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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04
OBITUARY. '

Sister Lizzie Childers. was born
at murray, Galloway CO. Ky. in
the year issz. Died Dec. sis,
1917. age os years.
She m owed to Paducah Ky and
resided there = number Of years.
She proiessed a hope Ia Christ
vfs baptized by Rev. G W. Du-
pee the and Sunday IN March
1887 and joined the Washington
Street Baptist churcd Of Paducah
OF which She was faithful mem
brr until she came to BrookpoTt.
she married washington chil.
ders Mar. 1. 1898. aitershich sic
transferred her membership to Ne~
Hope which is now Unity church
oi which she remained a faithful
member until death sailed her IRON
labor 10 feward.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04

Church meeting at Unity Bap-
tist church, Brookport this COM
ing Saturday night and regular
services all day Sunday. So this
will be the first Sundap nthe New
Year every member should be
present if possible and should deem
it a pleasure. also favor OF Am
biguity 10 have the privilege. Sc
make no excuses but come singing
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04

Rev. Turner and vile went 10
Brookport. the and inst 20 at
tend the funeral Of OF sister Liz
ric ChiIdfes. being at one time
her pastor.
b. MeCfsry, was called to
Brookpofi. Wed nesday 10 a,terd
the iuueral OF Sister Lizzie Chill
dres a member Of Unity Baptist
church. who sied Monday Dee.
3Gs,, after a short lines. Rev
Thomas Turner. assisted. Man
Y friends were present 10 he ar
the glowing tribute paid to 4
well rounded out life.
Mr.. Monroe BE ard. EFT for
ST. Louis.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04
SPAR

Our s. S. opened with good
attendance. and the Supt Miss
Willie B. Brow oing was at her
post. After the lesson the Off
GERS were elected fer the ensuing
year. Az 400 prayer and
praise service aftcrwhich our pas
tor made brief remarks as to the
church using many gospel truths
which were highly appreciated.
At 7:35 p. m. Rev. French
selected for a text, Acts 2:37.
from which powerful sserm or
was delivered.
Mrs. Anna Nance. is indispos
ed and Mrs. Anna Owens. i:
mending slowly.
The Golden leaf club met a
ihe hosne at .as4s.vssless issgo@fffu5
this week. under the snagemen
OF Mrs Cushingberr
J. J Taylor,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04
Gone to Her Rest.

Mrs. Emma Ramsey, the wife
OF Mr.. George Ramsey an old res
ident OF w. nth ST. was found
dead in brd by her husband Sat
prday morning Just when she
died is unknown. She had been
oonhoed to her room for some
years from general break down
OF her nerves.
The inquest was held Monday
morning by Coroner Dan Miller
and the verdict was sIe died OF
senility-oId age and general
break down.
She was buried Monday after
noon from Longs Undertaking
rooms where the funeral was at
teneed by Ed. g. w. Rowlett ae-
ting pastor Of the FIRST Baptist
Church OF which she was a MEM
Der when active
The renains were deposited in
the Kidd Cemerery~t to await the
summons from tho dead. Peace
to her ashes. She leaves a hss
band 20 mourn his lass.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04

She Joined Household Of Ruth
Lodge no Io4S g IN. O. O. +.
in July 1901 being a charter mem
Der. She was a member OF the
Church so yrs, was a member oi
Household 10 yrs
She was very active in her relig-
ious and iraternAl duties. always
willing and ready to push forward
the cause OF Christ.
BY her death the husband has
lost faithful wife, v hose place
can never be flied.
The Church and Lodge loya'
and dutiiul member.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04
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No special system of hair culture Is
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1t is not necessary TO use the Roy
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and curing a.l diseases of the scalp.
One bottle os Royal Hair Tonic is
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case of falling hair streng then the hair
follicle and promote the growth Of new
hair on bald temples and all bald spots.
Royal Hair Dressing is an ideal one
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/ Can be used with or without irons.
/ When used in connection wilh the tonic
PRODUCES wonderful and lasting results.
Don't neglect your hair any longer
send and try the Royal Hair Prepara-
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Sert any where on receipt of
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/ 0. T. Scott anl Co.
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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04

Mr. Henry George of Belgfaee c
died at his home Monday. after
a lev days Illness OF pneumonia
A litsle ,s4sst preceecto kn d
lev days ago TO The Great Be-
yond lnterment Sunday at the
Kidd cemetery. The Gazette ex-
tends sympathy 10 the widow and
children. ard commend them 10
the Oae who doeth all things Tor
the best
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04

