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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-09
bye, God bless you.
] am as ever your son,
CORPORAL, HOWARD RUDY.

Mrs. Alice Best is in receipt of the
following interesting letter from her
son, Lieutenant Thomas D. Best, now
in France:
Dear Mother:
Well, we are here. and have fooled
the submarines once more. We are
doing a large job of fooling then;
| these days. too. | hope before this
you have received the telegram tell
| ing you of our safe arrival lover
here" so you won't be worried any
putting out some very numerous
rules, so see have to be quite careful
what | say, and consequently won't
be telling you anything very inter-
esting in this letter, though when we
reach our ultimate destination | will
be able to write you something about
my doings and the country We are
| now at what is called rest camp,
near port of debarkation. and arc
absolutely cut off from the rest of
the world being restricted to a very
small camp area, seeing no one from
the outside. and not being very close
to any other organization We are
living in tents on a field not before
used as a camp, and are becoming ac-
customed to the simple life de luxe,
| N.-ho 10
mess officer of the company | have
about the main job around here Just
now.
The sun was out the first day here,
but the rain has been with us rather
persistently ever since. Mostly its
peculiar sort of a driZzle that one
can't see until stepping out into it
but it is surely sanitary. You can
see from the way the pencil ploughs
into this paper just what the general
condition of all my property is as
this came from the boat in my suit
case.
Though the weather is exceedingly
rotten, for appearance this locality,
| which is very noted one, is quite up
to all descriptions, and | could de-
scribe some very odd things which
have struck me, were it not for the
prohibition of giving any information
which would locate the organization.
The port we entered was a very
quaint and pretty one, though l real
ly only saw it from the harbor, as
we skirted the edge of the town in
marching out. The fields of grain
we're ripe and added a beautiful touch
Eof color to the green hills. / trust
to see a little more detail, which Is
doubly interesting to one on account
of the architecture. I'll certainly be
glad to get away from this. place,
there is absolutely nothing but "coun-
! try"-not even "Y" hut accessible
| am writing this sitting on my bed
: roll with a book half the size OF
the paper for a writing desk How
ever, everybody is well and in good
, spirits.
1t seems a long, long while since
, have heard anything from home, and
it may be as long again. I'm sure
! I'll be highly grateful for any kind OF
! condensed reading matter. I'd give q
I dollar for a Toledo Blade or Cincin-
natl Enquirer right now, and a mag
S azine would be an indescrlble luxury
: The trip over on the boat, In spite
of the conditions, did me lot OF
q good, as | was In pretty bad shape
Q when | started from oyerwork and
. lack of sleep and a stomach that re-
fused 10 function--now feel IN tot
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Chesapeake & Ohio Rv,

Schedule subject to enanus without notice
Effective Sunday May 2sth.
East Bound
No. s will arrive S:4s a. m
No. will arriVe 1850 p. m.
No. 1s will arrive s:26 D. m.
No. 4 AH arrive $40 p. m.
No. 1S departs 900 pm.
West Bound
No. 10 will depart 5:25 a. m.
No. will depart 700 a. IN.
No. II will arrive 1000 a. IN.
No. will depart $40 D. m.
No. will depart 1850 D. m.
Trains No. 16. IT. IS and 10 are
tally. except Sunday.
W. W WIKOFF, Agent.
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DOME.

Relatives of julius Kimbrough, To-
cal colored man, now "over there
have received the following interest
ing letter from him:
American Expeditionary Forces
July Is, 1918.
My Dear Mother:
! thought | would write you few
lines to let you know that | am well
and truly hope these few lines will
find you well and doing we'll.
Give my love to sister and Annie
Florence. Have you got your money
yet, write and let me know. -
Did you get the card l sent you?
Write and tell me all of the news
from the states, for a | do not know
of any news to write to you,
When have you heard from Allie
and where is he. Tell him | got his
letter and for him to write me soon
Write and let me know when you read
this letter.
Have they called any more boys
from there yet.
Let me know if you got the money
and how much.
Is Willie Green home? This is all
] know for this time. Be sure and an
swer at once. Hoping to hear from
you soon.
Your son
JULIUS KIMBROUGH.
Private julius Kimbrough
Company d, 515, Eng. Battalion,
American Expeditionary Forces,
Via N. Y.
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WHEN OTHERS
MUST WAIT

