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Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

The delegation that visited the State
House last week from Lewes and Reho-
both hundred in the interest OF the i'm
proved road from Harbeson to Lewes and
| Rehoboth Beaches was the largest dele
cation that ever left this community for
a like purpose. 1t goes to show everybody
was interested in the project otherwise
that wouldn't have dropped their work
trip they all feel confident the appropri-
ations will be made and our road will be
built at once.
Theodore w. Simpler, Jr., has accepted
a position as fireman on the FenwiclS Is
land HghtVeSsel succeeding Robert Lane
of RehobOth Beach, resigned.
Funeral services of Hester Prettyman,
wife of Samuel %. Prertyman, We're held
Saturday afternoon at the house and in
terment made in the l4ewes M. %. ceme-
terry.
Harry Murphy and Lester Chatham, of
near Lewes, have gone to Philadelphia to
spend a few days.
Harry p Kline mas gone to Winning
ton where he has secured employment.
/ The roads in this section are again IN
very bad condition owing to the fact
that so much rain has prevailed here
| for the past three days and they have
thawed through and with the heavy
trucks and haul wagons running over
them every day they have become full
of holes and deep ruts, but the residents
of this section are looking forward to
having at least a few miles of improved
months, so that those who do travel the
main roads will be able to travel in some
comfort.
Chief Engineer Charles H. johnson and
mate, Robert A. Dixon, of the Fenwick
Island lightvessel, are here on two
weeks shore leave.
Mrs. Leroy Evans who has been visit
ing her parents here, Captain and Mrs.
James r. Kelly, has gone to Boston,
Mass, where her husband will be en-
ployed the remainder of the winter.
Captain Louis Bertrand who has been
suffering with typhoid fever for the past
three months is slowly improving and it
Is hoped now that he will soon be able to
move about his room. His sons, Captain
William Bertrand and DR.. Elmer Bert
rand are here with him.
the Lewes M. e. Church for the month Of
February: Morning, David Brittingham,
William H. OFT, Irwin B. Steele, J. Pen
rose Murray; evening, John o. Dayton,
Harry Webb Edison c. Lodge and Will
liam w. White.
Captain Thomas J. Virden will take
command of the pilot boat, Philadelphia,
for the coming two weeks, succeeding
Captain John P. Virden.
James M. Pratt, of Baltimore, Nd,
spent the weekend at the Hotel Rodney.
Mr. Pratt is having some extensive re-
pairs made at his cottage on LeWeS !
Beach which he recently purchased.
Herbert Orton who has been at the
Beebe Hospital several days for treat |
ment is improving and left the hospital
this week.
The Zwaanendael Club women are pre-.
pairing for the play entitled Microbes OF
the auditorium.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
BIG BRIDGE
(near Milton)

It is reported in this vicinity that
there are a few cases of diphtheria in
Milton.
Enoch Donovan has been cutting sew
eral cedar trees this week, for radio poles
as it is reported that several families
in Milton are installing radios in their
homes.
Miss Generva Donovan of near here is
on the sick list with a severe cold
Daniel Donovan is very much improved
at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Donovan were
Milton visitors on Saturday last.
February End was grounding day and
it looks now by the snow which fell Sun
day evening that he saw his shadow.
Miss Gertrude Torbert was a Milton
visitor on Saturday.
John Rey -uyas a Milton visitor on
Saturday N
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
Matthew 7:7-12
DEFINITE ANSWERS TO DEFINITE
PRAYERS

z gAsk, and it shall be given you;
seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it
shall be opened unto you:
For every one that asketh receiv-
eth; and he that seeketh fndeth; and
to him that knocketh it shall be op-
ened.
Or what man is there of you,
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

Miss Margaret SatterfieId of the Uni
versity of Delaware spent the week end
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sat
terfield.
The Tuesday Night Club, composed of
young people, met at the home of MIR. and
Mrs. Preston Trice.
Miss Mary Satterfield has returned
fro man extended visit to Pittsburgh.
Miss Marie Stambro spent the week
end with Wilmington friends.
Last Tuesday night Mrs. J. Bartle-
stone, accompanied by the Misses Eve
lyn Harrington and Irene Richards, mo-
ty given for the benefit of the Milford
Emergency Hospital
Ms. J. Watson Cain spent last Tues
day anG wednesday as the guest OF Mrs.
j. w. Richards Of Wilmington.
The young people are busy getting
ready for their February dance, the 10th.
The committee has sent out great num-
ber of invitations and are now planning
their decorations. The dance is to be
held in Slaughters Hall with ArthIlrs Or
Chestra in attendance.
~
The Key to unlock the case to Sill
yer Set at the Red Star Drug Store
has failed to come in, so beginning
1st all persons who have
brought in keys will come n and draw
the same number of keys that are
credited as they brought them in, and
they will have a chance to draw the
new key which we put in with keys
brought back. Somebody surely will
get the silver this time as keys will
be tried as drawn, hence there will be
no chance to lose any keys.
r. you are sick, take Chiropractic
II Adjustments and get well. Anna
K. Gregorious, Chiropractor. Offices:
Milford and Dover. sS-h
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
WEBB'S SCHOOL NOTES

