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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-12
Street aving Assessment
Ordinance.

Be it ordained by the City Coun-
Gil of Dawson, and it is hereby or
dained by the authority of the same,
that from and after the passage of
this Ordinance, the clerk of the city
council of Dawson shall, as soon as
assessments for treet paving are filed
with him, give written notice there
of, either by mail or peronal service,
to each AUDITING property owner
where said paving has been COM
pleted, advising said property owner
of the amount of such assessment
taxable against his property.
Be it further ordained by the au-
thority aforesaid that after the expi-
ration Of ten days from the date of
said notice, that if said assessment
is not paid, the clerk shall issue fl ia
against said property and the owner
thereof, which said fila shall be is
sued in the name of the City of DaW-
son, and shall be directed to the
chief of police, or any other arrest
ing officer in the City of Dawson.
Said fl ia shall be issued for the full
amount of said assessment, and shall
provide that said amount of such as
sessment shall draw interest from the
date of the issuance of said fl ia at
the rate of per cent per annum.
Said fl ia shall include the sum of
$1.O0 as costs of issuing the same,
and shall in all other respects pro-
coed as other tax fl fas.
Be it further ordained that all
ordinances in conflict with the above
be and the same are hereby repealed.
Passed as an emergency ordinance
this the 9th day of October, 1920.
F. NJ McNULTY, Mayor
R. R. Jones, Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-12

Georgia fair has cost approximately
S100,OOO.00, and is one of the best
in the south
One of the greatest attractions
will be the Royal Veteran Band,
composed of about twenty-five must
clans and a wonderful lady soloist.
The management promises an ooc-
casion where the amusements, edu-
cational and musical, are combined
in such a way as to make fair sec,
ond to none in the United States, and
it is for and in the interest of South
Georgia.
Every exhibit will be in shape and
the entire fair will start off Monday
with all the pep" and force of any
day during the week. There are
three special days: Monday is al
bany Day." Thursday is Travelling
Salesmans Day." and Friday is NE,
gro Day" The white people are all
expected to attend on negro day and
there will be no better program dur
ing the week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-12
CARD OF THANKS.

The family of Mr.. S. A. Sessions
desire to thank the people of Bron-
wood and vicinity for their kindness
during his last illness and death. His
wife and his father and mother deep
ly appreciate their sympathy and
many acts of helpfulness.
MRS. S. A. SESSIONS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-12
Found Seven Rats Dead in Bin the
Next Morning"

Robert Woodruff says: "My prem
ises were infested with rats. tried
RAT-SNAP on friends recommends
ton. Next morning found seven dead
rats in bin, two near feed box, three
in stall. Found large number since.
No smell from dead rats-RAT-
SNAP drys them up. Best thing l
have ever used" Three sizes, Csc,
soc, $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by
Dawson Hardware Co., and Crouch
Brothers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-12
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-12
NEGRO GIN GUARD is KILLED.

ENGLAND, Ark.-No trace has
been found of the slayers of Tom
Steel, negro. employed to guard a
gin near here after warnings had
been received to stop work until the
price of cotton rises.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-12

lzsns - Georgia a good governor;
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-12
HAVE YOU LOST A BICYCLE?
THIS ONE MAY BE YOURS

Some days ago Policeman o. H.
Mcneil found a bicycle. The owner
can get it by making the proper iden-
LITIGATION and paying Officer Mcneil
the expense of advertising.
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-12
Got Her Good Health Out of
Bottle.

Mrs. Edward Raifsnider, Wabash,
Ind, says that she owes her good
health to Chamberlain's Tablets. She
suffered from distress after eating
and constipation and was completely
cured by the use of these tablets.
SUBSCRIPTION PAYING TIME.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
JEWISH RELIEF FUND
IS LITERALLY HELPED
MILFORD CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN ITS
QUOTA TO FUND In THREE DAYS
EFFORT BY COMMITTEE.
The STATE RAISED $l53,4OO
HELPLESS ORPHANS OF JEWS IN EUROPE
AS RESULT OF The WAR TO BE
SAVED FROM STARVATION.

