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Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11

White potato digging will begin
here next week. Some growers have
begun to harvest this week but the
real work of garnering this crop will
begin on Monday. Those who have be-
gun the work report about a nall
crop, but the tubers are of good size.
In some fields the stand was poor but
those that survived the drought will
produce a fair return. One of the
largest fields here is that of George
Marshall at the south edge of town.
This field, while not getting good
stand, will be near three~quarters OF
a normal crop. Mr.. Marshall expects
to harvest his crop the latter part Oh
this week.
The rabbit and quail season opens
here on Tuesday next. The reports
from farmers are to the effect that
this game is more plentiful than Tor
years. There has been no hard rains
to drown the young and the feed has
been of the best. A drive along the
roads of Broadkiln hundred in the
early evening will convince one that
rabbits at least are plentiful as they
are seen crossing the roads and fields.
A number have been run down by
automobiles, becoming bewildered by
the bright head lights of the machine
and unwilling to leave the track OF
light. The call of Bob White is
heard on all sides Of the town in the
early morning and several coveys
have been seen at the towns edge.
Farmers report that the birds are
large and fat. There is scarcity OF
rabbit dogs here and almost any price
can be had for a good dog. The dog
poisoner got in his work last summer
and many were slain.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11
BROADKILN NECK

Are you attending the revivals at
Zion? If not what is the reason?
Please do not forget the Y. P. B.
which will meet at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Lank, on Tuesday
evening, November 18th.
Wilbur Moore of Chester is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos'
Moore.
Mrs. John Moore and daughters
spent the weekend in Millsboro.
We are very sorry to say that VIM.
Reed is not improving very well at
this writing.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
West End Street
Next to the School House
Samuel C. Welsh, Pastor
4O6 North Walnut Street
Services for the Week:
Thursday, 1880 p. m.-Prayer meet
ing.
S:SO-Choir.
Sunday
Sunday, $3.50 a. m.-Bible school.
1O:45 a. m.-Morning service.
4P. M.-Junior meeting
6:45-Young Peoples meeting
1880 D. m.-Evening service.
The Bible School Association met
at the home of the pastor last Mon
day night, plans were made for the
work until the first of the year, after
wards a social time was enjoyed and
refreshments served.
The next missionary program will
be given on Thursday, November oath
at 1880 p. m. The annual Roll Call
and Election of officers of the Church
will occur on Friday, November 18th
at 2 D. m. and 1880 p. m. Reports from
all Departments of the Church will
be given and there will be addresses
afternoon and evening.
The pastor will preach next Sun
day at 10:45 a. m. on the Christian
Life: subject, Essentials of Disciple
ship" There is one mentioned in the
Bible about whom very little is said,
but they left such a fine record that
the pastor will speak of "The Good
Record" at 1880 p. m.
The subject of the Junior meeting
at 4 D. m. will be keeping Promises" ="
The subject of the Young Peoples
meeting at GAS p. m. will be "Bible
Examples of Personal Evangelism" "
Leader, Miss Mary Wiley.
Rev. George D. Allison, Phi. D.,
President of the Delaware Baptist
Convention, and pastor of the large
Second Baptists Church, of Whining
ton, Del, will be the principal speak
er for the Annual Roll Call of the
First Baptist Church of Milford on
November 18th, 1921.
Afternoon Address, subject-"Edu-
cation in Baptist Church" Evening
subject-"The Power Of Militant
Church" The public is invited to
hear these addresses.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Milford, Delaware

Rev. H. L. Bunstein, A. NJ, Minister
Morning sermon: "Woman's Ad-
vancement."
2 p. m.-Sunday school.
Evening topic: "Bible Examples of
Evangelism"
All welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1921-11-11

Do you have something you don't
need and would like to sell. If you do
put a little ad in the Chronicle and
get results.
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In the rear, II ftaAt q inches ~
feet 9 inches. Both of these room
are equipped with special space-saV
ing garment carrier closets which have
made possible the saving of CONSIDER
able space. The bathroom Is located
Oft the hall on the opposite side.
Ii would be difficult TO lind a o
delightful bungalow. Ii combines
attractiveness with efficiency and be
cause of it's arrangement can be built
for a very reasonable amount. If
every ycung couple could only start
on their welded career in a home like
this, the divorce courts would not
he hundreds of cases behind schedule,
Too many are now starting life in a
roOming house or in apartments that
call for eXOrbitant rents. Small
monthly payments on a home just
like this will soon make it possible for
the thrifty young man to own his
home. He need no longer worry about
what the landlord will do at the eX-
piration of his lease. He has a lease
for life and is independent.
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Fabric Superior to Real PeIt.

