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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-12-16
DoWs on the Farm.

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L. s. U. Press Buiietin.l
XIII game as needed: not to see It
fall.
Farm machinery costs money; take
care of it.
Fat cattle and fat ticks are seldom
seen together.
A plump pig is u ps,rker; 4 pu'ly
little pig Ii a runt.
Louisiana now has l3I.4:s, firms !;
an Increase Of I'll l,er cent over the
number Of 1910.
Select your farm seeds as c.fesniis
III you select the sire III the breeding
Of profitable animals.
Lack Of the right kind Of iilf"rill; v
ton Is ut the bottom Of most opls'sl-
ton to cattle dipping.
/ l;ct into the mining and the oil
games lnine sweet potatoes and ~
/ Your farm machinery.
4 farmer with d plan is more likely
to lie successful tllan one who c0Itiucts
1 his operations in hapiaz;trd manner
i stalks cut and turned under nov
will lie ont Of thu. way next spring am
will increase the amount Of vegetable
matter In the soil.
II farm efficiency increasing. \ it
!, tie over Il half-ceiltury ago g lser cen
Of the population w;,s required to sr"s
our food: tt,slay - per cent srsws y
More than million TURNER'S NJ
! members of tln, American Farm III
: | reau Federation, The purpose Of ~
federation Ii to work for the ecoilo'lsi
s social ,lnsl educational advancement !
the farmers Of the country and for u
general welfare Of the nation.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
CHURCH HILL

On Monday evening, March 8th
the home of Edward and Miss Eliza
beth Woodruff was the scene of jol-
ly surprise party Music on the pi-
anO was rendered by Miss Emily
Vinyard and games were enjoyed un-
til refreshments were served. Every
one present had a jolly good time.
Howard Moore and wife are some
what improved from their recent
serious illness.
Monday morning while coming
home from Milford the horse of VIM.
Belts became frightened at a pile of
water pipes along the du Pont Boul-
evard and started to run. In pulling
on the reins one broke and Mr.. Belts
jumped out and in doing so fell and
injured one Of his shoulders. He
got on his feet in time to stop the
run away
Mrs. VIM. Fisher and mother spent
Monday afternoon in Harrington.
Mrs. Ella Stevenson was the guest
of her sister on Monday.
Mrs. Austin Peet and children were
guests Of William Belts and family
Sunday evening.
Robert McColly, wife and baby had
what might have been a serious ac-
cident last Thursday evening while
coming home from Milford. An auto
mobile attempted to pass them on the
right and ran into them, demolishing
he carriage. Fortunately no one was
1urf
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
DELAWARE BOYS IN
THE WAR ZONE

The special committee authorized
by an Act of Legislature in 1917 to
have picture painted to be placed in
the State House, depicting the Della
ware troops in France during the war,
consisting of former President Pro
TEN Barnard of the Senate. former
Speaker Hervey P. Hall of the House
and Secretary of State Everett S.
Johnson, met at Dover on Monday
and had submitted to them by Stanley
M. Arthurs the wen-known artist a
sketch of the painting designed by
him. This is a new sketch as the or
iginal was burned in the Carnegie Art
Gallery in New York some weeks ago.
The sketch depicts very vividly a
scene in mo Mans Land east of the
Argonne District. In the forefront of
the picture is shown the heroes Joan
of Arc the Saviour of France; Lafa-
yette, who aided the United States and
Washington, the Father of this Coun-
try, all three mounted on horse back.
Back of the three heroes can be
seen the Delaware boys in uniform
pushing their way through mud and
)arbed wire nets, while in the back
ground is the devastated and ruined |
iection of the Argonne, showing 4
buildings in ruin, trees shot off, etc.
The picture met the approval of the /
ommittee and Mr.. Arthurs will now
e given authority to proceed with
he full size picture.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
BUIDCEVILLE

