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Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
BOWERS.

The very unfavorable weather Of last
week, especially during the evenings,
made the week almost an Off week, as
far as the visitors and sojourners at the
resort were concerned. Many persons
from the cities who had engaged cottag-
es for a week or more. abandoned the
idea of coming during such weather, and
cancelled their engagements. The re-
port was also circulated that the mos
quitoes were unbearable, and that was
another reason for the non-appearance
Of visitors. While we must admit that
the weather conditions were not at all
inviting, and that the mosquitoes were
much in evidence from Friday up to and
including Monday, we find quite a fall
ing off, even at this time, Tuesday ev-
ening. With a few more days Of warm
sun the little pests will have vanished
Neither the rain or the mosquitoes seem
to dampen the ardor of those who come
with the expectation Of taking in the
hook and line fishing in the bay. Scores
come daily to indulge in the piscatory
art and they are meeting with great sue
cess in the matter Of sport and profit
Three men left the shore here on Monday
morning and were out just four hours,
and when they counted up their catch
they had just ninety-nine nice speckled
beauties, and were so elated with their
trip that they promised to return the
next day.
Ed Lynch and family of Philadelphia
have arrived and are occupying the "Ev-
enbreeze" Cottage on the River front,
and expect to remain at least three
weeks. Mr.. Lynch is a veteran in the
fishing art, and for several years has
been considered the champion angler OF
this resort. He is we'll equipped for the
business this season, as he brings his
own motor boat and plenty Of fishing
tackle, and declares tnat he is ready tc
maintain his former standing with al
comers.
Jim Vincent has started to extermin-
ate the worthless ours that infest this
place, when last week he ran over one OF
them with his automobile and put it out
could not lay any blame to him. The
town fathers are contemplating giving
him a medal, or at least a vote of thanks
for his actions and bravery.
Edward Kelly, wife and two children
Of Boston. Mass, are the week end Wis
itors here with Postmaster and Mrs.
William C. Kelly.
Mrs Ruth Humphreys and Mrs. Bes-
sic Frederick and son of Philadelphia are
spending the week end with their par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Fleming.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20

Prof. and Mrs. George r. Miller, Mss
Madeline and Rowland Miller Of Tren-
ton. y. j., and Mrs. W. R. Pote and
two children, Of Scranton, Pa, are here
on their annual vacation and are occu-
pying the blue Hen" Cottage in South
Bowers, and expect 10 remain until Sep
tember.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baynard and son
Of Philadelphia, Mr.. and Mrs. G. RUS
sell Wright and children OF Audubon, n.
j., were week end guests Of Mr. and
Mrs Howard Johnson. Mrs. John W..
Wright Of Philadelphia and Miss Wright
Of Audubon. are also guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry W. Warke Of
New York City, and Miss Catherine Cos
den Of Smyrna, are being entertained
for the week by Mrs. Blanche E. Hub
bard.
Captain William Murphy and family
Of Milford are recuperating at the Shell
borne Cottage on the river front, and
expect to remain until the first Of Aug
ust
The reckless and fast driving Of auto
mobiles in the town limits is going TO
be taken in hand by the town council
and the speed limit will have TO be re-
pected. The speed limit is ten miles,
and violators will find that patience will
cease to be a virtue with them, and II
few have to pay the penalty Of their
folly, others will sit up and take notice.
We are in possession Of the facts by
one Of the company that a freight boat
will be put in the St. Johns River tc
run between Lebanon and Philadelphia
and will make the first trip next week.
This certainly is a move in the right di'
rection as it will be Of great advantage
and accommodation 10 the producers anc
also to this immediate town.
\ large and happy company Of child
rem and many adults were here Tuesday
Of this week. it being the occasion Of th'
annual picnic Of the NJ. E. Sunday
School of Milford. The company assem-
bled on the beach in front Of the Beaci
Hotel and had a very enjoyable time
The first thing in the morning was t.
enjoy the splendid bathing, and the re
mainder Of the day was spent by then
in various amusements suitable for th'
| occasion. We are always glad to vel
come such delightful assemblages on th'
shore. Come again.
Eye strain, nerve strain and head
aches relieved by correctly made glasses
Evans * Son, Optometrisr.
ATTENTION. COMPANY g."
Get your Military Watches here anC
save discount. Stokes, the Jeweler.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
MEMORIAM.
De. rHoMAs o. HueeARp.