Silk fabric in imitation of sealskin,
or plush, as 1t is sometimes called, is
made from the silk fiber of the silk
worm itself. Tussur silk is usually
used for this purpose. Tussur silk
Is taken from the uncultivated worm
or, in other words, the worm which
might be characterized as living in
the wild. 1t is claimed that textile
furs, used so extensively in women's
outer garments or cloaks, are really
more healthful than furs. This is
attributed to the fact that the woven
back of the imitation fur permits of
the circulation of air, whereas ami
NAL furs, the hides Of which have
been tanned and the pores closed,
prevent Its penetration and tend TO
ans perspiration. The danger Of
colds from this cause is said to be
considerably lessened when fabric fur
is used instead of the real pelt.-Dry
Goods Economist.
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piled. II hope, unknown to me, that
Dan has already dispatched those let.
tiers. The arm OF the law is long,
Cranston. It's easy to forget that fact
up here. 1t will reach you In the
end"
Cranston turned through the door,
into the kitchen. He was gone a long
time. Iennox heard him at work;
the crinkle of paper and then a pour
ing sound around the walls. Then he
heard the sharp crack OF a match. An
instant later the first wisp of smoke
came curling, pungent with burning
oil, through the corridor.
you crawled from your couch 10
reach that gum" Cranston told him
when he came in. Lets see you crawl
out now"
Lenpox's answer was a curse-the
last, dread outpouring Of an u%nbroken
will. He didn't look again at the gilt
tering eyes. He scarcely watched
Cranston's further preparations: the
oil poured on the rugs and furnishings,
the kindling placed at the base of the
curtains. Cranston was trained in this
work. He was taking no chances on
the fire being extinguished. And Len-
nox began TO crawl toward the door.
He managed to grasp the corner Of
the blanket on the divan as he went,
and he dragged II behind him. Pain
wracked him, and smoke half-blinded
him. But he made it at last And by
the time he had crawled n hundred
feet over the snow crust the whole
structure was In flames. The red
tongues spoke with a roar.
Cranston, the fire-madness on his
face, hurried TO the outbuiidings.
There he repeated the work. He
touched q match to the hay In the
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of this charming little dwelling is the
immaculate white stucco exterior
which adds considerably to its bright
ness and appeal. The front porch Is
recessed invitingly under an extension
Of the low main roof and has broad
stucco balustrades and an overhang-
ing arch which help wonderfully to
give it a secluded appearance. There
are plenty of windows, we'll appointed
and nicely spaced, insuring a maxi
mum amount of natural light in all
DON and plenty Of good fresh air.
To the right of the living room and
connected by an open double doorway
Is the dining room, another well de-
signed room, 16 feet 9 inches by 10
feet. 1t, too, like the living room has
excellent lighting facilities furnished
by two triple windows, n in the
front and the other on the. side. Con-
venieN'I adjacent is the small, COM
pact kischen with pantry. Although this
room is only IL by IL feet 6 inches it
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emainS to this day. From a cos
mopolitan city like London, where, 1t
has been said, there are more Scots
men that in Aberdeen, more Jews than
in Palestine, the church draws an am
pie congregation.
The income OF the church, drawn
from the adjacent land, crowded with
Offices, is e~normous-so that it could
well afford to refuse the half million
and out of that income 1t maintains,
among other things, an ~almshouse at
Charlton. The records of the church,
extending over more than four hundred
years, were translated at a cost of
$4,000. They throw many curious
lights on past ages. One of the letters
there is from Prince William OF
Orange asking for help, and the reply
of the Dutch congregation was a ship
load of arms and ammunition and
Standardization Science Monitor.
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CHAPTER n.