Washington. Dec % Piesi-
dent Wilson has prohibite d the
execution OF any more American
soldiers exceptin Gen Pershing 5
forces abroad before the sentence
oil the courismaitisl ! a, bstn rt-
viewed In Washington
Heretofore this las not been
necessary IN var tine. bot the
president has made the rule that
il may be made doubIy sure that
no injustieeis done
Thirteen ueeto tfooreis Of the
Tweaty-four,h Inlsn.ry wee re-
Gently executed Tor The rioiirg AT
Houston. TEX. without reyie at
Washington No fault has been
round IN he verdict OF the court
OF their sentrncc bur II has been
felt advisable 10 have death per-
alties reviewed by the War De-
partmcnt before execution
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04
Card of Thanks.

To our many friends and neigh
bors who so kindly assisted US du-
ring our bereavement we give to
you our heartfelt thanks.
Matte Fossie
Jennie Woods,
William Fossie Jr.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04

How about that load of sin you
have been from year to year, Isn't
it about time to unload it on the
devil territory, and load Up On
thr side ef righteouness with the
grace OF God? Had you thought
that this may be your last year in
which you have to cheat Christ
out OF the glory OF bringing you
ito God, Whstssiiit sae harvest
be sinner, eternal happiness or
eternal woe, Which will it be?
You are the one to decide You
will have to decide this all impor-
tant question Decide now. ere
! it is too late. "You must be
born again >
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04

James Simms, has returned
home irom Birmingham Ala. al
Ter Speeding several d ays wit
his mother.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04
MEMS SUITS
(Note Cut Prices)

One lot OF 90 Suits
Small sizes. up to $1,000 .............S 49j
$1,000 Suits, regular sizes, cut TO ...... G.95
1850 Suits, regular sizes, cut to ...... s95
1900 Suits. regular sizes, cut to ..... ll.95
1900 Suits, regular sizes, cut to -. 1895
$3.50 Suits, regular sizes, cut to ...... 1896
$500 Suits, regular sizes, cut to -. 1895
2750 Suits, regular sizes, cut to ...... 21.95
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04

For the second time this winter
the Ohio River is frozen so as 70
lay up the boats for fear o. being
cut down.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04
MEMS OVERCOATS

Ore lot Of Overcoats, small sizes, value up
TO $500, sale price ............. 495
$3.50 Overcoats, cut to ........s G.s5
1900 Overcoats, cut to . 11.95
1900 Overcoats, cut to ........ 1895
1000 Overcoats, cut to ............. l495
22.50 Overcoats. cut to .............. 1896
$500 overcoats, cut to .............. 1895
27.50 Overcoats, cut to o.............. 21.95
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04

Dr Eites' EzRVk rlA srnfSs sus-, MI r-DkA,
11sAl. VEAL IA Ch9. At ..rua9is.s .sasS Ea
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04
MEMS ODD PANTS AND OyERALLs

Ih.14N y VDD -fA' - 1i4'D V
One lot of 100 pairs of good Blue Indigo
Overalls, sale price 81 0C
s. so Mems Pants, cut to ....... LIE
200 Mems Pants, cut to .... Las
$50 Mems Pants, cut to =. ........... 1.95
$50 Mems Pants, cut to ............ 2.95
4.50 Mems Pants, cut to =. .......... 3.45
500 Mems Pants, cut to ............ 1896
600 Mems Pants, cut to ............. 4.95
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-04

We need to tell you how prices have advanced
and the end not in sight. Buy now--that's our
fir. fo vou
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
1 PROMISE