The campaign to bring relief to the
Jewish sufferers from the war, which
closed last week in the State of Del
aware has been successful beyond
expectation. 1t was necessary to save
the children from starvation, that
money in large quantity be sent to
supply food for the orphan children
who were unable to help themselves.
or who had lost all relatives. and
were doomed to destruction.
The committee in Milford was COM
posed of Captain William Murphy.
Abe Levinson and Rev Dryden of
the NJ. p Church, who in the brief
time allotted them collected the sum
of S405.25 and forwarded it to the
headquarters in Wilmington, who in
acknowledging the receipt, said to
the generous contributors 80 Your
reward will come thru the realization
that you have done your utmost to
bring relief to suffering humanity in
an appalling emergency. You have
contributed your bit both in money
and service, to restore a starving tot
to live-to give destitute yet courage
Gus men and women a new least of
life. When suffering humanity call
ed, you responded nObly-and more
than that none can do"
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
THE NEW DEPUTY FOR SUSSEX

Howard James Cooke, a prominent
Young attorney of Georgetown, who
has been appointed by Attorney-Gen-
eral David j. Reinhardt as his deputy
for Sussex county, succeeding Daniel
]. Layton, resigned, is an active Re
publican and was born at Seaford, NO
vember Is, 1881, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James r. Cooke. He graduated
from Seaford high school, class OF
1899 and later took a business
course in Philadelphia. For three
years after completing his business
education, he was employed as book
keeper for the National Drug Co. and
later for four years travelled extern
sively for the company. Mr. Cooke
then attended Temple University, in
Philadelphia, and later entered the
Dickinson School of Law, at Carlisle,
Pa, from which he was graduated in
1908 He was entered as law stu
dent in this county on January Y
1908, registering with Robert G. Hous-
ton. On April A. 1912, he was admitt-
ed to the Sussex County bar and since
that time has been practicing the pro-
fnccinu
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
LEAP YEAR DANCE WAS
A HANDSOME AFFAIR

The young ladies of Milford last
Friday evening certainly offered the
gentlemen of the town a delightful
opportunity to enjoy an evening Of
dancing with the handsOmest women
of the Delaware and Maryland penin-
sula, not to mention the many who
came as guests from points as far
as Texas-and Texas certainly did
have a fair and attractive represen-
tative; but that is to be expected, for
Texas IS some big state. Texas and
Delaware, the largest and the small
lest, but both of the greatest impOr-
tance to the United States in their
manufactures, as well as their men
and women.
The music at the ball in the Armory
was splendid, and the dancing
continued until nearly three o'clock
before the men Jagged and the ladies
admitted that they were just the least
bit fatigued and ready to bring the
evening to a close. Just how many
affairs" which will result in license
fees in the future, resulted from this
handsome leap year ball in Milford,
only time will reveal 1t was GER
tainly a much enjoyed as well as
beautiful effort as a testimonial from
the ladies Of a leap year event. The
music was a Philadelphia orchestra
and the programs were on materials
from the Athol Manufacturing Com
pany, in Massachusetts, while the
eats were fine It was a real leap year
event
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
OFF TO WASHINGTON
CORN CLUB PRIZE WINNERS WILL VISIT
PRESIDENT WILSON WHILE THERE.

AT the close of the Club Week con-
test during the winter three Delaware
boys were awarded free trips for
their work in corn growing. These
trips are financed by the Charles War
ner Company of Wilmington. The
boys will take the trip April End and
will be at the capitol until April 5th.
They are Dewey Sapp, Houston; Paul
Skewis, Milford; and Martin Door
dan, Newark.
These boys will be accompanied on
this education trip by State Club
Leader and Mrs. Martin. In Washing
ton the Delaware party will join
groups of achievement champions
from other eastern states.
Big Chief George E. Farrell, in
charge of Club work north and west,
and other club leaders from the U. S.
Department of Agriculture will show
the youthful visitors the seven or
more wonders of the national capital.
OF course, they will see Mr.. E. N
Meredith, the new Secretary of Agri-
culture, who not only was himself
once a pig club boy but is also the
present owner and publisher of the
popular club paper known as the
Club Achievements" of Des Moines,
Iowa. The boys will no doubt visit
the White House, and will be given
an audience by the president, if he is
well enough to receive visitors at that
time. They will see the House of Rep
resentatives and the U. S. Senate in
action, and will visit other govern
ment buildings of interest. In addi-
ton the boys will go up in the Wash
ington Monument, see the wonders of
the Smithsonian Institute, the Zoolog-
ical and Horticultural Gardens, and
then they will make a pilgrimage to
Mt. Vernon, the home of George
washington, the father of our cOun-
try.
Upon their return home, these
achievement champions will likely
tell other club members and their
friends in general about their many
experiences, in the form of letter
to the local newspapers Of the state.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
MILFORD TAX RATE RAISED s1.s5

