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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23

For Wayne County by w. e. Moore
Fair tonight and Tuesday Not SO
cold tonight. Mild wave Tuesday.
General Conditions-The storm con-
dition has shifted to the Atlantic coast
and generally fair weather prevails
over most Of the United States Warm
weather covers the middlewest where
temperatures are as high as IS in
South Dakota. Sc in North Dakota,
and 100 in Arizona. Frost did consid-
cradle damage in Wayne county but
was more severe in Randolph county
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23
British Airmen Drop
Sixteen Tons of Bombs
on Positions at Metz
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Sept. 23-Machines Of
the British Independent air force
dropped nearly 16 tons of bombs on
German airdorles and on blast fur
naces in the Metz region on Satur-
day night, it was officially announced
today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23
Liberty Chorus to Sing
at Fourth Ward Meeting

A Liberty chorus of forty voices
conducted by L. B. Nusbaum, will fur
nish music for the meeting of the
Fourth ward this evening in the hose
house at Ninth and South E street.
All persons of the ward are urged to
attend the meeting at which time sup
plies for the Liberty Loan campaign
will be given out.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23
enemy FACES DISASTER ON EASTERN FRONT
"On Our Way to Metz,"
Says Siignpost Left BY
the American Soldiers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-"On the
way to Metz. Next stop twenty kilo-
meters up this road"
This sign, nailed to Red Cross out,
post in a town occupied by American
troops, greeted Henry F. Dawson,
chairman of the Red Cross War Coun-
Gil on his arrival at the western front.
according to a cable received at the
national headquarters here today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23
CRiTISH AIRMAN KILLED.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Sept 23-
Capt Hammond of the British Royal
Flying Corps and c. Kinder. of Green
field, Ind. were killed and Lieut.. Roy
Pickett of the Speedway Aciation
Field, indianapolis, was probably ia
tally hurt when airplane in which they
were concluding fight from Greenfield
to Indianapolis fell while preparing to
land at Speedway field.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23
BULGARIAN LINES PENETRATED
FORTY MILES BY SERB FORCES
DURING LAST EIGHT DAYS

Important Railway Line in Macedonia Severed by Ad-
vance Of Allied Troops Enemy Force North Of
Monastir in Danger Of Capture German Units
Rushed South to Aid Allies-Crushmg Blow Dealt
Turks by British in Palestine ne-Gains Made by AL
lied Forces on Western Front.
10000 TURKS ARE TRAPPED IN PALESTINE
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23
Seventh Ward Loan
Workers Meet Tonight

will be held this evening at 1880
SCo'clock at Joseph Moore school. All
persons living south of Main street
are urged to be present.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23
AlONzO FISHER
SEEKING PARDON
(Bv Associated PreSs)

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 23.--The Plea
of Alonzo Fisher of Richmond, SEN
fenced to prison for life, for executive
clemency was to be heard by the state
board of pardons this afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23
SEPTEMBER 25, 26 and q

Are you ready for the big drive to raise money
for the success of the men on the Firing Line?
$500 men from Wayne county in the service.
What are going to do September 25, 26 & 27?
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23

Fisher was sentenced to a life i'm
prisonment on the charge of the MUIR
der of his wife here two years ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23
The Weather

For Indiana by United States
Weather Bureau-Fair Warmer to-
night and Tuesday
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23
Do It Now

DO It LlOeTaIIy
Do 1t oheerfuliy
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-09-23

Do 1t Now
Do It Literally
Do It Cheerfully
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11
LINCOLN CITY.