Mrs. John Graef and daughter anC
Mrs. G. L. Powers of Baltimore were
the weekend visitors of Mrs. Charles
Gray.
Philip Cannon who has been spend
ing some time in Florida returned to
his home here this week.
Charles Cordray, Victor Adams and
Eugene Hall, all of Wilmington, scent
the weekend with their parents here.
Luther CalhOOn was called to
Georgetown last Friday on account
/ of the sudden death of his father,
Charles S. Calhoon. Death was due
to a fatty heart with which Mr.. Cal
hoon had been suffering for the past
two or three years. While Mr.. Cal
hoOn was a native of Georgetown he
also had many friends in this town
Julius Cooper of Harrington re-
Heved Victor Lewis for two days this
week at the passenger station.
E. c. Adams has improved the in
terror of his meat store by the add
ition of a refrigerator counter and an
electric meat grinder He is also
painting it white and when it is
finished will be one of the most up to
date meat stores in the state.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Newton near
Fishers Cross Roads entertained the
following at dinner Sunday evening,
Messrs. William Newton, Leon Lay
ton and Misses Ella Layton and Ma
ME Still.
The Bridgeville Dramatic Associa-
ton will present a three act comedy
drama in the Opera House on Friday
evening for the benefit of the Bridge
Vile Fire Co.
Miss Gladys Williams who has been |
quite i'll with pneumonia is slowly .
improving.
Mrs. Albert Moore is visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs L. G. Short.
Mrs. c. H. Brown, Mrs. L. T. Cal
hOon, Mrs. R. G. Short and Mrs. Mil
lard Macklin were Seaford visitors
asst week.
Harley Richards has sold his prop
erty on Walnut street to c. F.
Welch and has purchased the prop
srty formerly occupied by his mo-
her on Market street.
Mrs. George Adams has sold her
property to Mrs. Lloyd Hammond.
Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Lewis of Can
ION were weekend visitors here.
Miss Ann Cahall of Delaware Col
ege is spending some time here with
Ter father, DR.. L. M. Cahall
Under the auspices of the senior
}lass of B. H. S. an entertainment
will be given on st. Patrick's Day, /
n the Opera House. The entertainer
or the evening will be Miss Marion
wilson of New York who presents
of American types in I
ostume. This will be a high class
and it is only thru S
lck that she was secured for this '
ate. Every one should see this as
is not only great opportunity to l
ee something above the ordinary but a
lso chance to help the Seniors to-
ard their graduating expenses. S
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
SHAWNEE

Miss Sara Knots was given a sur
prise last Thursday evening by some
of her schoolmates and friends it be-
ing the occasion of her eleventh
birthday. The young people spent
the evening with music and playing
games after which refreshments were
served The guests included Irena
Lemex, Catherine Calhoun, Bess FL
lott, Dilema Walls, Sara Knots, Earl
Belts, James Mitsner, Guy Lemex and
Kenneth Walls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Walton were
recent visitors at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Walton.
Mrs. Lemex, Master Ross Lemex.
Trena Lemex and James Mitsner have
been on the sick list.
Mrs. Anna Belts has been visiting
Harry Belts and family.
Come out and enjoy the church SER
vices on Sunday. Sunday school at 2
p. m. and preaching at 8 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
FELTON, OBJECTS TO
SPECIAL SCHOOL TAX

