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Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
LINCOLN CITY.

Mrs. Sarah Masten is spending
the holidays with her son, George
Masten, at Richmond, Va.
Herbert Clendaniel of Newark, n.
j., has been the guest Of his par
ents.
The Sewing Circle was entertained
by Mrs. G. H. Warren on Thursday
evening.
Dorsey Clendaniel is recovering
from an attack OF the measles.
George D. Reed and Mrs. Mary
Deputy are on the sick list.
The Y. P. B will meet with Miss
Eta Clendaniel on Friday evening.
December 18th A full attendance is
desired.
Lambert Warrington and wife have
moved near Milford and Mr.. Moore Of
near town has purchased the property
vacated by him.
Bernice Donovan has been i'll with
the measles.
The net proceeds of the fair and
bazaar amounted to forty-eight dol
lars and seventy-five cents. The La
dies Aid wishes to thank all woh con-
tributed and helped toward its sue
cess.
Miss Ethel Beardsley, who has been
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Kate
Beardsley, started on Wednesday for
Camp Hancock. Ga. where she has
been called as nurse. Miss Nellie
Beardsley. another daughter, sailed
for California several days ago for
the PHILIPPINE Islands. where she will
act in the same capacity.
There will be preaching at Slaugh-
ter Neck Sunday morning at 1890;
Cedar Neck at 2:S0 p. m. and Lincoln
at 7.S0 p. m. by the pastor. The re-
vival effort has closed at Cedar Neck
owing to the severe cold weather.
Christmas gifts for everybody, includ-
ing the soldiers Jewelry Of latest de-
signs. novelties at moderate prices. Come
in and look me over. y. NJ Stokes.
jeweler.
Read carefully ads Of C. D. Abbott
& Co. and Derrickson & Van Kirk; also
what they say regarding Thrift Stamps
and War Saving Stamps.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
FREDERICA.

Dr. William F. Hoey has received
the appointment of Federal Explos-
ives inspector in Delaware. His many
friends here are glad of his success
me Parent-Teacher meeting will
be held Friday evening, December IA
IN the school house. Everybody invi+-
ed to attend and get interested in the
public schools. 80 ''''
Ihe Ladies' Aid Society was delight
1ully entertained in AIitten's Hail on
Saturday evening by Mrs. Joseph
Frazier, Miss Sue Frazier and Mrs
Anna Hopkins. The program was in
charge OF Mrs. Harry Mitten and
Mrs. L. L. Carlisle and was fine and
thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
Mrs. W. W. Wilson and daughter
Marion returned on Saturday from a
visit to Wilmington and Washington
While in Washington they attended
the national convention of the W. C.
I. u, and were accompanied home
by Mrs. w. A. Hertmuller.
Mrs. j. B. Derrickson has return
ed from Washington and Baltimore.
Miss Sallie Kirk has been visiting
relatives in Maryland.
Mrs. Celia Martin is i'll at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. Reynolds Sale
van, near Milford. Her friends who
wish to talk to her can call her bv
telephone No. 34-R-22.
Miss Lena Watson of Wilmington
has been visiting her sister. Mrs.
Walter Riggs.
Mrs. Millard L. Hydorn has re-
turned from a visit to her brother.
DR.. Oliver Grier, of Wilkesbarre. Pa
Mrs. A. W. Boone spent several
days last week with Mrs. Charles
Spencer, of Philadelphia.
DR.. and Mrs. W. F. Hoey and
daughter, Mary, spent several days in
Philadelphia last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Rogers are
visiting in Newark, N. j., and other
cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Patterson have
returned from a trip to Philadelphia
Camden and Trenton.
Mrs. Elwood Smith is quite sick
with erysipelas in her face.
Christmas gifts for everybody, includ-
ing the soldiers Jewelry of latest de-
signs, novelties at moderate prices. Come
in and look me over. N. NJ Stokes,
jeweler.
Read carefully ads. of C. D. Abbott
& Co. and Derrickson & Van Kirk; also
what they say regarding Thrift Stamps
and War Saving Stamps.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
cHAMBERLAINs TABLETS.

Chamberlain's Tablets are intended
especially for stomach troubles, bilious
ness and constipation, aud have met
with much success in the treatment of
those diseases. People who have suf-
fered for years with stomach trouble
and have been unable to obtain any per-
manent relief, have been completely
cured by the use of these tablets. Cham
berlain's Tablets are also of great value
for biliousness. Chronic constipation
NAV be permanently cured by taking
Chamberlain Tablets and observing the
plain printed directions with each bottle.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
NOTICE TO OUR PATRONS.

