson, Inspector.
End Election District, at Townsend's
Store, Mastens Charles Ross. Inspector.
Seventh District-1st Election District,
Fire House, Camden, Jas. H. Nailor, In
spector.
End Election District, in Schoolhouse,
Woodside, Benz. F Hartman Inspector.
Eighth Dstrict-1st Election District,
Town Hall, FELTON,, Harry Eaton, In
spector.
2nd Election District Town Hall. Fred
erica, VIM. Scanlon, Inspector.
Ninth District-1st Election District,
Town Hall, Harrington, Clifford Frank
lin, Inspector.
End Election District in Schoolhouse,
Pennington, Frank Wroten, Inspector.
Tenth District-1st Election District,
Devalenger Bldg, Milford, James L.
Davis, Inspector.
2nd Election District, Central Hotel, |
Milford, Chester Marshall, Inspector.
Inspectors viii please forward certif- /
Gates Of successful Delegates and Alter |
mates to Romulus A. Hopkins or DR.. C. /
J Harbordt, Secretaries, Dover. Della Il
ware, Immediately after the election.
j. A. HIRONS Chairman. 4
a. HOPKINS, Gen. Sec'y.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
MAGNOLIA.

The Ladies' Aid met at the home o
Mr.. and Mrs. William Swarthy Mon.
day evening and had an enjoyable time
Forty members and several visitors wer,
present. The Penny Mile" reported
that S17 was added to the treasury, ant
after pleasant and helpful session an
invitation to meet with Mrs. Carroll Sat.
terfield the first Monday evening in Oc-
tober was accepted. The hostess was as
sisted in serving refreshments by Mrs
Amos Taylor, Mrs. Annie Ross and
The w. c. T. L. meet with Mrs. Het-
! tie Conner on Thursday evening, and
much business was considered looking TO
reports for the work the years worI,
month. adjournment was made to meet
with Mrs. Fannie Davis, the second
Thursday in October The hostess served
refreshments assisted by Miss Emma
Conner, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Mamie john
son and Miss Irene Johnson.
The church finances are reported to be
in fine condition, and the people and the
pastor of Magnolia are rejoicing togeth-
er. The second quarterly conference
was held on the second Of this month,
but Or. Mowbray was not able to at
son presided and the reports from the
charge We're very gratifying. On the first
Sunday in the month the first collection
for the new lights of the church was
asked for. On next Sunday DR.. +. II
Dashiel will preach at 10:30 o'clock, in
the interest Of the Wilmington Confer
Mrs. James NJ Ross, Of Ocean Grove
New Jersey, formerly Miss Emma Ter
ry) arranged for pleasant event when
she invited the descendants Of the late
Timothy and Elizabeth Terry for a two
weeks reunion at her home in Jersey.
Those who were fortunate enough to
enjoy this event were Rev. and Mrs.
Thomas r. Terry of Harrington: Mrs. j.
F. Faulkner and Miss Emma Faulkner
Of Magnolia; Mrs. and Mrs Clark H
Meusch and Miss Elizabeth Meusch, OF
- mNaaaHan
Marvin Briggs Of Brooklyn. Added to the
pleasure derived from being al this noted
resort was the opportunity to hear Billy /
Sunday and his helpers during the cam |
Daign Of ten days at Ocean Grove
Miss Irene Draper has returned from a I
visit to her aunt in Asbury Park, N. j.
Mrs. Rebecca Collins Of Haddon |
Heights, n. j., has been recent guest !
If relatives here.
Peter Collins has returned to his home
lere from New York City and Mrs. Col
ins will join him in a short time.
c. S. VanBurkalow, Jr., has returned
o Mt Hermon School, in Massachus-
etts.
Lloyd Stout and Miss Sue Woodhead. II
10Th Of Philadelphia, are guests of Mr.. \
nd Mrs. r. r. Stout
Mr.. and Mrs. George Charshee and
Ir. and Mrs. c. L. Speak, Of Baltimore
re at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
:. Barnett, having been summoned to
he bedside Of Mr. Barnett, who is very
Mrs. Hettie Conner and Miss Emma
Onner are on an extended visit with
ir. and Mrs. James Conner at Balti-
lore.
Martin Grace Of Philadelphia has been
ne guest of Magnolia relatives this week |
Mrs Leolan Jackson and the Misses i
ellie and Margarite Jackson have re-
armed to Magnolia after a three months
isit with relatives in North Carolina
Miss Mary Jester and Frank Jester Of \
elaware City are guests Of James II. II
ester.
Frank Turner has returned to VIII III
ington after a visit here.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15