Town Council of Milford at its
meeting held this week went over the
situation it found itself in financially,
and to even pay current bills and the
increased cost of operation, as we'll
as the floating debt of $4,000 incur
red by Town Council last year, it is
necessary to raise the tax rate con-
siderably The floating debt of Mil
ford has reached ninteen thousand
dollars now, and it is far past the
limit of practical business, and for
that reason alone, it is not a desire
but a necessity that Town Council
shall raise sufficient money to pay the
bills of Milford.
The poll tax was fixed at three dol
lars, an increase of one one dollar.
The tax rate was fixed at S1.25 on real
and personal property which is an
increase of fifty cents from the rate
prevailing for several years past.
A special election was called to be
held on April 18th to vote upon issu-
ing $4,000 bonds to be used for re-
constructing the light and water
plant
The question of changing the pres
ent form of municipal government to
a hree-commissiOn system was dis
cussed, and Town Council will look
into the plan further, and when in
formation is compiled meeting Uf Tic The
people will be called to go over the
situation, and decide as to what is
better and most economical for the
people, before further action is TAX
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
MEETING LARGELY ATTENDED

The meeting called by Town Coun-
Gil for last Thursday evening in the
Armory was largely attended by the
property holders of Milford, and the
purpose of the meeting was to dis
cuss and consider what is to be done
about rebuilding, or selling the light
and wafer system owned by the town
of Milford. A representative of the
Eastern Shore Power Company was
present and outlined a possible recon-
struction program, and with the pro-
posal that his company sell current
to the town, or that they would buy
the plant. 1t was developed that the
Eastern Shore Power Company was
simply a jobber, and not a manufact-
urer of electric current, and that it
bought from the Salisbury, Md. COM
pany.
Another proposition was presented
by an electrical engineer, who claim
ed that the electrical plant owned by
Milford, can be changed into an up
to-date and modern plant, operating
upon economical lines, for the sum of
twenty thousand dollars, and offered /
to produce a blue print plan, made to /
scale with builders prices for the ma
meters, and materials need /
ed, to prove his assertion. After long 4
it was agreed that this /
should be done, and the proposals sub
mitted to Town Council, when another
town meeting shall be called to con-
slider the plans. This is getting down
to practical business.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

The demand for public health nur-
ses all over the country is steadily
growing, and is now so far in excess
of the supply that we believe we must
make every effort to bring the matter
to the attention of the young women
who are at this time interested in and
preparing themselves for some per-
manent and helpful vocation.
To this end therefore the Pennsyl-
vania Division office is sending Miss
Elizabeth Walsh of the Division De-
partment of nursing throughout the
state, speaking before Women's clubs,
Young Peoples Societies, Glasses of
Senior High School girls and where
ever groups of women can be brought
together.
On Thursday, April 22nd at 2.3O p.
m. Miss Walsh will speak in the New
Century Club rooms presenting her
subject in an interesting and con-
vincing manner.
A trained Chautauqua speaker the
women of Milford are assured an in
telligent picture of the need, and are
urged by the Chapter A. r. c. to
avail themselves of the opportunity
afforded by Miss Walsh's talk to be-
come better informed.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
MILFORD NEW CENTURY CLUB

