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Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

A large shipment, to a small house,
that cannot handle it. or even to a large
house having all the customers they
need, will not bring YOU satisfactory re-
turns. Better write the Commission
Merchant in advance. asking if he can
handle same to best advantage mutually.
This may mean the saving of consider
able money to you.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
PUBLIC SALE Ar MILTON

viii sell my House and Lot at the end Of North
Milton, Del. consisting Of House and Lot with one
and one-half acre Of Land. on
Saturday, August 18th, 1916,
commencing promptly at oae o'clock sharp. TO the
highest bidder. ! will also sell Immediately after
the following personal property;
LIVE STOCK.
Bay Mare. pair Mules. lot Of Chickens old and
young; one Carriage. one Runabout. lot Of Har-
ness. HarrOws. Plows.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
consisting Of two Bed Room Suits. Wardrobe two
sets Of Chairs nearly new. a Kitchen Cabinet,
Feather Bed. Refrigerator two Stoves. Rocking
Chairs Cot, Organ Library Table Buffet Couch
Extension Table. Sewing Machine. two Rag Car
pets Brussels Rug 9xl2 feet Mating Rug 9x12
feet, lot of Straw Mating lot Of Dishes Kitchen
Utensils Gasoline Stove as good as new. Tubs.
Wash Boiler. Irons, and nany other articles too
numerous 10 mention.
Terms Cash--No goods to be removed until paid for
LEE SMITH, Milton, Del.
Jester & Simpler. Auctioneers.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
CANDIDATE EoR coRoNEK..

Edwin K Hurd. a well known Democrat OF YeB-
ton Del. announces that he viii be . ca n5sdniH
for the Democratic nomination for Coroner OF AEnE
County at the Democratic Primaries, and - an
Democratic voters Of Kent County after due rzn-
sideration Of the solicitation Of my friends am a.
ask for the Coroner's Office. viii greatly sesrs-
ciate your support.
E X. HURD. FELTON, Dsl
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

A small shipment to a large dealer
acts as an irritant. He does not want
them when busy with large orders.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

Save all Feathers. There are houses
that will buy them. See Classified List.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

Murphy. in Windsor Block. always
has Fresh Vegetables and Fine Fruits
in season. 7-21tf
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
FoR INSURANCE coMMssmNrR.

desire to announce that ] am a candidate Eur
the office Of Insurance Commissioner Of the StEfE ,
Of Delaware. and ask the support Of the deernEes.
at the State Convention Of the Republican Fzreg.
am resident Of the First Representative De
7-2l-ltp RAYMOND A. PUSHE-
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

You will get lots more satisfaction
from your horses or cows by using Con-
keys Fly Knocker The Pierce Hard
ware Co. Phone Al. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
Public Sale.

/ will sell my Farm situated near Cedar Greek
Mills, on road leading from Milton to Milford. on
Saturday. September 2nd, 1916,
to be auetoned of to the highest bidder in front
Of the Windsor Hotel in Milford.
CONTAINS $50 ACRES
with growing crops Of about 60 acres in corn. 4
acres in tomatoes acres in blue top clover
and other truck. Lots of pear trees and plenty Of
apples, some grapes and some berries no timber,
but plenty Of firewood.
LARGE EIGHT ROOM HOUSE
with attic and cellar. two porches. large barn.
poultry house. smoke house. clubhouse. wagon
shed. COW shed. all in good condition. Good water
and west side joins small lake. Grocery store at
corner and Mil near by.
Situated miles from Milford and % miles from
Lincoln City Good all around farm, fine for wheat
Remember il will be sold 70 the highest bidder in
front Of the Windsor Hotel
S-1i-4t CAROLINE II. BAILEY, Owner.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

For Foreign and Domestic Fruits you
can always find them at VIM. Murphy's,
Windsor Block. 7-2ltf
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

We are the agents for the De Laval
Clearifer and Cream Separator. The
De Lacal is the worlds standard. The
Pierce Hardware Co. Phone Al. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

We have what you want to kill the
bugs on your potatoes -PyroX, Paris
Green, Arsenate of Lead and Bug Death.
Tell US the kind you want and we will
furnish it to you in any quantity. The
Pierce Hardware Co. Phone Al. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

Do not let the Eggs become heated or
soiled. The sooner they are shipped,
the better price you can get for them.
Clean filters and cases attract early
buyers.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

FOR SALE-150 Acre Farm near Lincoln grain
and truck 2500 fruit trees. pine timber. good build
Jugs R-asoaable terms to quick buyer. Address
Lock RoE - Lincoln. Del. 8-i-4tp
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS-See us at once
ard have a Fire Insurance Policy placed on your
home, ur on the tenant house, or on the farm
house, or on your furniture. Short Hail. 3-2ih
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
CORN WANTED.