Long party line conversations hamper
telephone service by ,making others
sharing the line to wait-they must
wait - TO SEND CALLS - TO RE-
CEIYE CALLS.
Because others must walt, is a very
good reason why party line subscribe
ers should observe the five minute
limit for local calls.
Cooperation between subscribers
keep party lines open for both incOm-
ing and outgoing service.
The telephone on party lines should
be used for reasonable and necessary
purposes.
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UNDERGOES TWO OPERATIONS TO
GET INTO ARMY

San Bernardino. Cal.-Tommy Tos-
setti, whose ancestors were born
where the Italian armies abe now bat
Ting against the Austrians, has de-
termined to do his share. He was re-
jected because of physical defect, so
he immediately went to a hospital
here and paid $175 for an operation,
Tossetti FASTENED to the recruiting
Office as soon. as he could leave the
hospital, and then was told his tonsils
were defective and therefore he could
not enlist. Hossetti went back to the
hospital and had his tonsils cut out
He probably now will get his chance
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Mrs. Housewife.

You can mako yourself available
to the Allies by canning all Of the
vegetables that you can possibly can
this summer. This coming winter is
going to be hard one, take warning.
We have large stock Of Mason Jars
" Gallons, Quarts and Pints. Ideal
Selfscaling Jars In Quarts and Pints.
Also a good supply of Star Tin Cans,
Sealing Wax, Jelly Glasses and Para
wax. Yours for a call
WI. Nauman & Bro.
"HOME OF GOOD EATS.
Hills ". Second St. - .ss.Phoas Gls
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
DAGSBoRO.

! A shower of rain fell Monday night
and was of much benefit to the growing
3 crops.
R D. Lingo, Jr., is erecting a silo on
his farm near town.
Mr.. and Mrs Phillip West and daugh-
ter Eta, of Philadelphia, are visiting
their parents here.
Mrs. William A. Hudson has returned
home after spending a few days with her
husband in Wilmington and her sister
in Philadelphia.
Mrs, Emily Burton of Seatord is visit
ing Mrs. Anthony Barber
Miss Bertha Reese of Philadelphia is
visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Hettie Thomas has returned from
visit to Wilmington. She was accom-
panied home by her daughter Helen,
who has been spending some time there.
Clyde Lingo of Philadelphia, and son,
have been visiting R. D. Lingo Sr., and
R. D. Lingo, Jr.. during the past week.
Mrs. Ethe Tull Reeves and children.
also Miss Nellie Reeves of Philadelphia,
have been visiting Mrs. Reeves mother,
Mrs Elizabeth Fisher.
Miss Carrie Belts, of Stockley, spent
the week end with her aunt, Mrs. Anna
Chandler.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. A. Hudson, and Mr..
and Mrs. Philip West and Mrs. Lizzie
Hudson visited relatives in Pittsville on
Sunday.
Miss Lima West will leave for Newark
on Monday to attend the Annual Teach
ers' Institute.
News has been received here of the
marriage of Mr.. Reese Belts, son ofRev.
A. w. Belts, and former teacher in
this town, to Maryland girl
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
FELTON,.

The death of Mrs. Sallie Harring
ton, mother of Mr.. ]. Morris Har
rington, on Wednesday of last week
came suddenly to her friends. She
had not been in good health for some
time. Interment was made at Bar
rats Chapel.
Joseph Carpenter returned from a
pleasant trip to Buffalo recently. He
made the trip for the purpose of
/ bringing in car, and also purchased
a new Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Barcus
entertained at their cottage at Bow
ers on Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Atkins, from Chester; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Carson and Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Hill, from near FELTON,.
The friends and relatives Of And
rev Hugg were sorry to learn of his
death. He had been in poor health for
some time. He resided in Milford but
had a number of relatives and friends
residing in FELTON,.
Tuesday and Wednesday of last
week were two of the hottest days
that we have ever experienced. Peo-
pie far and near suffered with the
heat more than ever before.
Boone Jester has purchased a Ford
car.
Thursday of last week was Big
Thursday at Bowers and many people
gathered there to renew old acquaint-
ances. All spent a pleasant day until
late in the afternoon when the drown
ing Of William Lorenz, marred the
enjoyment of all.
James %. Barcus is spending a few
days this week with his sister, Mrs.
John Carson.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bradley
have returned to Wilmington, after
spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. T. o. Bradley.
Miss Helen Cox has returned to her
sisters, Mrs. Wilbur FriedeI, after
enjoying a pleasant visit at Bowers.
We were visited by a heavy electric
storm on Monday evening, but no
great damage was done.
Large numbers are still visiting
Killen's Lake mostly every evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph and children
have returned to Wilmington after
spending pleasant week at Bowers,
and also spent a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Abbott.
The farmers are getting busy now
picking cantaloupes and tomatoes and
are getting fair prices for them.
Mrs. William Hugg is very i'll at
this writing, and Mrs. Morton Jacobs
is improving.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
ovERBRooK.