Two miles across the ridges, Dan
and Snowbird saw a faint mist blow
ing between the trees. They didn't
recognize 1t at first. 1t might be fine
snow, blown by the wind, or even one
Of those mysterious fOgs that some
times sweep over the snow.
"But it looks like smoke" Snowbird
said.
But 1t couldn't be. The trees are
too wet TO burn"
But then a, sound that at first was
just the faintest whisper in which
neither of them would let themselves
believe, became distinct past all deny
ing. 1t was that menacing crackle Of
a great fire, that in the whole world Of
sounds is perhaps the most terrible.
ITS our house." Snowbird told him.
"And father can't get out"
She spoke very quietly. Perhaps
the most terrible truths of life are al
ways spoken in that same quiet voice.
Then both of them started across the
snow as fast as their unwieldy snow
shoes would permit.
He "a crawl a little" Dan called
to her. Don't give up. Snowbird
mine. I think he'll be safe"
They mounted to the top Of the
ridge; and the long sweep of the for.
est was revealed to them. The house
was a singular tall pillar of flame, al
ready glowing that dreadful red from
which fire.nen, despairing, turn away.
Then the girl seized his hands and
danced about him In a mad circle.
"He's alivel" she cried. you can
see him-just q dot on the snow. He
crawled i to safety"
She turned and sped at a breakneck
pace down the ridge. Dan had to race
to keep up with her. But It wasn't en-
tirely wise to try TO mush sc fast. A
dead log lay beneath the snow with q
broken limb stretched almost to its
surface. and 1t caught her snowshoe.
The wood cracked sharply, and she fell
forward In the snow. But she wasn't
hurt and the snowshoe itself. In spite
Of a small crack In the wood. was still
serviceable.
Haste makes waste" he told her.
keep your feet on the ground. Snow
bird the house Is gone already and
your father is safe. Remember what
lies bafore u.s."
(To BE coNrINuED.)
II truth Is stranger than fiction. II
3 L. hocauco kook ar4.uaa lu..1.akl>-
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OLD LONDON CHURCH
Austin Friars, Dating From the Thir-
teenth Century, Is to Be Pre-
served in Its Entirety.

Half a million pounds sterling has
been offered and refused for the
Dutch Church of Austin Friars in the
city of London. Even in these days,
when London talks money" the sum
is a large one, and it is much to the
credit of the authorities and worship
ers that they have refused to let their
church share the same fate as Crosby
hall and other memorials Of the past.
The church has a long and magnif-
cent history. 1t had it's origin in the
priory of begging friars founded in
the Thirteenth century by Humphrey
BOhun. earl Of Hereford and Essex,
and godfather of Edward /. 1t was
spacious, rich in the decorated win
dOws which are one of it's principal
glOries today. At the dissolution Of
the mOnasteries Henry VIII granted
the friars' house and part of the
grounds to William Paulet, first mar
quiS of Winchester and lord high
treasurer, who made the place his
town residence and used the tran
septs and chapels as a granary, and
the choir as a. coal-hOuse. His son
sold the monuments, the pavements,
and the lead from the roof, and used
the grounds for stabling. But the
glorious nave, wider than that Of
Exeter cathedral, remained, and on
petition this was granted by Edward
VI to the Dutch colony in London.
The grant was confirmed by Queen
Elizabeth and in the hands of the
Dutch the church of Austin Friars
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CHAPTER CONTINUED.


