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Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
FELTON,

The box and shadow social which
was to have been held at Rices school
house on Friday night was postponed
to Saturday on account of the stormy
weather. AS it was very cold, and the
roads in bad condition it was not very
largely attended In spite of that 1t
proved a success as about. seventy
two dollars were taken in. The teach
er. Miss Leona Kent thanks all who
were there and helped to make it
success.
Miss Anna Moore has returned from
a visit with her sister in Philadel-
phia.
There will be box and shadow So
cial at Laws school house on Friday
evening. March 18th. Ladies are re-
quested to bring boxes OF cakes and
gentlemen full pocket books.
Miss 3eulah Kelly Of Wilmington
has been the guest Of her parents re-
Gently.
Miss Mary Reynolds of Wilmington
is spending some time with FELTON,
friends.
Miss Nellie Hughes who has been
home on account of illness is able to
return to her studies at the Women's
College.
Reynolds Clifton has returned to
Philadelphia after spending few
days with his mother.
We are having some real winter
weather, which we are hoping viii
not last a great while.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
HARRISON

The remains of Mrs. George Mar
tin, a woman who was loved by all
who knew her, was brought here on
last Friday from her home in Will
mington and buried in Beaver Dam
cemetery. The funeral services were
held in Beaver Dam church and were
conducted by Rev. H. l.. Murphy.
She is survived by her husband and
son of four and one half years.
Rev. H. L. Murphy is in Baltimore,
Nd, attending the Inter-church World
Movement meeting held there three
days of this week, March 8, 8 and 10.
Herman Murphy has been i'll with
bronchial pneumonia. He is improv-
ing and will be able to be out by the
last Of this week.
Mrs. George Simpler is still very
i'll.
At a membership meeting held in
the church last Sunday the pastor
was unanimously asked to return.
The roads in this community are
in fearful condition. Automobiles
are having great dificNtgdnssEet over
'nem. ,.fpbda whes
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
HEBRON
Near Georgetown

The "taste of spring" is in the air
and early spring will be most heart
lily welcomed, as the weather this
winter has been exceedingly disagree
able and very trying.
Mrs. Mary Warren of Glendale has
been the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Warrington.
Joseph Warrington and Harvey
Warrington of Claymont are spending
some time with their wives.
Mrs. S. ]. Messick of Frankford has
returned to her home after spending
the past week as the guest of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Swain.
Mr.. George Swain and daughter,
Mary, of Cannon spent Sunday with
his sister, Mrs. Willard Messick.
While saving wood last Thursday
at the home of Roy Hill, George Giftin
had the misfortune to saw his finger
so severely that it had to be amputa-
ted at the second joint.
Mrs. Harvey Warrington is on the
sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Spicer spent
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hiram Smith.
Mr.. Thomas Wilson of Georgetown
spent the past week with his son,
Mr. Charles Wilson.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
HICKORY HILL

The American farmer has been pat
ted on the back by every sleek pated
politician who ever hungered for a
vote. He has been serenaded by ev-
cry writer of economic claptrap who
wanted to stand pat with the city em-
piOyer or employee He has been
made the idol of fiction and no bio
graphy is complete whose hero was
not at one time a poor boy on the
farm, and now here comes another
special session of the Legislature,
whose duty it will be to consider
woman suffrage. Upon which every
body in this vicinity are against
The stOrk visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. James Moore and left them
a tine son last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Hudson spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Short at Georgetown.
Mr.. Larry L. Parker spent part of
last week with relatives at Whaley-
vile, Md.
Mr. and Mrs. c. b. DOnOway spent
Sunday with her brother, Mr.. B. B.
Moore who is cOnvalescing from an
attack Of pneumonia.
Mr.. Henry Mitchell was a weekend
guest of Mr.. John Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Breasure enter
tanned Messrs. Harry and Deliver Pus-
sey, William and Clifford Filings
worth on Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mitchell and
Mrs. Thomas Elingsworth spent
Saturday evening with with NJ. NJ a.nGa Mrs
L. c. Mumford.
Mr.. VIM. T. Hudson had an old
time wood chopping on Monday af-
ternoon and the chips did surely fly.
After which came the big supper.
Miss Alice Hudson spent Thursday
with her aunt, Martha Mumford.
There was advertised a meeting on
the Wharton Branch Canal on Satur-
day. March 9Th. But owing to the
bad condition Of the roads which are
poorly drained there was not a quor-
um and the meeting was postponed to
be held March goth. All interested
please meet at the store of c. B.
Donoway at 10 a. m. Business of inn
portance must be attended to.
Houston's school district No. was
visited on Friday by Misses Mason
and Richardson Of Georgetown, and
their visit highly appreciated by all.
The school house door is always open
ed to all visitors and they are well
coined to come.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
COON DEN

