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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-18
SOME SIMPLE RULES

An Ohio man, William J. Kebly,
proposes to aid ''leapers" by a few
rules to guide their leap year ven
lures. He says:
1. Don't propose to a man who
has thin lips. He will scorn you.
2. Don't propose to a pan who
has just thin upper lip. He'll
seorn you.
3. Don't propose to a man whose
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-18

A poultry house is an attractive
place, especially for two classes of
animals. One. is men with poultry
to sell and the other is rats looking
for something to eat in cold weather.
The first class looks good to T. A.
Rogers, but he has taken an unac-
countable dislike to the latter, Last
Thursday night he got desperate,
seized a wire trap that would hold
about a peck and set it where the
rats could find it. The next morning
a Courier reporter was passing that
way and stopped to see what made
the racket. The trap was three lay
ers deep with rats, and the reporter
made a wild guess that there were
eighteen of them. Mr.. Rogers said
that there might have been that
many there at first but one got out,
or not to discourage an amateur
guesser, he said there might be that
many then, as a lot of them were
young ones. But it was a poor
guess after all, for an actual count
after they were killed made a grand
total of twenty-seven. Which we
claim is good work when carried on
as only a side-line to the poultry
business.-Stafford Courier
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-18

1t was intimated some weeks ago
that the government, to replenish
the depleted treasury, was contem-
plating putting a tax of half or
one cent per gallon on gasoline. A
roar went up that was heard from
San Diego to Cape Cod. Yet in the
meanwhile the Standard Oil Co. has
put from sc to 10c per gallon on the
price of the stuff and scarcely muir
muir has been heard. Millions for the
oil companies, but not one cent for
revenue. Ny, but we're a patriotic
bunch. However, this but illustrates
the difference between business and
politics. STERLING Bulletin.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-18

Last Monday gypsy family, con-
sisting of man, woman and seven
children, worked the business part of
town, telling fortunes, relates the
Manhattan Mercury. They appeared
to be in very poor circumstances and
aroused some compassion and much
curiosity. That evening when they
went to buy their tickets to Colorado
they handed the astonished ticket
agent hundred-dollar bill. Rather
than raise our boys to be soldiers,
how would it do to raise them to be
gypsies?
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-18

The Girard correspondent in the
Pittsburg Headlight says two of the
towns most popular young people
were married one day last week.
Both were born and reared in Craw-
ford county and have Ghosts of
friends" The marriage license bore
these names: Giuseppe Lafurio and
Calogera Sagniemeni.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-18
! OVER THE STATE

Walt Mason has new motor car,
and is said to have secured the right
of way on all Emporia streets for
two weeks. After that time, COM
merce will be resumed, and if Walt
can't guide 'er then, he will be made
to practice on the Santa Fe tracks.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-18
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-18

A Cherryvale historian has gone
back through the files and produced
this story: A woman with a rapid
fire interrogatory apparatus ap-
preached a news butch on a Frisco
train out of Cherryvale during the
high water few days ago and asked
eXcitedly: "Say, when is the train
due at the next stop? How is it run
ming? How deep is the water on the
track? How do you sell your ban
anas?" The vender of fruit and lit
erature, who was something of a
poet, answered: mine o'clock. On
time. Knee deep. Three for a dime"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-18

Twenty years ago item in the Jew
ell Republican: Frank Forrest has
an engagement to canvass for Pop
paper at Topeka. He will call Pop
ulist meetings throughout this con-
gressional district, and after con-
vincing the brethren Of their misery
and their enslaved condition he will
then prescribe the remedy, take their
money and go on his way rejoicing.
Frank will make money for himself
and his employers all right, unless
the season should prove rainy one
and the price of hogs continue to
rise. Of course he couldn't be ex-
pected to overcome such obstacles.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-18

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Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
SHAWNEE.