He came stealing across the snow
a musher of the first degree. Very
silently and swiftly he slipped off his
sn0wshoes at the door. The door It
self was unlocked, just as he had sup
posed. In an instant more he was tip
toelng, a dark. silent igere, through
the corridors OF the house. He held
his rife ready in his hands.
He peered into Lennox's bedroom
first. The room was ~unoccupied.
Then the floor OF the corridor creaked
beneath his step; and he knew moth
ing further was to be gained by wait
ing. If Lennox suspected his pres
ence. he might be- waiting With aimed
rifle ns he opened the door Of the llv-
ing room,
He giided faster. He halted once
more-a moment at the living-room
door 10 see IL Lennox had been dis
turbed. He was lying still, however.
so Cranston pushed through.
Lennox glanced up from his maya
zine to find that unmistakable thing,
the barrel Of a rifle, pointed at his
breast. Cranston was one Of those
rare marksmen who shoot with both
eyes open-and that meant that he
kept his full visual powers to the last
instant before the hammer fell.
II can't raise my arms" Lennox
said simply. zone OF 'em won't work
at all-besldes, against the doctors
orders"
Cranston stole over toward him.
looking closely for weapons. He pulled
aside the wooden blanket that Lennox
had drawn up over his body, and he
pushed his hand into the cushions of
the couch. A few def pats, holding
his rifle through the fork Of his arm,
finger coiled into the trigger guard,
assured him that Lennox was not
"heeled" at all. Then he laughed and
went to work.
Il thought / told you once" Len
nox began with perfect GOODNESS, "that
the doors Of my house were no longer
open to you"
"You did say that" was Cranston's
cultural reply. "But you see I'm here
just the same, don't you? And what
are you going to do about it,"
II probably felt that sooner or later
you would come to steal-just as you
and your crowd stole the supplies
from the forest station last winter
and that probably influenced me to
give the orders. / didn't want thieves
around my house. and l don't want
them now. / don't want coyotes,
either"
"And / don't want any such remarks
iout Of YOU, either" Cranston n
swered him. "You lie still and shut
up, and / suspect that sissy boarder
of yours will come back, after he's
through embracing your daughter in
the snow. and find you in one piece.
Otherwise not"
IF / were In one piece" Lennox an
swered him very quietly, "instead of
bundle of broken bones hat can't
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COY BUNGALOW
ATTRACTIVE HOME
Fitting Nest for the Newly Mar
ried Couple.
MANY CHARMING FEATURES
Plenty Of Windows, Well Appointed
and Nicely Spaced, Insure Maxi
mum Of Light in all Rooms
and Plenty Of Air.
BY WILLIAM A. RAOFoRD.

$500 ~ $3.50 So
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining 10 the
subject of building, for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufactures, he
is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago, Ill, and only inclose
two-cent stamp for reply. ,
When we think Of June we invari-
ably think of brides" for June is the
month of orange blossoms and honey
moons. Each marriage this year
possesses considerable Importance in
view Of the acute housing shortage.
The big question is: "Now that these
young people are married where are
they going to live?" If they get started
on the matrimonial voyage right, their
future happiness is assured, but if
they get off on the wrong foot, ii is
very likely that the divorce court will
eventually settle their troubles. There
Is no better way to get started than
to start in ones Own home, be- it ever
so humble. Thanks TO the ingenuity
Of the builder, small homes are no
longer drab, and unattractive. The
bungalow has solved many a houS-
ing problem because of it's economy in
cost, individuality and cozineSs. Some
how or other the bungalow is indefin-
ably linked up with romance and senti-
ment. Could we suggest a more fit
ting home for the newly married
couple?
That is why we are showing the
charming little bungalow which
appears in the illustration. This can
very aptly be called a honeymoon
bungalow. Low, rambling and COM
Portable looking, 1t appears to cover
q great deal of ground but an examina-
ton of the floor plan shows it to
be of moderate size, SO by 80 feet.
One Of the most attractive features
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lift It's arms. I'd get up of this couch,
unarmed as | am. and stamp on your
lying lips"
But cranston only laughed andStied
Lemons feet with a cord from the
window shade.
He went to work very systematical-
Nv. First he riaed Lemons desk In
the living room. Then be looked on
|su the mantes and ransacked the
cnnboards and the drawers. He was
teunting and calm at first. But as the
asan,enfs passed, his passion grew up
III MIN. He mo longer smiled. The
sraent Ventures became intent the
rsr-owe~a 70 curious. bright slits
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barn, and the wind flung the flame
through it in an instant. The sheds
and other outbuildings were treated
with oil. And seeing that his work
was done. he called once to the prone
body of Lennox on the snow and
mushed away into the silences.
Lennox's answer was not a curse
this time. Rather it was a prayer, n
uttered, and in his long years Lennox
had not prayed often. When he
prayed at all, the words were burning
fire. His prayer was that of Samson
that for a momen his strength
might come back to him.
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is complete from the standpoint Of
the needs Of the housewife and be-
cause of its size is very easy to keep
clean and a delightful workroom for
the housewife. The large ungainly
kitchen has gone and with 1t a whole
lot Of drudgery that used to keep many
women busy fourteen hours a day.
With the modern kitchen In the home,
the wife has time Off In the after
noon I o take care of social activities.
Nicely tucked away In the far
cornar of the house, away from the
noises and hustle Of the living quar-
ters, are the sleeping rooms. They r
Two bedrooms, the small one 10 feet
) inches by III feet. and the large M
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Record SUGAR crop.

