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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-07
Almanac Frees Three Men From Court.

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 1.-THE New
York Worlds almanac was respon-
sible for three persons being freed
when arranged in the police court for
not having their lights burning on
their motor vehicles. The defendants
oontended that they had violated no
law, which reads that automobile
lights must burn between sunset and
sGnup. Sunset, according to the World
Almanac, does not occur in Mobile
at present until $50. The police
docket showed that the defendants
had been arrested at 5:45 O'Clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-07

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than III other diseases
put together, and for Gears it was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing
to cure with local treatment, pronounced
it incurable. Catarrh is q local disease,
greatly Influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Hans Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by f. J. Cheney &
Co, Toledo, Ohio. is q constitutional
remedy, is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. one Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medi inc fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials
F. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold nv Druggists, &c.
Halls Family plI8 for constipation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-07
TRY CHENEY'S
EXPECTORANT
For Your Cough or Cold or ii Wet
and Chilly, or You Have Asth-
ma or Group.

You may have dreadful cold so
your lungs feel sore, and it hurst
when you breathe, or you may have
Only a simple cough, or severe cold,
asthma, Group, whooping cough. In
either case get a Csc bottle of Cheney s
Expectorant from any drug store. Di-
rectly after taking few doses of
Cheney's Expectorant your cough will
get better, and few bottles have
cured the worst colds and coughs,
asthma, Group or whooping cough
(dvt)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-07
FOR THE GIRL

Dolls, Doll Furniture, Tea Sets. Doll
Carriage, Doll Carts. Pianos. Sewing Sets.
Embroidery Sets, Indian and Cowgirl Suits.
American Service Suits. Paint Boxes, Doll
Shoes and Stockings, Doll Wigs, Tables and
Chairs, Doll Sweaters and Caps, Blackboards,
Tennis Rackets, Games Of all kinds, Desks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-07
Fer THE BOY

Air Rifles. Pop-Guns, Footballs, Drums.
Velocipedes, Bicycles, Coasters. Roc kef-
Horses. Wagons. Wheelbamows. Driving
Reins, Mechanical Trains and Electrical
Trains, Erector Sets. Sand Mills. Elevators,
Postcard Machines, Boy Scout and Indian
Suits. American Service Suits, Military Suits,
Tool Chest, CroQuet Sets, Dalo Flash Lights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-07

We're showing Almost complete assert.
ment of Christmas Toys for the kiddieS.
Look over their letters to Santa-then
come in and make your selection.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09
THINGS LIVELY AT CAMP DIX.
Camp Dix. y. J.. Nov. 7. 1917.

Camp Dix. y. J.. Nov. 7. 1917
Dear MARSHALL:
So many things have happened
since my last letter that ! hardly
I know where to begin First / must
tell you Of the athletic meet Of our
battalion. a relay team composed Of
fifteen men of each company partic-
ipating. The Sussex boys won,
which so angered the Kent and New
Castle boys that they posted $3.50 for
another race. which was covered by
our boys, and was certainly a pretty
race, the Sussex boys again winning
Sergeant Wolfe, our team captain,
deserves much credit for the win
Company A had some celebration
that night on Company B money.
Last week we had our first break
in the company. five men being sent
to Rockford. H. then nineteen were
sent to Admission. Ala All men we
were sorry 10 lose. We lined up in
front Of the barracks and gave them
a rousing send-on. Twenty-Five men
have been picked to be sent to Camp
Gordon. Ca, which will leave only a
few Of the original company. as many
have been transferred TO different de-
partments I have been transferred
10 Field Hospital No. 309. but still
eat and sleep with the Sussex boys.
! viii write later concerning the work
Of the Field Hospital. as IL is very in
teresting.
All of the boys seem more content
cd with army life now. There are I
so many things to interest them /
Every night there is an entertainment /
Jf some kind for their benefit. and 4
then the folks at home don't forget
hem. Last week Dr. and Mrs. Wal
.er Grier sent the Milford bunch a box
If Delaware eats" That night we
lad a spread in the mess hall. This
week we received 60 tea towels thru
Hiss Sara Anderson and the Milford
iirls. Want to say that one never
laving been in the service can appre-
late that feeling that comes when
-ou receive a package and realize
hat the folks at home are thinking
4 you and trying to tighten the hard
hip which comes with army life We
ave welcomed many visitors from
lilfOrd and ! think that most OF
hem agree that the boys are well
AIKEN care of. and have shown great
Improvement both In health and mill 5
ary ability. Any mother coming in
, the barracks last Thursday even
lg and seeing the boys all grouped e
round the big heater singing hymns
Ould have lost all concern as to how
ne boys were conducting themselves. ,
ext week ! will probably be in the
ield Hospital Barracks. but will try / {
nd write as much news of the Sus- d
* boys as / can.
Yours, p
Harry j. Pettyjohn.
ield Hosp 309. Sanitary Train 3O3
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09

