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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-07-21

When lawyer goes to see barefoot
dancer, is he necessarily looking up
her leg see?
Why should We care if veal has gone
up? II the short skirt fashion continues
we can feast our eyes on calves.
And speaking OF those skirts, pho
tographer says that all the women's
knees will be spoiled, because they
have had double exposures.
II bee set up honey shop; would
it's sign read "Bee Ware?"
If the king of beasts should put on a
dress suit and wrist watch, would he
not be looked upon as dandy lion?
Talk isn't cheap when you hire a
lawyer to do it for you.
The rolling stone reaches the foot OF
the hill in due time.
Wigs, according to the language OF
flowers, are lie-locks.
Two can play at almost any game,
but one is apt to quit loser.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-07-21
TO THE VOTERS OF
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for nomination on the Republican
ticket for member of the State Legisla
ture.
If elected | promise to support the
Republican Platform, and render faith
full service to all the people of my dis
strict.
If these sentiments meet with your
approval, | will appreciate your sup
port at the Primaries August Doth, 1916.
Respectfully yours,
EDWIN w. ABBOTT.
Boyne. City, Mich.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-07-21
To The Voters of
CharlevOix County

am candidate for the Office OF
Judge of Probate, on the Republican
Ticket, at the Primary Election to be
held August 10Th, A. ID. 1916.
acknowledge my obligations to you
for giving me the office four years ago.
If nominated and reelected,
promise you the same attention and
faithfulness in the future to the duties
of the office.
SERVETUS A. CORRELL.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-07-21
ECHO BRIEFS
Delayed Correspondence

w. j. Bennett, John Schroeder, Scott
Bartholomew and John Hawley are
attending court this week in Bellaire.
Roscoe Mackey and family were Sun
day visitors at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Bartholomew.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Murray with
their neice, Miss Lovisa Hickcox, visit
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Henning, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Benzer of Boyne
City are the happy parents of a baby
girl. Mrs. Benzer was formerly Miss
Vida Henning Of this place.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-07-21
State Fire Mar shall.

But man never has the same inter-
est in life after he loses the principal
he has in the bank.
We admit that we are superstitious,
but not to the extent of perferring
twelve dollars to thirteen.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-07-21
Announcement.

To the voters OF Charlevoix County,
| hereby announce my candidacy for
nomination on the Republican ticket,
for the office of County Clerk. Please
look up my past work and if satisfactory
| will appreciate your support at the
primaries on August Doth.
Yours respectfully,
RICHARD LEWIS.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-07-21
To the Voters of
Charlevoix County

have decided to be candidate for
the office of Register of Deeds on the
Republican ticket at the Primary Elec-
ton, August Doth. | have been a resi-
dent of CharlevoiX County thirty-five
years. Have held the office of Super
visor of Eveline Township ten years
and Clerk six years. If nominated and
later elected | will attend the duties OF
the office to the best of my ability.
Your support is respectfully solicited.
MALCOLM A. MCDONALD.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-07-21

Corkscrews have sunk more men
than cork jackets have saved.
To man of 40 the best thing about
a picnic is the excuse he can invent
for not going.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
SHAWNEE.

Our School opened on Monday with
| OTIS p. Jefferson as teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs Bert Newton of Will
mington spent the week with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Newton.
u. W. Benedict has returned from a
visit to relatives in Walton, New York
Miss Emma Woodall has returned from
a months visit with relatives in Phila-
delphia.
Miss Laura johnson, Of near Glendale
is visiting friends in Shawnee.
Myron Moore Of Walton, New York.
has been the guest Of Lee Benedict
Mrs. Milby Of Philadelphia, has been
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Ella Hard
ing.
Mrs. John Newton is on a visit to rel
atives in Wilmington.
All persons in this community who de-
sire to contribute to the hospital build
ing fund are requested to hand their
dimes to Mrs. Thomas Abbott, who is
the collector for this district. This is
certainly for a cause tht should not be
overlooked.
Sunday School will be reopened next
Sunday beginning at o'clock and at 8:15
Rev. r. X. Stephenson of the Method
ist church in Milford will preach Il is
hoped a large number win be present.
Christian EndeavOr meeting at 1880.
topic christianity Compared with other
Mrs William Adkins and daughter. Is
lbelle, Of Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs.
Thomas Abbott.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
ROXANA.