We want Ten Thousand Bushels of
Prime Yellow Corn, Oh cob or shelled,
for which we will pay highest market
price, delivered at our Phosphate Fac
tory, Milford, Delaware.
"a st DRAPER, DAVIS & co.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

FOR SALE CHEAP-One good Family Cars
riage and one York Carriage almost as good a.
new. Apply to Mrs David Y. Warren Washing
t0n Street. Milford Del. s-i-3t
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

FOR SALE Coekrels. cheap now for breeding
time, from Tom Barron s trap -nested noted layers
f1r-c Single Comhe Ancona Cockrels. Mrs. r H.
W 5t1rsr Milford Del Phone 1913 S-sf
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

FOR SALES. c. W Leghorn Pullets. Cock
erels and iearhng Hens. All y and q Barron
2 year old Breeders. H. L. & W. L. Grier Milford.
Delaware. 5-26tf
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

All people who handle milk should
use Wyndote Dairyman's Cleaner and
Cleanser. twill absolutely prevent bac-
terra germs. The Pierce Hardware Co.
Phone Al. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

We have the kind of barn paint that
you want for painting your barn, silos,
fences and outOuildings. The most eco
nomical kind to use. Ask US for a color
card of barn paint. The Pierce Hard
ware Co. Phone Al. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

SHALL RETIRE from farming this fall and
will sell my Farm for the best offer. Come see me
if YOU want a bargain. John Semper. Felton,
Delaware s-42tp
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

Our Repair Shop is complete with
every kind of tools to do all kinds Of
repair. No work too hard for US to do /;
we like it. VIM. H. Warren, next door
to Mrs. Viereck. 7-28tf
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
Political Cards
FOR COUNTY Commissioners

At the request Of my friends I desire 70 E1-
nounce my candidacy for the nomination fer tho
Office Of County Commissioner. for the six yenE
term. subject to the Republican Primaries.
EBEN A. TOWNSEND.
6-2-d Dagsbor0. De-
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

Consult your Commission Merchant as
to how he prefers having your cOnsign-
ment graded, packed, marked and ship
ped. He knows the requirements of his
trade better than you do.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

Just received a great line of New
Bicycles. and at a price that will suit
you. Also big lot of all kinds of Bicy-
Gle supplies and Automobile supplies.
VIM. h. Warren, next door to Mrs.
Viereck. 7-28tf
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

Why feed calves on high price milk or
butterfat? There is money in calves if
handled right Raise them without milk
on Ryde's Cream Calf Meal. The Pierce
Hardware Co. Phone Al. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11

Ship your Live and Dressed Poultry
direct to Commission Houses and see
how much better you can do than selling
at your door. Coops will be furnished
on request. See Classified List.
Milford chronicle., 1916-08-11
Milfnrn Gllrutlttlr.
FRIDAY. AUG. II. 1916.