WE IN DELAWARE are just be-
ginning to realize that we have a part
to work out in the war in which the
country is now engaged, and in a very
short time the facts will be pressed
home more and more forcefully. The
food situation is the real key to the
situation. The most troublesome
problems now confronting the Food
Administration of the allied countries
are ships, wheat and hogs. As to
ships America knows full well that
she must do her best and she is pre-
pared to do it. This is matter
largely within government control
and the responsibility for failure as
well as the credit for success will
belong at Washington. Wheat. too,
has passed largely into administrat-
i've control. Mr.. Hoover controls the
supply and distribution. The only
thing that can hinder him in making
the most Of every crop is lack of CO.
operation on the part or the farmer.
AS yet he has made no complaint on
that score. But the importance of
fats is a new development; and the
statement that every hog is worth as
much as a shell TO the allied cause
is well calculated to make America
take notice. Just as every farmer is
called upon to add hog raising to his
war activities, so the public is re-
quired to cut down consumption Of
pork products. In the last analysis
it is public obedience to Mr.. Hoover's
pleas that will enable him to accumu-
late the necessary surplus for export |
to our less fortunate allies.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09
WHEN MEN GROW OLD.
One Sure Sign ls Said to Be an In
ereasins Waistline.

One Sure Sign ls Said to Be an In
ereasins Waistline.
When does a man get old? What are
the signs? Some will say instantly
gray hair. badness. stif knees. short
ness OF breath, and so on. An eastern
authority rejects all Of these as proofs
OF age and cites doctors to prove that
there are two invariable signs-an in
creasing waist line and a decrease Of
physical agility. These indications may
not show themselves until a man is
forty or fifty, but they may manifest
themselves at twenty-five. Whatever
the time, the man is old.
This is rather an arbitrary ruling, but
it has a sane basis no doubt. There
are many men. Of course, who by force
OF nature rather than any care Of their
own, retain spareness Of figure until
they are far along in life. and usually
with this slimness is activity Of move
ment But the average man not en-
gagged in active physical labor that
keeps superfuOus flesh down is ex-
tremely likely 10 develop increased
girth in comparatively early years, and,
whether OF not 1t classes him among
the old or even elderly. 1t does take him
out Of the realm of youth. However
youthful man may feel. no one longer
mistakes him for a boy when that big
waist line comes.-lndianapOlis Star.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09
LIGHT AND WATER COMMISSION
ENDORSE THE CHRONICLE.
To the Editor:

/ To the Editor;
Your editorial in last weeks issue
of the Milford Chronicle about the
abuse Of the privilege by users Of
/ light and water in a wilful waste
manner, which make the installation
and use Of meters a necessity. etc,
attracts the attention OF and has the
approval of the Light and Water
Commissioners.
This question has occupied the at
tentiOn Of our commission for some
time. and since the difficulty of OBJ
tanning coal has developed. with the
great increase in cost Of coal accom-
panying the short supply, it is a SER
tOus problem for all persons to con-
slider. Notwithstanding the repeated
warnings 10 the people. there has
been an utter disregard of the warn
ings. and a waste on the part Of the
consumers, which has intensified the
necessity for some means being de-
vised to check this waste
The meter system for both light
and water is correct and just. Ii will
give the users all the privileges they
may desire; they may light under that
system, their homes, every room. from
garnet to cellar, and also use their
sprinklers day and night for all pur-
poses they may desire. and there will /
be none to say them nay; but when 1
the monthly bills come 10 them, it I.
will be for the exact amount Of water 1
they have used and the exact amount /
Of current they have consumed-nOth- ]
ing more, and nothing less. This |
lesson is soon coming TO US.
The fiat rate system so long en-
joyed by the people Of Milford for
light and water. was a comfortable
system. so long as fuel and supplies
were cheap-but unfortunately it was
subject TO abuse.
The Light and Water Commission
lf Milford for some time past have
been confronted with the problem OF
closing down the plant at II o'clock
possibly closing down
)nly the electric light part altogeth-
sr, and operating the water supply ,
department only. These problems +.
lave arisen. and the public co-opera-
ion Will aid i'm the decision to be ar
lived at
What will consumers do? viii You {
disregard this warning as you have j
ormerly and force the issue, or. will I
ou cooperate by saving both electric Z
urrent and the water? Ii
BY authority OF the a
LIGHT & WATER COMMISSION. y
Milford. Del I
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09