Mrs. Orlando Lynch died on Friday,
september 18th, of tuberculosis She
mad been sufferer for a long time The
funeral services were held at Sound
church on Sunday by Rev. j. NJ. I.yn-
dau. She leaves a husband. two daugh-
ters and one son.
Award Lynch, aged 30 years, passed
away on Friday after a lingering ill
ness.
Mrs. Marie Howard of Lewes has re-
turned to her home after spending the
summer months with relatives here.
Mrs. Hester Wilgus and Miss Martha
rogers OF Selbyville were here on Tues
H. F. Wilgus and son, Russell. are
Philadelphia.
Everett Wilgus of wilmington spent
the week end with his son here
George Goodwin and Raleigh Wilgus left
saturday for Eddystone, where they ex-
pect to obtain employment at the REM
ington Co. works.
Among those who are i'll at this time
are Mrs. Emma Lynch. Mrs. c. w
Mtlgus. Mrs. James Long and Miss
Clara Tyre.
Miss Belle Bennett spent the week end
with Viola Evans at MillVille.
Miss Sarah Pepper Of Philadelphia has
returned to her home after a visit Of two
weeks with friends here
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Lynch and two chill
dren, Claude and Sarah, visited Mr. and
Mrs. Vaughn Lynch recently.
Mrs. Elijah Lynch is spending a few
days at Frankford, Del
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
STANDARD BASKET LAW

Standards for Climax baskets for
| grapes, other fruits and vegetables ana
other types Of baskets and containers
used for small fruits, berries and Vege-
! tables in Interstate commerce, are fixed
/ by an act approved by the President on
| August 81, 1916. The law will become
] effective November /, 1917.
The effect Of the act will be TO require
/ the use Of the standards in manufactur-
/ ing, sale or shipment for all interstate
Icommerce whether the containers are
filled or untitled. A large part of the trat-
fic Of the fruits and vegetables in this
country enters the interstate commerce.
The law regulates only TO the containers
and will not aftect local regulations IN
regard to measure or other method OF
filling. A special exemption from the op-
erations Of the law is made for all con-
tainers manufactured, sold or shipped,
when intended for export to foreign coun-
tries, and when such containers accord
with the specifications of the foreign
purchasers or comply to the law OF the
country to which the shipment is des-
tined.
for Climax baskets, 4 and II quarts,
dry measure. These containers, often
known as grape baskets" have relative
~ norraw, fiat bottoms, rounded at each
end and thin sides fiaring slightly from
the perpendicular. The handle is
hooped over at the middle from side to
side In addition to fixing the capacities
of these standard baskets OF this type,
the law also prescribes their dimensions.
The other standards are for baskets or
other containers for small fruits, berries
and vegetables. They are to have cap
acities only Of one-haf pint, / pint 1
quart or multiples of l quart, dry meas
ure. Such containers may be of any
shape so long as their capacities accur-
ately accord with the standard require
ments.
The examination and test Of containers
to determine whether they comply with
the provisions of the act are made duties
of the department, and the Secretary Of
Agriculture is empowered TO establish
and promulgate rules and regulations al
lowing such reasonable tolerances and
variations as may be found necessary.
Penalties are provided by the act for
shipment, sale for shipment, or shipment !
in interstate commerce Of Climax baskets
and containers for small fruits, berries
and vegetables not in accord with the b
standards. II is provided, however:
THAT no dealer shall be prosecuted un-
der the provisions of this statute when
he can establish a guaranty signed by
the manufacturer, wholesaler, jobber, or
other party residing within the United
States from whom such Climax baskets,
baskets or other containers, as defined
in this act, were purchased, to the effect
that said Climax baskets. baskets, or
other containers are correct within the
meaning of this act. Said guaranty. to
afford protection, shall contain the name
and address Of the party or parties max
ing the sale Of Climax baskets baskets
Or other containers, to such dealer and
In such case said party or parties shall
be amenable to the prosecutions, fines,
and other penalties which would attach
IN due course to the dealer under the
provisions Of this act"
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
I9FANTILE PARALYSIS.