The old saying that when the month
of March comes in like a lion it will
go out like a lamb would go to prove
mat we are apt to have mild warm
days the last of this month as we are
having our rough liOn-like weather
now with its cold winds and snow.
There will be a box and shadow So
cial held at Coon Den school on Fri
day evening, the IS of this month. All
are cordially invited to attend and
help make it a pleasant occasion.
Herman Johnson, our rural mail car
rier is reported as being ill, so i'll
that he is unable to deliver the mail.
The vacancy caused by his illness is
temporarily being filled by Robert
Sammons who has been delivering
mail on this route.
Mr.. w. T. Newnom has purchased
and now resides on the Capt Coates
farm. We are very glad to welcome
him into our neighborhood as a
neighbor.
This neighborhood was grieved to
hear of the death of Mr.. David Booth
who died on Friday last and was bur
rington on Monday. Mrs. Booth was
'Slg Moll hho"h III tnAs IoCdllly aS d
good citizen and neighbor.
Mr.. VIM. E. Sharp has been on the
sick list for sometime and is now
suffering from a very bad cold. Many
Of our other friends also have severe
colds.
Mr.. VIM. Draper, of "corn burning"
fame and Mr.. Newnom were visitors
at Col. n. R. Johnson on Sunday last.
Mr.. George Manser is on the sick
list
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
AVENUE-M. E. CHURCH
81. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev Z. Y. Fifznafrlek. Pastor

Sunday, March 14th, mass at a.
m, The Way Of the Cross" sermon
and benediction at 7S0 p. m. Mass at
Georgetown at 1880 a. m. All are IN
Yited
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
HOUSTON

The funeral of the Rev. D. F. Nc
Faul was held from Grace M. E.
Cnurch, Wilmington, on Tuesday NOR
nlng, Feb. 9th, 1920, and his remains
were carried to Laurel, Del, for bur-
lal. Mr.. McFaul died on Friday of
pneumonia. He was SO years of age.
He leaves to mourn his departure a
wife, and four daughters, and one
son. The Misses Mae and Katherine
McFaul and Mrs. Joseph Doughertv.
of Wilmington, Mrs. william johnson
of Houston and Wallace McFaul of
Milford. Rev. McFaul was pastor of
Houston M. E. Church for years
and was greatly liked by all. He was
a grand old man and we feel sure
that he is one Of Gods saints for just
to talk with him made a person feel
as though they were a little better af-
ter having talked with so spiritual
man. The bereaved family have the
sympathy of their many friends of
Houston and community.
Mrs. Wilbur Jump of Middletown
spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs. Ralph Jump who has been quite
i'll with pleurisy but is much improV-
ed at this writing.
Mrs. r. Graham is in Harrington
taking care Of her daughter, Mrs. JUL
ius Cooper who has had a severe at
tack of tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Marvel have
been ill for the past week but were
very much improved last report.
Mrs. Sweet Messick is quite i'll at
this writing with la grippe.
Mrs. William Hayes is at the home
of her father, Mr.. Wooters in Fred |
erica preparing for his sale which is /
to be held on Saturday.
Miss Mabel Satterfeld has return
ed home after having spent a week
with relatives in Dover.
The stork again visited the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Marvel after a
lapse of 10 years and left them fine
baby.
Miss Gladys Perry spent the week.
end with Miss Elizabeth Wharton.
Mrs. Howard Thistlewood and son,
Theodore, were Milford visitors on
Thursday.
The W. c. T. U. will meet on Thurs
lay night, March IS, at the home of
Mrs. R. Graham and as it is the cleo
ion of offices all members are urged
% be present
The revival meetings are still in
but l guess this will be the
asst week as it is so near Conference.
There have been five converts so far.
NJ. L. Anderson has a public sale.
See advertisement in another column
# this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
MAGNOLIA