Death has removed from our midst,
to that borne from where no traveller
has ever yet returned, that familiar
parsonage, Doctor Thomas d. Hub
bard, who died at his home in Bowers.
Delaware. on the Goth day of June,
1917, incident to old age. He was SO
years. . months and 10 days old. He
was four years old when his parents
removed from Caroline County, Nd,
to Kent County, Delaware, to a farm
near the sight where the town Of
FELTON, was subsequently built. He
practically spent the remainder of his
life in Kent County, with the excep-
tion of one year after graduating at
the University of Pennsylvania in
the year 1854 and receiving his dip
Iona to practice medicine he spent
the first year in his medical practice
in one of the Southern States, but,
not liking the climate and location,
he returned to his native state and
established himself in Hazlettville,
Del.
His skill as a physician and sur
geOn was soon known and apprecia-
ted. He continued to practice in
Hazlettville until the year 1888 when
he removed to Bowers and then con-
tinued the practice of medicine for
about two years when he retired
from practice and devoted his time
and attention to his farms and farm
ing interests. His force of character,
professional skill, and agreeable
maner, while a medical practitioner,
won the respect and confidence of
his fellow citizens and after his re-
tirement he still maintained and held
that respect through life.
He valued his word and considered
verbal promise as binding with him
as a written obligation.
He built himself a fine home and
was much devoted to it and to his
/ family, was always mindful of their
comfort and happiness. and spared
no pains to make his home and sur
rOundings convenient and invitig
He was fond of art, in fact was an
artist himself of no small import
He was married twice His first
wife was Miss Rose B. Cox, whom he
married in 1891; she died in October
1912 His second wife was Miss
Blanche E. Cosden, whom he married
in November 1913, and who survives
him. He had no children by either
union Thus a good citizen, a kind
neighbor. has past from this earth
after a long and useful life, into the
great beyond
His funeral was held at his late
home on the 22nd of June, and was
largely attended by friends and ac-
qUaintances, conducted by the Rev.
G. r. Ellis. His remains were placed
in the family AIausoleum in Odd
Fellows Cemetery at Camden. Del
aware.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
OWENS STATION.

The farmers in this vicinity are busily
engaged threshing wheat.
c. E. Russell was a Baltimore visitor
last week.
Miss Hannah Lantz spent several days
with Mrs. James Bosserman last week.
Mrs. Houston and daughter were shop
ping in Milford Saturday.
Mrs. Helm. from Ellendale, spent Sat
;..aau ad Sunday with Mrs. G. Schulze.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bosserman spent
Sunday with AIR. and Mrs. Howard
Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Morgan, from Green
wood, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith.
Miss Anna Schulze entertained quite a
number Of young folks Sunday.
Mrs. Tucker spent wednesday in
Greenwood.
Charles Hahn has accepted a position
in a Greenwood garage.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
WILLIAMS CORNER.
(Near FrankfordD

"Old sound" sunday school picnic was
held on Saturday. July 9Th. with much
success Nearly three hundred friends
were served with ice cream and cake
and the occasion was enjoyed by an
present.
The campmeeting viii begin on Aug
ust 18th, and everyone is invited to be
present.
Farmers are busy with their crops.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward c. Daisey gave a
party on Saturday evening 20 number
Of their friends. Ice cream and cake
were served.
Daniel Baker has installed a new en-
gine in his motor boat.
Ned Baker has purchased a new Max
well automobile, and Mrs. Mary z.
Tingle has also purchased new car
James Wilgus caught a large number
Of sea mullets on last Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20
HARBEsoN.

Most of the wheat threshers started
out in this vicinity Monday morning,
but the unsettled weather has caused
much uneasiness among wheat grow
ers this year.
Blackberries are on and pickers are
very busy gathering this crop.
Sunday School will be held on Sun
day morning at ten o'clock, class
meeting at eleven. and preaching
Sunday evening at eight
Harry Snyder and daughter, Ada
OF Philadelphia, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs William Stewart.
Mrs. Harriet Walraven and daugh-
ter have been the guests Of her
brother. Hiram Alirsch.
Miss Miriam Short, Of Wilmington,
is being entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. f. Mason. Mr.. and Mrs. Mason
and Miss Short, with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Rust, are occupying the
Lynch Cottage at Oak Orchard for a
week
Miss May Joseph has been the guest
% Miss Blanche Dodd.
Golda Dodd spent Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Dodd.
Mrs. Coda Dodd and son Miles, with
Miss Ida Simpler, are spending some
time in Philadelphia as the guest Of her
brother. Edgar.
Mr. and Mrs. f. d. Vaughn and
mother. Mrs. Anna Warrington, and
Mrs Elizabeth Evans. motored TO Phil
adelphia to attend the funeral of their
nephew, Horace Vaughn.
William Sockrider and Miss Stella NJ.
Roach both Of Harbeson, were quietly
married at the Georgetown NJ. E. par
sonage on Wednesday evening, July 11th,
1917, by the pastor. Rev. Benson.
Milford chronicle., 1917-07-20