There will be held at Shawnee school
house on Thursday evening, October 5th
an interesting entertainment consisting
Of a debate and a few humorous selec-
tOns. This debate on the government
ownership of railroads and telegraphs
promises to be the most interesting fea-
ture of the entertainment because Otis
Z. Jefferson, who is the affirmative sup
porter, and William Viereck, the negative
defender, have given the question con-
siderable study The school owes $40
on the organ debt, so come and help Ii
quidate the debt. The debate consists
of two rounds and rebuttal. which will
be interspersed with Victrola selections
Admission 10c, or 25c per family.
Mr. and Mrs. E. j. Lewis entertain
ed Mr.. and Mrs. 7 c. Williams of Mil
ford on Sunday.
Walter Workman and family spent
Sunday near Ellendale as the guests Of
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Torbert Work
man.
A large number of Shawnee people at
tended the anniversary services at Bar
rats Chapel on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Johnson and Mr..
and Mrs. T H. Abbott spent a very
pleasant afternoon and evening at Bow
ers last Sunday as the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Purnell.
Sunday School at 2 p. m: Christian
Endeavor at 1880 topic, THE Conse-
Grafton Of School Life.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
PAUL PRY'S GLENDALE
LETTER.

Now that work has actually commenc.
ed on the dupont Boulevard there is nc
excuse FOR any one not having plenty OF
work to do. The contractors Commenced
work in earnest on Monday last and are
/ paying good wages for all the men they
can get, ana are now asking for fifty
more laborers. The work will be rushed
along and the ten mile stretch this side
Of Georgetown completed as soon as pos.
sible.
Two horses have died Of some unknown
disease this last week. Joseph Young
lost valuable young horse, that died
while plowing in the field, and Edward
Loper lost a mule just as suddenly.
There stlu seems TO be plenty of good
tomatoes around here, and prices this
week have ranged at twenty-five cents
la basket. One cannery has closed and
the foreign help has returned TO BaIti-
more, The other cannery is running on
ly half day.
The condition of David H. Reed is but
little different, and the doctor holds out
but little encouragement for his recov-
cry.
James H. Hughes, Democratic candi-
date for Governor, stopped in Ellendale
THIS week and was greeted by Democrat
lc friends, while Edward Bacon and Mr.
Riggan, from Laurel also STONED off
here, looking after their political fences
IL was with a general expression of
pleasure from every one, REGARDLESS of
their political feelings that we heard of
the placing Of John prettyman on the
ticket for representative last Saturday
at the Republican primaries.
W. ). Dlckerson Jr., and J. Buckley
enjoyed bicycle ride on the DUPONT
boulevard asst Sunday, going all the wav
into Maryland on their wheels. This
road.
colored woman was arrested last
week and fined SO and costs for using
profane language on the streets while
IN an intoxicated condition. Let others
take warning.
The marriage Of Clifford Workman Of
this town to Miss Florence Bratton. of
tlkton, came as a surprise to his friends /
day.
Mrs. Clara EllingswOrth and Dorsey /
Morgan visited their parents here last |
PAUL PRY. /
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
HOUSTON.

The Ladies' Aid will hold their month
" meeting in Red Mems Hall on Tues
day night, October 3rd, 1916.
The W. c. 7. U. will meet at the
home Of Mrs. Blish on Thursday even
ing, October 5th; text word obey" AN
new members are requested to go and
enjoy a strawride, as the nights will he
moonlight at that time.
The canning Of tomatoes is drawing to
close after a fun season, and the fac
tory and machinery is being put in order
for the cannig Of sweet potatoes.
Miss Lottie Baker Of Washington, d
C., returned home on Monday afternoon
after having spent two weeks vacation
with her aunt, Mrs. Helen Alexander OF
this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson Belts Of Fred.
erica and Mr.. and Mrs. julie Breme Of
Milford spent the week end with Mrs
Katie Counselman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Dyson of Emporia.
Va, have been recent visitors of Mrs
Dyson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. w
Townsend. They made the trip by auto
mobile.
Mrs. Passwaters is entertaining her
mother, Mrs. Dina Williams Of Milford
for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lofiand entertained
his sister of Westfield, N. j., on Sunday
William Helens and Esther watkins Of
Milford, were united in marriage at the
Houston NJ. r. parsonage on Tuesday,
september 26th, 1916, at 730 p. M, BY
Rev W S. Grant.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29