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union met last week at the home OIL
Mrs. Ethel Collins and was enter
tanned by the president, Mrs. Annie
Faulkner About twenty members
were present and a very enjoyable
session was held, after when Ice
cream and cake were served.
The entertainment given by the La
dies Aid on Wednesday evening was
decided success. The hall was
crowded to its capacity. The partcl-
pants were at their best and every
one present seemed to enjoy the en-
tire program.
We are glad that our governor has
seen fit to call a special session OF
our legislature and it is hoped that
the members will bear in mind that
they are called together to enact, ana
not to repeal, measures for construc-
ton and not destruction. 1t is SIN
cerely hoped that in this session OF
our law making body no backward
stems will be taken, but that they
will acquit themselves with as mucn
honor as when they were assembled
in the last regular session Oh Ihls
body. - .ho
Despite the unpleasantness OF the
weather last Sunday morning goou
congregation was out to service.
Mr.. Barratt Marvey of this place
who has a position in Philadelpnia
spent Sunday last at home with ms
family. -,
MT Marshall Hart, who has been
attending Beacon and buttons Busl-
ness College in Wilmington has dls-
continued his studies until the fall
when he expects to return to scnool'
The Steamer Frederica, whlch piles
between Philadelphia and Frederlca,
went TO Philadelphia on wednesday
Preparatory to going on the ways 10
have her bottom scraped, painted ana
otherwise overhauled in order TO pc
in shape for her spring and summer
schedule. L
Our roads have reached such
state that our mail agent has had TO
abandon his car and go back to morse
and wagon. He is thankful TO pun
thru on anything like schedule time
even with the wagon. He missed sew
eral trips last week, but no one Iouhu
fault ., Loot
This community was saddened lasl
Saturday morning to learn of the SUD
den death on the evening before Oh
Mr. William Graham of Camden N
/ Mr.. Graham was for many years
an undertaken and had made many
friends in the community. HIS deatn
was due to heart failure.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
DOWNES AVENUE
DOwNEs AVENUE

DOW4NE4O AN ENOE
We are having real winter weather
now. March surely fooled the people,
as the first two or three days were
real working days for the farmers
who wished to get in their summer
supply of wood
Among those on the sick list are
Dora Collision, Rhea Todd and Lula
Zott
Mrs. Laura Galloway who has been
confined to her bed for the past six
weeks is somewhat improved at this
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fowler and
sons Lewis and Frank Fowler, spent
the weekend with Mr.. Fowler's sis
ter, Mrs. Isaac Webb Of Ellendale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cannon were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Collision of Andrewville.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hollis spent
Sunday as the guests of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Stuart
Hazel Collision of Owens Station is
spending a week at Blanchards as the
guest of her sister, Miss Dora Collis-
on.
David Booth died at his home on
Friday Of cancer of the liver. Inter-
ment was made in Hollywood ceme-
terry, Harrington, on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lowe and
laughter, Katherine, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Collision, Of
8lanchards Station.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
LINCOLN CITY