MAGNOLIA.

clark NJ Meusch Of Cumberland. Nd
is the guest Of Mrs. George W. Collins.
on his return he will be accompanied by
Linford T. Collins, for visit.
Claude McIlvaine has been recent
guest Of his parents.
Harry w. Faulkner is away on bus
mess trip.
Mrs. John b. Conner was in Whining
ton several days recently, the guest Of
her son, ]. Lohand Conner.
Miss Helen Matthews has returned to
her home from visit with Rev. and
Mrs. G. r. Ellis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe c. Taylor and
children Of Philadelphia are guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Taylor.
Rev. Ernest Hallman and family have
returned to their home in Lynne, Ind.
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Humane Sunday April 22nd 1917.

A Humane Sunday has been OBJ
served in England since 1866 and
in 1917 it is reported that 6400
special sermons were preached.
The first attempt at a national
Humane Sunday for this country
was made in 1915, when many
ministers representing practically
every section of the country, res
ponded to an appeal to observe
the day. Last year about 100
ministers recognized the day in
some way.
This year the date is set for
April 22nd when it Is hoped tina
special sermons on kindness to the
weak and defenseless will be
preached generally throughout all
denominations. Suggestive litera-
ture for appropriate sermons,
talks aud vesper services will be
mailed free upon application to
the American Humane Education
Society 180 Longwood Avenue,
Boston; or The American Humane
Association 287 State Street, AL
bany n. 7.
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Signature of Voter

Section 8. Be it further ordained,
ETC., That the Secretary of the Parish
Board of School Directors be, and he is
hereby ordered to cause to be prepared
for use at the said election the tally
sheets, lists of qualified electors, as.
sessed valuation of property, blank
statements for the compilation of TIE
vote, IN number and amount, and other
eiection blanks that may be required
for the purpose of holding the said
election, to cause the same to be placed
IN the ballot box for use at the precinct
and make provision for the transmits
sion of the ballot box to the precinct at
which the election is to be held.
SECTION 4. Be it further ordained,
ETC., that the polling place or precinct
for the said election shall be Goldonna
w. A. Goldon's store and the follow
ing three commissioners and clerks of
election are appointed to serve at said
election. all of whom shall serve with
out compensation: ]. g, Row, E. l..
Brewton, Sr., W. A. Harris, Dallas
Pennington,
SECTION 5. Be it further ordained,
etc., That the Parish Board of School
Directors shall meet at ten o'clock a.
m. on Monday, May 7th, 1917, for the
purpose, in open session, of examining
and counting the ballots, canvassing
the returns and declaring the result OF
the said election.
SECTION 6. Be it further ordained,
etc., That the President of the Parish
Board of Scnool Directors be, and he is
hereby instructed to give puhlic notice
of the said election by proclamation to
be duly published according to law, in
the following form.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-04-12


Much good is to be accomplished
by getting the city thoroughly
and completely clean. Nothing
Yields greater dividends by way
of good health. happiness, as a
little money and a little time spent
in cleaning up" Pleasing and
attractive appearance is a good in
vestment for city as we'll as for
a person.
Clean up your front and back
yard;
Paint your house and outhopses
and fence if they need it;
Plant flowers in the front yard
and vegetables in the back;
Sprinkle lime on the premises
where it is necessary;
Use soap and water and broom
Iiberally;
And after you get the place
clean, keep it clean.
State-Times
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POLICEMAN & Co.,
COTTON BUYERS
Office:
Rear Peoples Bank
Phona 165

Feed will be very expensive
next winter but every farmer can
have plenty at home if he plants
hill of velvet beans between
every hill of corn. Beans enrich
land, fatten stock and serve as the
best fertilizer known to corn, so
even if your is already planted, it
Is not too late to experiment with
this velvet bean theory. The agri-
culture department gives for the
rule, one third to one half bushel
of seed per acre, planted between
the hills of corn, at the first work
ing of the latter. The vines do
not grow fast until midsummer
and will not be in the way when
the corn is being cultivated. Later,
they will wrap up everything and
may interfere somewhat with
gathering the crop and selection
of seed, this disadvantage how
lever is very small compared with
fertilizing value. -
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PROCLAMATION