Noah, the small child Of James
Smith, burned himself severely last
Saturday while drinking a cup Of hot
coffee. The child is improving as
rapidly as could be expected.
The Whites Chapel Sunday School
will hold its annual picnic at LeWes
Beach on Saturday, August 18th.
Miss Louise Vincent, OF GumbOrO
spent the week end with her father,
Charles Vincent.
Miss Villa Hastings is paying a Wis
II with relatives in Maryland.
John W. Houston is spending the
week at Oak Orchard.
Miss Lille Walker and Miss Emma
Workman Of Pennington, are passing
the week with Agnes Hopkins Of Cave
Neck.
There will be preaching at Whites
Chapel on Sunday morning at eleven
O'Clock.
Miss Delma Simpler of Milton, is
visiting here.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
Public Sale.

will sell the following valuable personal prop
erty at public sale at my home on the s. w. Hall
Farm, near Frederick. on
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
Private Sale

have no further use for the follow
ing personal property, and will price
them right to any who want to buy, and
VIII come and see the articles.
Hoosier Grain Drill which has only
been used one season, and will drill any
KIND OF grain it is very easy to regulate
Ior diHerent quantities, and 1 will sell at
big saving price.
No. 80 Oliver Riding Plow, only used
ope season; will sell cheap.
TwO-section Drag Harrow. been used
for some time, will sell for IS.
Two Small Plows, one an A Oliver and
one No. 10 Oliver.
N Riding cultivator, ]. I. Case make.
Walking cuItivator, in good condition.
Black Mare, weighing HOO pounds,
blocky built, a good puller, works in botn
single or double harness, and gentle ior
the most inexperienced person to drive
she was bred last spring to Venture, z
Registered Percheron Stallion. TINS
mare is all right, and was not for sale
until decided to quit farming. Wiil
price her right, and show her in any
harness desired.
It will be to your interest to come and
Del.
My post-ofiee address is (S-9h|
R. J. HARDING, Milford, Del
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
GLENDALE NEWS.
by @Brfght Eyes,"

Private VIM O'Neal, of Camp Dix,
has been visiting his parents this wsek,
Norman Shockley, willard Warren
and James Oneill, Of Marcus Hook are
Ellendale visitors.
Raymond Pusey and wife of Whining
ton, are spending the weekend here.
Walter Baker and friend, Mr.. Wind
sor of Denton, Nd, are visiting Mr..
Bakers parents.
Wilbur Welch aud family of Philadel-
phia, are visiting John Prettyman and
family.
Mrs. Ebe Wilson is on the sick list.
also Laura Dawson,
Rev. Barrett and wife are away on
their summer vacation.
Miss Edna Veasey has accepted a posi-
ton with the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
at Pennington.
Miss Ida Warren has been working in
the station at Georgetown while one OF
the operators was away on his vacation.
H. W. Jester and family are entertain
ing the Ritter family.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
HARRINGTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Uric P. Morris hay
> purchased the d. W. Butler farm
located on the public road leadinl
from Harrington to Frederica, con
sisting of 45 acres Of good land, anC
nearly new buildings. Mr.. Butler
new lives in Kendall, N. Y, having
retired on account of old age.
During the extreme hot weather
Frank Ross had the misfortune to
lose his largest hog, and Thomas
Draper lost two horses.
] Master Lewis Baynard of Whining
ton, who has been spending a year
with his grandparents, has accompan-
led his mother home for two weeks
visit.
Mrs. Otis Stafford and Mrs. Robert
H. Stafford are chaperoning a party
OF young people at Bowers.
The Misses Florence Slaughter.
and Minnie Price, and Mrs. Ray Disch
of Dover, and brother, Lewis. have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. R. Wes-
ley Ross and Mrs. Clancy.
Miss May Jones has been appointed
chairman of Nurse Recruiting. She
has divided the town in zones and ap-
pointed the committee to wait on the
young women and urge them to re-
spond to the call for training.
Mrs. Inez Gooden of Wyanett, III,
is spending the summer with Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Raughley.
Professor Jones of New Jersey has
been spending several days with his
wife and children.
Little Virginia Lee Culver has re-
turned to Wilmington.
Mrs. Anna Riggin and family of
New York City, have been spending
some time with Mrs. Solomon Sapp.
Miss Sara Jones is showing her pa-
triotism by working for the Civilian
hellet' Red Cross and Council of De-
fense.
Mrs. Kinder has been confined to
her bed for several weeks on account
of serious ailment from falling
down stairs.
Many colored boys have responded
to the call to the colors.
Miss Edna Langrell has accepted a
position as teacher at Milford, at
which place she has taught before.
Dr.. Lewes is now improving in
health.
Mrs. Ray Disch of Dover has been
spending several days with her par
ents.
Mesdames Estelle Reynolds and
Alice H. Ross will spend next week
at Delaware College, also Miss Minnie
Price.
Mrs. Linda Harris and daughter.
Virginia, are spending several weeks
with Mrs. Whiteley Travis.
The funeral of Zebulon Thomas was
held at the NJ. P. Church here on
Sunday afternoon. A fine address
was delivered by the Rev. W. L.
Jump. The deceased was over sew
enty years Of age, and was a respect
ed citizen.
In loving remembrance of our dear
brother, Rev. George B. Harrington. /
who departed this life August 21. 1901
Gone but not forgotten.-His Sisters
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
HOUSTON.