The Lincoln Y. P. BIS will meet
with Edith Carey, Friday evening
January 18th. A full attendance is
| desired.
Mrs. Lima West of Philadelphia is
| the guest of Mrs. r. H. Derrickson.
Willard Clendaniel and wife, r. H.
Derrickson and wife, Mrs, Lima West,
Mrs. Efie SymOnds and Fred Ben
nett and family spent Sunday with
Mrs. George Derrickson.
George D. Reed and Hall Macklin
are on the sick list.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs.
Harvey Davidson on Saturday even
ing, January 18th.
Frank Warren and wife, Allen Den
ney and wife, of Milford, and Perry
Warren of Slaughter Neck were en-
tertained by G. H. Warren on Old
Christmas.
The Sunday School gave $6O.37 to
the sufferers of Syria and Armenia.
There still remains a few subscrip-
tions which will be forwarded later,
with any others that may come in.
After spending the past week in
Philadelphia and Camden, N. j., ].
N. Lecompt and wife returned home
on sunday.
Probably one of the oldest and most
highly respected citizens of Delaware
passed away on Saturday, December
goth, when Clement Houston, of near
town, died at the age of SO years. He
was a consistent Christian and faith
full in his attendance at the NJ. E.
Church, of which he was a member.
Funeral services were held on the
following Wednesday at 10:30 a m,
and interment at Slaughter Neck GEM
etery, by E. G. Reed, funeral direct
or.
The pastor in charge Rev. Gardner,
that there will be preach
ing at Slaughter Neck Church at
1890 a. m, on Sunday next, and
preaching in the Cedar Neck Chufch
at 2.30 p. m, the same afternoon.
The revival services will begin in !
the Lincoln Church on Sunday even |
ing at 7.3O p. m. Rev. G. S. Thomas, |
Of KKent Island, Md, will assist Rev. |
a few nights during the week |
Of these services, which will be all of
the coming week.
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11

which this tax is TO be paid by farmers
is the income which the farmer has left
after paying the running expenses Of his
farm. Living expenses for the family
cannot be deducted
This internal revenue agent will doubt
less be able to assist farmers in figuring
their principal receipts from crops. live
stock, etc. but if care is not taken,
farmers may overlook some Of their mis-
celLaneous expenses and thus pay tax
on more than they should.
County Agent d. H. Kaufman. Of
Georgetown. has received quite complete
information regarding this income tax.
and while he has nothing whatsoever to
do with the making Of these returns or
with the collection Of the tax. he will be
able to answer most Of the questions
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11
M1LLsBoRo.

Announcements have been received
here of the marriage of Miss May
Belts, youngest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph B. Belts, Of Millsboro,
and Carl Rust, whose parents also
live near town. They were married
in Philadelphia
The carbide lights that have been
in use in Grace NJ. E. Church since
its erection, are so badly out Of re-
pair that their use is impossible and
movement is on foot to have the
church wired for electric lights and
have the power furnished from Bur
tons garage.
A. r. Dodd and ". B Atkins were
quite i'll the first of the week.
Mrs. F. H. Burton was in Lewes
on Sunday visiting her mother.
Mrs. Hettie ]. Lingo, who sustain
ed a broken rib some weeks ago by
falling down stairs at the home of
her daughter. Mrs. John Baylis. is
improving as rapidly as could be ex-
pected.
Mrs. PemrOse Wilgus was a George
town visitor on Tuesday.
Miss Ruth Hall is filling the vacan-
cy in a Long Neck School, made by
the resignation of Miss Beulah Long.
This section was visited by an cleo
tTical storm early Monday morning,
which was accompanied by heavy
showers of rain.
Z Between ? and o'clock Wednes-
day morning of last week, Levin
Stems hen house, in which were
sheltered about seventy-five or a hun
dred young chickens. was burned.
The building was envelOped in flames
when discovered, and only a few of
the chickens escaped. 1t is suppOs-
ed that the building was ignited by
fire in ashes which stood in a barrel
near by.
On Saturday afternoon a wOOdshed
belonging to Kendall Eashum caught
fire in like manner, but was discov-
cred before much damage was done.
.COrbett Steen suffered a relapse
last week, from which he is slowly re-
covering.
Because of the severe weather dur |
ng the holidays no festivals were /
leld at the churches and little enter /
aiming was done Among those who |
lid were Mr.. and Mrs Robert Lingo, /
,f Milton, who gave party on Christ |
mas day in honor of their son, Charles
he 3rd, it being his fifth birthday.
The home was beautifully decorated
With a large Christmas tree and
yreathes of holly. The table fairly
,roaned with its load of good things.
pleasing feature was the fact that
our generations were present, which
5 seldom possible.
Quite a great deal of sickness is re
orted in this vicinity. Frank Moore,
7hO has been at the Methodist Epis-
opal hospital in Philadelphia, is but
title improved Mr.. and Mrs. Shep-
erd Carey are very ill.
Charles H. Lingo, Sr., butchered
wo large hogs. one of them tipping
ne beams at 615 pounds and the 9TH
r at 551 pounds.
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11
DAGsBoRO.