known and competent for the posi-
tions. The defeat of Volley NJ. Muir
ray by d. o. Moore of Laurel, was a
surprise, as the record of Mr.. MUIR
ray had made him very strong in all
parts of the county. The people have
cast their ballots and made their
choice as to whom they desire to re-
present them in the county govern
ment, and with the choice of the peO-
pie the Republican Party should roll
up a majority of a thousand for the
whole ticket in Sussex County. New
Castle and the City of Wilmington
gave majorities for the anti-organiza-
tionists ranging from five to over
three thousand, and they have nomin-
ated men who are real Republicans,
and the majority in November should
be three thousand. Kent County Re-
publicans will hold their primaries to-
morrow, and there will be few real
contests in Kent County for the nom
nations. The unfortunate troubles
which developed in that county over
the National as well as the State con-
vention, will have no effect upon the
results, as the names filed do not in
dicate any organized opposition.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
OCEAN VIEW.

The Public School opened on Monday
September 18th, with the followinf
teachers in charge: Principal. Elisha
Steele: assistant, Thomas Hickman; Mis-.
T1velyn Isaacs Of Greenwood and Mis-,
Madge Richards Of this town. Schoo
was closed on Tuesday, however, upor
orders from the board Of health.
The addition Of a few more street lights
has given more satisfaction and pleasure
TO our community.
In accordance with what the pastor
urged on Sunday, that this be clean up
week in Ocean View, several Of us have
| The marriage of Miss Marion Derrick
son, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs George
Derrickson, to Everett Cannon. Of Clarks-
vile, took place last week at Dagsboro.
Mrs. ]. 1. Belts has returned from a
visit in North Carolina.
/ A large congregation welcomed the re-
turn Of Rev. J. W. Fogle from his vaca-
tiOn, and enjoyed an impressive sermon
/ in the NJ. z. Church on Sunday after
noon. At the close a duet was rendered
| by Mrs. Clifford Murray and Miss Katie
On Tuesday evening the Epworth Lea
que held a cabinet meeting Of both Mill
vile and Ocean View Chapters, followed
by a social, which was greatly enjoyed
at the parsonage.
Messrs. Harry, Leslie, Lawrence Ed
win, Merrill and Charles West, and sis
ter Miss Anna, have been visiting rela-
tives here, but expect to motor to their
home in the south soon.
Captain and Mrs. William Minford, Of
Philadelphia, have been the guests OF
Miss Ethel Burton returned home from
visit in Woodbury., n. J.
Captain ]. 1. Belts has been indispos-
ed for the past week.
Mrs. Ida Pennewill has rented the
Beers property and has moved there.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCabe Of Ken
nedyville, Nd, and Miss Laura McCabe
of Selbyville, visited Mrs. Edward Hick-
man on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs John Mcfarland have
been called TO Philadelphia on account OF
the formers father passing away.
The W. c. T. U. held its meetings at
the home Of Mrs. Cad Evans on Tues
Mrs. Jacob Goslee ha s returned after
a visit to Philadelphia.
The Sunday School Rally will be OBJ
served in the NJ. r. Church on Sunday, /
October Sth. A special program will be /
William Daisey has returned home |
from New York on a visit.
Mrs. Lillian Daisey has returned to |
New York after visit with her daugh-
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jump and son,
Harry, from Atlantic City, are visiting
,Irs. Amanda Burbage and family.
Captain Ferris Wharton is home on a
Mrs. Annie waples has improved her
esidenee by having it treated to new
Mr.. and Mrs Raymond Belts. the
ewly welded couple, visited friends here
n Tuesday
The Ladies Aid Of NJ E. Church held
heir festival in Red Mems Hall on Sat
rday evening, owing TO the storm which
anne. A successful time was reported
William James left on Monday for his
Osition al Ridgley Park, Pa.
Amos McCabe is attending Goldey Col
sge.
Mrs. Lemuel Lewis and children have
aturned to New York. II
lob rafN
he guest of Mrs. George Quillen in town /
Mrs. Martha Conway returned home II
'om visiting relatives in Bishopville, on
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29