Mrs. Eta Corkran of SudlerIlle
Md, has been spending several days
with her father, while her mother
Mrs. A. W. Small was in Philadelphia
Mrs. VIM. Curtin and daughter OF
Dover have been the guests of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Cook.
Mr. Cordray Case has been spend
ing several days with Howard Moore
and family, near Milford. The entire
family were victims of la grippe.
E. F. Burris of Philadelphia has
been visiting his son, John Burris.
Joseph Willis attended an agents
meeting at Wilmington on Friday.
Mrs. Chas. Atkins and daughter,
Gladys, are spending some time in
Philadelphia. Mrs. Robert Atkins of
Milton, is with Rev. Chas. Atkins at
the parsonage.
Mrs. Mae Cain and John Andrews
of Philadelphia spent Sunday with G.
w. Swain and family.
Curtis Carey is visiting his wife
who is a patient in the Jefferson hos
pital, at Philadelphia.
The w. C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. Geo. Derrickson on Tuesday af-
ternoon, March 10th. Text word,
True"
NJ. L. Anderson has a public sale.
See advertisement in another column
Of this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
Bowels Begging for Help

Torpid liver pleading for assIstancef
How careless to neglect these things
when DR.. Kings New Life Pills So
promptly, mildly, yet effectively come
to th ir relief
Leaving the system uncIeaned, clog
red bowels unmoved, results III heaitk-
destructive after-effectg. Let sttmu-
lating, tonic-in-action DR.. Kings New
Life pills bring you the happiness OF
regular, normal bowels and liver func-
tioning Keep feeling ft, doing the
work Of q man or woman who finds
relish In It All druggists-25c.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
Rev. R K. Stephenson, Pastor

73O-SermOn by pastor. These eve
ming services are attracting special
attention, the young people are inter
ested. Twenty or more participated
in the program.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Thomas c. Davis, Pastor
phOmac = novfe Ae.fc4.,,4 DA..

On Sunday morning Pastor Davis
will preach on the theme, "The Heav-
emily Highway" A sermon on good
roads. At the close the memorial of
the Lords Supper will be celebrated.
Pastor Davis has been travelling in
Kent and Eussex counties in the in
terest of the Inter-church Movement
in session this week at the Wesley M.
E. Church at Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
E. G.. REED q SON
Lincoln City, Del

Funeral Directors and Embalmers
We have added to our funeral busi-
ness a new Cunningham motor funeral
car. We have still our black and white
horse-drawn hearses, which we will
use If so desired We carry a stock
Of funeral supplies to satisfy all
classes. Call phone No. IA R-12, day
or night, as we make special efforts
to give our best services to one and all.
We thank all for their past favors.
Sincerely yours,
1-30-9tp e. G. REED & SON.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
HOW TO GET RID
OF YOUR COLD
The quick way is to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery

DoNT put off until tonight what
you can do today. Step Into
- your druggists and buy bottle
Of DR.. Kings New Discovery. Start
taking it at once. By the time you
reach home you'll be on the way to
recovery.
This standard family friend has been
breaking colds, coughs, grippe attacks,
and Group for more than fifty years.
It's used wherever sure-f1re relief IL
appreciated. Children and grownups
able attsr-ehect, Your druggist has It.
60c. and s1.20 bottles.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-28
INTEREST KEEN IN
MUSICAL, CONTESTS