A very bad accident occurred to George
Emory on Monday morning, while work
ing in the stave mill. He had his fore.
hnger on his left hand completely sawed
oil and the one next to it was sawed very
badly. He was taken to DR.. Marshallis
Immediately, and seems to be getting
along alright.
The w. c. 7. U. enjoyed themselves
very much out to the home of Mr.. Elliott
Some went in automobiles and some
went on a straw ride, but all had all of
the best watermelons and cantaloupes
they could eat.
Mr.. Leo c. B. Carey and Miss Sophie
Reiger, of Philadelphia. have been the
guests of his sister, Mrs. Rondal Johnson
Albert Lofland and wife and Nutter
Marvel and wife motored to Selbvville
on Sunday and were the guests of lanes
johnson and family.
The Misses Florence and Edna WYATT
OF Chester, Pa, are spending some time
with their cousin, Mrs. Charles Armour
Mrs. William Colbourn and daughter
Frances are visiting in Harrington and
other places.
Mrs. Everett Manlove, who is attend
ing Summer School at Newark, spent
the weekend with her parents; Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Thistlewood.
Rev. S. W. Grant and son STANLEY are
visiting in New York.
Miss Mary E. Hammond, FELTON,. is
visiting with Mrs. Theodore Thistle
wood and other relatives in Houston.
Lester Wooters, who is in the aviation
corp in Texas, came home last SUNDAY
for a weeks furlough with his mother
who met him in Philadelphia.
Lured by big wages several of our
townsmen have gone to Port Penn 70 |
work.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
BRIDGEvILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Swain
Washington, D. c., are spendir
some time with their parents here.
Sol Kline has placed a large avn
ing in front of his store this week
Mrs. c. T. Kimble, who is unde
treatment at the Delaware Hospita
is slowly improving at this time.
H. W Cannon has disposed Of hi
Buick Auto and has purchased a Hud
son Super Six.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. X. Kinaman an
Mr.. and Mrs H. E. Hardesty wer
Ocean City visitors on Sunday.
Miss Maggie Hughes and mothe
and Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Hughes
spent Sunday at Tolcvhester.
Miss Marjorie Hastings Of Whining.
ton. has been VISITING ner father, Mr.
Frank Hastings.
Many of our young people are spend
ing these warm evenings at Hearns.
Messrs. Raymond Baker and Fred
Truitt and Misses Hilda Short and
Helen Newton. motOred to Oak Or
chard on Friday.
Horace Layton of Chester, Pa. :,
spent Sunday with his parents.
Miss Sallie Parvis, one of Bridge
ville's oldest residents, succumbed to
Bright's disease last week. Some
time ago she went to reside with her
niece at Dover, and about two weeks
ago her condition became such that
it was necessary to remove her to a
Philadelphia hOspital, where she died.
Miss Parvis' health had been poor
for the past year, and prior to going
to Dover she had been in a Cambridge
hospital. Her remains were brought
here on Friday and funeral services
were held from her former home.
lnterment was made at Bridgeville
cemetery.
Fred Jones of Wilmington spent
the first of the week with friends in
and near town.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reynolds
of Wilmington spent the week end
with Covington Reynolds near town.
The first tomatoes Of the season ap-
peared on the local market this week
and sold for 80 cents per basket.
Cantaloupes are selling from 50 so to
So. 90 per carrier.
Miss Katherine Wiley has return
ed from a visit to Centreville and
Perryville.
Messrs. Harry Brown and Lee
Short and Misses Lois Ward, Kath-
crime Wiley and Elizabeth Curry
mOtored to Wright's Wharf Monday.
Messrs. Raymond King and Will
liam Newton and Misses Ella Layton
and Emily Ledenham motored to Oak
Orchard on Sunday.
Sol Kline and family spent Sunday
at Ocean City, Nd.
Charles Belts lost a very valuable
horse last week during the extremely
hot weather.
Rev. d. W. Jacobs took a number
of the small boys on an outing party
the first of the week to Hearn's Pond,
where they engaged in swimming and
fishing for the day.
Mrs. C S. Calhoun and grandson
Edwin, of Georgetown, spent the first
Of the week with relatives here.
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 we'll as
for advertise snts to be published in
this paper. All orders for advertis-
Ing must be at the shop before We'd
1esday noon OF the week Of publica-
lion.
LUTHER T. CALHOUN,
l-12-tf Agent Milford Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
PAUL PRY's GLENDALE
LETTER.