The only effective part of the mn
nlclpal government that is now alive
70 the interests of the people. is the
Board Of Health. It is fortunate for
Milford that it has such a department
OF an epidemic of any contagious dis
ease would ind deplorable condition
IN town administration business
There is no police, other than a night
Waterman, on the job, and the traffic
on walnut street each day and even
ing Is menace to the people. There
Is no control, or any apparent realiz-
1ng sense of the duties required in
rms particular direction by the Town
council OF Milford. There NAV be men
IN the Council who want better con-
ditions, but they evidently are NOT in
the majority. The whole trutb is
mat Town Council has no fixed policy
10 carry out, and seems to not have
any knowledge of what should he
uohe. 1t is a shame that Milford has
slumped into its present condition
II is time that a commission ~ three
ireeholders, who are men of abilitv
shall be created to govern the Town
u AllIord. One man should collect
the taxes, supervise the highways and
act as the Executive Officer for Mil
iord. For this he should have a sal
ary OF not less than one thousand dol
iars per year, and give bond for the
5alllIul u, performance of his duties
Ihese should be elected for three
years each. Get the authority from
the next legislature.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
YOU MUST LIVE CLEAN and GOOD

What profteth a man if he gain the
whole world yet lose his health?
Naturalists say that long ago the
prehistoric waters were infested with
a species of enormous shark which
finally became extinct by reason OF
the workings of its vOracious appetite.
Thus nature eliminates the over-fed q.
The desire for ease of life and plen-
tiful diet is universal and is the great
stimulus of man and animals alike.
When man becomes greedy and takes
more ease and food and drink than is
his share, nature discards him.
In the race for power and place, for
ease of circumstance and relief from
the stimulus of hunger, the modern
man is apt to forget that unless he
is careful of his body he will soon be
made to suffer from the infraction Of
natures inexorable physical law
With the loss in body tone comes
an equal loss in mental activity and
the brain which for a time was able
to operate despite the complaints of
an over-fed, under-exercised, self
poisoned body. stops working.
Statisticians have discovered that
the mortality rate of persons in the
United States over As years of age is
increasing. The strenuous life of to-
day is not alone responsible for this.
Lack of health-giving exercise, super
fluffy of diet lack of restoring sleep, |
over-stimulatiOn, the high pressure of |
the race for power, wealth and posi- |
tion, plus physical neglect-these !
bring early decay. The goal is reach
ed-Wealth is amassed, honor, posi- I
tion and power are just being grasped
when the apple of accomplishment
turns to the ashes of dissolution. The
brilliant mind becomes clouded, the
steady hand is no longer accurate, the
eye which once gazed fearlessly on
the whole world is dimmed and it is
not long before the final breakup oc-
ours. All of this was entirely pre-
Other things being equal, it is the
nan who leads the well-balanced life
who lasts the longest, whose work to I
he end is uniformly the best, he who q
maintains a standard of simple heal !
hy diet in moderation, who offsets a
mental work with physical recreation, {
Who is as honest with his own body /
IS he is with his business. When
uccess comes to such an one his
lhysical and mental condition is such n
hat he can enjoy in peace of mind
nd contentment of body the fruits of
lis labors. \
The regulations of U. S. Public T.
Iealth service state: 1T is the duty V
f officers to maintain their physical L
s well as their professional fitness. j
o this end they shall be allowed ~
me for recreation and study when
yer their official duties will permit"
the government regards it as es-
9ntial that its sanitary experts shall
e safeguarded in this way, is it not 81
1ually important to every citizen oi
lat he similarly maintain a high G.
andard of physical integrity? h.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
TRINITY.