Our per cent of attendance for the
month of January averaged 92.2.
Those making perfect attendance were:
Florence Webb, Alma Wisseman, Pauline
Wisseman, Alice Banning, Delbert Webb,
James DOrman, Gideon Wisseman.
Those making good attendance We're:
Elizabeth Collins, Marshall Collins, Mil
dren May, Myrtle and Vinal Banning,
Harry Webb and Grace Webb.
In January we received a large book
for making good attendance during Sep
tember October and November. We hope
to be able to make good attendance dur
ing February and get another prize.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

of Junior Dept, and the story will
be "Fibs and the Figity-fnger Man"
The subject for the Young Peoples
meeting will be "The Testimony
Psalm" Ps. 145:1-21. Leader, Paul
Lynch.
'Tis not the great of earth
To whom the world is drawn;
But, to the great of heart,
No matter where they're from.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
FREDERICK

The Ladies Aid Society was delightful
/ ly entertained on last Friday evening by
| Mrs. Herman Vineyard, Mrs. Harry Tay-
lor and Mrs. Sharp Wilson, at the home
of the latter. In keeping with the month
of February charming program was
| planned accordingly. Miss Hunsbergel
won first prize for her drawing of a val
entine. Delicious refreshments were SER
we'd and very enjoyable evening was
spent.
One of the most enjoyable entertain
mentS given here for some time was given
in the M. E. Church on Monday evening
by the De Moss Musical Company. The
program was varied and unique and ev-
cry number was splendidly given and re-
ceiVed hearty encores Miss Hoover, the
reader was especially charming and the
De Moss family entertained us so de-
lightfully and happily with tLeir music
that the large audience will remember
them with much pleasure.
1.-The basketball game between the Fred
erica and Milford town teams here last
Saturday evening was a thrilling one
from start to finish. Frederica won by a
score of II to IA.
Prof Robert ones, a former teacher of
our high school, visited the town on Sun
day. He and his bride were dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Boone.
Mrs. Helen Short returned from the
Presbyterian Hospital last Monday and
is doing nicely.
Albert Jester is quite ill in the Chester
Hospital, having been operated on for alb
hesions. He was operated on short time
ago for appendicitis in Los Angeles, Cal,
and has been suffering ever since.
Colds and grip are still prevalent in the
community and as a result the attend
ance in the public school dropped off dur
ing January.
Mrs. Sallie Hudson, Miss Alice Mitten,
Mrs. e. F. Melvin, Mrs William Palmer
Mrs. Charles Faulkner have just had cleo
trio lights installed by the Eastern Shore
Company of Harrington.
-
The Key to unlock the case to Sill
yer Set at the Red Star Drug Store
has failed to come in, so beginning
February 1st all persons who have
brought in keys will come in and draw
the same number of keys that are
credited as they brought them in, and
they will lave a chance to draw the
new key which we put in with keys
brought back. Somebody surely will
get the silver this time as keys will
be tried as drawn, hence-there will be
no chance to lose any keys.
II you are sick, take Chiropractic
Adjustments and get we'll Anna
K. Gregorious, Chiropractor. Offices:
Milford and Dover. sS-h
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev. Joseph b. Irwin, Pastor

ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev. Joseph II. Irwin. Pastor
Sunday, February 18th:
Mass at Milford a. m.
Mass at Georgetown II a. m.
Evening services 1880.
Wednesday, February 18th, evening
services, 1880.
During Lent mass is said daily, at
8 o'clock, instead of 1880.
Saturday, February 10th there will
be a mass of requiem for the late Rev.
James McKenna, of st. Mary's Church,
Wilmington, who died February Srd.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MEETING
Christian Science services every
Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at
the Century Club
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

III you are sick, take Chiropractic
Al Adjustments and get well. Anna
K. Gregorious, ChiropractOr. Offices:
Milford and Dover. s8-n
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

