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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-01-25

a thief-just yet l said we must get
used to the idea of Ii first. She is
heartbroken, butt must make her
see it,"
That was the end of supper. No
one attempted to eat another bite.
After the older girls had gone into the
sitting room. Carol and Lark went
about their work with stricken faces.
They asked IL they might speak to
Constance. but Prudence went In with
them to say good night to her. The
twins broke down and cried as they
saw the pitiful little figure with the
wan and tear-stained face. They threw
their arms around her passiOnately
and kissed her many times. But they
went TO bed without saying anything.
II was sorry night for the twins.
The next morning they set on to
school. with no chance for anything
but brief good morning with Connie
given In the presence Of Prudence.
Halfway down the parsonage walk,
Carol said:
"Oh, wait a minute, Lark. left my
notebook on the table" And Lark
walked slowly while Carol went rush
ing back. She found Prudence In the
kitchen, and whispered:
"Iiere-here's note, Prudence.
Don't read II until after I've gone to
school-at ten o'clock you may read 1t.
VIII you promise?"
Prudence laughed little. but she
promised, and laid the note carefully
away to wait the appointed hour for
its perusal., As the clock struck ten
she went to the mantle and took II
down. This Is what Carol had writ
ten:
oh, Prudence. do please forgive me, and
don't punish Connie any more. You can
punish me any way you like. and I'll be
glad of II. 1t was all my fault. l made
her go and get the apples for me, and /
ate them. Connie didn't eat one of them.
She said stolen apples would not taste
very good. 1t was all my fault. and I'm
so sorry.
As Prudence read this her face grew
very stern. Carols fault At that
moment Prudence heard someone run
ming through the hall. and thrust the
note hastily into her dress. 1t was
Lark, and she flung herself wildly up
on Prudence, sobbing bitterly.
"What is the matter, LarkT she
cried. really frightened. "Are you
sickr
"Heartsick, that's ALL" walled Lark.
II told the teacher l was sick so l
could come home, but I'm not. Oh.
Prudence, know you'll despise and
abominate me all the rest Of your life.
and everybody will, and deserve it.
For stole those apples myself"
Prudence was surprised and puzzled.
She drew the note from her pocket
and gave IL to Lark. "Carol gave me
that before she went to school," she
explained. Read 1t, and tell me what
you are driving at. think you are
both crazy. Or maybe you are just
trying 10 shield poor Connie"
Lark read Carols note. and gasped.
and-burst out laughing! The shame,
the bitter weeping. and nervousness,
had rendered her hysterical, and now
she laughed and cried until Prudence
was alarmed again.
In time. however. Lark was able to
explain. I'VE both did 1t" she gasped.
1.-THE Skull and Crossbo les. And We
both told the truth about IT,"
Prudence laughed. But when she
thought OF loyal little Connie. sobbing
all through the long night. the tears
came to her eyes again. She went
quickly TO the telephone and called up
the school building next door to the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-01-25
THE LATEST FUR.

Cafe au lait fur is the latest,
the soft light brown shade har-
monizing well with fashionable Z
brown toned costumes. The real
name Of the fur is summer err Z
mine. which is really In the pref
ty cafe an lait shade with white I
markings. The ermine changes
his snow white coat to one match
ing the rocks during the warm
season. when he must forage for
his dinner against a background
not all arctic white.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-01-25
Cutting Asparagus Tops.

The tops should be cut from the as
paragus plants before the seeds ripen,
otherwise there will be scores OF plants
where they are not wanted. II is best
to cut as close 10 the ground as possible
and to burn the tops In order to get rid
OF all insect pests. II is good plan to
allow the chickens to run In the aspar-
agus patch II they can be kept away
from the rest of the vegetables.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-01-25
Knew What He Wanted.

"You must remember, my boy, that
wealth does not bring happiness"
II don't expect 1t to. l merely want
1t so that may be able to choose the
kind of misery that is most agreeable
to me."-Boston Transcript.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-01-25
E.AL. Wrsok psIsys Traln.

Petersburg. Ind. Jan. le.-An ID q
I freight train was wrecked near
oD0srs. six miles north OF here, ana
g trains are delayed nom two to siI
hours. Ne one was injured.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-01-25
Good Point.

Henry. how would 1t be to ask the
Jephsons to dinner some night soonr'
Fine. like them. They always 90
home SO nice and early."-Puck.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-01-25
Unfortunate Accident.