The home Of Edward Wright was
struck by lightning during the storm OF
last Friday. but little damage was done
to the property.
Mrs. Harry Wagner is visiting at Dem
ton this week.
A very pretty birthday party was given
at the home Of Mrs. w. f. Hastings last
Saturday evening, September 9Th. in
honor Of her daughter Gertrude, who was
is years old at that time
Miss Lille Nelson is visiting at Dali
las, Pa
Miss Myrtle Brown is visiting friends
at Bethel and also Hebron, Nd,
The usual church services viii be held
In the Trinity church next Sunday at 10
a. m. The Epworth League service will
be az 1870 b. m. and Miss Florence Hast
ngs win be the leader
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
LOVES x-RoADs.

Mrs. Mary H. Short is visiting her
daughter and family at the Millsboro
Hotel.
Many residents from here attended
Epworth Camp on Sunday evening where
Rev. Buckson was the speaker of the
evening.
Granville Lewis Of Wilmington is Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs j W.
Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Carey, with their
children, Beatrice and Reese, accompan-
led by Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Jones, spent
the week end with friends at Ocean View
and AIillville.
Rev. Prettyman of the Anti-Saloon
League, viii preach at Bethany NJ T..
church Sunday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
saturday. september q, 1efe,

SaAHIuayg september G5f 1870
between the hours Of one and sever
O'Clock, p. NJ, and select by ballot can
dldates for the following offices, to b,
placed on the Republican ticket at the
General Election to be held on Tuesday
November eth, 1916:
i Levy Court Commissioner for the
term of two years.
! Levy Court Commissioner for the
term of four years.
1 Levy Court Commissioner for the
term Of six years.
urer.
1 County Comptroller
! ProthOnotary.
d Clerk Of me Orphans Court and
1 Sheriff.
] Coroner.
torial District
l state Senator for the Fourth sena-
torial District.
1 Representative in the General As
sembiy from each Of the Ten Represen-
tative Districts.
Inspector for each Of the twenty-five
Election Districts Of the County.
All candidates for nomination for office
must ME their application with the Sec
retary OF the Sussex County Republican
Executive Committee on or before SEN
tember II, 1916.
ELIJAH G. LYNCH,
Chairman, Sussex County Republican
Executive Committee
DANIEL J. LAYTON, Secretary
Sep-9-2t
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
MAsTEN's.

Grace and Ethel Darling came very
near getting drowned while bathing in
Kinen's Mill Pond last Saturday. They
We're wadng and stepped in a deep hole
They were rescued by their mother and
Wilson Holden, Of Paradise.
Miss Olivia Warren spent Saturday at
Mount Pleasant, where she win assume
her duties as teacher Of that school next
Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
PRESIDENTIAL POINTERS

Two presidential elections
have taken place during war
time. Madison was reelected
during the war Of 1912, and
President Lincoln during the
Civil war in 1864. Polk and
Mckinley were presidents dur
ing wars which began and ter
minated during their terms.
Washington, Taylor and Grant
were made presidents because Of
their war records in the field.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15

THE Maine elections seem to have
indicated that the people have lost
confidence in the policy of President
wilson, and believe that only the Re
publican Party can or will safely con-
duct the business of the United States
on safe and certain basis, with
honor and credit maintained. Peace
at any price has been the rock on
which Woodrow Wilson wrecked the
Democratic Party.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15