TO THE big majority Of the citi-
zens of Kent and Sussex Counties the
result Of the election in rural New
Castle County has been pleasing. It
will make it much harder for the few
bootleggers now in business to get
their supply into the lower counties.
and at the same time will deter the
majority Of persons who would go
TO rural New Castle County after the
supply from going further for their
liquor. If the liquor interests can
read the handwriting on the wall, as
indicated by the sentiment expressed
at the polls by the voters of the three
counties Of the state, they will see
that liquor is not allowed to sift into
the rural districts in an illegal man
ner. Should the supply be forth
coming in sufficient quantities to
cause more discomfort. the dry mem
bers Of the General Assembly Will be |
aroused in making a fight in that
body to do away with the sale Of Ii
quor in the entire state. Should this
Occur, Wilmington would be added to
the dry column
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09
Fame and shyness.

In his book, a Soldiers Memories, %
Sir George Younghusband tells a typi-
cal story Of Rudyard Kipling and Cecil
Rhodes
It was during the Boer war. when
they came to camp and introduced
themselves uncouventionally. As they
We're leaving the soldiers gathered to
see and cheer them
said Cecil Rhodes hastily:
Take OF your cap; they are cheer
ing YOU"
said l.udyurd Kipling:
NO. they are not They are cheering
you. Take on your cap"
Then some one at their elbow sug
geSted:
Il think they are cheering you both.
Whereupon both clincing close to-
gether for support. shyiy took off their
caps.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09

THE EVENING entertainments for
next week. which have been provided
by Superintendent Hardesty, for the
benefit largely OF the teachers. as
sures not only them of three high
grade entertainments, but the musical
people Of Milford and those who are
appreciative of high-class lectures
will have an opportunity that only
comes to communities where educa-
tional institutes and similar sessions
Of educators are held. While these
evening entertainments are not an Of
fetal part OF the Teachers Institutes,
yet they are of such high class that
they are educational in their results,
by training the mind and love for
higher moral amusements.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09
STRENUOUS COUNTING.
A Case Of Fight or Marry That Had a
Happy Ending.

fNAFFN -NtNfftke
William Kenrick. a Berkshire gen.
tleman Of 100 years ago. left his prop
erty. which was considerable, TO an
only daughter. This young lady had a
mind OF her own and. finding none Of
her suitors to her liking, simply deter
mined TO wait until the right gentle
man should come along.
Ii so happened that one day she at
tended a wedding at Reading. where
she met a young gentleman named
Benjamin Child. He was a poor at
torney. With this handsome young
man the young lady fell violently in
love. but still she was cautious She
reasoned with herself for several days.
trying to shake herself free OF the sud
den passion. but all in vain.
Then. feeling that something must
be done. but unable from confusion Of
mind to devise a proper course. she
took the extraordinary step Of sending
the young man a letter demanding sat
isfaction for alleged injuries She ap-
pointed a time and place for the hostile
meeting
Mr.. Child was much surprised and
quite at a loss 10 conceive who the
could be. By the advice Of
a friend he decided to go to the duel
ing place Here he was met by the |
young woman, who, much to his sur
prise, told him he would have to fight |
her or marry her. He naturally chose ]
the latter, and, as the saying goes, they /
lived happily ever afterward.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09
Public Sale.