a farmers institute will be held in the
Jr. o. L. A. NJ Hall on Friday, January
25th. There will be a session in the
morning, afternoon and evening and as
the sessions promise to be interesting all
should attend who can possibly do 50.
School was reopened again on Monday.
when coal was used for the first time
this term.
Miss Alice Long, who is employed in
Philadelphia, is the guest Of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Eber Long.
Miss Lillian Tull has returned after a
lengthy visit with her sister Efie, in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Name Bennett has been spending
month or more in Philadelphi. Will
mington and Lewes.
Rev. G. S. Ross, a student OF West
minister College. has been clrcling among
his many town friends.
Clarence Wharton of Gumboro, has
been a recent visitor with his sister.
Mrs. Blanche Chandler.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Chandler
have been the guests Of her monther in.
Rridgeville
William Baker who Is employed in
Philadelphia. is spending a weeks vaca-
tion with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
W, Baker.
Raymond Lingo is making a business
trip in Philadelphia
Norman Hickman and Reese White Of
Millsboro were callers in the vicinity OF
Dagsboro Saturday eve.
Miss Mary Timmons has returned from
a visit with her cousin, Miss Ruth Hick-
man. at Lewes.
a reorganization Of the Sunday Schools
will tack place next Sunday
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11
MILLVILLE.

Revival services will begin in the NJ.
L. Church on Sunday night, June 10, II
the weather permits. and will continue
every night except Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollister Moore Of Selby-
vile We're entertained to dinner on Mon
day by Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Ringler.
Paul West returned to school at Essex
Falls, n. j., on Monday.
Thomas R. Steele Is very i'll at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Y. Townsend and
daughter May, spent last week in Phlla-
delphia.
Mrs. Thomas E. Dukes accompanied
her son Joshua on his return to Whining
ton, and will spend some time visiting
friends in Philadelphia
Many Of our young folks have been en-
joying skating.
Mrs. Josephine Hickman returned from
on Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Steele left
on Thursday for their home In Port Ne-=
folk, Va, via Philadelphia.
Misses Helen and Rachel Lee returned
home on Wednesday from visit to Phil
Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Sterling were
by Mr.. and Mrs. S. H
Townsend on Sunday.
Charlie Daisey and family visited Mrs
Josephine Hickman on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11
LONG NECK.

Frank Moore who for the past few
weeks has been an invalid is in a
critical condition.
Trinity School reopened Wednes-
day, January 22nd, with Miss Ruth
Hall as teacher.
Miss Jennie Warrington has had as
her guest for the past week Miss
Madeline Martin, of COolspring.
Miss Minnie Ableman remained
over the week end with Mrs. E. G..
Lingo and had as her guest Miss
Maud Blackstone. Of Millsboro.
Loda Lingo left Monday morning
for a few weeks stay in Wilmington
Mr. and Mrs. Shepard Carey are
very i'll at this writing.
The many friends of Miss Adella
Wescoat HOOD were much surprised
TO hear of her marriage last week to
Lynch, of near Midway.
John and Jennie Warrington en-
tertained at dinner Sunday, January
6th. about twenty of their young
friends, at two o'clock they were In
Vited to the dining room where they
did justice to the turkey and other
good Viands; later cream and cake
we're served and all departed wishing
John and Jennie many happy returns
If the season.
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11