Pursuant to a resolution passed by
the Parish Board of School Directors Of
the Parish of Natchitoches, Louisiana,
at its regular meeting held on the End
day of April 1917, l, Edgar Levy,
President of said Parish Board of School
Directors, hereby give notice that, in
compliance with said resolution,
special election will be held in Gofdonna
School District in the Parish of Natchi-
toches, Louisiana, on the 4th day Of
May 1917, for the purpose of submitting
to the property tax payers qualified un-
der the constitution and laws of the
State of Louisiana to vote at said cleo
ton, the following proposition, to wit:
To levy special tax of five mills on
the dollar on all the property in Gold
onna School District, Parish of Natchi-
toches, Louisiana, subject to State tax
alton, annually, for period OF five
years for the purpose of building and
giving additional aid to the public
For the purposes of said special elec-
tion the polling place will be Goldonna
Goldon's store and the following three
commissioners and clerks will serve
without compensation: j. G.. Row, +.
~ ~ VIII SA'D W. "A A4oAlAS, On1ldS
Pennington.
At said special election the polls will
open at seven O'Clock a. m and close at
five O. clock p. m. ane the election will
be conducted in accordance with the
laws of the State of Louisiana appllca-
BILE thereto.
Notice is also given that at ten clock
a. m. on the 4th Gay of May, 1917, the
said Parish Board of School Directors
of the Parish of Natchitoches, Louisi-
ana, will meet at Natchitoches, Louisi-
ana, and in open session proceed to
open the ballot box and count the bal
lots in number and amount, examine
and canvass the returns, and declare
the results of said special election.
This End, day of April 1917.
EDGAR LEVY
President of Parish Board of School
Directors.
SECTION 7. Be it further ordained,
etc., That the special election herein
and hereby provided for shall be held
and conducted and the returns thereof
shall be made under the provisions of
act 256 of 1910 and amendments there
of, and such other laws as may be ap-
plicable.
YEAS: Barron, Huffman, Ingram,
Martin, Friedman, Pullin, Sellers, Co.
pellar, Huckabay & Levy.
On motion: Friedman and Sellers,
the board adjourned until may 7th,
1917
L. E. HUDSON, Sect'y Tres.
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School Board
Proceedings
AN ORDINANCE

Ordering a special election to be held
in Goldonna School District in the Par
ish of Natchitoches, for the purpose of
submitting to the qualified electors of
the said school district the question of
the levy of special tax of mills, for
the purpose of providing additional aid
to the public schools of the said school
district,
Section /. Be it ordained by the Par
ish Board of School Directors of the
Parish of Natchitoches, Louisiana, That
a special election be, and is hereby
ordered to be held in Goldonna School
District in the Parish of Natchitoches,
Louisiana on Friday May 4th, 1917 for
the purpose of submitting to the qnali-
fed electors of the said school district
entitled to vote thereat the question
of the levy of a special tax of 5 mills
on the dollar on all property in the said
school dis trct subject to State taxation,
for period of five years, the proceeds
of the said tax to be used in giving ad-
ditional aid to the public schools Of the
said school district.
Section g. Be it further ordained,
etc., That the ballots to be used at the
said election shall be prepared by the
Secretary of the Parish Board of School
Directors, and shall be in the following
form:
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SUCCESSION OF S. j. HENRY

Mrs. Maude Henry, administrative of
the above succession having this day
filed her final account of administration
in the above succession, notice is hereby
given to all persons interested to show
cause within ten days from this date.
why the same should not be homologa-
ted and the Administrative discharged
and her bond cancelled.
April 9Th, 1917, 10 days.
D. J. HYAMS, Clerk 1lth D. q. of La.
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Proceedings OF the
Jury Commission

On the 10th day of April 1917 at 10
Commission in and for the Parish Of
Natchitoches all of whom were pre-
viously notified of the time and place
of said meeting by the Clerk of the
at the Clerks office in the city and
Parish of Natchitoches en- the day and
date aforesaid in the presence of A. H.
Lecomte and D. H. Pennington good
and competent witnesses of lawful age
residents of the Parish of Natchitoches
and summons by the clerk of the Court
for that purpose.
The following members of the Jury
were present:
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COMING! - OLYMPIC THEATRE

in this colorful romance of East and
West The love arrow that is the gift
of old Kahoma brings sorrow at first,
but tears are changed to rejoicing.
There is a simplicity, directness about
this exquisite production that will carry
its message straight to the heart of
every person who views it.
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Taxable Valuation