Jinks-And has Mrs. Won Speedway
q husband?
Miss Oucher-She had one, but broke
it!-New York Globe.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-01-25
A. the Weddinu,

To kiss the bride the people flock
Into the gay reception room.
And then they pass outside to knock
The very badly frightened groom.
-Detrot Free Press.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-01-25

Buzz-How old Is that lamp?
Fuzz-Three years.
Buzz-Well, turn 1t out. It's too
young to neutrality-suspicious. Punch
Bowl.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-01-25
Pronhet Defined,

Sunday School Teacher-Benny. can
you tell me what prophet is?
Benny-Buyin' somethin' for nickel
and sellin' 1t for dime.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-01-25

The Smart Boarder.-Don't you think
it's something like cannibalism for you
to eat that peach?
The Pretty Bosrder - No more %
than for you TO eat that Wealth.
change.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
PAUL PRY's GLENDALE
LETTER.

The extreme cold and the SHOWS Of the
past week have put a stop to all kinds
OF outside work and all one can do is
sit around the warm stove at the corner
store and talk about the war and read
the newspapers. Those who are fortu-
nate enough to have a supply Of coal
are keeping comfortable, but many are
without wood or coal. Even the me-
chanics from Philadelphia, who have
been putting the asbestos roof on the
new church. became disgusted with the
weather and returned to their homes in
the city for few days.
The contractors on the DUPONT boule-
ward have shut down work and sold their
big mule teams and wagons to Robert
Clendaniel. while they have gone south
where they will begin new contracts.
Robert Veasey, Of Glendale, who has
been employed with these contractors,
will 60, with his wife. 70 Florida, where
he viii be in their employ this winter
The. W. c. T. U. held a district con-
vention in Jester Hall on Tuesday, with
a spirited all-day meeting. Delegates
were there from all local unions, Lewes,
Georgetown. Milford, Milton. Bridgevlle,
seaford and Laurel. all being represent
ed. a luncheon was served.
Mrs. Barker Of Millsboro has been a
recent guest Of her sister, Mrs. R. A.
Wood, and enjoyed the day spent in FL
lendale. going over memories Of their
childhood
A fine Christmas present, in the shape
Of a baby boy has gladdened the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Abbott this
year. The little fellow arrived in time
TO hang up his stocking.
Many from Ellendale are planning to
spend the holidays with city friends.
while others prefer to entertain their
loved ones in family reunions. At the
home Of many, soldier boys will be home
for the day.
The postofiice is loaded as never be-
fore with Christmas packages. and ev-
cry boy away from nome is being re-
membered. One man sent his son at
Camp Mcclellan a fine Christmas pack
age, the postage on which cost $40.
DR.. sansen is vers' sick. under the
are Of DR.. Hopkins Of Milton. This Is
both for DR.. Samson and
he people Of Ellendale. as he is the only
here and there is quite a bit
I sickness.
Mrs. Samuel Warren suffered a severe /
tack Of indigestion, but is now improv-
ng.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
MILTON NEWS.

We see it emblazoned in leaden type
at the head of newspaper columns that
the crops of this co1Htry during the
present year have amounted to Twenty
one Billions of Dollars" This is an
amount of money almost inconceivable;
it stsggers the human intellect. But
while the. Creator and almoner of all
things is generously giving this land
good crops aud plenty of them, there
are a set of people who are boarding
these stores and charging exhorbitant
prices for them. While we have such
bounteous crops, why is it prices of all
edibles are so extravigantly high? II
reports be correct cold storage houses
are full and are kept full most, If not ali
OF the time. Food is kept off the market
to boost prices. God gives us good har-
vests, and the speculator and pro6teer
profits thereby. There are plenty of
people now in this country who have not
enough to eat; aud this is q land Of
plenty. But the prices are high, away
out of the reach of the common laboring
man. And what are they going to do
about it There is a limit to human
endurance. There is a point at which
the line may be drawn and the people
assert their prerogative. Assert that they
are the masters. There is one force that
tyranny fears. aud that is the people.
When the people arise In their might
then will spectators and profteers trem-
Bile. The French population of 1898
was preceded by hunger and starvation
the common people. That was
a terrible time. It is said History re-
peats itself.
Town Bailif Dickerson is convalescing
from an attack of chicken pox.
]. d. Abbott has removed from Milton
10 Lewes.
Mrs. Ida Abbott has sold her property
IN Atlantic street to James Foster, Of
Frederica.
John Ponder attended the annual meet
ng Of the State Grange held at Newark
asst week.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
Gifts for Men