IT PAYS no ADVERTISE.
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11

2. H. BrattOn, Druggist
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11
OCEAN VIEW.

During the extreme cold weather
the ocean appeared to be frozen as far
as the eye could see and many peo-
pie from distant towns mOtOred here
to see this unusual sight.
Silas r. Evans, who has been spend
ing sometime in Bridgeport, Conn.
visited Captain and Mrs. Alonzo Ev-
ans last week.
Mrs. Agnes Wharton, who is with
her daughter, Mrs. Maggie Evans, has
not been quite so well recently.
| Messrs. George, John and Arthur
Pusey accompanied Rev. G.. r. Ster-
ling on a trip to Georgetown Tues
day.
]. Oliver Evans returned to GOldey
College on Monday.
Mrs. Nathaniel DerricksOn, of Sell
byville, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs J
Horace Derricks0n.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Hickman are
occupying the home of Mrs. John
Lamb on Atlantic Ave.
Horace Derrickson, who holds a
position in the city, visited his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. owen DerricksOn
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asher Gray and
daughter Elsie, of Angola, visited Mrs.
Ferris Wharton, during New Years.
Mrs. Florence Derrickson. who has
been confined to her home on account
of illness, is better.
Mrs. Charles Keene. Sr., has been
indisposed at her home.
Mrs. Lemuel Keene and Mrs Ella
Adkins of Bayville, have been visiting
Mrs. Charles Keene, Sr.
Wilbur Vansant has purchased the
land formerly owned by Jacob Pusey.
deceased. consisting of fourteen acres
located in Cedar Grove.
John Mitchell purchased the land
OF William H. Belts, consisting of 55
acres in Cedar Grove.
Miss Edith Tunnel has retuned to
her home from visit to West Phil
adelphia
Principal Paul Jones has returned
from Bangor Pa, where he spent the
holidays.
The public school opened its ses-
sion on Monday the 7th.
Miss Lille Derrickson has returned
from a visit with her sister, Mrs.
Ulysses West, of Camden, n. J.
Miss Verona Richards is spending |
a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. |
Vernon Cobb in Philadelphia.
4 Mrs. Belle Burton has knitted IA |
sweaters and several wristlets, thus
accomplishing her bit for the Red
Cross. which is worthy of our appre-
citation of her noble work.
Mrs. Lulu Short hls been i'll at her
home
Miss Edna Paris is recovering
rom an attack of grippe
The Epworth League of the NJ. E.
Church will hold business meet
ng. followed by a social at the par
ionage on Saturday night, January
9Th.
Preaching serS.,e- will be held at
Bethel Sunday afternoon.
Word has been received of the sud
len death of Mrs. Mary Jane Collins,
former residerc of this place, who
lad been spending some time with her
on, Rev. Charles Derrickson, at
Anne. Another son, George
who lives here, survives
er; also two daughters. Ida and Lii
lie, of Philadelphia. Funeral services
7ere held from the NJ. E. Church on
thursday. The deceased was we'll
nown in this vicinity.
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11
FEDERAL INCOME TAX.

a Federal Income Tax will be levied
on all persons who in the calendar year
1917 had net incomes in excess Of $1,000
in some cases and $1,000 in others. The
tax on incomes in excess Of these figures
varies from per cent in some cases TO
4 per cent in others. or much higher or
still others
Penalties as high as $1,000 will be in
CURED by failure to make returns and
as high as $1,000 and a years imprison-
ment by making false returns.
A representative OF the Internal Rev
enue Bureau of the U. S. Treasury will
visit each county to see that proper re-
turns are made by all persons who
should pay the tax. The net income on
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11
SEVEN

which may be raised by farmers. ne
will also assist in figuring up the ex-
penses and receipts when requested to
do 50.
Farmers who have kept record books
Of their expenses and receipts viii have
an easy time calculating the income tax
that they should pay. Farm accounts
are invaluable at this time when the
income tax has become a reality, as well
as showing the farmer where he stands
in his business.
Any farmer wishing TO start an ac-
count can secure an account book and
help in getting it started by addressing
the county agent. d. II. Kaufman. at
Georgetown. Del
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11
TIRED, NERVOUS
HOUSEWIFE
TOOK VINOL
Now She is Strong and Wei

Berkeley, cal.-"I was nervous,
;rritable, no appetite, could not sleep,
and was always tired, so my house
work was a great effort. After many
o,her medicines had failed Vinol
built me up and made me strong. I
have a good appetite and sleep well.
every nervous, weak, ailing woman
should try it."-Mrs. N. Edmvnds,
a1o7 Dwight Way, Berkeley, Cal.
We ask every nervous, weak, run
down. ailing woman in this town to
try this cod liver and iron tonic on
our guarantee to return their money
if it fails to help them.
E. H. Bratton. Druggist.
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11

Some one wants what you have TO
SELL Then advertise II in the Chron-
icle next woek.
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11
Samuel J. Wilson & Son,
MILTON. DELAWARE.
Funeral OlreeAora and Er,halraarn

MILTON DELAWARE.
Funeral Directors and EmbaImsrs.
We have added to our funeral equip.
ment new Motor Funeral Car foI
Wnich we make no extra charge. We
have still retained cur Black ana White
morse drawn hearse, which therefore
PAGES us In a position to furnish either
morse drawn or motor hearBes.
We are the best equipped and carry
the largest stock OF funeral supplies
south Of Wilmington
Call phone, office No. %, residence No
~; Phone service day and night. In
calling after 10 D. m. call No, 20. An
ceAs promptly answered. No extra
enarge for distance, use Of hearses or
Wife's services.
We also carry a large and complete
assortment Of Furniture, Carriages, Rum
aDoutss Farm Wagons, Rack Wagons and
Farming Implements.
Milford chronicle., 1918-01-11