The FELTON, Board of Education sen
, the following letter to the Kent Coun
ty Levy Court on Tuesday:
1T has come to our knowledge, thru
? the courtesy of Mr.. George Waldman
the member of the Kent County Levy
Court from this, the Eighth Represen-
tative District of Kent County, that a
resolution was presented to your
honorable court at your last session
but the Kent County School Board, re-
questing that you, as a court, levy an
extra tax upon the tax payers of the
FELTON, Consolidated School District
to which we, as a board, representing
n the taxpayers of the said districts,
most strenuously object for the fol-
lowing reasons.
I'VE, as board, had been solicited
many times to accept the School Code
enacted at the last session of the Gen
eral Assembly, and become a part of
the county system, and to which So
/ licitations we hesitated to respond
without some definite and tangible
agreement and understanding with
the Kent County School Board The
said board, together with representa-
tive of the State Board of Education,
solicited a conference with the Board
of Education of FELTON, on February
10, to be held in Dover, to which we
as a board responded. As a result
Of this conference, we as a board
agreed to accept the new code and be-
come part of the county system, af-
ter the County Board, together with
the representative of the State Board,
agreeing to perform certain things
pertaining to the FELTON, Consolidated
Schools, among which the County
Board agreed to take over the FELTON,
Consolidated Schools as a part of the
county system and assume any debt
that may have been incurred by the
FELTON, School Board resting against
the FELTON, Consolidated Schools.
"On Saturday, February 21, to fur
ther assure us as to the full under |
standing of the agreement, we had our
secretary call on Mr.. H. V. Holloway.
secretary to the Kent County School
Board, and ask him fully as to the un-
derstanding as to the Indebtedness
resting against the FELTON, Consoli-
uated schools. He hesitatingly said
tnat the Kent County Board assumed
an DEBTS OF the FELTON, Consolidated
ochoois, without reverting as a spec
trict.
We as a board, representing the
taxpayers of said school districts
most respectfully ask that you dis
miss said resolution.
oigned-J. ~. Harrington, nresi-
lent; J. H. Whitaker, secretary; w. ].
harrington, Joseph S. Reeves, John
W. Goodwin, Edward Dill, members of
'elton Board of Education" i
The Levy Court, after hearing this /
protest, unanimously voted to reject t
ne request of the County Board of
education that poll tax of 50 be lev
ed on taxables of FELTON, district.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
BROADKILN NECK

Quite few of our people attended
the Chautauqua which was held at
Milton this week
The people of our vicinity gave Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Williams a SURPRISE
last Thursday evening in honor of
their 21st wedding anniversary. Ice
cream and cake were served in album
dance There were SO present. They
all spent very pleasant evening.
Robert Stiab and Leroy Moore of
Chester are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
ThOs Moore
Miss Mary Moore is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Warrington
spent Monday with the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Loftland.
We were shocked to hear of the
sudden death of Mrs. VIM. Campbell
OF near Overlook, formerly of Broad
kill.
Mr.. Job Coverdale of Milford spent
the weekend with his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Fowler of
wildwood, ~ ]. are visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. John Argo.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
FREIGHT RATES GO UP
25 PER CENT SEPT. l

Railroad freight rates will be in
creased from 20 to % per cent Sep
tember l, when the financial prOvis-
ions of the new railroad law becomes
effective. Practically all estimates
made by railway men and government
authorities on the effect of the fixed
return provisions of the new law run
between these figures. This means a
general freight rate increase that will
aggregate about 5000, 100000 a year in
additional revenue for the railroads.
Much has been printed recently
about the prospect of rate increases
now that the roads are back in pri-
vate control. Statements have been
made that the railroads would ask in
creased rates, and that rate cases
were to be heard by the Interstate
Commerce Commission probably re-
sulting in increases. Under the law
it is not necessary for the railroads to
ask rate increases and rate cases de-
signed to generally increase railroad
revenues are beside the question.
Present rates are continued until
September 1 and after that rates are
to be fixed by the Interstate Com
merce Commission on a basis that will
give to the railroads a return as near
as possible of 1-2 per cent on the
aggregate value Of property devoted
to the uses of transportation. The
commission may fix them so as to
give an additional IL of 1 per cent
for non-reductive Improvements, if in
the opinion of the commission this is
In the present test period the rail-
roads earned an average of $917 ,0O0,-
600 year in net operating income. In
1918 under government control they
earned only $516,000,000.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
ROXANA