William Prettyman, who was stric
en- with paralysis on Monday of las
week, died on Wednesday. The re
mains were taken to Dover by vii
liam Powders, funeral director from
Milford where interment was mad
on Sunday. Born and raised in thu
vicinity Of Glendale on the farm now
occupied by W. S. DickersOn, he left
here several years ago and located in
Wilmington, where he accumulated a
considerable amount of city property
A large number of friends accompan-
led the body to Dover.
While coming down stairs on Sun
day morning, Mrs. John Clifton fell.
A leg was broken, a shoulder dislo-
Gated and one eye knocked out. She
is about sixty years of age.
The canning factories have started
here, and while there is no large
amount of tomatoes coming in yet, the
indications are that a bumper pack
will be put up this year.
The automobile accident of Mrs.
Lena Anderson, which we mentioned
in last weeks issue of the Chronicle,
terminated in law suit. Mr.. Rog-
ers was fined for violating the speed
limit.
1t is no use to think of trying to
keep our smart girls down. Miss Ida
Warren, one Of the trio of Mr.. Dom
ovan's telegraphers, has been doing
duty as a substitute at the George
town telegraph office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Milman and
two children are spending their vaca-
ton with his father, c. F. Milman.
Mrs. Fred c. Milman received word
from the War Department on Thurs
day of last week, telling her of the
death in battle of her boy husband.
He was killed along the Somme river.
Young Milman enlisted in Philadel-
phia over a year ago.
Pvt. Willard S. Dickerson, of the
59th Pioneers, stationed at Camp Dix,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. S. Dickerson. Private Dickerson
has been assigned to foreign service
and expects to go over in the near
future.
On Tuesday morning Food Admin
istrator Messick, locked up the mill
Of AinswOrth Abbott and took Mr..
Abbott away. There are many rum
ors as to the cause, but we have as
yet failed to procure full particulars
in the affair.
While working on the DUPONT Boul-
evard Bob Veasey injured his hand,
and blood poisoning Immediately set
in. He has suffered much pain as a
result of his injuries, but at this time
he is improving.
William Donovan was sun struck on
Tuesday of last week, but is improved
at this writing.
While working at the Ritter Can
ming factory here, R. A. Warren
stepped on a nail and is suffering
much pain as a result.
On Tuesday evening the home of
Willard Spicer was the scene Of a
merry gathering of young folks who
had come to do justice to the fine
melons, fruit, ice cream and cake, and
to honor the soldier boys who are
home before going over seas.
Norman Shockley, Willard Warren, |
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Davis, are
their parenNs. All are en- /
ployed at Marcus Hook.
Asa Warren is at the Pennsylvania |
Hospital, where he will undergo an |
operation for appendicitis.
Miss Florence Warren is the guest |
of her sister in Redden.
Mrs. l. French and sister are tour |
Ing New York state.
PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16
Public Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

The undersigned Executors will
by Public Vendue in front of the New Windsor
Hotel in Town Of Milford, DEL on
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-16

An advertisement of a public sale
Is the surest way to get a large at
tendance, and this opinion Is shared
BY about all the peopIs of upper Sus-
sex and lower Kent counties.