THE war in Europe is developing
the fact that Germany will be held
between the grinding armies of the
allies for at least another two years,
before any definite advantage can be
gained, from which to look towards a
peace which will stop the killing Of
thousands of men, and the impover-
fishing of the whole Of Europe. Re
ports of a few miles gained mean but
little until the gnawing away process
has accumulated sufficient volume to
carry the victors to the vital points of
defense. which at present are far re-
moved from German soil In the
meantime the United States, as well
as South America, is selling supplies
to the beligerents VINO are able to get
them, and pay the price. The Zeppe-
lins raid the English Islands and
bring death and destruction Of prop
erty to the people from a foe unseen
in the skies at night time; but even
that wonderful offensive arm of Ger
many, is paying dear for the little
damage done to England; in the loss
of lives and the great air-crafts which
are destroyed. To the student the
great war in Europe is appalling in
its greatness, and the effect it will
have upon the balance of the world
after it ceases.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
NEAR LEwEs.

The Ladies' Aid of Ebenezer NJ. E.
Church win meet at the home Of Mrs.
Ferris Wilson Saturday evening, Sep
tember 30th. There will be an election
Of officers. so let all be present
Mrs. George r. Walls has been spend
ing some time with her son, Harry Walls
Of Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs John Wilson entertained
number Of their friends at their home
near Lewes last Wednesday evening, and
those who were fortunate enough to be
present enjoyed the happy occasion. De-
hcious refreshments were served at nine
o'clock.
The Ebenezer Sunday School win hold
their Rally Day Services next Sunday,
october 1st, at o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29
FIao Rslslno in eeoroetowr.J

] wednesday OF last week the American
/ Flag was unfurled to the breeze on the
public square in Georgetown near the
| Court House. The flag pole was erected
and presented by Nelson W. Jamison,
and it was presented in honor Of the boys
now serving with the troops from Della
ware at Deming New Mexico.
Those who have travelled afar over the
fields and swamps report that there will
be much game this cunning season in
sussex County, especially of quail and
rabbits.
The clerk of the peace has issued mar
riage licenses this week to the following.
John Mitchell and Emma Josephs, both
Of Lewes, Del.
The Register Of Wills has granted let
ters OF administration on the estate of
Severn A. Brown, to Thomas T. Willis,
of Seaford.
The W. c. T. U. Society of George
town has elected officers for the ensuing
term as follows Mrs. Frank Jones, pres
ident; Mrs. VIM. H. Adams, vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. Wilbur Tunnel, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. Kate johnson, recording
secretary; Mrs. George W. Jones, treas
urer.
Rabbit dogs are more thought Of at the !
present time than calves, and the loss
of rabbit dog is a calamity to the own /
er. Stanford Davis lost his hound last |
week, and he is hunting diligently for |
the animal.
W. c. Daniels has returned home after
-
Windsor Hotel at RehobOth.
Edward c. Morris, who is engineer on /
the run between Franklin City, Va, and /
Georgetown, will move his family to the |
former place, as he has been transferred /
to the passenger service as engineer on
the same run.
W. G. Chapman, from Riverside, West
has bought a farm from Mon
roe Ragsdale, which is located near this
town, and will move to 1t in the near fut-
lre.
The late fall strawberries are still bear
ing fruit.
There will be a revival service in the
N. p. Church at Georgetown, which is to
De conducted by an evangelist named
stark, from New York. 1t will start on
November 9TH, election night
DR.. John G. Cannon from Frankford
has rented the Monroe property in George
own, and viii locate here.
Assistant Train Dispatcher W. S. Dav-
s has purchased a new automobile.
Early risers report that a light frost 8
vas seen last Wednesday morning.
Leroy Dennis has gone to Philadelphia
where he has employment with a neck
year factory in that city. c
Rev. and Mrs. Baylis has removed to 2
iwayzee, Indiana, where he will be pas !
OF Of the NJ. p. Church. He has just
eturned from lecturing tour with the
'hautauqua in the west.
Charles Walls is wearing broad grin: Z
is new girl baby which arrived.
Harold Hatfield is a student at Dick
rsOn's College. n
Carl Bartling from New Berne, North f
arolna, has been a guest Of W. Elwood
Wright this week. h
Raymond Fawcett has gone to Whining
)n to attend Goldey's College.
VIM. Rawlins, cashier Of the Farmers
ank, has returned from Clifton Springs, S
I. Y. r
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29