Notice To Voters: To vote In favor
of the proposition submitted upon this
ballot, place cross (X) mark in the
square under the word "Yes": to vote
against it, place similar mark under
the word mo-. Voter must write his
name on the back of his ballot or
ticket.
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The Jury commission then proceeded
to revise the Jury list and the names of
those known to have died and previous
ly served, left the Parish or have be-
come exempt or disqualified and to sup
pliment the same with the names of
the same number of good and compe-
tent members of the Parish of Natchi-
toches as required by section No. 16 OF
act No. 1856 of 1893, after having COM
pleted the said revision and ascertainel
THAI there was the names of three
bundreL. good and competent Jurors on
the list and in the general Venire Box.
The said Jury commission proceeded to
select in presence of the two above
named and competent witnesses the
names of from all parts of the Parish
of Natchitoches to serve as Grand Jur-
ors for the term beginning May 2lst,
1917 which name were written down by
the Clerk as selected and are as fol-
lows to wit
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FOR THE LEvYING OF A TAX

Proposition to levy a Five
mill special tax on all the pro-
perty subject to taxation in
the Goldonna School District
Parish of Natchitoches, Louis
lana, annually, for the period
of Five years, for the purpose
of building and giving addi-
tional aid to the Goldonna
School of the said school dis
trict.
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ECHO, The Flower of No Mans
Land: :............................ VIOLA DANA
hoy talbot, Duncan McRae
Big Bill. Observation-Disclosures. Harry G. Brown
Kahoma, The Indian =. Mitchell Lewis
Pedro, The Mexicrn.. .......... Fred Jones
Mrs. Talbot . Nellie Grant Mitchell
The Talbot Child Eldine Steuart
Potter, The Butler .... Marcus Moriarity
Miss Dana has no superior in the por-
trayal of emotion, and as 'EThe Flower
of No Mans Land" she has every op-
portunity to display this power, for fate
plays strange pranks with the contid-
ing, simple child of the mining camp.
But the little stars power to show the
humorous Side of life is just as great,
and there are many scenes which will
keep the audience in an uproar.
Kahoma, an Indian, finds in the heart
of the desert, Baby Echo, lying by the
side of her murdered father. He brings
her up tenderly and she becomes the
one bright spot in the lives of the rough
men of the mining camp.
Roy Talbot, reigning tenor of the
grand opera, loses his voice during a
triumph in ''Pagliacci. He goes West
to recuperate. How he wins the SIM
pie heart of Echo to the deep sorrow of
Big Bill, who loves her, how he shows
his despicable nature. and how his very
villainy is the means of winning back
freedom and happiness to the little
Flower of No Mans Land is shown
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Wed. April 18th.
ETHEL BARRYMORE In
"The White Raven"

CAST
NAN ETHEL BARRYMORE
THE Stranger" William b. Davidson
John Blaisdell. Walter Hitchcock
Sylvia Blaisdell. .......... Ethel Dayton
Arthur Smithson. clerk, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
.................. ............George A. Wright
Mrs. Smithson. Viola Fortescue
BILL" Balwin, Mans father, ...............
........................... ............H. H. Pattee
Opera lmpresario. ......... Marie Majeroni
Dance Hall Proprietor Phil Sandford
Miner ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Ned Finlay
Nightingale Nan" is a good girl
who, stranded in the Yukon, becomes
an inmate of dance hall. Disguised
with her surrounding, she offers herself
as the stake in a gambling game in
order to get enough money with which
to return to civilization. A stranger
VINO wins the prize sends Nan away,
telling her some day he will call to claim
her. She becomes a famous prima
donna in New York. The stranger
calls and makes his demand Herein
lies the most dramatic situation in
great drama.
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slips therein and to draw therefrom at
the time the names of........----men of
to serve as Petit Jurors for first week
of court beginning Monday June 4th
1917.
Which names were placed in an en-
velope and sealed and marked List of
Jurors No. l.
He then proceeded to draw ..............
names from the General Venire Box
one at time, which names were writ
ten down by the clerk and placed in an
envelope and endorsed List of Jurors
No. 2 which names thus drawn are as
follows:
List of Jurors for week beginning June
4th 1917.