will stop farming, and for that reason will sell
AZ o. my personal property at public sale a. nv
home at Robbins Station. on
Wednesday, November 21sf, 1917.
commencing promptly at 10 o'clock. rain or sbi,s.
as follows;
LIVE STOCK.
Bay Mare. years old, kind and gentle god 5-;,..
- and works in any position T7a-S
!, Bay Mare y years old. One 80 ~
, Horse. q willing animal W-a
lsAlNHAs, Two Fresh Cows. Both COM E-el==zeAs
ing two and and half years old. One three-ouartsr
Holstein' and other Alderney
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
Two-Horss Farm Wagon nearly new, Ope-Bor.s
v hagon' kunabout Buggy, Carriage, John Desre
Riding PloW No Y nearly new. Ohio Rieinq Cul-
avator. No l3 Oliver Chilled Plow. -Ho--s
flow HarroWs, Cultvators 14-Tooth Harrov-
"A Drag Harrow, 2 suits of Carriage Harness >
suits Of Wagon Harness. Collars. Bridles. g suit9
u Rope Harness. lot Of SwinRle Trees. ShoveIs
Hoes, Forks. Rakes and Chains. 2 Briar Sevtbss'
Bush Ak, Grindstone. lot Of Tomato Bss<ets
700 baskets Of Corn. II stacks Of Fodder / staelr
Of Pea Hay.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
JOok Stove 2 Box Stoves, Parlor Stove. Coal Stov.
Cupboards Tables, Chairs and many other srti
cles too numerous to mention in this notice
Terms Cash-Or a bankable note with approved
ndoraer. No goods to be removed until terr5s
are complied with.
Vest 4 Littlston. Auetioneers,
iove Lynch. Clerk.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09
LINCOLN CITY.

Harvey Davidson and wife and J. s.
Willis. Jr., and family spent the week
| end "a Stockley
Mrs. Thomas Cooney OF Sferchantvnle.
n. T., is the guest Of her parents, Thos
| Chase and wife
| c.. II. Warren and wife were rendered
! Ia pleasant surprise on Thursday even
ing when a party Of about twenty mas
queraders entere their home for the ev-
ening. Their attire represented an ages
and races At a late hour bounteous
supply Of refreshments suitable 10 the
occasion were served
Henry Hatfield is making preparations
for enlarging the property on his farm
before the New Year
Miss Susan Donovan has been unable
to return to her work al Calhouu's school
for several days.
Master Joseph Gardner and Harry
Shew are sick with the measles
AS William Fisher and family are soon
10 move from the neighborhood, the Sew
ing Circle surprised them on Monday ev-
ening by giving them masquerade
party. Refreshments OF cake and cream
We're served at late hour.
The W C T. T.. will meet with Mrs
Joseph Morgan on Thursday November I
18th.
C.. 4. Reed and family Of Milford were .
entertained by Il r. Warren on Sunday
Edward Burris is on the sick list
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs.
William Lank tomorrow saturday
Mrs Emma J Capehart. who has been
in for several weeks. died al the home Of
her son, Harry Capehart. on Monday
aged 50 years. months and 26 days.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday
evening and the remains were. sent 10
Philadelphia on the early train Wednes-
lay morning for interment
The Y. p. BIS were entertained at
party By Zelda Clendaniel on
Thursday evening Of last week Officers
we're elected for the ensuing three
months After an enjoyable evening
'pent in games they were invited into
he dining room where they were served
With delicious refreshments. The next
Meeting viii be held on Friday. Novem-
'er 18th. with Miss Anna Truitt.
Dir. and Mrs. John Murphy gave a de-
ightful party Friday evening, in honor {
4 their daughter Miss Clara Murphy.
when about a hundred and twenty-five
-uests were present
The revival services at Slaughter Neck q
which have been in progress for the past
we weeks, are meeting with success and p
he entire church membership has been
realty quickened. Rev. George Hard
sty Of Seaford viii assist Rev. Gardner
n sunday. preaching at Lincoln Sunday
lorning a 1890. at Slaughter Neck at
80. and at Lincoln at 1870
Rev. Gardner has been invited to as
list in the dedication Of new church n
his former home on Kent Island. Nd
n November 25th.
Master James Gardner the only son q
Rev. Gardner, is in with measles.
No matter whether you wish to buy q
, not ] would be pleased to show you
" neat and attractive line. Stokes
ne Jeweler. is
Teachers. We welcome you again TO J
Iihord and cordially invite you to make n
lr store your headquarters. Petty
Inns, The Modern Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09
BLANCHARD's STATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Grover c. Torbert spent
Saturday and Sunday with George Tor
bert and children near Glendale
Mrs. Margaret Matthews and grand
daughter, Miss Ina Norris, have return
ed to her home at Glendale after spend
ing a few days with her daughter Mrs.
Harry Z. Rogers
Horace Tucker and wife moved to Har
rington last Saturday
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09