To clean my furnace, pipes and
chimneys at once.
To keep them clean all winter.
To run my own furnace this winter
instead of putting an ignorant, care
less. underpaid keeper in charge OF
it,
To visit one of the Coal Savings
Stations that the local Fuel Admins
tration is establishing in our town.
To learn from the heating experts
at the Savings Station exactly how to
run my furnace to avoid waste.
To use team-hauled wood as a coal
substitute whenever 1 can get it, even
if it costs as much as coal.
To guard every ton of coal and coke
and every gallon Of fuel oil.
To practice these economies that |
may save our fuel, thus preventing
suffering and coal shortage in Amer
lean homes. and supplying my Gov
ernment with the fuel power that is
absolutely necessary to win in the
Giant struggle against Satanic Might
and Evil.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Harry ManloYe Of Philadelphia Wis
tied with friends in Milford over Sun
day.
Miss Harriet Pride Of Georgetown
is the guest Of her cousin, Miss Flor
ence Speakman.
Major Lank and Sergeant Archie
Lank were home from Camp Dix for
two days this week.
Mrs. Emily Frazier % Baltimore is
passing the week with her mother,
Mrs. Allen Jones, Of North Walnut
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis r. Grier ar
rived home last Monday evening, and
have occupied their residence on the
Kings Highway, South Milford.
William Crouch, formerly Of Mil
ford but now residing in Philadelphia,
was visiting friends and relatives in
this section the first Of the week. -
DR.. Willard Pierce has been home
from New York for a few days this
week. He is in the base hospital at
one of the camps near New York
City.
Miss Ann Wilson is passing a three
weeks vacation with Irlenus ana Iei-
atives in Milford. Miss Wilson is a
second year student at Jefferson Col
lege in nursing.
Mrs. C. C. Magee has returned to
her home. after visiting a month in
New Berne, n. c. She was accom-
panied home by Mrs. Robert Wilson
and daughter, Sybil. -
Miss Pauline Townsend gave din
ner at her home on West Second ST.,
North Milford, on Monday last, in
honor of Miss Nan Wilson and Miss
Emma Gillispie. who are home for a
vacation of three weeks from Jeffer-
son College.
James A. Layton, of All N. Farson
Street, Philadelphia, has received
word of the safe arrival OF his son
in France, Lieutenant Howard Lay
ton. Lieut.. Layton lived in Milford
and attended the school at Old Acad-
emy, and his many friends here will
be glad to hear a good report OF his
work with the army in France.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
OBITUARY
BRuNNER.

Mrs. Ada Reese Brunner, aged 22
wears and four months, formerly Of
Milford. but late of Akron. Ohio, died
at the Peoples Hospital of that city
on June s, 1918, at o'clocg' p. m,
after a brief illness Of only a few
days' duration, of acute kidney trou-
Bile. She was married to Mr.. Albert
E. Brunner March IA, 1918. Mr..
Drummer was also of Milford. having
left here a few years ago to make his
home in Akron. Mrs. Drummer will
be remembered for her kind dispOsi-
ton. as she was a former cashier
and bookkeeper for the c. D. Abbott
& Co. Department Store of this city,
where she was well liked by all who
knew here. Funeral services were
held from the home of her mother,
Mrs. W. o. Reese, at 225 Arch St.,
Akron. Ohio. Interment was made
at the East Akron cemetery, where
her father is also buried.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

William Harrison Davis had the
first sweet corn of the season in the
market last Wednesday.
St. Johns Church. Sunday. July Z.
Mass at $3.50 and 10:30; evening devO-
tions at 1880 p. m. All are cordially
invited.
The brickwork on the front Of the
State ArmOry in Milford is going up.
and when completed will make a very
pretty building.
Trixie, fox terrier belonging to
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. SammOns. died
Saturday night at the age Of twenty
two years and five months.
The Ladies' Aid of Milford Neck
will have a festival Saturday evening,
July 18th. The proceeds will par
TALLY be for the Red Cross.
On wednesday evening, June 26th.
1918. Horace J. Harmon and Naomi
Pettyjohn, both Of Glendale. were
married by Rev. John Young. Of Mil
ford
Rev. Sharp Of Frederick will hold
services at Milford Neck Church on
OuMuaIH July AAAAg at % - III NV
Sharp will be the pastor of the Mil
ford Neck Church for the following
three months. Sunday School at 2
p. m.
At the regular monthly meeting Of
the Good Government League, held
Monday evening, it was decided to
recess until October. Should a meet
ing be deemed necessary in the mean
time, members will be notified by the
secretary.
The new business school opened by
Prof. Cross in Grange Hall, North
Milford, has had marked success. and
started with twenty pupils from the
vicinity Of Milford. and q number are
expected to attend from points along
the d. NJ. & V. r. r.
The barbering business in Milford
feels the stress Of labor shortage, as
we'll as the loss Of patronage by men
going to the great munitiOn works. ..
One shop tried to sell out, but there
was no buyer, and the proprietor, Mr..
Kelley, closed the shop and moved
the fixtures to Bowers Beach, where
relative will operate it during the
summer. He goes to the New York
Shipbuilding Company as an en-
plOyee.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
MINISTERIAL union FORMED