AI8klluI u VIII uIttLlKs
FRIDAY. AUG. II. 1916.
Save all Feathers. There are houses
that will buy them. See Classified List.
Murphy. in Windsor Block. always
has Fresh Vegetables and Fine Fruits
in season. 7-21tf
A small shipment to a large dealer
acts as an irritant. He does not want
them when busy with large orders.
For Foreign and Domestic Fruits you
can always find them at VIM. Murphy's,
Windsor Block. 7-2ltf
You will get lots more satisfaction
from your horses or cows by using Con-
keys Fly Knocker. The Pierce Hard
ware Co. Phone Al. 1t
We are the agents for the De Laval
Clearifer and Cream Separator. The
De Lacal is the worlds standard. The
Pierce Hardware Co. Phone Al. 1t
Do not let the Eggs become heated or
soiled. The sooner they are shipped,
the better price you can get for them.
Clean filters and cases attract early
buyers.
All people who handle milk should
use Wyndote Dairymsn's Cleaner and
Cleanser. 1t will absolutely prevent bac-
terra germs. The Pierce Hardware Co.
Phone Al. 1t
Our Repair Shop is complete with
every kind of tools to do all kinds of
repair. No work too hard for US to do
we like it. VIM. H. Warren, next door
to Mrs. Viereck. 7-2Stf
Consult your Commission Merchant as
to how he prefers having yonr consign-
ment graded, packed, marked and ship
ped. He knows the requirements of his
trade better than you do.
Why feed calves on high price milk or
butterfat? There is money in calves if
handled right. Raise them without milk
on Ryde's Cream Calf Meal The Pierce |
Hardware Co. Phone Al. 1t
Ship your Live and Dressed Poultry
direct to Commission Houses and see
how much better you can do than selling |
at your door. Coops will be furnished |
on request. See Classified List.
Just received a great line of New
Bicycles. and at a price that will suit
you. Also big lot of all kinds of Bicy-
Gle supplies and Automobile supplies.
VIM. h. Warren, next door to Mrs.
Viereck. 7-28tf
We have the kind of barn paint that
you want for painting your barn, silos,
fences and outOuildings. The most eco
nomical kind to use. Ask US for a color
card of barn paint. The Pierce Hard
ware Co. Phone Al. 1t
We have what you want to kill the
bugs on your potatoes -PyroX, Paris
Green, Arsenate of Lead and Bug Death.
Tell US the kind you want and we will
furnish it to you in any quantity. The
Pierce Hardware Co. Phone Al. 1t
A large shipment, to a small house,
that cannot handle it. or even to a large
house having all the customers they
need, will not bring YOU satisfactory re-
turns. Better write the Commission
Merchant in advance. asking if he can
handle same to best advantage mutually. .
This may mean the saving of consider :
able money to you.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-17
RoxANA.

The Quarterly Meeting will be held
at ROxana Church on Saturday No
vember 25th, with Rev. T. E. Mart
indale, D. D., the newly appointed
district superintendent, in charge. He
will also preach on Sunday morning
at 10 o'clock.
The stork visited the home Of Mr. Z.
and Mrs. Ira ]. Wilgus on Wednes-
day and left a fine baby boy.
Miss Ella MacCOllum is visiting her
cousin, Miss Dora Evans, at Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Derrickson,
Alvin McCabe and Mr.. and Mrs. Clin-
ton Watson mOtored to Philadelphia
on Friday. After spending a few
days there they will visit Rev j. W..
Wells and wife at Cranberry, n. j
George NJ. Derrickson has been
visiting relatives at Newark, Md.
Mrs. Mallie West has been spend
ing a few days in Philadelphia.
Kirby Thompson, Of Wilmington, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. o. W. Wilgus.
Mrs. Emma Lynch severely bruised
her arm last Thursday, when she fell
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-17
WARWICK

Miss Myrtle Lingo is visiting rela-
tives and friends at Georgetown this
week
Mrs. A. L. Rust, who has been ser
iousiy i'll. is much improved and able
to be out again.
Mrs. Ruth Thoroughbred has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs W. W..
Barto
Greene Mumford and family have
moved in the new house recently built
on the farm of c d Lingo, near
Belmouth.
Mrs. George Adkins and children
nave returned home after spending a
few days with relatives at Pittsville,
Nd.
Mrs. Townsend Lawson died at her
home early last Friday morning after
an illness of several months. She
leaves a husband, four sons and
host of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. P Faucet. Of
Philadelphia, we're Warwick visitors
on Monday.
Miss Grace Lingo spent the week
end with relatives near MillsborO.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-17
GOOD FEATURES OF DELAWARE'S
SCHOOL SYSYEM.

From its very establishment in 1929,
Delaware school SYSTEM has included
most wise and most excellent features
A mere enumeration is possible:
! The State was among the very hrst
to adopt State provision for schools.
2 Control OF the schools by commit ?
tees elected from the local citizenship.
3 One part Of the support of the
school by local taxation.
4. The other portion Of the support OF
the school borne by State funds.
). Requiring a tax contribution for
the support of the schools from all male
citizens over p years OF age
FROM time 10 time other features of
excellence were added. Among them are
s The County School Commissions
with general directing power.
7. The County Superintendents with
control and direction Of teaching and in
structiOn.
8 The State Board OF Education with
its uniiying and standardizing powers.
g. A law whose purpose it is to cou-
pei school attendance for the children of
certain ages.
10. The State provision Of free text
books.
II The annual Teachers Institute.
II. The teachers annual report OF at
tendance. etc
Each Of these features should be main
tanned and preserved and made part of
any changes in the general system that
may be planned and agreed upon. Every
one OF these features has been valuable
aud can be made more valuable If htted
into its proper place and relation in re-
constructed school system.
CHARLES A. WAGNER,
Commissioner of Education.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-17
GLENDALE.