THE high cost of living is a serious
matter to the people, and with the ex-
ception of farmers, all men who labor,
or women who must support them
selves, are asking themselves where
the end will be. The Democratic par
ty promised four years ago to reduce
the cost of living. Living cost has
gone to twice what it was then, and
there is no likelihood of it stopping
where it is. White potatoes at S1.5O
per bushel; pork at SIS per hundred;
cord wood at IS per cord, flour at SO
per barrel, coal at S7.75 per ton, and
now an eight hour day law for rail-
road employees with the same pay as
for ten hours, means that the people
must pay more for everything they
use in the future. Farmers are reap
ing the harvest and have no real cause
to feel the pinch of the matter, but it
will come to them later, as the result
of the pinching Of the manufacturers
and the labOrers.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29

THOUSANDS of the older folks OF
Delaware will remember the great
minstrel, Hughey Dougherty, who fur
nished them with hours of pleasant
entertainment at the theatres Of Phil
adelphia, and will be sorry to learn
that he is now in his old age an in
mate of Kirkbride's Asylum for the
insane, in that city, and that he is
destitute of means. The Philadelphia
Press has opened fund to which
those who desire, may contribute to
maintain the old minstrel during the
few days left for him, tho they be
with a shattered mind.
Milford chronicle., 1916-09-29

THE condition of the paper trade is
now in such uncertainty that all pa
pers have been compelled to reduce
their size and curtail advertising
space; it is necessary that this be
done, if the papers are to be printed
at all. Two Delaware Peninsula pa
pers have already suspended publi-
cation until the cost of paper gets
back to a reasonable mark. We have
/ been paying one hundred and thirty
dollars per ton for paper to print the
Milford Chronicle on, and the old
price was less than fifty dollars a ton.
At one time it looked as if printing
the Chronicle would have to be stop
ped for lack of printing paper. 1t re-
quires one and one-half tons of paper
on an average, each three weeks, to
get out the Milford Chronicle, but we
have been able to get a small supply
which will assure us of print paper
until the middle of December. This
means that the cost of production has |
reached the point where we cannot |
afford to carry the subscriptions for |
any part of the year, and that all must 1
pay for the paper in advance, so as |
to meet the situation. If any question |
as to when your paper is due arises, |
look at the small slip pasted on the
paper with your address. If it shows
Jan. 16" that means that you have
paid only until January 1916, last,
and that it is time to send another
money order or check for the paper
at once. We propose to have adver-
tising confined to as limited a space
as the advertiser can possibly use and
get results for his money, and for any
special space, or large increase of
space used, the full transient rate will
be charged. This is a necessity for
the publishers. and not any scheme to
grab off money, and all business men
will appreciate the point, for they are
experiencing it each day in their own
business Thirty-five years ago the
price of rural papers
was 81 per year, and that of all things !
las not been increased with the gem
sral advance in the cost of living. 4
This is no wall of sorrow, but a bus :
ness problem we with others have c
)een forced to meet.