- tered at the Post Office, In Milford
Delaware. as secOnd-class matter
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

Six men, said to be leaders Of the
mob that lynched Robert Prayer al
Collinsville, ILL.,, are in the custody OF
the sheriff at Edwardsville. Warrants
have been issued for the arrest OF
eight others.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

Charles Kerwoc<i Of Bryn Mawr, Pa.
and Houston Woodward Of Philadel-
phia, both of the Lafayette escadrille.
have been missing since April /. Ker-
wood fell behind the German lines
in flight with four German planes.
Woodward left on a scouting expedi-
tion and failed to return.
The British war Office In London
pays a compliment to American air
men in the official statement on aerial
operations: "During the last fortnight
Of intense fighting In the air." says
the statement, "the assistance rem
dered by the personnel of the American
air service attached to the royal air
service has been invaluable"
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13

John ]. Mitchell, Jr., Of Chicago, {
student aviator. was seriously injured
at Key West, Fla, in an acciden
which caused the death Of Studen
Aviator Thomas w. Eaton Of Whining
ton, Del.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13


and dance halls in the city. Those
in charge of the raids said it was the
largest general combing of city for
draft evaders that has taken place
anywhere.
Moorhead.-Local United States
weather bureau reports for the last
month show that the highest tenn
perature of the month was recorded
on the 30th, "a deg, and the lowest
on the 10th, 6 deg below. The nor.
NAL for the month since 1881 to 1918
was little over 81 deg, tho mean
for the past month being So deg., or
the highest mean temperature for
any March since 1881 except 1910.
Mora.-Farmers of this locality
met here and decided to erect CO.
operative warehouse to cost $4,000,
stock in the concern to be sold only
to local people at SO per share.
About $4,000 worth of stock was sub
scribed at the meeting. The building
will be about 40 by 80 and perhaps
larger, and only stockholders will be
allowed to store potatoes in It.
Detroit.-The city council has voted
to pay off the remaining $4,000 worth
of bonds which were given as the
original purchase price of the cit-
plant many years ago, and which fol-
due some time ago.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
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BIG HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK
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U.S.-Teut0nic War News

From the American fighting front in
France there comes an appeal to throw
behind the third Liberty loan the full
power Of the nation. The message. is
from General Pershing. 1t follows:
.'Every dollar subscribed to the Liberty
loan is q dollar invested in American
manhood. Every dollar subscribed as
the result of self-denial means part
nership in the hardships and risks of
our men in the trenches. Every dollar
subscribed will confirm the determina-
tion of our people ut home to stand
by it's army to victorious end"
A great fleet of American warships,
numbering more than 80 vessels, Is
operating in the war zone. Manning
this fleet are $4,000 officers and men.
These hitherto carefully guarded facts
were disclosed at Cleveland, o., by
Secretary Daniels in an address ut a
celebration marking the opening of the
third Liberty loan campaign.
Two German raids on different Sec
tors of the American position north
west of TOul were repulsed during the
morning with enemy casualties. The
Germans were driven off before reach
ing the American trenches by accur-
ate machine gun and automatic fire.
When the American oil steamship
Atlantic Sun, of 1888 ton gross, was
tOrpedoed and sunk by German sub
marine in the war zone few weeks
ago the first officer was taken pris-
pner by the crew of the U-boat.
] American forces now are occupying
sector of the Meuse heights, south Of
Verdun. This announcement was re-
leased for publication simultaneously
with statement that the enemy raid
ed one of the American listening posts
In this sector after a heavy lombard
ment. The raid was failure.
The United States has requisitioned
for use in entente service a number Of
Russian steamships formerly engaged
In transporting supplies between
America and Russia, according to au-
thoritative information received in
shipping circles at New York.
Major General March, acting chief
of staff, directed that issue Of the
daily casualty list here be suspended
pending definite Interpretation from
Secretary Baker as to whether it Is
forbidden by his new order providing
that General Pershing's headquarters
shall issue all news relating to the
troops in France.
We are going to have whole lot of
airplanes much sooner than was ex-
pected after the recent disclosures be-
fore the military affairs committee Of
the senate. We shall have enough air
ships by July to insure an allied suu-
periority in the air over our enemy
that can never be overcome.
The Twin City star., 1918-04-13
Personal

Mrs. Hobart Chatfield-Taylor, we'll
known society leader of Chicago, died
in the Cottage hospital at Santa Bar
barba, Cal, where she was operated
on for appendicitis and gall stones.