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Milford chronicle., 1918-12-20

OF governmental enterprise as will be
tinue its administration and operation. 81
"One OF the greatest difficulties tha,
confront the advocates Of good roads in
this country" said Mr. l.akslee, sis the
cost of construction and payment there
for. ] believe that there should be three
different methods Of meeting the cost OF
the construction and improvement Of
highways.
"First-For a highway entirely federal
or national in character. This main line.
or through connecting national highway
should be utilized by the federal govern
ment in the transportation Of commodities
upon which revenue should be earned
sufficient to meet the expenses Of trans
portation and 10 provide for the improve
ment and maintenance of the roadway
over which the commodities are conveyed.
and / submit definite, specific method.
one that we have tried and found profit
able, the conveyance Of mailable matter.
including parcel post, at regular rates
There are in operation today transporta-
ton facilities on through or connecting
highways from Portland. Me. TO Rich-
mond, Va: from New York CITY 10 Chi
eago; from Indianapolis, Ind. 10 Mont
gomery. Ala; and with an appropriation
OF 100000 the postage revenues on these
highways and adjacent roads leading 10
the same now average more than 50 .OOO.-
900 per annum.
'Second-FOr a highway supported bv
the federal government and the States
and local subdivisions thereof. These
highways should be known as feeder high
ways and located near trunk lines or ma
tional highways, within producing terri
tory
"Third-For a highway supported bv
State, county or township This third
definite suggestion includes the construc-
ton and maintenance OF supply roads 10 /
the feeder roads that finally connect with |
the national trunk line roads.
THE benefits OF the adoption Of such a
system OF highway construction can be
extended to include the cost OF living. for
through the complete organization Of n
system Of transportation facilities cover
ng improved roads. commodity prices
hat have today reached exorbitant fig
ires can be influenced to considerable
extent We found that on October %
1918. fresh eggs were selling in the city
If Newark, n j., for 81 per dozen, when
/ tremendous supply was available at
Iew Holland, Pa, distance of 100 miles
rom Newark. at so cents per dozen. with
postal rate OF about 3 cents per dozen
We could have possibly delivered this
rhine food product In that city at from
5 to 80 cents per dozen less than the
rice the citizens were paying"
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-20
November is. 1918.
France.

France.
/ Dear Father and Mother:
Your letter Of the twentieth OF October
received today and more than pleased to
get it. ] received only one of your letters
and the one which Aunt Lena wrote.
Tonight | sit thinking and it is beyond
me TO tell what to write Tonight 1 look
forward TO the dawning of a new era,
and as wish to forget the horrors Of the
war, which has come 10 so abrupt
close, that it is beyond my power to keep
my mind on any subject for any length of
time.
! think and my whole heart is in SYM
pathy with the mothers whose sons have
sacrificed their lives on the altar Of lib
erty and freedom that others may live in
peace and happiness. and again rejoice
with those who sons will soon return to
comfort them in their years Of inirmity.
May God look down and comfort those
who have suffered loss, and may the
others praise Him for His goodness.
know not what is before me. but let
come what may, am coming back TO
you, home and friends.
have had the Spanish 'hu" but would
not let it get the better of me and am now
as happy as a lark. am more than
sorry that it has gotten such a hold on |
he people over there. What do you think |
II US over here when we get it? Bullets
lave killed enough Of us without the "hu"
the job.
Let US hope by the time this letter
caches you will find me on my return
Quincy home.
Have just gotten letter from Blanche
onight and am answering it too.
viii close as I have some other work
o do. Love to all
Your loving son,
Sgt. Vardie +. Ellngsworth
co. h. 59th Pioneer Inf,
Annex. Forces, France
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-20

Science saws that old age begins with
Weakened kidneys and digestive organs.
This beul. true it is easy TO believe
that by kaa,iug the Kidneys and di-
gestive orsa IS cleansed ANA IN proper
working ot.. 1ld age can be deferred
and liEs prolonged far beyond that en-
joyed by tlt average person
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
Haarlem Dn Has be-n relieving tine
weaknessee ana disa plity due TO adj
vaDcins yeaft lf is A standard old
time home remedy and needs no intro
d-ctiou. GOLD Ar.lAI B4aylcn} OH ia
iuclosc fi otorie-s. ttsieiess clusules
coAtain bout drops .aca Take
them ,e Noa wau'a d uil. w.tn d small
R,,Ava = ~ = 49,, r,,>.s .-gegr' 70, ~
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-20
OLD AGE STARTS
WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