Mrs. Ella Bryan was slightly hurt OF
Wednesday, when horse she was driv
ing, became frightened, ran away anC
broke a shaft of the carriage.
The Milton schools have plenty of Goa
andsare in a condition as far as fuel is a
| factor, to hold entertainments galore.
J. H. Prettyman built FIRE below hi.
tank on Sunday to thsw out the water
pipes. Leaving the fire for a while and
returning he found the supports to the
tank on FIRE, and threatening the tank
also. With considerable effort the fire
was put out, but some damage was dc ne.
The assistant teacher of the Milton
colored schools has been absent since
Thanksgiving She went to her home
in Washington, d. c., complaining OF
not feeling well at that time, and has
not returned.
The NJ. +. Church is now holding Sun
day meetings in the lecture room of the
church.
The NJ. Z. revival services will COM
mence on Sunday evening, Ian. 9th.
The Berg Sisters are expected to be here
and remain for a time to assist in the
work.
A Christmas entertainment will be held
by the NJ. E. Sunday School sometime
during Christmas, the date not yet an
nounced.
Our merchants have for many DAYS
been preparing for Christmas their show
windows have been rearranged and
stocked with what they think will attract
the eye and appeal to the mind of, not
only the children but to those of larger
growth. And by the end of the present
week their displays will have been per-
fected. Yet the attractions presented the
present season do not appear to appeal to
US, as on former occasions Of this kind.
Perhaps this is, in part, owing to the
conditions that are confronting us. Con-
ditions of war, and war preparations. and
all of the concentrations thereto. But
Christmas will come and be enjoyed by
many, and before another issue of this
paper 1t viii have come aud passed. A
Merry Christmas to all readers of the
CHRONICLE.
The NJ. P. Sunday School will hold an
in the church on Thursday
evening, December 9th. There will be
recitations, dialogues, and pantomines.
A silver Offering will be taken at the
door, to be sent to the suffering and
starving children of Armenia. There will
not be any treat for the children. thev
having noblY consented to make this sac |
dhce for these children. ALI humani- |
.arians are invited to be present.
Revival services will begin at the NJ. |
P. Church on Wednesday evening, Janu-
lry End, 1918.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21

The Third Quarterly Conference of the
M. P. Church will be held on Monday
evening, December 31st
The entertainment given by the Yukl
family on Saturday evening in School
Hall was a success from the beginning tc
the ending.
The Milton Red Cross now meets in
the Century Club Room, above the Post
Office.
The marriage of Mr.. Ira S. Hazard
of Milton and Mrs. Adelia A. Short of
Lewes was soIennized. as previously an
nounced, on Friday afternoon, at the NJ. d.
Z. Parsonage, by the Rev. D. ]. Givan
After the marriage the pair returned to
Lewes, where a reception was held.
Ice harvesters commenced on Tuesday
to lay in a crop FIVE inches in thickness.
Hog killing is on again this week.
Calvin A. Porter has been appointed a
Justice Of the Peace for Milton,
Rev. Charles H. Atkins of Leipsic has
been visiting his parents in Milton. On
Wednesday evening the 18th inst, a
miscellaneous surprise was given to the
Rev. and Mrs. Atkins at the NJ. +. Par
sonage at Leipsic, Del, in honor of the
fifth anniversary of their wedding.
Rev. Robert Hazard, formerly of Mil
ton, but of late doing missionary work
in New York, died in that city last week.
His remains were brought to Milton,
where funeral services were held at the
A. M. E. Church by the Rev. Robert
Wright, aud sepulture made in Bethel
Cemetery by J. R. Atkins. DAG.
Christmas gifts for everybody, includ-
ing the soldiers. Jeweiry of latest de-
signs, novelties at moderate prices Come
in and look me over. N. NJ Stokes.
jeweler.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
The War-Savings Plan

Q. What iS the War.savings Plan {?
A. Il is a plan By which you can
lend small savings to your Govern
ment at 4 per cent. interest, COM
pounded quarterly.
Q. How may this be done?
A. By Purehasing War-SavinRs
Stamps and Thrift Stamps.
Q. What is a War-SavinRs Stamp ?
A. Il iS Stamp for which the Gov
eminent will pay you IS ON January
lst, 1928.
Q. What does il cost?
A. Between $4.12 and s4.23 dur
ing 1918, depending upon the month
in which purchased
Q. What iS a Thrift Stamp?
A. II is a stamp costing IS cents, to
be applied in payment for a War
Savings Stamp. II does not earn in.
terest. The purpose Of it's issue is to
enable people to accumulate in small
sums the amount necessary to pay
for War-SAvinsS Stamp.
Q. Where can buy them?
A. At post offices, banks, and au-
thorized agencies.
Q. Why should buy them?
A. Every dollar loaned to the Gov.
ernment helps to save the lives of
our men at the front and to win the
war.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21

Mrs. Alfred Clendaniel is suffering
from a case of pleurisy.
Mrs Annie Clendaniel fell on the Slip
perry pavement on Tuesday and sprain-
ed both ankles, and had to be assisted
to her home.
Joshua AIillman also fell. and though
he sustained no broken bones, he is very
sore. Paul Pry.
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.
jaweler.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
Gift Goods In Linen
Department.