The alarm which follows even sus-
pected cases of infantile paralysis,
tends to create a situation that is use
less to permit, and which is danger
GUS to the community, as it's resultant
financial effect on business always
follows. There must be no chances
taken with scOurges of the kind which
mean life or death to human beings.
The local Board of Health are within
the law and are absolutely right in
compelling all the people to be on the
safe side, as to prevention of an epi-
demic such as infantile paralysis, or
small poX, or other contagious or in
fectious diseases. 1t is better to close
the churches absolutely, as well as
the schools and theatres, and. if nee
essary refuse to permit the assem-
bling of children or young persons in
closed auditoriums The person who
objects to safety first in all health
matters is a menace to the people and
must be restrained from promulgat-
ing his or her selfish arguments. The
churches and Sunday Schools are sup
posed to be the exponents of all that
is best and lawful, and of course they
viii be the first to follow the direc-
tiOns of the Boards of Health, or
should be the first to advocate safety
of health as well as moral conditions.
In Milford there has been one sup
posed" case of infantile paralysis, and
while the physicians would not abso-
lutely declare it infantile paralysis,
yet they would not give a certificate
that It was not infantile paralysis;
therefore, it is right that no chances
be taken, and that precautions be |
taken the same as if it was a case
where the paralysis had taken place
after the first symptoms. In the Mil 4
ford case the child died before the |
paralysis set in, and therefore there
could not be any positive proof of the
disease. The closing of the schools,
theatres and Sunday Schools in Mil
ford was a wise procedure on the part
Of the Board of Health, and shows
that they are conscientiousIy watch
Ing over the health Of Milford, and all
real citizens will support their eff
,orts, instead Of nagging, and demand )
ng to know why other precautions
lave not been taken. It is sufficient I
or all to obey the orders of the Board '
Il Health or suffer punishment for ,
heir disregard Of the laws. I
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
Enaaaement Announced.
THINGS LIGHTNING
DOES NOT DAMAGE

Lightning, that mysterious force gem
Grated in the powerhouse of nature,
which often sets fire to haystacks, frame
houses and barns, has never been known
TO seriously damage:
Railroad trains or locomotives,
buildings with metallic grounded sides
and roofs,
Buildings which have frameworks com
posed wholly of metal
Grounded steel windmill towers.
Steel battleships and cruisers.
Business blocks and apartment houses
in cities.
The explanation Of this phenomena is
simple for most of these objects conduct
electricity so well that electricity induced
on the earth is drawn up through them
ana dispersed into the atmosphere, thus
lore II becomes strong enough to pro-
duce a flash. If a lightning stroke to
one OF these objects does occur, the
mass of metal entering into its comnoeio
tion. will usually conduct the current
safely to the ground
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
ANDREwvILLE.
Death of Ms. spenee.

BGdLn OF MIS- spence
Mrs. Ella Spence. wife Of Luther
Spence. died suddenly at her home near
Andrewville on Tuesday evening, Sep
tember 18th. aged 81 years, months and
2S days. Mrs. Spence is survived by her
husband and two daughters and one son.
Her children are all married and are liv-
ing away from home Funeral services
were held at Bethel NJ. p. Church this
morning (Friday) at ten o'clock, and in
terment made at Hollywood cemetery, at
Harrington. This sudden death Of Mrs.
Spence came as a great shock to the
community, for although he health has
been impaired for sometime she contin.
ued to perform her usual duties, and on
the day Of her death had done her work
as usual, eevn to preparing the eevning
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
HOUSTON.

Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Armour will cell
ebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary
on Monday, September 25th, 1916. at
their home at Houston. There will be
a few of the family friend and the child
rem, Of whom there are eight living, to
congratulate their half century of hap
piness. Mr.. Armour and wife are active
hearty and happy. and he is now the
Registrar Of the West Election District
Of the Tenth Representative District Of
Kent County. Congratulations
The cannery is running night and day
at full capacity on tomatoes
Jos. Marvel is also loading tomatoes.
2 cars each day, and pays from Is to 25
cents per basket-on their merits.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
o00d swImnIne saved Thelr Llves.