swallow OF water The oil stimulates
the kidney action and enables the
organs to throw of the poisOns Which
cause premature old age. New life and
strength increase as you continue the
treatment When completely restored
continue taking capsule or two each
day. GOLD MEDAL Haarlern oil Cap
suies viii keep YOU in health and vigor
and prevent u return Of the disease.
no not wait until old age or disease
have settled down for good Go to your
iruEgiSt and get a box OF GOLD
MEDAL Haarlem oil Capsules. Money
refunded if they do not help you. Three
sizes. But remember to ask for the
H scaled packages.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-20
France, November 16. 191S.
Sincerely yours,
S. Leroy Layton,
1st Lieut.. A. r. G

My dear Parents:
Yesterday I received your letter dated
October 21st and regretted to note the
death Of Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Thomas.
and sincerely hope no other casualties
have occurred. believe all your letters
have reached me that were written prior
TO the 2lst OF October, with the execep-
tion Of the one in which you mentioned
about father and Davis being sick. The
first knowledge had regarding their sick
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-20
Samuel J. Wilson & Son,
MILTON. DELAWARE.
Funeral DIreetors ana EmbaImara.

We have added to our funeral eouip.
ment q new Motor Funeral Car, foi
which We make no extra charge. We
have gtin retained our Black and White
horse drawn hearse. which therefore
horse drawn or motor hearses.
We are the best equipped and carr
the largest stock OF funeral supplles
youth OF Wilmington.
Can phone. Office No 20, residence No
~. Phone service day and night, In
calling after 10 D. m. call No. 29 Al
eahs promptly answered. No extrs
enafBo Tor distance, use Of hearses OF
Wife's services.
We also carry a large and complete
assortment Of Furniture, Carriages, Run.
sDoute. Farm Wagons. Rack Wagons an6
Farming Implements.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-20
DECEMBER

Returning steamer will leave Philadelphia. from
Pier TO- North Wharves, Race Street. as follows:
Boat stops at the Consumers Ice Co. Wharf.
Chester going and coming. arriving at Chester
u hours after leaving Philadelphia
Telephone No. Keystone Main 37-27 on Wharf
in Philadelphia.
Single Tickets to PHILADELPHIA Si.OO
No Round Trip Tickets
Fradarica e PhiIa Nav r.
iee-FREDERICA. DEL.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
PLACES A WREATH ON HIS
BROTHERS GRAVE IN FRANCE

Lieut. Robert Allan Burford, Jr Of
the United States navy. has passed
through the war zone safely for the
ninth time since our declaration OF
war against Germany. and has had
but one encounter with a German
submarine. and that was on the first
trip across
His father received q cable from
the young lieutenant Tuesday saying
that he had placed two wreaths on
the grave Of his brother. lieut. Wiley
r. Burtord, Of the United States light
artillery, who died Of bullet wounds
OF February l4th. being the first Off
Ger from Florida to have been killed
in battle and whose dust, mingIing
with the soil that Lafayette loved so
well, viii make Il more sacred TO us
than ever.
This cable message is very consol.
ing TO the family because thev know
that their son obtained leave Of an
sence, ana that he must have obtained
full particulars OF his brothers heroic
death
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
IN MEMORY OF WILEY II. BUR
FORD

At meeting Of the state board oil
control, held February 22nd, 1918
upon motion of Mr. Wartmann it was
agreed that one page in the minute
book of the board of control be dedi-
Gated 20 the memory OF Lieutenant
wiley H. Burford. a graduate of the
University of Florida. and the first
Florida boy to be killed in military
faction in France. The secretary was
instructed to prepare the resolutions:
Whereas, It has ever been the pol
icy of the board OF control to have
taught in the institutions of higher
learning in Florida all of the higher
ideals Of citizenship, love for the flag,
home and the human family; and,
Whereas, The students OF the Uni
versity Of Florida being equipped men
tally physically and morally to do
service to their country in this hour
'of national crisis. were the first TO OF.
fer their services 10 defend the coun-
try they were striving so manfully TO
make better land in which 10 live;
and
Whereas, Lieutenant Wiley H. Bur
ford, a student of the University OF
Florida. young man with a wealth
of manly and loyabIe traits Of char
acter, who left his studies at the Uni.
versity to take his place in the battle
front in France, was the first Florida
boy to be killed in military action in
France; therefore, be It
Resolved by the board OF control,
That the heroism of Lieutenant Wiley
H Burford in giving his life to the
noblest cause ever fought be always
taught to the students az the univer
sity as an example OF genuine man
hood. worthy Of the institution front
which he went. and De II further
Resolved, That a page in the min.
Gtes of the board OF contr2. be dedi.
Gated to the memory Of Wiley H. Blu,
ford FOR his yalor and self-sactidce i'll
the cause Of humanity and the cause
OF democracy among all people. amt
be it further
Resolved, That q opy Of this resolut
ton be sent TO the family OF tho
young hero. Hon. R A. Burford, at
Ocala, and the sympathy Of he board
be extended to them in their bereave
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
NOTICE REQ CROSS CHAPTER