The annual meeting OF the Eastern
Shore preachers of the Methodist Pro-
testant Conference was held in Laurel
Monday afternoon and evening. Most
of the afternoon session was spent in
discussion OF plans for a modern
cndrcn TO represent the denomination
in Wilmington. A resolution offered
by the Rev James H. Straughn was:
Resolved, That a subcommittee OF
five-three laymen and two ministers
be appointed TO work out plans for
a church extension movement for our
Wilmington work, and also for the
organization of a permanent church
extension society in and for the East
ern Shore; the said committee of five
to report to the general committee of
twenty-One at an early date.
After the adoption of the resolution
the chairman appointed the Rev. A.
~ Ward. OF Salisbury; the Rev. j.
H. Straughn of Laurel, F M. Wilson
of PocOmOke, r. c. Covey of EastOn.
and +. p. Atkins of Salisbury, the
president of the conference, the Rev.
Luther Warner, and ]. NJ. Sheridan
to act with the committee.
A permanent ministerial union was
organized with the Rev. A. n. Ward
as chairman and W. P. Roberts of
Pittsville as secretary. Among the
prominent men of the denomination
present were, in addition to those al
ready mentioned, the Rev. W. W.
Strayer, aged 80 years. the Oldest ex-
president Of the Maryland Conference,
and the Rev. Frederick c. Cline, gen.
eral secretary of the Foreign Mission
Society of the denomination, Of Balti-
more. Both men are former pastors
of the Laurel church.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
RED CROSS NOTES.

According to orders from Whining
ton headquarters sewing and making
surgical dressings cannot be permit
ted in the same room at the same
time. therefore on Mondays, Tuesdays
and Wednesdays, days and evenings
our headquarters will be used Ior
surgical dressings only and on Thurs-
days and Fridays and Friday evenings
for sewing. The room has Dee1
equipped with screens, awnings tel
ephone, toilet and basin, and is very
comfortable, even on hot days. In
June 11S knitted articles were COM
pleted and 81 hospital garments. A
call has been sent out for 1000 gray
helmets for the navy to be finished Dy
Sentemher 1st.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
SAVE WHEAT and help
OFFSET FAILURE OF CROP
Now Estimated that Output VIII Be
But 80 Per Cent of Normal
Yield in Delaware.

The wheat harvesting season is on
in Kent county and throughout lower
Delaware, but instead of being the
joyful golden period that it generally
is. the harvest this year is a gloomy
affair. and instead of humming a tune
to the noise of the thresher and bind
er. the growers are enveloped in
dark shade Of blue. For the 1918
crop of wheat in Delaware is a fail
ure. Professor Wesley Webb, secre-
tary Of the Delaware State Board Of
Agriculture. said that many Delaware
wheat growers will not only fail 90
make expenses on their crops. even
with two dollar wheat, but will lose
money. owing to the small yield Of the
grain and the greatly increased cost
Of harvesting.
While there was ten per cent in
crease in acreage of wheat planted
last fall, Professor Webb explained
that the acreage being harvested is
about the same as for last year,
planted in the fall of 1916. as many
growers abandoned their wheat crops
and planted their fields in other crops
owing to the fact that much of it was
frozen out last spring.
Delaware wheat crop at the first OF
June was that there would be a 70
per cent. yield, which is SO per cent
as much as last year. Professor
Webb, however, believes that the es-
innate of the government is too high,
as reports received from farmers
throughout the state indicate that
there will be only a so per cent yield.
- -
yield would have been 1,796.000 bu-
shells, but at the so per cent yield,
which the secretary Of the Board OF
Agriculture believes to be the more
accurate estimate. the crop would be
about One-seventh less, or approx
mately 1,549 500 bushels, Compared
with last years crop. which was D.
10000, and considering the fact that
the acreage planted last fall was 10
per cent larger than the acreage
planted in the fall of 1916. 1t can
readily be seen that this years wheat
crop is anything but a bumper one.
The estimated acreage planted in
wheat in Delaware is 131 900 acres.
1kfided as follows: New Castle coun-
'ty, 47,160; Kent county, 60.26O; Sus-
sex county, 23,5S0. Thus it will be
seen that Kent alone grows almost
as much wheat as the other two
counties combined. The crop in
Kent county last year was 994.520.
and Professor Webb estimates that
this years crop will not exceed $780,
900 bushels.
What the wheat grower is up
against when his crop is poor, despite
the fact that he receives two dollars
bushel for his grain. can be better
realized when the great increase in
harvesting is known. Last year the
threshers charged four cents a bu
shell, and the season before that 10
was three cents. This year they are
charging ten cents. Last year binder
twine cost IA cents a pound; this year
it is 2S cents. a 100 per cent increase.
Harvest hands received from 81 to
SO a day last year. but this year it is
hard to get them for IS q day
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
WARNING TO FARMERS