Snowy white linens. that are a
credit to have in your linen closet
are here in all the new designs; /;
also linen sets.
Goods by the yard from SOC to
$3.50 the yard. Napkins to match,
$3.50 to $3.50 the dozen.
Towels are in great variety; all
that is new and good we have
them, from 10c to 50 each.
Scarfs and Squares from Csc to
50 each; in fact anything you need
in linen we have.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
Gifts in Handkerchiefs

Also a full line of Christmas
handkerchiefs, hand embroidered
and machine work, ranging in
prices from 121ac to $1.00.
Initial handkerchiefs 12hc to
SOC. Plain Linen handkerchiefs
12h to SOC.
A beautiful line of Children's
handkerchiefs for the little boys
and girls.
Three handkerchiefs in a box
for 25c.
Children's kindergarten Hand
kerchiefs, each 8 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
FREDERICA.

The regular meeting of the Red Cross
was held at the home of the president
Mrs. Henry W. Hargadine on Monday
evening. rhe attendance was good.
Those present were enthusiastic about
the great membership drive for Christ
mas. Miss Bessie Emerson, chairman
of membership, and her co-workers are
canvassing the town for new members.
Membership is service. Respond to the
Call to Colors" by enlisting in the Red
Cross Army. Show your sympathy for
those at the front, and help our army,
Navy and Allies.
On Christmas night in the NJ. E. Church
Miss Sallie Sharp will give a recital con-
sisting of Christmas and humorous selec-
tons. There will also be special music
for the occasion. Miss Sharp has been
studying elocutiou at one of the best
schools in Boston for several months.
Those who have heard her before know
that something good is in store for those
who will attend. The entertainment will
begin at 8 O'Clock. Admission for adults
Is cents, children IS ceHts. Proceeds
for the benefit of the War Funds.
On Christmas evening at $50 O'Clock
at the NJ. E. Church an entertainment
and treat will be given the pupils of the
Sunday School.
Harry Williams, of Wilmington, was
the guest Of James Emerson on Tuesday.
Mrs. Annie =. Lcrd is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. William HudIon, of Seaford.
Mrs. Arthur Melvin has returned from
an extended visit to Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Mrs. William Prouse, of Philadelphia.
spent several days last week with Mrs.
Harry Patterson.
William Spurry and wife and Iohn
Cunningham and wife are visiting in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. I. W. Belts, chairman of the Y,
W. c. A., has reported the recent col
lection to be SS7.75.
Large shipments of turkeys have been
made from here this season. William
Faulkner paid the highest cash prices
and made the largest shipments. Buyers
paid as high as az cents per pound on
Tuesday.
The young people are expecting to give
a Christmas dance in the Town Hall on |,
Christmas night. Music by Milford Or
chestra.
We wish our readers Merry Christ
mas and q Happy New Year.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
NorIcE

Owing to the Sunday School entertain
ment on Christmas night, moving pict-
ures will be postponed until "Wednesday
night December 26th. Good service foT
saturday night. Pictures New Years
night.
Il %.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21

Christmas gifts for everybody, includ-
ing the soldiers. Jewelry Of latest de-
signs, novelties at moderate prices. Come
In and look me over. N. N Stokes
jeweler.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21

An advertisement Of q public sale
is the surest way to get a large ct,
tendance, and this opinion is shared
by about all the peopls Of upper Sus'
sex and lower Kent counties.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
Mems Hats

Whatever kind of hat you want
can be found here
ANY HAT $3.50.
so Styles-Values 50, $3.50, $500
SWEATERS
More sweaters sold this season
than ever before. And why not,
as surely the cOlOrs were never so
pretty. We have over 1000 sweat
ers on our tables today. We can
fit and please you at every price.
Sweaters for every member of the
family, from baby to grandpa.
Prices, 75c to 500.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
Gift Shoes

Ladies and gents, boys and girls
slippers in choice selections; also
rubber boots. artics and rubbers.
Ladies' and gents slumber
socks.
Ladies' and children's leggins.
Ladies' and gents travelling
slippers.
Shoes for the family.
Lambs wool and quilted soles.
Our mems and boys shoes are
extra values.
Mems and boys rubber boots at
special prices.
Ladies' Comfy Felt Juliets, Fur
trimmed.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21