A repair gang Of the P. B. & W.
/ R. r. is working at the depot A new
/ freight house is being built and the
room that has been used for the
! freight will be converted into a wait
! ing room for ladies' This has been
needed for some time as it is often
not pleasant for women to wait where
number Of men have assembled to
discuss the topics of the days.
/ The W. c. +. U of New Market
/ lhold union meeting in the White hall
/ last Thursday evening, and it was
Weu attended An interesting pro-
gram mad been arranged for the Oc-
easiCn
( Crayton Johnson, the rural mail
driver OF near Bridgeyille, moved his
amiiy tie past week into the prop
e-ty OF o. b. Reed.
Last wednesday evening Miss Rach-
ol Coverdale very delightfully."- enter
tained q few friends at her home The
evening was enjoyably spent in play
ing games of various kinds.
Miss Annie Bennett, q former teach
er of our public school, but now Of
the Milford High School, spent the
week end with Mrs. Isaac Il. War
ren.
Miss Blanch Sammons of Lewes has
been a recent guest at the home OF
Jonah Ellingsworth
After spending several days with his
parents, George Jester returned Sat
urday to Mount Holly, where he is
employed.
Dorsey Morgan and family who for
the past few months have resided at
Marcus Hook, where he was employ
ed, have returned home, due to the
poor health of their -year-old
daughter.
Miss Rose Kelley is spending this
week with her grandmother at Hick-
man.
Mrs. May Dumpstry of Wilmington
is the guest Of her aunt. Mrs. James
H. Jester
Mr. and Mrs. r. A. Wood enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Gra-
ham Of Houston, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ingram and
son spent Saturday and Sunday with
his aunt at Harrington
The Ladies' Aid will serve a supper
in the hall on Saturday evening, No
vember 25th, consisting of chicken
salad, baked chicken pie, oysters in
different styles, ice cream, cake and |
home made candies. There will also |
be fancy articles on sale.
PEGGY TRUTH.
For handsome novelties in gift jewelry |
see N. NJ. Stokes. Milford, phone 242.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-17
MILFORD NECK.

William H. French. one of the we'll
known farmers in Milford Neck, was
given a splendid surprise recently
when a large number of his friends
gathered at the home Of George Jes-
ter and rendered him a kitchen show
er. Among those who enjoyed the
evenings festivities were John Roach,
Oscar Ackerman, Harry Vinyard, Al
len Vinyard, John Hallett, Alfred Hig-
man, John Jacobs, George Thomas and
William Gray, of Milford; Elmer
Thomas, Walter Thomas, Samuel Gov
erdale and wife, Isaac Jester, John
Beswick, Samuel Powell and family,
H. Luton, Alfred Evans and family,
John Evans, Edward Jester, William
Ricketts,, W. C. French and family,
and John Walls. Mr.. French receiv-
ed a number Of useful presents.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-17
DAGsBoRo.

Owing to the inclement weather on
Sunday the revival service began at
the NJ p Church on Tuesday even
ing instead of Sunday evening.
Rev. J. C. B. Hopkins began his
revival services at st. Georges church
this week No service viii be held
in the NJ. e. Church on Sunday ey-
ening. due to the revival in the NJ. p.
church
MIR. and Mrs. Charles w. Steele
and daughter. Fred Townsend and
MIR. and Mrs. John Belts Of Clarks-
vile. motored to Wyoming on Sunday
to visit Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Town
send who have recently welcomed an
other baby TO their home.
Mrs Comfort Hudson, one Of the
Oldest ladies of our community, is
critically in at her home on Main
street. Mrs. Joshua Chandler and
Mrs. Ernest Parsons have also been
confined to their beds for many days.
Carl Humphrey is out after a weeks
confinement.
We are glad Dr.. E. c West and
family have decided to remain with
us over the winter instead of moving
to Georgetown as they had planned
to do.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Lingo of
Millsboro have moved in with Mr..
Lingo's parents. They are planning
to erect a bungalow on the farm in
early spring.
Mrs. ]. A. Burton and children,
Mrs. C. D. Lingo and Mrs F. H.
Burton and daughter, Hilda, of Mills
bOrO were callers at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. r. D. Lingo, Jr.
There will be no school after Mon
day of next week as the teachers will
attend the institute in Milford the last
four days of the week.
Col. Johnson of Georgetown was a
week end town visitor.
The home of E. H. Chandler is near
ing completion.
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-17
FRANKFORT.