THE President of Town Council of
Milford has resigned his Office after
eight months experience. This leaves
two vacancies in the Council, viz: the
Presidency and one of the members
lMr. Hudson) who has been and will
be for the balance Of the year in Phil
adelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
CHURCH NEWS

st. Johns Church-Sunday, September
/ II, Mass at Lewes at 1890 a. m; rosary,
sermon and benediction at 1880 D. m. :
Mass at Harrington at $3.50 a. m. All
are cordially invited.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES
FOR KENT COUNTY,

Notice is hereby given that the Re-
publican Party will hold a Primary
Election for the nomination Of candidates
for the County and District offices to be
filed al the election to be held on Tues
day, the seventh day of November A.
D., 1915, al the following places, from 1
to o'clock p NJ on
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION
FOR SUSSEX COUNTY.

The registered Republican voters of
Sussex County are requested to meet at
their usual voting places in their respect
i've Election Districts on
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-15
AUTO SPECIALIST IN REPAIR
AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS.

/ have Just passed two months
in the Buick Repair Shop of Phil
adelphia, where / took a special
and practical course Of instruction
in automobile work, and also in the
DelcO-Lighting and Ignition Sys-
tens.
/ now return to Frederick, Del
aware, where / have reOpened my
garage and repair shops, and ask
the patronage of all automobile
owners.
The two months of specialized
practical work i'm the Buick shops
in Philadelphia has equipped me
with real practical ability TO DO the
most intricate work in repair of
automobiles and adjustment of
their lighting systems, as well as
In the general care Of automobiles.
Try me once, and / will be sure
OF your work in the future.
H. N. HESSELBERG.
Sep-S-4t Frederica, Del.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-11
Local
ASKS HUSBAND FOR
KISS; SLASHES
HIM WITH RAZOR

Mrs Maudc KELLEY. " No. 40
Russell is ia tnD Canacld-sye..
oleo station charged With felon-
ou -ault and hcr husband.
Charlie Is m the city receiving nos
ptu ua rns from several deep
ssshee n hts throat.
Aceordins 10 one police The Kel.
loss, and Charles Thurman. Of No.
lo- Nichleana,c. wcr, .iding a
taNcob. talking peacefully of com.
uopplace thnss. when Mrs. Kelley
leancd OVER toward her husband and
whispered. Give me kiss
As bllrl leaned over 20 comply
uub h- nif. request the police
declare -be drew ong razor and
.hed hm ia tae throat Thur
mann araNaol the woman. il is said,
and struggled with her until she
threN The razor away.
Tie police we're notified and Kel-
ley Nas taken 20 The hospital in
polpe ambulance II his injury
proves f1tAi more serious charge
Anl b. preferred.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-11
HUGHES STRONG
IN IOWA VOTE
Runs Ahead of Roosevelt In
Presidential pri-
mary


DIES MONIES Ia Aprl A
boom for Charles E,au hNshe m
Iowa, was demonstrated to-day in g.
turns rom thc nnt prt sideutM
preference primary hc.d yesterday
only fractional RETURN haNe been
received and Ntile Senator N
tmnu gct the drleealuu to ln
Republican national convention hy
% handsome majority lIushn cf
r feW precincts aua ram Nell
alesd uf kOoo ,Nr,t Wilson gp.
tfe Democrat endorsement Nph.
og opposition
The total Republican vote WIS
uo. otcr s. coo and 'he Democrats
noNA IN may be- q week. before
IA he returns arc n
Eor Me- Rrpubleau ,lcepr, ideu-
aai nomination ~ precincts gave
gurkett of Ncbia ka lS1l
ani 70 q Wooster ot chicago.
lall
Elliott w. Major of Missouri had
no opposition for the Democratic
ST. ~ s,doutal nomination
There AYE omc Indications THAI
pemocr gsurrnfs nlo had
rrt Idcnua dsIeeate ticket va the
Hd H nomna'e SOME 90 their
nyn. b1 thr rtra are so ncom
lefe m t'uua ue determined