We will discontinue sending receipts
for remittances unless specifically in
structed to do so, after December 10th,
1917. With few exceptions, bills are
paid by check which constitutes the best
receipt in itself and which is our reason
for eliminating the time and expense
incident to furnishing duplicate receipts.
MILFORD CHRONICLE PUBLISHING Co.
Dec. 7th, 1917. 12-7-4t
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

v Owing to the necessity of lock- y
y ing the forms of the Chronicle =
y each week at noon on Thursday, =
n the publishers of the Milford =
v Chronicle will not accept change =
y of copy for display advertising y
y after 3 o'clock, Wednesday after =
Y noon of each week.
y Classified ads (1c a word col y
Y umn) will be received until 10 y
y o'clock, on Thursday morning y
y This ruling is necessary in y
4 order that the Chronicle will be \
Y able to catch the mails at the y
4 correct time each week. \
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
BOUQUETS FOR MRS. SCOTT'S
"ELIZABETH BESS."

"a dear little girl of the sixties whose
life is chuck full of interesting Incl
dents. IN. Y. Times.
1.-THE whole tone is so sweet, bright
and captivating that both young and old
will feel better after having followed
the fortunes of this little girl of the
sixties. 1t will make a suitable Christ
mas gift. st. Paul's Calendar.
1--WE can say without qualification it is
one of the most charming books we have
ever read. delaware State News.
$1.25 at Bratton's Drug Store, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
YOU WANT coALl REMEMBER THIS
NOTICE.

By authority of the Milford and Phil
adelphia Freight Line Company, notice
IS hereby given to all whom it may con-
eern, that all orders for coal booked
previous to the 10th of November with
tnls company, will be filled as soon as
1ne coal can be secured from the mines.
From and after the 10th of November
ISl1, all orders for coal accepted by this
company must be accompanied by checks
ior the full amount of the coal ordered.
ll-23-5t l. d. SHORT, Manager.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
THE TEST THAT TELLS
Is The Test OF Time. Many Milford
PEOPLE Have Made That Test.

Years ago this Milford citizen told in
a public statement, the benefit derived
from Doan's Kidney Pills. The state
ment is now eonfrmed-the testimony
complete. Instances like this are num-
erous. They doubly prove the merit of
Doan's Kidney Pills. Can any Milford
reader demand more convincing proof
It's Milford testimony-it may be in
vestigated. o,c
Imly S. Abbott, postoffice clerk. 2l6
Washington Street, says "Being on
INV feet considerably and having weak
kidneys resulted in attacks Of backaehe,
which greatly bothered me. ! was told
about Doan's Kidney Pills and used
some. They gave me relief. (State-
ment given March 6, 1912
STILL USES D0AN'S.
On April 1, 1916, Mr.. Abbott said
sI am glad to confirm all have said
recommending Doan's Kidney Pills.
Thew help me whenever / use them.
Price 6Oc, all dealers. Don simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan
Kidney Pills-the same that MI. Abbott
has twice publicly recommended. Fos-
ter -Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. l. {
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
CANDY Is CENTS POUND.

Make your money last-buy here.
Cream Chocolates 19 cents a good Mix
ture Is cents pound fine Cocoanut Bon
Bon 20 cents. All Candies below market
price. English Walnuts % cents Brazil
Nuts II cents Soft Shell Almonds 26
cents Mixed Nuts p cents; Sweet Or
anges 35 cents dozen fine Mince Meat
IA cents pound. Price goods here before
you buy. STEWARDS GROCERY.
Opposite Masonic Temple.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
HOW TO PREVENT GROUP.

In child that is subject to attacks of
Group, the first indication of the disease
is hOarseness. Give Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy as soon as the child be-
comes hOarse and the attack may be
Warded off and all danger and anxiety
avoided
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
CHAMBERLAINs COUGH REMEDY

This is not only one of the best and
most efficient medicines for coughs, colds
and Group, but is also pleasant and safe
to take, which is important when medi-
cine must be given to children. Many
mothers have given it their unqualified
endorsement.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
FOR SALE.

l will sell my Blacksmith and Wheel
wright Shop, one and a half miles east
Of Milford, Del. This shop is 16x30 feet,
two stories, and can be bought cheap.
This building will make a good barn or
some outbuilding, or will sell the lease
Of ground with shop and tools if the
buyer wants the tools. Apply to
l2-7tf CLARENCE H. EMORY,
8O9 East Front St., Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
STOMACH TROUBLE AND CoNSTI-
PATTON

Those who are afflicted with stomach
trouble and constipation should read the
following: Il have never found any
thing so good for stomach trouble and
constipation as Chamberlain Tablets.
have used them off and on now for the
past two years. They not only regulate
the action of the bowels but stimulate
the liver and keep ones body in healthy
condition, writes Mrs. Benjamin Hoop
er. Auburn, n. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
NOTICE.