The Key to unlock the case to Sill
yer Set at the Red Star Drug Store
has failed to come in, so beginning
February 1st all persons who have
brought in keys will come in and draw
the same number of keys that are
credited as they brought them in, and
they will have a chance to draw the
new key which we put in with keys
brought back. Somebody surely will
get the silver this time as keys will
be tried as drawn, hence there will be
no chance to lose any keys.
III you are sick, take Chiropractic
Adjustments and get well. Anna
X. Gregorious, Chiropractor. Offices:
Milford and Dover. sS-tf
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
GLENDALE

The Junior Aid met at the parsonage
on Friday night last.
Mrs. Cora Jester mas been spending a
few days in Philadelphia.
Lizzie Shockley of Marcus Hook, Pa,
has been visiting her parents here.
Edna Travers of Dover spent the week
end with her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
Travers.
Quite number of people are sick with
the grippe.
E. F. Whitney is again able to attend
to his duties as postmaster having been
sick with the grippe,
Mrs. Chas. Pullen is improved at this
writing, having been confined to ner
room with asthma.
J. A. Ellegood was quite shocked to re-
ceive word of the death of his sister, Mrs.
Cole, on Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Sipple enter
tanned Mrs. Sipple's sister for few
days last week.
Y Tom Baker is again in school having
Been absent on account OF broken arm.
Mrs. Lena Anderson has accepted
position in Washington, D. c.
The Junior Aid Society will give a
birthday party, at the White Hall, Ell
lendale, Monday, February 18th, from
1880 on. viii you come? Admission as
many cents as the date of your birth
day. Refreshments, pie and cocoa. Ev-
eryone cordially invited.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
f#1s3 HBs3 3Ra44Flc 1fA27.

A Chiropractor Ould rather get fever
case than anythi else. Why? Because
it is common g for fevers to break up
after one or two 1justments have been
given. Fever i xcessive heat brought
about by certain lbluxatiOns; as soon as
the subluxations adjusted and Nature
can work norma again, the fever disap-
pears See youI hiroPractor. Consulta-
ton and Spinal alysis Free.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

eTuRE7z zsEscEz s2rls5El
In finding one profitable idea you
have to try out ten.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25
An Doped.

Man in drug storeI Fl want
some consecrated lye."
Druggist You mean concen
trated I've.
1T does notmeg any difference
That's wata camphor. What
does It suIfur?"
Fifteen scents. / never Gin.
narnon with so much wit. Z
well. should nayrrh.myrrh
Yet ammonia noyice alta II. Il
American Mutual Magazine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25
II Is2

Blake-'I've bought a book on
etiquette. I'm pretty well up
On It, now"
Drake-tThen I'd like to ask
you a question. Is it polite for
women to smoke when men are
present. SUN and Globe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25
Chances Are He Didn't.

A girl in johannesburg recently
ran for fifty.six miles. The re-
port doesn't say whether the
man got away or not.-London
Daily News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25
A CONVINCING YARN.

Prisoner-But I would rather
tell my own story. Don't you
think 1t would be believed?
Lawyer-Yes, that's the trou-
BILE; it would carry conviction
with it.--New Haven Register.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

II they were easy to train it
would be different. In that case
you could teach them to stand in
the hall and your guests could
use the horns for a hat rack.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Rathers should stick to the
beaches. says police official. a
case Of reciprocity. The beaches
have always stuck to the bathera.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Since 1lip-toting became q ma
tional habit you don't see 50 many
men with their coats of.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

A briclxlayer must laugh when
he's working on the poorhouse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Origin or species: Moths were
the first buttonhole makers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Dreampuffs: A law school grad
uate being offered the position OF
resident divorce lawyer Tor harenl
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It is no Jest to say that the won
en- are dressing to Kill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

r Germany had some OF our
miners in the Ruhr she could
checkmate France lots quicker.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

It looks as IL Charlie Chaplin
ont throw any homemade pies in
his productions after all.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Midd1e-class melodrana: when
papa got the cork out ana broke
the bottle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Dogs and cats make the best
house pets because the tenants
under you would complain If you
taught q horse or cow to chase a
rubber ball every time you threw
Il along the floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

If Columbus had discovered Ellis
Island instead OF the West Indies
he would have had something to
talk about to the folks back home.
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Thrills, Anyway.