Everybody is requested 10 meet at
Fellowship church Friday night at
$50 O'Clock, March y. for the pur-
pose of organizing a Red Cross chap
ter The young ladies will have a
boz supper ana the older ladies' will
seree refreshments We will have
several speakers from Ocala, who will
explain the work fully So don't forget
the time and be sure and attend. It's
evary9ojy's duty
5 J. NcCUzLY.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
ISABEL STUART MAYS.
Wage Garner and Tax Payer.
..-.-W.s.s.-

Mrs. James G. Kershaw, who for the
past few months has been teaching
school at Orange Lake. and has been
spending the week-ends in Ocala with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Cros-
by, left on Sunday for Boston, Mass.
to join her husband Mr.. Kershaw has
been at Harvard University for sever
al months taking radio course in the
signal service department of the uni,
Versity. He expects at an early date
to be sent abroad for service, and Mrs.
Kershaw will remain with him until
he leaves for somewhere in France. i"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
MSS

Miss Title Pasteur, who is attend
ing college at Orlando, taking bust
ness course, spent the week end at
Lake Weir with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Pasteur, and was a visitor
to OcaIa relatives Saturday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

The 0ca.a Bazaar has jts certificate
from the government giving it author
ity u sell var thrift stamps. hand
s0meiy framed The Bazaar is doing
its part in the sale OF these stamps
and increaung j patriotic ardor in oth,
er directions
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
MSS

Mr.. William Camp returned home
Tuesday afternoon from Lake Toxa-
way, N G, where he had been for the
past two weeks with his sister, Mrs.
G. F. Armstrong, of Savannah
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

the children, and also for their chap.
erones. The day was spent very hap.
PLY by the children in regular picnic
fashion, and the delightful picnic
lunch was the GROWING event of the
day.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

Mrs. Harry Borland had as her
guests Saturday for an all day picnic
at Silver Springs Mrs Edward Drake.
Mrs. j. A. Armour and Ted Frances
and Charles Drake, Frances Clark. and
Jay and Harriet Armour and her son.
James Borland This picnic was in
honor OF the birthday of the latter.
and the day was q very lovely one for
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
MSS.

Mr. Clarence SpurIin of Valdosta
Ga, is visiting the home of his broth
er, Mr.. J. G. Spurlin, at the lake They
were visitors in the city Friday, mo
toring up for the day
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
-W.s.s,-

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Nicely an chill,
dren, who have returned from Rocky
Mount n c., and are now living at
Sanford Florida, spent Saturday in
Ocala with relatives
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
-Ws.s.

Frank Gadson, proprietor of the Ba-
zaar, has recently returned from New
York He says he purchased a big
stock of goods, but they are tied up
in the congested district
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
5ac~ and the sean Stalk Comma

Jack and the Bean stalk one Of
the most mammoth productions ever
staged by the Fox film corporation
will De presented in Ocala on Tues,
day, March 26th.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

Get the Maxwell House coffee now
at all restaurants and grocery stores
Try this one time, and, Ross says
you will be convinced.-3-8-tf.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
MSS.