School opened on Monday after be-
ing closed on account of small pox.
Mrs. Mary A. Dawson has been on
the sick list but is much improved at
this time
Miss Melissa Wilgus spent the
weekend with Miss Margaret Hill
at Selbyville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Daisey of
near Frankford are the proud par
ents of fine baby girl.
Mr. Orlando McCollum is spending
some time with his family here.
Miss Grace Lynch spent Monday
with r. A. McCabe and family.
Mrs. Charles Daisey, Mrs. Irwin
Daisey and Miss Pearl Evans were
callers in town on Monday.
Miss Pearl Watson spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Watson
at Frankford.
Rev. Connolly was able to perform
his duty on Sunday after being con-
fined to his home for some time.
Quite number here attended the
Chautauqua held at Frankford this
week.
Mrs. Caleb McCabe returned home
after spending some time with her
daughter, Mrs. r. N. Derrickson at
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. B. Lockwood called
on friends at Frankford on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs George NJ. Derrickson
are very i'll with the flu at this writ
ing.
Mrs. P. B. McCabe spent Sunday
With her sister, Mrs. Mary A. Daw-
ion.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
PARAMOUNT

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Stevenson OF
Philadelphia was called home on ac-
count of the illness of his mother
Mrs. Nora Stevenson.
Miss Mary Burtam of Wilmington
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Fannie
Burtam.
Miss Anna Bryan of Lewes spent a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. W. Bryan.
There is a good deal of sickness
around Fairmount at this time with
the grippe.
Fairmount school reopened last
Monday, Miss Ruth Wall, teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asher Gray and little
Elsie who have been sick with grippe
is much improved at this time.
The Ladies Aid meeting of Unity
Church was postponed on account of
the illness of Mrs. Minnie Gray.
Mr.. Andrew Scott called on his
brother last week
Mr.. Leon Burtam has been very
sick with the measles but is better
Mr. Frank Johnson fell off his
wagon and hurt himself very badly
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
HEALTH MEETING HELD
in DOVER ON TUESDAY
PROJECT TO COORDINATE THE VARI-
Gus STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES
WORKING in THAT BEHALF.

The meeting called by the State
Board of Health, to form a Delaware
Public Health Association, convened
in the Hall of the House of Repre-
sentatives in Dover on Wednesday
with about 100 persons present
The meeting was called to order by
Special Health Commissioner c. H.
Wells, who introduced Secretary of
State E. c. Johnson, in the absence
of Governor Townsend, who welcom-
ed the delegates. Secretary John
son expressed the sentiment of the
governor in pledging hearty coop
Grafton in the movement and the state
program as outlined many months
ago. Mr.. Johnson also briefly outlin-
ed the state program as included in
the reconstruction program of Del
aware from the various boards, tn
cluding the State Board of Health,
State Highway Survey, Commission
for More Efficient State Affairs, Child
Welfare, etc. He also spoke of what
had been done in issuing the various
bulletins of the several lines of re-
construction, which he believed had
aided greatly in showing to the public
the real needs of the reconstruction
or state program. He pointed out
that the bulletin and other expense
of the state program had been fl
nanced in the greater part by indi-
mentioning a donation of
Governor Townsend Of $4,000 for this
purpose.
Mr.. Johnson stated that the State
program, or clearing house, would |
likely end its work either in June or
so that no political sig
1ificance should be attached to it, .
hoping by that time that a certain
iefinite program would be arranged
o make Delaware a better place in
which to live and that Delaware
night be first ii something if we
ire last in Suffrage" (Applause).
Mr. Wells outlined the program as
lrranged, showing charts of the per-
.entage of deaths in Delaware from
certain diseases for the years 1918
nd 1919, and also the deaths of
etc.
Temporary organization was effect I
d by the selection of DR.. W. p Orr |
f Lewes, president of the State Board t
f Health, as temporary chairman, I
nd Richard Mckenzie, temporary s
I
A committee on constitution and /
y-laws was appointed by the dele @
ates, consisting of DR.. Keene, Mr..
IcKenzie, H. P. Scott, C. H. Wells, \
Iiss Emily P. Bissell, Mrs. Marie T. f
lockwood and F. NJ. Jones. a
The Federal health program was S
lplained by DR.. T. Clark, assistant
lrgeon general of the u S. army v
no spoke of its organization, objects b
nd aims. II
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
DACSDORO