This country's greatest sugar crop
was produced last year, reports the
Department of Agriculture. The total
was 1,266.14S tons, or a gain Of IL per
cent over the record crop of 1915.
Cane sugar production is confined al
most entirely to Louisiana, but beet
sugar production is widely distrib-
uted from Michigan and Ohio to Cali
fornia.
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MISERIES OF AGE

SsTHE paper tells of an old man
l. who fell out of bed and broke
an arm and three ribs" announced the
landlady. at doesn't seem possible,
unless the bed was as high as an ordi-
nary. ~old-fashioned walnut bookcase"
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Made No Rash Promise

"Who was the smooth talkerY
"a promoter"
II dare say he wanted to make you
rich in six monthsT
"No. He was very conservative. He
said he thought 1t would take at least
q year."
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Very Likely.

Church: "Do you remember when
they used to put a calliope at the end
of a circus procession"
Gotham: "Sure, / do?"
"Why did they do that do you sup
poser"
ITO show that the worst was yet to
come, I reckon"
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81 have no
doubt that the
bed was entirely
normal" said the
star boarder. 1.-THE
fact that the vic
tim was an old
man explains ev-
e%rything. When I
was young 1 fire.
quently fell out
of bed. 1t was a
favOrite pastime
of mine, so to
speak. And I
never was injured
in the least. OF
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EASY 70 Get. H.

Marie-Oh, Oswald, dear. do buy
me n OF those beaded bags; you
can get one for a song.
oswald-H'h-even, probably. for
q few notes.
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The Reason.

NJ see In q new production Of
'Othello' they use electric lights in
the murder scene"
"Probably that Is to make Desdemo-
mas death more shocking"
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II truth Is stranger than fiction. II
IL because fact outruns imagination
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-01-27
Rev. Parker Moon

Nearly everybody In Southwest Mis-.
souri, either knows or has. heard of
the Rev. Parker Moon, who for q full
half century has devoted his life and
talents to Sunday school ana organs
zatioD work for the Society Of Friends
or Quakers. 8 s.i vi
Uncle Parker,s al; he 10 more famil-
iarly known. came from fine old rug-
ged Quaker stock, and there Is not a
better known or more highly respect
ed citizen In that part Of the stare.
In referring to his remarkable. res
toration to health by Tanaac, he said !:
"About fye years ago ! suffered
q general breakdown My ,principal
trouble was nervous Indigestion. MY
appetite was very poor and my food
seldom agreed with me. and y had to
live on very restricted diet. II sui.
fered great deal from headaches
and dizzy spells; had severe pains
across the small Of my back and was
badly constipated. most OF the time.
In fact, Twas SO weak and rundown
I was not able to attend to my dlties.
This condition made me very nerve
ous and I could not sleep at night.
Frequently would lie awake most
all night and was In that condftfsn
more or less for i've gears. Ny pig
stefan said he could Tot. do .anythsA9
for - and Suggested a change q
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1921-01-27

it trial. I have been very glad that I
did, for now feel much stronger and do
all of my work. tell my friends when
they ask me what helped me, and they
think it must be a grand medicine. And
it u. You can use this letter for q tes-
timoniali if you wish. = Mrs. HARRYA.
WILSON, r. +. d. s, Cearfeld, Pa.
The experience and testimony Of such
women as Mrs. Wilson prove beyond q
doubt that Lydia p. Pinkham's Vege-
bles by removing the cause and restor-
ing the system to q healthy normal con.
dition. When such symptoms develop
as backaches, bearing-down pains, dis
placements, nervousness and 'sthe
blue" q woman cannot act too promptly
in trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound If she values her future com.
fort and happiness. :