The State Board of Agriculture of
Dover. Delaware, warns farmers to
beware of cheap feeds and cheap fer
tirzers. It is important to save and
to prevent waste and to use every
thing that will produce animal pro-
ducts or crops. But this condition
is a standing temptation to put cheap
or fraudulent materials on the mark
ct. Every farmer should be sure that
he knows the food value Of the feeds
that he buys and the real value Of the
fertilizers and usually the cheapest in
price is the dearest IN the end. The
law provided for the analysis OF fer
tilizers, and the Board will have ex-
amined free of charge samples OF
feeds that are sent in by farmers.
They may be sent by parcel post to
the State Board Of Agriculture, Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
LARGE EvANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN

A union meeting of the different de-
nominations will be held on the school
house grounds in a tent at FELTON,, be
ginning July 9th and continuing until
July 2Ist. Services every week night
at s o'clock, excepting Monday night.
Services all day Sunday. The first
service will be held Saturday night,
July 9Th, at s o'clock. Good singing,
good lights and seats. Everyone well
come to attend. Rev. L. A. Bennett
needs no introduction TO Milford. The
large Methodist Protestant church
speaks for him. He is just closing a
very successful meeting at Clayton.
There is ample room for parking OF
machines and teams on the grounds
at FELTON,.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION

At the annual school election in
Milford last Saturday, a total Of only
seventeen votes were cast. Frank
Reedy and ]. G.. Sharpe were elected
members Of the Board Of Education
for terms of three years. The Board
organized Monday evening by elect
ing Rev. H. L. Bunstein president
and William G.. Abbott secretary and
treasurer. A Miss stevens, who is a
graduate Of Delaware College for
Women, was employed as instructor
in English and French. German has
been dropped from the Milford
schools.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
SCARCITY OF DRUG ROOTS

There is an acute scarcity Of crude
botanical drugs such as roots, herbs,
barks and berries in the United
States at this time. Before the war
Germany was an important source of
supply. The gathering of drug plants
may prove to be profitable work.
There is a market for Dandelion, Star
Root Mandrake Root or Mayapple,
Lady Slipper Root, Jimson Leaves
Bark Of Sassafras Root, Snake Root
and Jerusalem Oak Seed. The State
Board Of Agriculture, Dover, is glad
to encourage the development of this
industry and will supply further in
formation on request.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
LONE GERMAN PAPER DONE

Max Goetz, president of the Delmar-
via Printing and Publishing COmpan
who has printed the LOkal Anzeiger
Delaware's only German paper, fol
years. announced Wednesday that af-
ter this weeks issue the paper would
suspend publication until after the
war. The owners will hereafter issue
a weekly newspaper printed in Eng
lish, known as the Delmarvia Leader
W. n. Huntley. Of Norfolk, Va, will
be the editor.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
RED CROSS MUSICALE

A musical for the benefit Of the
local Red Cross will be held in the
New Century Club rooms at $3.50 on
Tuesday evening, July 9Th. Local
talent will be assisted by Mrs. Nc
Closkev. of Philadelphia, and Eliza
beth T. Millington, both OF whom are
well known to music lovers IN Pnlla-
delphia and New York. An interest
ing evening is assured. Entire pro-
ceeds 90 to the Red Cross.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05
STATE HAS GIVEN 1866 MEN

Delaware has furnished 1865 men
for National Army service up to June
"a. according to the records Of exemp-
ton officials Wilmington has furn-
ished 1915 young men for the Nation
al Army; rural New Castle county,
43e; Kent county, 2O6, and Sussex
county 4O5.
This makes total of 1876 white,
and 239 colored men who have gone
into the army service from Delaware
under the draft law.
Sussex and Kent counties have run
out of their quotas Of Glass la men.
Milford chronicle., 1918-07-05

At the Baptist Church at 1O.45 next
Sunday morning Pastor Davis will
talk on the subject "Cleansed by
Obedience. At $3.50 a. m, Bible
school; 1880 p. m, Christian En-
deavor. Mr.. Davis is answering. in
an interesting way, the many objec-
tions to Christianity. at these meet
ings.