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bunting have
been visiting the latter's parents
Mr. and Mrs. l. L. Willin at Bridge
vile.
Master Preston West entertained a
number of his young friends Satur-
day evening.
Mrs. Wilson c. Hudson was called
to the home of Isaac Long of near
Roxana on Thursday last, because of
the illness of Mr.. and Mrs. Long and
the death of Mrs. Long, formerly
Miss Naomi Hudson, who died on
Sunday morning. The funeral was
held at Bethel NJ. E. Church at Ocean
View, on Tuesday afternoon at one
o'clock. She leaves a husband, faith
er and mother, three sisters, Messrs.
Myrtle Hudson of ROxana, Marie and
Doris of this town. two brothers,
Ira and Herbert, also of this town.
The relatives have the sympathy of
their many friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Ephriam West of
Roxana were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick West.
Miss Elsie Helm has returned home
from Philadelphia where she and
Miss Myrtle Baker have taken a two
months course in millinery.
Mrs. Larry Mitchell and children
Of near Laurel, spent a few days last
week with her sister, Mrs. j. A. G. !
Brittingham.
Rev. ]. l. Bailey was absent from
his pulpit last Sunday because of |
the funeral of one Of his official mem
bers of the First NJ. P. Church, of |
Georgetown Mr. Charles Calhoun.
Messrs. Jackson, John West and A. /
W. German are on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Truitt and |
daughter Mary, of Wilmington, have
been recent guests of Arthur Adkins
and family.
Miss Lima West spent a few days
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus
Marvel in Wilmington.
Misses Bertha and Sarah Cannon
have been recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry B. Warrington in Will
mingtOn.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
SUSSEX PRIZE WINNERS
FARM BUREAU CONTEST

The Sussex County Farm Bureau
membership contest closed noon
Tuesday, March End and the Execu-
tive Committee declared the follow
ing persons prize winner:
John c. Green, Georgetown, first.
AZ members.
Albert NJ. Tarr, seaford, second. AZ
members.
Edward c. Phillips, Rehoboth, third
56 members.
T. NJ. Jarvis. Harbeson. fourth. 81
members.
Elmer Dickerson, Milton, fifth, 25
members
John c. Green will get the plow
offered by the Milford Co. Milford
Del, and Albert NJ. Tarr will get the
five gallon kit Of barn and roof paint
offered by Marshall & ChiDman.
Georgetown, Del
Mrs. C. A. Cc'en of Milford was
first with els, en- members in the
women contest and Mrs. George a
Hui of Bridgeville was second with
seven members. Mrs. Colell will re-
ceiye the washing machine offered bv
the Miller Bros, Wilmington and
Mrs Hill will receive the large Size
roadster offered by the Milford Co.
Milford, Del.
The membership drive was ex-
tended to April 9Th at which time /
the losing team will treat the win
ming team to dinner. Arrangements
will be made later. The Executive
Committee urged that every member
make special effort to increase the
membership during the month Of
March.
Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
FREDERICK