Interest IL keen among local fnnai.
clans In the state and national prize
contest which win De held next Asril
n Nashville, under, the auspices Of the
This win be at the time OF the annual
convention. and the opportunity should
prove OF vital interest to every an,bi-
tious musician In the state.
Those who have already entered from
Chattanooga are Lester Cohen, violin-
list: Mcconnell Erwin, pianist, and Miss
Dorothy Phillips. 'ceiloist. So far no vo-
cal aspirant has entered from this dis
trict, but this contest remains open un-
IN addition to the original prises. the
prize Of $50 for 'celiolsts.
Mrs. w; j. Gilhllan, OF Memphis, is
state chairman for this contest. and
Mrs. J. L. Meek OF Chattanooga, is
state president OF the Federation Of
Music Clubs.
The Tennessee Federation OF Music
Clubs offers $50 each to the best pianist,
the best violinist and the best vocalist
follows:
Contestants must be trained in Amer
lea.
Contestants in voice department must
be between the ages Of 20 and 80 years.
Contestants In plano and violin must
be between the ages OF Is and 80
Contestants must have the, indorse-
to their superiorl attainment and they
prescribed list.
Contestants must enter their own
state. contest and proceed from that to
The entrance fee is one dollar. pay-
able to state chairman Of contest,
through the state president.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-28
Miss StetJnerS
Wedding Plans
Invitations Are Received by
\ Friends - Marriage win.
Il. Occur In November.

Invitations TO the wedding Of Miss
Virg nia Steiner TO David Marker have
been received by friends and relatives
IN the city. The. wedding win take
land Park Methodist church, south, at
$3.50 In the evening.
Enclosed In the invitation are cards
TO the relatives and few close friends
Of the young couple inviting them to an
informal reception to be held after the
ceremony at the home Of the bride.
Miss Steiner has chosen Miss Edith
Smith as her maid OF honor and Miss
Grace Hobert as bridesmaid.
Creed Bates win serve as Mr. Man
keres best man. and Douglas Allen, of
Cincinnati, viii be the groomsman. The
ushefg win be Uric Steiner, Franklin
Steiner, Emery Brannen and Fred
Ramdeli.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-28
MRS. MEEK HEARS COX
SPEAK in new YORK

Mrs John Lamar Meek returned
Wednesday night from New York.
where she went to attend the meeting
OF the publicity chairrnen OF the Ma.
tionsl Federation. Of Music Clubs.
While there Mrs. Meek attended din
ner given by the democratic women's
bureau at the Hotel Astor In honor OF
the presidential nominee, Gov. Cox, and
Mrs. Cox. There were 1000 women
seated at 800 tables in the large bali
room OF the hotel, and others occupied
boxes. An orchestra played between
the addresses.
Gov. Cox said he was progressive and
that he couldn't help 1t. He said the
people could no more turn to the past
In this enlightened age than the coun-
try could live again In the dark ages.
He admitted that he could not have
put beneficial measures through In Ohio
IL IL had not been for the help OF the
women OF the country. In this connec-
ton the Mothers congress, which adj
vocated pensions for mothers and prison
reform measures, was mentioned. Gov.
Cox. said Mrs. Meek. is a direct, force
full and earnest speaker who inspires
his audience. Mrs, Meek also had the
pleasure of meeting Mrs. Cox and
speaks OF her as most charming
woman.
Among the women speakers at the
dinner were Mrs. George Bass, head Of
the women's democratic committee, and
Mrs. Mills, who 10 candidate for Of
fee.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-28
Social Notes

Mr.. and Mrs. O. y. Borgess. have re.
turned from their wedding trip and
are at home at 410b st. elmo avenue
Mrs. Boggess WAS before her marriage
Miss linda Copenhaver.
Miss Rosemary Stevenson, Of Gads-
den. Ala, 10 the guest Of her sister.
Mrs. Douglas McMillin, In ST. Elmo.
M M MSM nrH Sqs sa tts ,S SapEnts r
Join Capt McMiIlin at Camp Benning.
Columbus, Ga.
from visit with relatives In Salt Lake
City, where she spent the summer
months.
Mrs w. L. Nixon win leave. Nov. 10
to spend the winter with her father IN
Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur J. Grub are
receiving concentrations on the birth
OF n daugheer, who will be called
Elizabeth Ann. Mrs. Grub Ia the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. II.
Miss Gloria Lamb. who has been
visiting her parents In Summervillc,
Ga, is expected home tomorrow
Mrs. Ben Allison has returned from
a two-weeks visit in New York.
Rupert Aycock and Tom Moore are
on motor trip in Kentucky. While
they are away Mrs. Aycock 10 the
guest Of Mrs. william Nixon.
Mrs. Lizzie Lee BoBulden. OF scotts-
boro, Ala, is the guest OF Mrs. Garner
at her apartment in tho
Twinan.
d. 3. Loveman left wednesday for
New York.
Dennis Riddle IL in New York.
Mrs. J. p. Hoslsins remains the
yuest Of relatives In Columbia, Tenn,
where she was called on account OF |
he serious illness Of her mother.
W. ,. NIXON win return from Atlanta
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey Thaxton have
famed their little daughter, born Oct.
n. Katherine Louise.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-28
Club Notes