Having severed my relations with the
Corner Drug Store, l have removed my
Office to my residence on West Front
Street, North Milford, where l can be
found after December 18th.
11-l4-2t DR.. ]. LYNN PRATT.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,

Milford, Del, Dec. 8, 1917,
The regular annual meeting of stock
holders of this Bank for election of di-
rectors will be held at the banking house
on Tuesday, January 8, 1918, at 2 clock
p. m. l2-7-5t ]. B. SMITH, Cashier.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
POULTRY WANTED.

l will pay the highest cash price for
all kinds of Poultry. Will call at your
door and get them. Drop me a card or
call Phone 144-R-6, Lincoln.
r. H. DERRICKSON,
4-23tf Lincoln, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
Massey's Bazaar
Governors Avenue, Dover, Del.
Friday, December 21, 1917
At 1880 Sharp
MULES and HORSES

If you need any horses, mules, COWS,
pigs or stock of any kind you should
attend my sales. II YOU have anything
to sell that you do not need, bring it in,
it may be just what some one else wants.
A commission of 5 per cent. is charged
for same.
Lot Of COWS, springers and young stock.
Several good work horses and mules.
5 or Chincoteague ponies, one year
old this spring.
All kinds of driving vehicles and
harness.
Any one wanting carriage harness
should attend this sale.
Lot of chickens and hogs.
1917 Ford touring car only run 400
miles
Gasoline engine, 2H h. p.
Horses sold at last sale from s. to
Sll0; cows from S2S to SIS; young cattle
from s22 to $50.
Terms of Sale-CASH
Sale Rain or Shine.
w. J. MASSEY.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
WOOD FOR SALE.

l have opened my Wood Yard for the
winter and am now prepared to fill your
orders promptly. All of my wood is
seasoned oak. FRANK DEPUTY,
Phone 143. 11-23tf 306 Lake Avenue.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
XMAS BOOKS.

The latest war stories-"Over The
Top" Private Peat" etc. Also your
favorite authors latest books.
PETTYJoHN'S S PHARMACY.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

A delightful gift book, Elizabeth
Ress." by Mrs. Julius E. Scott, S1.25,
At Bratton Drug Store, Walnut Street,
Milford. 12-7-3tp
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
ANNA K. GREGORIUS,
CHIROPRACTOR,

Consultation and spinal analysis free
No. 19, East Front Street, Milford, Del.
OGoo bo,,-. 10 to IL a, m.
'''N0 ''O 2 to p. m.
l1-23tf to 8 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
sAKIMAs TRIBE NO. 10.

A regular meeting of Sakimas Tribe
of Red Men will be held on Tuesday
evening, December 18th. All members
are requested to be present. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

For Pianos apply to R. B. Banning,
manager of T. F. Hargis Piano and Vic
frola Department, Pocomoke City, Nd
Most any make and quality you might
wish on easy terms. S-3tf
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

Sneeial for Christmas Pound Box
Chocolates at 40 cents att. R. Benefits.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
wHlTMANs CANDIES

in beautiful gift boxes and baskets.
Order now and we will hold until Xmas.
PETTYJOHN'S PHARMACY.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

Full line of Flash Lights, the popular
nresent for Christmas, at HOlcombe's.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
XMAS GIFTS.

Examine our line of useful gifts.
Something for everyone.
PETTYJOHN'S PHARMACY.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
IN MEMORIAM.

In sad but loving remembrance of our
dear father, David w. Lynch, who de-
parted into rest December 16, 1915.
Dearest father, how we miss you,
As the weeks and months roll by
Since you left us sad and lonely.
For your home up in the sky.
Though you're gone you re not forgotten.
Your place can never more be filled;
We will keep your memory sacred
Till our hearts in death are stilled.
WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

Emil line of Confectionery by the box
or mound at Holcombe's. 12-l4-2t
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

Belle Mead Sweets for Christmas in
!. 2, 8 and Pound Boxes at j. r. Ben
1ett's 13-14-2t
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

Largest line of smokers articles in
town. at lowest prices, at HOlcombe's.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

BOX Paper for 10, Is, 20, 25, S5 and 80
cents per box at J. R. Benefits.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

Cigars by the box, in all sizes. Any
leading speciality at Holcombe's.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
FOR THE BOYS IN KHAKI.