THE PEOPLE OF Milford have re-
sponded fine. and the entertainment
Of the teachers next week in the
homes Of Milford is assured with a
well satisfied margin.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09

THE SESSIONS Of the Teachers
Institute which will be held in Arm
ory Hall for five days next week. will
be OF educational value to all the peo-
pie who can attend.
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09
BRIDGEVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs Russell Short have re-
turned from their honeymoon and were
given a serenade on Monday evening By
the young boys OF the town. who also
took advantage OF the opportunity to
serenade several other newly married
couples
Dwelling houses TO rent seem to be
scarce in Bridgeville. and there are num-
erous Inquiries for them this month
/ Another instance Of the fact that
word from the home folks IS much ap-
preciated by the boys in training camps
is proven when Harry l.. Jones writes
from Camp Mcclellan asklHe that his
friends write 10 him there His address
is Company /. nth Infantry Reg. Camp
Mcclellan, Admission. Ala
u. o. Moore. receiver Of taxes. noti-
fled some citizens OF this town. that un-
less the county tax for 1917 was paid
Immediately. same would be turned ov-
er TO the sheriff for collection.
The American History Pageant. given
here last week, netted the 1917 class Of
the High school S35 90.
Raymond Russell, Raymond Kius. Will |
liam Newton and Granvel Murray left /
here on Saturday last for Chester. where /
they will be employed for. the winter
Horace Layton of Chester speu, the /
week end with his parents
Fred Truitt spent the week end with 1
friends in New York City
Mrs. A. r. Kins and daughter have
returned TO their home here from The
Cambridge Hospital
Miss Delema RadcHn has returned |.
from visit Of two weeks with friends in 4
and around Philadelphia
The untenanted part Of the Whitney II
building is being repainted inside and II
viii be converted into an up-to-date res
taurant. under the management Of Mr..
and Mrs John Cooper
Dawson and Sherman Todd left las,
week for the south where they win en-
gage in the holly business for the Christ
mas trade.
Miss Ida Swiggett Of Milford is Wis
ting her uncle Henry Swiggett, on Cam
non Street.
Mrs. C. B. Thompson returned 20 her
home in Jackson, Tenn, on Sunday. Her
sister, Miss Edna Young. accompanied
her as far as Philadelphia, returning on
Monday.
william Brown spent the week end
With his parents at Porter, Del.
EiWOOu Bennett mas closed MS buSi- |
less and vacated the store property, |
moving in the Gray property on Broad
street.
Warren McAllen made a business trip
o Philadelphia this week.
Misses Pearl Matthews. Hazel Allen
md Elizabeth Morgan. who are attend
ng Beacon Business School. spent the
week end with their families here
Harold Unruh Of Federalsburg Nd.
S spending this week IN town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Kenton. Of St
ohnstown, are the proud parents Of a /
lew baby girl.
III
No matter whether you wish 20 buy H
r not, / would be pleased to show you Il
ny neat and attractive line Stokes. III
he Jeweler. II
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09

ess is good advertising.
We Chronicle make
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09

Legal blanks. deeds, mortgages. etc.
can be had at Luther Calhoun's Bar
Der Shop, where orders will be taken
for any kind Of printing, as well as
for advertise. snts to be published IN
this paper. All orders for advertis-
ing must be at the shop before Wed.
nesday noon OF the week Of publica-
ton.
LUTHER T. CALHOUN,
l-l2-tf Agent Milford Chronicle
Milford chronicle., 1917-11-09

No matter whether you wish 10 buy
or not, / would be pleased to show you
my neat and attractive line Stokes.
the Jeweler