Last week three fishermen from Bow
ers were laying off their seine to make
haul for fish in the bay, and the wind
shifting blew from the north so strongly
that their boat filed and they were COM
PEELED to save themselves as best they
could. Ned Thompson and John Litz
could swim and struck out for the shore,
but Lee Jackson is not an expert swim
mer and he let out a call for help which
was heard on the shore, and by the aid
Of the land-line, which was attached to
the swamped boat, which did not sink
he was drawn to the shore and saved
but in an exhausted condition. He now
declares that his fishing equipment is for
sale and that he will hereafter stick to
the land for his living.
Fishing with hook and line in the bay
continues to be excellent sport, and many
automobiles bring fishing parties to try
their luck these pretty days.
Fine oysters taken from the open bay
are being brought to Bowers by the oys-
termen, and they bring good prices
The public schools of Bowers reopened
last Monday with Miss Mildred Palmer
of Frederica as the teacher. The two
upper schools SaXton's and Warren's
nave also started up for the year Miss
Greenly from near FELTON, teaches at
lea holds forth at Warrens
Many auto parties have gone from
Bowers to various points during the past
week, and all seem to have a delightful
time. Several of the cottagers have
been in the cottages for the week end.
Mrs. Mary Short has been entertaining
her nephew, Joseph Emory from near
Harrington.
Captain James Emory has recovered so
far as to be out of doors, after an illness.
Mrs. Belle Kelley has returned from a
weeks visit in Milford
VIM. Davidson, Sr., has been visiting
ms daughter, Mrs. J. W. Haldeman, at
Gordon Heights, Pa
A NJ. Drake and wife from Harris
Durg, Pa, are visiting her sister, Mrs
Thomas Hubbard.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
ADAMS CRoss.RoAps.

John Morris of Greenwood, Mrs Heller
Adams and Miss Dorothy Welch Of VIII
mingtons were recent guests Of Mr. and
Mrs John NJ Adams.
The Misses Minnie and Althea Adams
ana Frank Adams we're entertained at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. viii Rob-
nson Of Chestnut Woods recently.
the usual hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Melvin Of Hur-
JOCK spent the week end with relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Culver were
recent visitors at the home Of their
daughter near Hickman.
Miss Esther Adams and Charlie Adams
In Milford.
Clarence Parker and family motored
g points In, Maryland on Sunday and
visited friends
Mr.. and Mrs W. I. Hubbard have
been visiting her brother. John, at Chop
.ank, Nd.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
PRESIDENTIAL POINTERS

The president Of the United
States is commander-in-chief OF
the army and navy and Of the
militia Of the several states
when called into actual service
Of the United States. The oath
or affirmation taken by the pres
ident is as follows:
Il do solemnly swear (or af-
firm) that I will faithfully exc
cute the Office OF president Of
the United States, and will to
the best Of my ability, preserve,
protect and defend the Constitu-
tion of the United States" The
power Of declaring war is not
vested in the president. but in
congress, which may also grant
letters Of marque and reprisals
and make rules concerning cap
lures on land and water. Most
Of the appointments made BY
the president must be confirmed
by the senate.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22

MILFORD is again without a Pres
ident of Town Council for the second
time in two weeks. Louder N. Hearn
assumed the duties under request of
the other four remaining members Of
Town Council after H. W. D. Moore
resigned; but, only after promises had
been made to him by all the Council
men that they would uphold his ef
forts to bring order out of their cha
Otic condition. After attempting to
get cooperation from his colleagues,
and getting nothing definite other
than promises to support his efforts,
he presented definite plans which, in
his opinion would have brought about
at least practical results in the town
government. 1t is a fact, that all of
the men elected last January to Town
Council in Milford, did not desire to
have the place, but served simply to
enable them to carry out two unim-
pOrtant ideas as to hitching of teams
on Walnut street, and discharging the
Chief of Police; losing sight of the
important questions to be considered
and applied in the town government, !
which touch upon health, finance,
moral government and economics for
the municipality. They accepted the |
places to please those who were bit
terly opposed to the police force as
then constituted, and who would not |
themselves go on the ticket; but knew
what they were putting up to these
men. The resignation of Mr.. Moore |
left them stranded as far as admins
trative ability went, and their only |
resort was to Mr. Hearn; and now he
has resigned, leaving no member of
Town Council who will give the time
necessary to transact the business
during the balance Of the year, and
which business is of the greatest re-
sponsibility of the whole term. The
Boss" outside of Town Council has
gotten them into a pretty mess, now
let him straighten out Town Council
with as much respect to themselves
as can be attained 1t is a fact, that
there is a disgraceful situation in the
town affairs of Milford, and the only
safeguard for the future will come
through a Three Commission form Of
as outlined in this column
last week. Mr.. Hearn could take no
other course than resigning from
Council and maintain his self re-
5pect.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
IN ordering the Town council %