Useful and practical gifts for the boys
in camp. PETTYJoHN'S PHARMACY.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

Stationery at J. R. Benefits.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

Christmas and New Year Cards at
Holcombe's. IZ-l4-Zt
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
MUSIC.

Miss Maria Causey. Teacher of Piano,
2O2 South Walnut ST., Milford. l0-l9ti
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

Christmas Mixtures att. R. Benefits.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14
aHtlfnrn Ghrnntrlr.

FRIDAY. DEC. "A, 1917.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-14

LOST-Twenty Dollar Gold Certificate. on We'd
nesday afternoon. December 5th. Reward II re-
turned 70 Chronicle Office Il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
ELKs-A0WI I RS SHOW
A GREAT success.
Numerous Attractions Score Heavily.
jazz Band OF 114th Aero Squadron
Renders Valuable Assistance,

The Elks'- Howitzers' minstrel and
vaudeville at the Academy last night
was one of the best amateur efforts
ever made here and deserved very
much larger audience than welcomed
them on their opening last night.
There are girls galore In the cnorua.
girls who can sing, comedians who get
laughs without an effort. and team
OF dancers who will rank with any of
the professional steppers seen here In
the road shows.
The first part proved to be n min
aature musical comedy In which a
number of speciaities are introduced,
and Mrs. G. n Nolan sings several ball
lards In dashing manner. and with
sure stage presence. During this part
of the entertainment Charles Gsa, Bill
ly Burke. and Mira. lone Cutler stoner
presented a side-splitting burlesque on
the burning question of the day. food
conservation and scarcity.
TWAS extremely cleer and well act
ed. Charley Smith and Lawrence
Drinard did some very good eccentric
dancing in the first part, which got
Them many encores. and Billy Burke
knocked them all OFF their seats by his
singing of They All Go Wild Over
He" Guy Corbett was a realistic
Englishman in this scene, and 81
Want a Girl For Each Month" as
sisted by the chorus of beauties, and
scored heavily. The Jazz band from
the One Hundred and Fourteenth
aero skuadron closed the first part
with a whiriwind OF rag music, and
the audience didn't want TO let them
get away These boys are immensely
popular in Richmond.
The minstrel proper, In a beautiful
outdoor setting. with bevy OF beau
tiful girls In the background, proved
to be a most entertaining affair, with
Billy Burke, Lee O'Den. Stuart
Brauer, Charley Smith. Eugene Nc
Donough, Lawrence Drinard. John
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
INDIANS ENTERTAIN
ON LYRICS PROGRAM

Novel entertainment is furnished
80 thu opening. program for the week
nj the Lyric Princess White Deer.
g, GsssF.:s- Aeha nk Indian maid. and
a com pal ny OF Indians Offer an m
terestinR BIT or things musical and
dance ard sing cleverly 40 the head
liner The act ts we'll mounted and
enc Of the '-raves demonstrated much
dancing ability Wilfred Clarke and
Grace Meinken play the leading parts
In a sketch written ny Clarke which
is called HIS Reel Trouble - There
is much to be appreciated ip the play
let and the actors interpreted their
parts satisfactorily. The instrumental
sklt OF the Three E.yres added pen TO
the bill. and Young and April who
perfrom some really Interesting tricks
IN toy shop, wers good. Some slap
stick and better comedy rs furnished
by the Glover Leaf trio and the three
comedians were spplauded roundfy
for their efforts As usual. the pic
ture section OF the evening was APP
pealing.
n l. d
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
WOULD MOBILIZE ALL
W0nttRR'SS 5. ACTIVITIES

The discussion OF ways and means
of modelling all of the woman's activ-
tiles Of the state and to enlist every
woman, in every portion OF the state
was the chief business OF the woman s
committee, council of national de
Tense Virginia division, affiliated with
the state council of defense, at the
meeting held yesterday. Mrs. Il. p.
Munford, cha irman. conducted the
meeting Miss Ella Agnew, chairman
of food conservation, gave hers report
Il.s Il auuoN fs making an effort Ia ~,
certain whether all children of I@op-
~ age are at school.
Attending the meeting yesterday
we're: Mrs Kate Peasants Minor,
Miss Lucy Mason, Miss Anne Lee.
Mrs william Fl. Cox. AIRS. W. w Sale
Mise Agnes Randolph, Mrs w A.
Burrows, and Mrs. Randolph May
nard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
SECRETARY OF WAR
(Contf~ued from First page.)