J. L. Houseman. Prop.
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21
GREENWOOD.

The news Of the sudden death of Dan
lei Tressler came as a shock to the nogn-
munity. He was but "a years Of age
ana was one of the drafted men from
this town. and returned from camp about
week ago. On Saturday he was taken
suddenly i'll, and on Sunday was taken
to the Salisbury hospital where he was
operated on at once for appendicitis but
as he was also suffering with t,-nbojd
teVer' his condition continued to grow
more alarming until death came Tho
parents Of the boy were sent for to come
70 SALISBURY, but his mother was i'll at
ehe tline and could not go, while the
iather made the trip by automobile. The
parents have the sympathy of the com
munity over the loss of their only child.
Funeral services were held on Thursday
afternoon and interment made at Johns
town cemetery.
The wedding Of Miss Emma Low and
Clarence Collision was quietly solemnized
last week.
On Saturday. December 18th, at Y
O'Clock, the wedding of Miss Okla White
and Lawrence Hayes took place, the GER
emony being performed at the home Of
the bride, after which they left for vii
mington.
Miss Emma Baker and David Bradley
were married last week the ceremony
taking place at the NJ. E. Parsonage.
J. Frank Hayes and daughter moved
10 town last week. while Lawrence
Hayes will live on the farm, which he
purchased from his father.
Ashbel Norris has so far improved as
to be able to report for service at Cape
May.
Preaching will be held in the NJ. E.
Church Sunday morning at 1890, and the
usual services in the evening,
Milford chronicle., 1917-12-21

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.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-13
LITTLE STORIES FOR BEDTIME
How Buster Fought Himself.
--.....luht ~ hY Y. W Rurgesal
Bu JHORNTCN " b0KGESS

on. YOU uho road trfV ts}r. beware.
And cr Doe fooled likc Buster liear
You sec Buster Beaf "aF ,gs' So
U To- terr ol, hGut with Hlifsril p
rto was lo didn't luow Nll 'f'
l'tlr peoplC N Nl MeI l9yLtl- -4
sammy 1at T'rufnUol thc WOOD
urcker. Tommy Tit th" 'htcEaa's,
Elacilv tho crow. Mrg. Grouse. Potter
Rabbit. thatftrsr the Nrd ~qulfrei,
knrw it ana vcrg fHirlt tugEiug
themselves with delight here was
fn % terIhl. rage aud growing nm
EIlrr rtcrt SECOND E~htinG hiu~elt
without auaHins IT, and getting the
worst ~ 10 at that
You 500 how III was, don't YOU
Buster had hi that biz stone hans
Ing by rope from "a tree, and. of
course thr stone had swung heck
ANA hit him This had made hifn
lose s. temper and hit 30 stul harder
with the result that IL swung back
harder than before. Then hc had
hIt it very hard indeed. aud 10 had
promptly returned and knocked him
over or course. tho harder he hit it
The harder DO came rack lie wa7
simply hp.tinR himself and was too
auEry Co see It,
When buster scrambled 20 his feet
after the stone had upset l.m Dee WAS
in such a rage that De fairly squall-
ed That's what tr ala eQualleb Tn
n uoen he was up ou his hind legs
and Ee bit that stone with OH his
Tl.- uf and NuN know he ls so big
uud strong that DE can strike tree
meuduu blow. This time h" hit so
hard that the stone. big az u was
neW away the full Length Of the
rupe and up and over the branch
from which 30 hung. Buster saw ~
dts1Yprar aud gave little Erunt of
rqtirt8ctiou. lie was sure that This
was the end of the provoking thinE.
But hardly was that little grunt
uut when be gave another Grunt and
this WASH one az SAT IstnrtfnU. u
vae one of surprise ana anger AMI
pain For just q little second Buster
Scar saw stars You see that stone
had gone up and over the branch and
Buster was Looking iu the direction
Dr. had dlsBppearcd. and So when So
swung down 10 took hlm squaroly iu
the back VI the head IL knocked
HIM sprHwling.
Tlc was up again in fash ana
whirled around 20 zee who this new
enemy might hc or course. uo one
was 90 be seen, but there swung that
thing DE had just knocked out ~
siEht II WAS hard % believe Bus
ten couldn't believe II Ht FIRST He
rubbed his eyes. Then he reached
ont and touched the thlnE gently.
before IN tho moet provoking way.
He had 20 believe then.
once more Buster Gew into n ter
rihic rage lie danced about I'm
anger. He was iust about the mad
dcst Bear that ever was. So fust as
before he cuftcd and struck the
swinging stone. and Just as before he
got the worst, very much the worst
of a. u whacked him on the nose.