IN ordering the Town Council to
clean and flush the streets of Milford
at once, the Board of Health has at
tempted to clear away any germs
which might have become scattered
in the filth of the manure and other
dirt upon the streets. The scoops
used to push the manure and dirt to-
gether, so that the carts can haul it
away, only scatter the finer filth over
many places where it was not before
therefore the flushing of the streets
is necessary. The present Town
Council has so badly gone to pieces
that it seems scarcely capable Of do
ing even the common routine work
necessary to maintain the cleanliness
of the highways, not to mention the
byways and cesspools of private prop
erty. The Boss" of Town Council
advised his tools what to do regard
less of the interests of the people, and
the result is now even worse than it
was last week. The Board Of Health
has raised the question of what Town
Council must do for public health, now
let everybody stand squarely back of
that body, for it is the only hope for
the health of the people.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
MAGNOLIA.
peath Of Respeeted cItIzen.

After suffering from asthma and
blood poisoning for several weeks, Jonn
Gilbert Barnett passed away Iuesuay
| September 18th, 1916, at noon ne Was
born in Pennsylvania, but came to Del
aware with his parents, who settled on
/ a farm near Magnolia when ne was a
| boy. That farm was his home not only
/ in boyhOOd, but for the greater part OF
| his married life. He was born october
/ 18th. 1888, and was nearing his Isth
year at the time Of his death. he was
married to Miss Sallie Ann Burton, on
/ November 21st, 1865, and the happlest
affair of their long married life was the
celebration Of the fiftieth wedding anni-
versary last November. SIX chlldren
were born to them, and they were all
pleasure to them. Four OF them' with
the widow, are living and they are, MIS-.
Lillian Charshee, OF Baltimore, MO- MLs.
MOlena Johnson, OF Bowers Beach; JOhn
Barnett Jr., and Jacob Barnett Of Mag
nolia. There are number OF grand and
great grandchildren. He was an anec-
izen He was a veteran Of the war OF
the rebellion, serving in Company OF
the First Delaware Infantry: He was al
so a member Of the Methodist Eplscopal
Church, and faithful in attendance when
health permitted. He was member OF
Mnola Tribe Of Improved Order OF Red
Men. The funeral was held on Thursday
afternoon at one o'clock from his late
home. Interment was made at Barratt's
Chapel. The high respect he was held
in by the neighborhood was shown by
the attention shown IN MS last lunesS,
and to efforts to assist the family; who
have expressed appreciation OF the many
The public schools reopened last Mon
day with the following corps Of teach
ers, viz: Ralph McIivaine, principal; Miss
Edna Grace in the intermediate and Miss
Harriet Paradee in the primary depart |
ments.
Miss Emma Faulkner returned from |
after a six weeks visit.
Earl Munsey is passing September with /
his family at Magnolia.
Mrs Robert Grace is nursing a badly |
cut hand. The wound required three /
before il could be closed.
Mrs. James W. kirbin from New
York is a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Kirbin
in Magnolia.
VIM. Hurdel and wife from Lewes are
guests Of Mrs. Thomas Joseph.
Rev. E. H. Dashiell has been canvass
ng this section in behalf Of the Whining
on Endowment Fund.
Rev. Howard Jones from Little Falls.
New York will preach in the church here
leXt Sunday evening at 1880; following
he anniversary at Barratts Chapel.
James Fl. Jester and Mrs. John W.
Wright are visiting at Cape Charles, Va.
Mrs. Amanda StaughtOn is visiting her
on-in-law, Caleb Van Burkalow
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-22
BOWERS.

Man SO Years Old, Has First Auto Ride.
John Minner, of Masten's Corner, 16
miles distant from Bowers Beach, took
his first automobile ride last Sunday,
when he came to Bowers Beach to visit
his son, Alexander Minner. He is SO
years and months old, and the writer
had very pleasant conversation with
him, in which he expressed his pleas
ure at the changes which had taken place
in the country since he was a boy. In
his first auto ride he was impressed with
the rapid transportation, and compared
Il with visiting the bayshore i'm covered
wagons, and camping on the sand for
two days each summer But the improv-
ed farms and farm buildings along the
road, and the public roads themselves,
seemed TO make the greatest impression
with him. The short time required to
l6 miles was his only disapproval, be-
cause he did not get an opportunity to
look the country cVer closely and observe
the changes.