Mrs. NJ. Harrison Bailey of SanibeI,
arrived in Ocala Saturday afternoon
to spend several weeks with her sis
ter, Mrs. c. S. Cullen.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
-W.S.S-

Miss Eloise Henry of Oklawaha
came home from Orlando Friday night
to spend the weekend. She was ac-
companied by her college mate. Miss
Berry, Wyatt of Kansas City Accom-,
panied by Mrs. Henry they motored
up from the lake Saturday
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
W.s.s.,

DR.. J. E. Chace, mayor of the city,
left Tuesday afternoon for Atlanta to
attend the dental clinic being held
in that city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
-W.s.s.---.-----

Mr.. Raiford Simmons mas been join
ed by Mrs. Simmons and their son-in
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs
Futch, who arrived Monday from St
Petersburg. They are occupying their
home on Fort King avenue for a
while.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

For Lieut.. r. l. Anderson, Jc.

Mr. and Mrs. r L. Anderson enter
tanned a few Of the trends Of their
son, Lieut.. R L. Anderson. Jr., Tues.
day night at their lovely suburban
home, Marowood The evening was
spent most delightfully."- and their
guests greatly enjoyed having the op-
portunity of spending so pleasant an
evening with this popular young lieu
tenant, who returned to his duties at
Camp Gordon Wednesday afternoon
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

Miss Cora Griffin of Anthony, who
teaches school in Palatka, spent Sun
day in the city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
--.--.-W.s.s,

The Ocala relatives of Major R.
A. Green, who spends a good deal of
his time in this city, are fearing that
Private Otis Green, who was listed in
General Pershing's casualty list, pub
lished on Monday, may be his grand
son, He has a grandson in France by
the same name. They have not, how
ever, learned definitely that this was
his grandson, and are hoping that it
may not have been he
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

Mrs. Luoius of Orlando, daughter Of
Mrs. Jonas Driggers OF this county. IS
visiting Ocala, and is organizing a
woman's branch of the Woodmen OF
the World
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

Rev. McGrath, who has been the
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Schneider
since Saturday, returned yesterday to
his home at Ormond Beach
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

There were three deaths at Camp
Wheeler Wednesday, but none from
Florida. -.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15
EoR SALE

80-h. p. Atlas high pressure boiler
with Ettings. gong whistle, and
brick good as new.
Ash p. crude oil or kerosene burn
ing engine; only used three months
new Sandwich corn shucker and
shelter; capacity, so bushels per
hour.
3-5-6td NATHAN MAYO,
3S4tw SummerfleldF Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

tosn are ne 5 Sss born IN this f flsi
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

oca.ass 4s n and the s as|
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

s J. McCULLY.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-15

~ w." to spend sev :,,,
l l'as daughter u and wl.a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-14
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
on behalf Of the holder
icieS amounting to owe,

OF the holders Of nineteen million or It's pol
,unting to four billions of dollars of insurance,
for whose protection this company is holding
six hundred and fifty million dollars reserve besides
other assets. This company has subscribed for
twenty five millions the issue Of Liberty
Bonds and recommends them without qualification
the safest investment in the world Its agents
have sold seventy-lve million dollars W. S.
and expect to reach hundred and thirty millions
this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-14
DON'T!
Don't!

The Metropolitan Life never fails; it's employees
here helping with their time and with their sub
scrptons A few dollars more all around will send
Washington flying to the front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-14
Washington is far behind in it's subscription to the
Fourth Liberty Loan--due to conditions over which
n0no IF nc havo arv control

This simply means that unless all do than
intended we're going to fall down here locally.
Don't! Don't!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06
TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES WITH CUBA

dude meats, lard. four. corn. eggs,
cheese, Condensed milk. temperate
zone. fruits, coal and all classes OF
arufacture7s.
The most important Of the manu-
tacturers exporte ] TO Cuba in 1917 are
approximately ten million dollars
worth Of cottor goods. about Ave mil
!ior dollars worth Of automobiles and
parts, approximately six uiii'ton dol
Jars worth Of railway supplies includ-
Ing rails. cars and locomotives. over
two million dollars worth OF structur-
~ i-on ard steel FIX million dollars
worth OF boots and shoes. nearly two
rF'lion dollars wortf o. pipes and ~
ttngs. wire. ttnplate, tYpewraters sew
ing r'achines. agricultural innolemsnts
cement paper. wire nails. steel plates.
bsrbed wire. rosin. lnbrtcating oil. IL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06