The Ladies Aid Society was de
: lightfully entertained on Saturda,
J evening by Mrs. James H. Manlove
Mrs. Tangrell and Mrs. Arthur Mel
vim. The program was in charge O
} Mrs. Willard Slaughter and Mrs
Sharp Wilson and was in commemo-
ration of St. Patrick's Day. IrisI
jokes were read and songs were suns
by Mrs. Jester Gray, accompanied By
Mrs. L. L. Carlisle; Misses Bedell
Jones and Clark sang a number oil
pretty songs, accompanied by the
ukalele which were much enjoyed
Victrola music enlivened the social
hour while refreshments were serv-
ed and shamrOcks were distributed as
favors. Mrs. Carlisle and Mrs. VIM
Wilson will take charge of the pro-
gram for next month.
The Missionary Anniversary held in
the M. E. Church last Sunday even
ing was both instructive and enter
tanning. 1t was presided over by
Superintendent of Missions, Mrs. T.
V. Cahall, who opened the meeting
with few very excellent remarks
appropriate to the occasion. The
choir sang a number of selections
which were inspiring Lester Car
Isle, Jr., and Benjamin Burton. Jr..
read two very interesting selections
Seeking the White Mans Book of
Heaven" and reading by Marion Will
son of Life and Missionary Work of
David Livingstone"
Harry F. Mitten gave a splendid adj
dress on THE Missionary Centenary
which explained many things in con
nection with this great work. Mrs.
John Gray read a very excellent pa-
per on "The Methodist Reconstruc-
ton Work. which was much enjoyed.
The entire program was of exception
al interest. The collection for the wear
amounted to over $4,000.
Frederica basket ball teams will
play at FELTON, this Friday evening
Owing to the inclement weather and |
bad roads from FELTON, to Frederick
the Seaford teams were unable to get
here last Friday. But we hope to have /
them here in the near future.
Henry Morris of the Agricultural /
Class has purchased for a project. a
pure bred heifer calf of DR.. Derrick
son. This class of boys have en-
gagged in different projects and are
much enthused with the work under
the supervision of Prof. Finneran.
Miss Bertha Moore is recovering
from the measles.
Albert Palmer, our popular news
paper boy, has been laid up with the
grip but is able to be out again.
Mrs. John Coverdale and daughter,
have returned from a visit
o Chester.
Mr.. Miller of Philadelphia spent
several days with his family this
week.
Mrs. George Hanson is i'll at the I
lone of her father, Fred Hopkins,
md a trained nurse is in attendance.
Mrs. Mary Beetwards has been .
pending several weeks in the coun-
ry visiting her<sister, Mrs. Harry
=
Edward Hill moved in the country
his week to assist Mrs. Thomas
in the farm work. /
Music pupils solicited for lessons,
augh at my home. Mrs. A. r. Miller. '
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If you are sick, no matter what
art of your body is affected, try CHR
pratic Adjustments and get well.
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Iilford, Delaware 3-5-St c
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Milford chronicle., 1920-03-12
ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS WILL
FIGHT RATIFICATION

An energetic campaign, as full oi
activity as it is possible to arrange
for in the time given, is being planned
by the women of Delaware opposed
to suffrage, according to an an
nOuncement made by Mrs. Henry P.
Scott, who, in the absence. of Mrs.
Henry B. Thompson, Delaware's State
President of Anti's, is the active head
of the anti-suffragists in this State.
With other leaders among the anti's
Mrs. Scott will confer in the next
few days relative to plans for the fight
against suffrage to be waged at the
| special session of the Legislature.
Mrs. Scott said that anti-suffrage
workers of national repute would be
| brought here to combat the efforts of
national workers imported by the suf-
fragists, and that the anti's did not
expect the campaign for suffrage to
be an easy one, despite the alleged
promises made by some legislators
There are two things that we hope
the legislators will consider before fl
nally deciding how they shall vote"
said Mrs. Scott. "One of these is to
weigh the evidence we shall Submit
to them. The second point is wheth-
er they consider this an issue that
they should decide for the people. or
whether the people should not be Civ
en- the right to decide it for them
selves at the polls. If we cannot-sub-
nit the question whole to the women
of the State Then we think the leg
ally entitled electors should answer [
for themselves at the polls
Mrs. Scott could not give more de-
tails Of the program that the anti's
are mapping out. because some had
not been decided upon. but admitted
that because of the effect any decision
in Delaware would have on doubling
States, the full strength of the ma
ional committee opposing suffrage
would be brought to bear in this
State