A festival will be held in Odd Eel
lows Hall tomorrow night, November
IS. All patrons and friends of the
public school are invited and we hope
much interest will be shown. The
proceeds will be used in paying for
the singing lessons which are given
in school every Friday afternoon.
A drama, Past Redemption" will
be given by the local talent of our
town in Odd Fellows Hall, on Friday
and Saturday nights, December l and
2.
Mrs. Frank Martin of Dover is Wis
iting her sister Mrs. Frank Hickman.
Miss NJ. Chamberlain was the guest
OF Miss Smith of Whitesville, Satur-
day and Sunday.
Captain George Hudson Of Norfolk,
Va. visited his sister. Mrs. Evans,
of near town, Sunday, and other rel
atives and friends in town on Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Long have
moved from their home into town.
The Literary Society will meet on
Friday afternoon in school from
to o'clock.
The annual Teachers Institute Will
meet in Milford next week and the
school children are looking forward
to their four days of vacation
Miss Matthews has returned from
a four day trip to Philadelphia.
a5A:.o -, fba rbronfeIa
Milford chronicle., 1916-11-17
HARRINGTON.

The regular meeting of the Har
rington Century Club was held az TN
home Of Mrs. Thomas Curtis on Tues
dav evening. Reciprocity was tn
subject. The next meeting will b.
given over to a musical and social, II
the hands OF Mrs. j. S. Harrington
and Miss Kennerly.
a business meeting of the Fedora
tion OF WLmen's Clubs met at thu
home of Mrs E. c. Reese and voteJ
to hold the next annual meeting a
Rehoboth in June.
The Poe Society Of the Public
school won in the spelling contest
while the Longfellow society won the
contest in mathematics.
A free mail delivery has been put
into service for the citizens OF Har-
rington
The first anniversary Of the open
ing Of the NJ. p Church will be held
on Sunday morning, November 10th
when special service will be held.
Miss Katherine Kennerly has re-
turned from q visit to New York.
Mrs. E. e. Ross is spending some
time in Baltimore as the guest o.
Mrs John Evans.
Miss Donovan of Maple Grove
school. spent the week in Wilmington.
Miss Ray Price and Wallace McFaul
OF Milford spent the week end with
Mrs. Annie Price.
Misses Zella Killen Of Dover and
Clara Murphy Of Houston spent the
week end with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
Niuen of Harrington.
Miss Elsie Meredith and Charles
wharton. hoth OF near Harrington,
were married at the NJ E. Parsonage
in Milford on Wednesday evening, No
vemner Sth. They will make their
home in Milford
The pupils of Thomas School on the
honor roll for the month ending No
vemher 10th are: Mildred Nix, Ethel
ana Ba.mce Hendricks, Ruth Bullock,
Rachel Price and Mary Donophan.
There are sixteen on the department
roll who received 80 per cent or bet
ter. Mildred Wix and Rachel Price
did the best work in tests, while these
two and Ethel Hendricks, Lawrence
Price and Janet Bullock exeelled in
Bible tests. A talk on THE Purity Of
the Ballot" Dy the teacher, patriotic
and temperance singing and the flag
salute were given on election day
In celebration Of the Democratic
victory OF November 18th, the Demo-
Gratis Of Harrington and vicinity will
hold a monstrous red light parade on
Monday evening, November goth, be-
ginning promptly at 1850 p. m, at
the foot OF Commerce street. The
parade will be headed by a first class
band followed by Wilson Rough Rid
ers, decorated automobiles, floats of
all kinds and comic make-ups. I'M
mediately after the parade a mass
meeting will be held in the opera
house and will be addressed by two
prominent speakers. The committee
is making an effort to have Senator
Elect J. o. Wolcott and Hon. L. Irv-
ing Handy present as the speakers of
the evening The speaking will be
followed by a band concert in the
public square. ending with a general
red fire celebration Everybody from
nearby towns invited to participate.
For handsome novelties in gift jewelry
see y. ". Stokes. Milford. phone 242.