The regular meeting of the Milford
New Century Club was held on Mon
day, March 29th, 1920, with the pres
ident, Mrs. K. e. Hail, presiGing.
After a violin solo by Master Guy
Lemox, Mrs. Carl Collell, chairman
of Literature, introduced Professor
Sypherd of Delaware College, whose
subject for the afternoon was NOthel-
10 as a Representative of Shakesper-
ian Tragedys." Professor Sypherd
spoke briefly of the seven great trag-
edies of Shakespear, of the enduring
qualities of their characters, the quail
tiles that will forever attract and Sc
lected and dealt with, in detail Othel-
10, as the representative of all. The
members of the Senior Glass of the
Milford High School were present to
enjoy the lecture, which was one of
the most interesting given during the
club year. An instrumental solo,
'Rustling Leaves" by Hewitt, was de-
rendered by Mrs. Westley
Heebner.
Monday. April 9TH, there will be an
election of delegates to attend the
Delaware Federation of Women's
Clubs.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Belts of Green
wood, have been spending a few days
with her mother, Mrs. John R. Davis.
Mrs. Ida Daisey and Miss Hattie
Parkhurst of Dagsboro spent the week
end as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C.
c. Magee.
Earle Worthington, linotype operator
at the Chronicle, left this afternoon
sor his home in Chambersburg. Pa,
Rwhere he will spend Easter with his
parents.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Atkins arrive
Nome from California last Sunday
Nvening after seven months absence
IRON iron; Milford The went across the
continent iR~an automobile accompan-
led by their son and Miss Elizabeth G.
Stidham, the latter returned a month
ago. They are delighted with their
trip and both are in excellent health.
Their son, Earle B. Atkins, remained
in California
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
DOCTOR MITCHELL RESIGNS
AS PRESIDENT OF DELAWARE COLLEGE
TO GO TO RICHMOND COLLEGE.

Dr. Samuel Charles Mitchell, presi-
dent of Delaware College for six years
mas resigned. H has ac epted the
chair of history and political science
in Richmond College. Richmond, Va,
with which institution he formerly
was connected. His resignation be-
comes effective September l. Delaware
College has had rapid growth since
Doctor Mitchell became its executive
head A year after he became presi-
dent, Pierre H. du Pont, the powder
became interested in the in
stitution, and has given more than
$2,000,000 in grounds, buildings and
tnuowu cit to the college.
The enrolment has doubled and the
women's college has been established
during the six years of his presiden-
cy. Doctor NJ tcLel has been in de-
mand as a speS ker not only IN Dsla-
ware. tut tLroHZhO the eastern sec
ion Of the country His sueLessor
has not been named.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
DIR. CHARLES W. REID DEAD

DR.. Charles d. Reid passed away at
his home on North Walnut street,
Milford, Delaware, on Friday, March
Goth, 1920, after many months of fail
ing health, and his funeral was held
on Monday last. with interment in
Odd Fellows cemetery. DR.. r. X.
Stephenson officiating His was a no.
table character. He was born in 1S43
in Chester County, Pa. of English par
ents.
He received his early education in
the public schools of his native state,
and was graduated from the Phila-
delphia High School, standing second
in a class of one hundred and fifty.
He then entered Dickinson Col
lege at Carlisle, Pa, where he COM
pleted a four year course, and being
the honor man of his class.
DR.. Reid then commenced a long
and successful career as an instruc-
tor by opening a private school in
Milford, Delaware, in 1865 with Rev.
James NJ. Williams as partner.
Many of his old pupils, among them
the Editor of the Milford Chronicle,
are living to bear witness to their
honored preceptor.
1t was while DR.. Reid was teaching
in Milford that he met his wife, Miss
Almina Anderson, daughter of the
late Benjamin d. Anderson, whom he
married several years later and who
for forty-eight years has been his
faithful helpmate and companion.
After teaching two years in Milford,
DR.. Reid went to Europe to complete
his education. He took post gradu-
ate courses in Germany at the Uni
versity of Gottengen, the University
at Bonn and the University at Ber-
lin-specializing in Greek, German
and French He returned to the
United States three years later, at the
breaking out of the Franco-Prussian
war, and it was at this time that he
received his degree of Doctor of
Philosophy.
A short time after his return from
Europe he was married, and elected
to the Professorship of Greek, Ger
man and French at Allegheny Col
lege, at MeadVille' Pa, where he re-
mained for fifteen years, and then re-
signed to accept the Presidency of
College, at Chestertown, /
Maryland. 1t was thru his leadership
that Washington College became a
modern educational institution. He
remained there fifteen years, after (
which he retired and moved to Mil
ford, Delaware, where he has passed I
the past fifteen years in many use
full activities.
He served as a member of the
Board of Education in Milford for
several years.
He was Superintendent of the Ave
nue. M. E. Church Sunday school for
TWO years, and for more than ten
years has been the instructor in the
Charles Reid Sunday School Glass of
that church, of which he was a con-
sistent member.
He was a very patriotic citizen, a
nan of unusual learning and with
executive ability, and every inch a
Christian gentleman.
He left an indellible impression
Ipon scores of young men, and above
Ill, he had a spirit as kindly and gen
lie as it was lofty and learned.
Few men have lived lives so use
ul and so full of high success as was
lis. Besides a host of friends scat
cred thru many states, he leaves to
MOURN his loss a widow and brother,
Ir. Alton Reid, of Philadelphia, Pa
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
MILFORD SHIPYARDS BUSY
LARGE BARGE LAUNCHED TUESDAY AND
ANOTHER TO Be LAID DOWN.