ton of strength is then taken up.
This German parrying thrust. fhe
most powerful and successful blow
aimed at the british during the past
two and one-haf years. coming as
1t did. INN ediately after the British
victory in the same area, serves to
emphasize the reviving strength Of
the Germans in the west
Strategic situation ChunEesi.
We must recognize plainly thar
the situation in the eastern theater
has brought about a. very decided
change in the strategic possibilities
or the military situation in the west.
Germany. by leaving only skeleton
divisions in the Russian area. by con
centrating all available guns, munt.
tons, and men in the theater of opera
tons in the west. has been able tn
mass a relatively greater force than
sne ever has been able to mobilize in
France In the past.
'~rhis explains the success which
the enemy was able to achieve IN
driving the British back from Cam
brai. 1t would not do for US TO MIN
mize its Importance.
THE enemy realizes that he finds
himself temporarily in singuhriy
fortunate position, and he can be
vantage of II.
For long time past he has been
preparing his plans for just such an
cyentuality as would arise when Rus.
s,a should enter upon negotiations
for IA separate peace. which has been
since the battle OF Tannenberg. We
n principal German objective ever
mvst expect that he will put these
ptans into execution. Thus he may
have at his disposal for time a
pr eponderanr numerical superiority
In the west: he may even be able to
achieve some relative advantages In
the field. such as those recorded dur
ing the past week.
Speed Up Preparations.
The magnitude OF the task before
us can be more fully realized when
measured by the success which the
enemy is still able to gain.
re means that we must speed 'up
our military effort. The united ma
ton must stand souarely behind our
soldiers.
III is not sufficient to prepare to
light: we must prepare to, win
The review also hints at an Ga
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-11
NJNISTS CELEBRATE
JfRUSAltA'S CAPTURE
Monster Mass Meeting at y. VI. III. 4.
Tonight ia Honor of British Vic. e.
tory In PaIcstine--,Isouis
Lipsky Principal speaker.

! Great rejoicing existed last night in
( local Zionist circles over the capture
of Jerusalem by the British troops un =
der General AIienby, which happened
SO soon after the declaration recently
made by the British In favor OF a
Jewish homeland in Palestine and the
esta oiishment Of a Jewish state. Miss
Selma SoHnenberg, secretary OF the
Richmond Zionist society, expressed
the confident belief last night that not
only win a Jewish state be reality
in the very near future but that all
the allies. including the government
OF this country. will help in the re-
creation OF Il homeland for the Jewish
nation, which for more than two
thousand years has been without a
national cultural, political and social
center.
Sir Arthur BHlfour's announcement
10 Baron Rothschtld, November 8. has
been hailed with delight by the Zion
lists of the world. and especially in
the United States, where 1t has been
celebrated by monster demonstrations.
one of these mass meetings viii he
held tonight in the y. NJ. Fl. A., and
the celebration will be made the oc-
caslon Of additional rejoicing because
Of yesterdays dispatches from the
East At tonight's meeting a Zionist
figure OF national repute will be the
principal speaker. This is Louis
LApsky. Of New York, chairman of
the Federation Of American Zionists.
whose official standing in the national
organization is only second 10 that of
Justice Louis u. Brandeis, who is the
honorary president OF the federation.
MIR Lipsky is forceful and eloquent
orator and a distin suished Journalist,
and comes 20 this ,ffv to bring a mes
sage from the national organization
TO the local Jewish community
To-day the larger part of Palestine
Is IN the hands of the British. who
are advancing further every day,
driving the Turks in retreat. The
capture OF Jerusalem by the British
forces marks the end, with two brief
intervals. Of more than 1900 years'
possession Of jerusalem by the Mos
iefns. Fer 673 years the holy city has
been IN undisputed ownership OF the
TURKS. the last Christian ruler OF Je-
ru*alcm being the German Emperor
Frederick II. whose short lived demi-
7tt-5n lasted from l2ze to f2$4.
Aside from its connection with the
campaign being waged against the
Turkish government by the British in
MeSopotam.a the fall OF Jernsalem
marks the definite collapse of the
long protracted efforts of the Turks 10
capture the sucI canal and invade
Egypt.
This last great British victory In the
East Will give zest TO the original rea.
son for tonights celebration, express
ed ms the greatest event IN the his
tory of the Jews. II is expected that
a large audience will hear Mr., IApsky