The East Chattanooga Parent -Teach-
ers' association will meet Friday after
noon at 2.a0 at the school building. A
fuil attendance 10 requested.
The Grace SAKE Bible class will meet
Friday afternoon at $3.50 with Mrs. w.
ID. Love In the Hogshead apartments.
Mrs. j. ID. Mllligan will be the leader.
Tickets for the Chattanooga Woman's
club anniversary tea to be given Satur-
day at the Hotel Patten, are on sale
Thursday and Friday from to s on the
fourth floor Of the Loveman store.
There will be a supper at 6 O'Clock
at st. Panrs parish house this evening
by the Virginia Asher council, followed
by a. study conducted by Miss Ava
Wright. Mrs. w. @. Waldo, former
chairman of the conservation commit
tee OF the Virginia CASHIER council. Is in
the city visiting Miss Dora Mcclellan
ana WIN attend the meeting tonight.
Dinners are served every day this
week at the Knights OF Columbus hall
from II 70 2 and hot coffee and sand
wishes In the evening. beginning at 9
o'clock. The TALL festival continues
through Saturday night.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-28
ID. 4. r. Presidents General Urges
Women Vote for League Of Nations
Mrs. George Maynard Minor, of Waterford Conn., Leader Of
Amercanxation Work. Holds That Daughters of American
Revolution Heroes Do Not Want u s. 20 STAY Out.

laws II Will help us to more quickly as
simulate them rs Americans and adj
minister better TO their problems al
former aliens. This American women
can help do BY doing their duty by
foreign born neighbors wherever oppor-
tunity presents itself,
mot long ago. while was In New
Haven, Conn. was told that s2O,OOU
children of Italian pafentage were In
the public schools. 5000 Of Russian
parentage and 1000 born in America.
The proportion thus IL swinging largely
In favor Of the foreign born. The time
has passed when we can gather our
skirts around us and say Il have no
part In my neighbours affairs We
must OF necessity take part In their
affairs II we are to maintain our stand
Ing. Each OF us owes some duty 70
owe the same rights that our fore
fathers had--life. liberty ana pursuit OF
happiness. This can bo brought about
by the league OF nations covenant.
Here In our own land We must in
stu In the foreign born the meaning
OF democracy. freedom and American
customs ana speech. Then we win be
real meaning Of the terms. not
strangers with an insurmountable bar
rier between. America can be the
mother and adviser OF all the nations IL
she will. or am Outcast, II the present
chance 10 not grasped."
Mrs. Minor Is national chairman OF
the magazine publication by the daugh-
tiers and through It she IL urging the
women TO vote.
by voting we can help TO make our
schools better; create cooperation with
teachers and pupils. We must avoid
pitfalls placed In our way and be ready
to counsel with the men In the parties.
We must hesitate about affiliating our
selves with wonen'as separate parties;
balk at the false doctrines OF a too
radical nature that are being preached
broadcast.
Then. see the homes knit closer
with the vote and under the league
Women VIII lose that fear that con-
slant war menace brings.
Il urge each OF my $4,000 sister ID.
a. n. hold tightly to your voting priv
ilege and take the place In the world
OF events that you should and can un.
der the new regime.''