The Abbott Shipbuildiug Company
of Milford launched last Tuesday the
fifth barge they have built for the
Standard Oil Company, and will lay
down another on the same ways.
This company has laid down the
keel for a fishing steamer which is 160
feet long, and it will be the largest
boat of this class ever built on the
peninsula south of Wilmington.
The Abbott Company have contract
ed with parties in Philadelphia TO
build a barge to be used in transport
ing acid, which will be 165 feet long
80 feet six inches beam and thirteen
feet depth of hold. II will be started
as soon as the materials are assem-
bled
This yard has contracts in hand
which assures steady work up to jan
uary, 1921, and this is good news to
the ship carpenters of Milford, as each
of the other two yards are reported to
be in the same condition.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
IN HONOR OF BRmE-TO.BE

On Thursday evening, March 20,
Misses Emma W. Davis and Eva De-
putty entertained at the home of Miss
Davis parents on east Front street,
the members of the ~ NJ. c. and Miss
Ruth Windsor, one of the members,
was given a miscellaneous shower.
Her wedding to James H. Salevan.
formerly of Milford and now residing
n NJ ssae Iat.s. will take place in the
nt<r futur
Among those present were: Misses
Annie and Ida Harrington, Edna Ian
grel Caroline Woodall, Elizabeth
Hammond, Mary Powell, Marianne
Dougherty, Eleanor and Helena Ev-
ans, Mildred Walls, Marion Shockley,
Isabelle and Lillian Hauser and Mrs.
Haswell Pierce.
The table on which the collation.
was served was beautifully decora-
ted with American Beauty roses and
which were given to the
bride-elect after the entertainment.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
MILFORD FOLLIES TO BE
UNIQUE PERFORMANCE

The Milford Follies of 1920 which
will be presented at the Armory Hall
on the evening of Friday, April 9Th,
will be an extremely unique produc-
ton. 1t will be entirely different
from anything that has been ever
shown in Milford. And it is compos-
ed entirely of home talent.
The Crescent Dramatic Club which
is composed of a great number of the
young people in the town is produc-
ing the show. The club has contract
ed with the Milford High School
Alumni Association for the produc-
ton. The entire proceeds will go to
the Alumni Associations scholarship
fund. Each year they help some
worthy Milford boy or girl to obtain
a college education.
The "Follies" will be divided into
two acts. The first act will be more
or less of a vaudeville show. A beau
ty chorus, singing and dancing will
feature. There will also be a one
act play and several solos by a young
lady of enviable talent in this act.
The second act will be a minstrel
show. This is being ably directed by
Thad Windsor, an old timer at the
game VI nluSlA GA oiOWb anu q uGlA5ut-
full entertainer. In the minstrel
show will be found Edward Evans,
James Deputy, Crerar Shockley. John
Jacobs and James Pettyjohn, all
singers of merit. Edgar l.. Green, a
to town will act as inter-
locutor. He has had considerable ex-
perience in this capacity and should
fill the bill excellently.
Following the show dancing will be
in vogue until twelve o'clock. Tickets
and reserved seats are on sale at
Pharmacy. Get yours
early. Help send some Milford boy
Or girl to college.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-02
TOLD I'M A FEW LINES

Peas and early crop white potatoes
have been planted.
Corn planting will commence next
week in Sussex County.
Work has started on all the new
coDcrete road work in this section.
The Kings Daughters will meet
with Mrs. G. Layton Grier Thursday
afternoon, April Sth at o'clock.
The annual M. P. Conference will be
held in the First NJ. P. Church at
Washington, D. c., beginning April
7th.
A shadow social will be held at
Union school, 8 miles west of Ellen
dale, on Friday evening, April 9. Mil
dred Deputy, teacher.