Eliminating oil, gasoline, newspr'nt
paper, wrapping paper and many
other articles.
Tho -four exports to the island alone
arc about ten million dollars in value,
corn nearly three million dollars, lard
and lard compounds approximately
ten million dollars, meats over Ave
millions, eggs more than two million
dollars. condensed milk over one-half
m ilior. dollars, end cheese nearly one
half million dollars. TIE cotton
Cloths aggregate about eighty million
Yards, the eggs Over SIX million dozen.
rd and lard compounds aoou' nifty
MILTON pounds, crude mineral oil
shout ten million gallons boots and
fhoes nearly four million pairs, paper
over fifteen million pounds OF news
print and ten million pounds OF other
paper, chiefly for wrapping.
The sugar imports from Cuba in
1917 are in round terms @'ooo'ooo'o"0
pounds. being slightly less than IN
1915 by reason OF the very heaFy oe-
rosnds upon The island for shipments
direct to Europe for the reasons a ooVe
stated Other imports rom IN 1Sl@no
include over twenty million POUNDS OF
tobacco valued at approximately nj
teen million dollar, approximately
thirteen million pounds OF cattle h1hes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06

eiong. and in q friendly way said
You had better save that penny, Jack
We are going to organize a whole COM
pany for Uncle Sans army of thrift
tomorrow. and you'll want TO join.
Jack laughed and replied: Sure, I'll
Join. My big brother Is over There"
now, and l want to be real soldier
in Uncle Sans army of thrift Little
Jack then took his hand out of his
pocket and started down the street
with hia. teacher. My, but I was re-
lieved. Bill I'll tell you 1t was a Close
call
The next night. father and mother,
little Jack and his sister Mary who
works ut the Telephone Exchange.
were sitting around the IRE. Daddy,
said littie Jack, Teacher told us this
morning how we could help my big
brother and the other boys big broth
ers win the war Daddy was reading
his paper and pulling on a cob pt0e
He lowered his paper, looked over his
specs and demanded: 'How's that
! Then Jack explained how the thrift
ste nps can help you win future for
yourseE, future for your country, a
future for democracy and a future for
| civilization. and help bring back big
/ brother. all with the same penny. That
! night the family made the decision.
Mother said that she would shave ex-
oenses in the kitchen. sister said that
/ she would walk to work Jack said
1 that he would cut out gum, and daddy
/ clinched his big fst pounded on the
/ table and declared by golly, I'll save
a dollar a week If have TO bust a
! button In the trying So Bill. we
/ haven't anything on each other fter
all, We are both soldiers for Uncle
Sam II is Just like daddy paid the
other night. 'By Eo'ly. tbe world aims
/ big enough for the kaiser and Wood
row Wilson, too. and have bunch
that the kaiserll have @ light shucR
ard leave these parts soon"
We'll Well. Red" philosophical
Bill, who would have thought it2
| who would have thought ~"
J Hold on, there, RuI" shouted little
Red" as he grabbed his big brother
/ Bill by the coat tail were about 10
pass the treasury
by Jove. you are right" replied
Bin.
Now listen. BIZ" whispered little
Red" half choked with fear, Youth
/ have to help roe along 2 BIT cid fe'-
| low. I've never been here before, and
don't know what 10 do. You're usae
10 49,
"oh. never mind that. red" replied
! Bill. Give me your hand and let ne
help you along. Frank VANDERBILT will
make you feel at home. Don't you
worry about that"
"Ah. BIZ old pal" chuckIed little
red" with biz smile from ear
to ear, This Is Necessary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-06
ALIEN ENEMIES ARE
WARNED BY MARSHAL

From the recent registration OF
German alien enemies by the chief OF
police in Richmond. 1t appears that
number have failed to apply to the
United States marshal for a permit
to enter the barred zones In the city.
Under the presidents proclamation
of last April. all German alien enc
mics who, without permit, approach
or are found within one-hah of mile
OF anv federal or state fort. camp.
arsenal, aircraft station. government
or naval vessel, navy yard. factory.
or workshop for the manufacture OF
munitions OF war or of any products
for the use of the army or navy. are
subject to summary arrest. confne-
ment and detention for the duration
OF the war.
Marshal Saunders states that such
OF those who have failed to obtain
the necessary permit from him
through ignorance of the Necessity for
the, same, should Immediately apply
and make ~ LEGATION.
Practically every part Of the city
comes within the barred xonee.
There are liza names registered on
the Hist atpolioe headquarters. small
percentage or thorn being sttli WITH
out thar Apasaporta.A