The little book called for more
than any other. according to Hal.
denann-Julius, the publisher Of
five-cent classics, is 1.-THE Trial
OF Socrates" by Plato. Of which
100000 copies have been sold. a
minister, in recent sermon, saw
in this a sign of q desire on the
part of Americans for serious and
deeper things, but = dear nearer
remarked that the buyers prob.
ably thought 1t was q defective
story.-The Christian Register,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

The advantage Of q revolution IS
that you can fight the enemy Al
home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Mexico is also preparing for 4
Presidential election. Voters win
now begin to hide behind cactus
bushes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Russia may not be recognized,
she certainly Is noticeable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Reparation and population don
rhyme in French.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Not only that, but they're hard
60 feed; it's impossible 10 make
them eat dog biscuits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Eddy Kett says don't scratch
your leg until its Bitten.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Riding on street cars win never
wear out the seat Of your trousers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

The man who rocks the boat is
sage compared to the fellow who
rocks the steering wheel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Kalamazoo, Mich, Ii passing d
law prohibiting dancing partners
from looking in Others eyes.
Cross-eyed couples will fool 'em.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25
NJ ED Y
S A Y S


~ TATIsTIcs show that 81 per
- cent of the people in the
~ United States like cats
birds and dogs. while the other
20 per cent prefer horses a
horse may make good pet but
most landlords would object 10
your keeping one in your apart
ment-
Dogs are all right, but noooDdy
wey,ts = horse Jumping up and
anwn ON their furniture.
They may be wonderful ami
n.als. but it would be very I'M
comfortable to have one OF them
lying on the foot of your bed
all night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

And cow can't very well sleep
behind the stove when you just
have two-heater gas plate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Don't you think Angelica look<
spirituelle in that evening gown
well. must admit there's not
much of the material about her.
Life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25
THE WORLD WE
LIVE IN
By Dave Sentner

" VERY living mosquito can
boast that she's never been
A kissed.
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A lot OF peOple like COWS too,
both for pets and for giving milk:
but it's awfuIly hard to keep one
rs most apartments only have a
kitchenette.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

A dog comes to the table while
you're eating and begs for scraps
but q horse wouldn't eat bones.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

Any time q horse growls or
purrs. the chances are you've
been cheated
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And Il . horse did bark or
meow you'd feel like taIseing him
down TO the place where you
bought him and getting your
money hack.
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And no matter how much ne
loved animals he wouldn't want
60 take . horse In his arms.
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You couldn't take him out in
your automobile with you either
unless you happened to be driv-
ing . truck.
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You can learn to love them
Just as much as a dog or eat
but they couldn't bark every
time they hear a burglar.
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OF course, they're friendly and
affectionate, but just imagine
how embarrassed you'd be II
some gentleman called on you
ana your horse jumped up in his
lap.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-25

One woman took her horse IN
her limousine and he ate all the
flowers out of the vases.
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stilI, it's very handy to have
q horse along with you ON a
motor trip. If your machine gets
stalled you're always sure tf get
ting home.
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She used to sit him mp in the
front seat with the chauffeur and
then, whenever . traffic cop
started to bawI the driver out tho
woman told the cop to talk to the
horse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-08
HEAR WOMAN sPE%kER

At the Rotary luncheon to/ay a somewhat different program was carried out. one of which was q woman speaker, Miss Zoe Dobbs, di- rector of women's work at Auburn who gave tie Rotarians remark able talk on personal power. Sho was listened to with great apprecia tion by the Rotarians and their guests. Eugene Black, a member of tbe Atlanta Rotary club, also gave a very interesting talk. James Har- well favored the club with two vocal mum har-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-08
SCOUTS TO ELECT

The first annual meeting of rep reseus satives of each county in the Black Warrior district, Boy Scouts, will be held December Il at o'clock. The meeting has been called by Dr l.. .. Dawson, president or the Black Warrior council. Officers Will be elected for the coming year ana all reports will be received at this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-08
DAIRYMEN WANT MILK
 ORDINANCE ENFORCED
Automobile Recovered After h.
 Surance Is Paid On Ii

SELMA, AIa., Dec. 1.-(Special Leased Wirs.)-At a meeting of the Dallas County Dairymen's associa tion. held at the office of the farm bureau this morning, many matters of interest were brought up. among them resolution was adopted ask ing the city to strictly enforce the dairy ordinance which was passed some time ago as this would insure clean milk to Selma's retail trade. officers J. N, Nail, president: W. D. Lett, vice president; Ben J. Barrett, secretary and treasurer, with 23 members of the association were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-08
COURT CONFINES MONDAY

Both divisions of Walker county circuit court will convene here Mon lay. Judge Ernest Lacy will pre- side over the criminal division and Robert Brown and Alonzo Jones are expected to be tried on murder charges. A long docket of civil jury cases is set for trial before Judge R. l.. Blanton. A large number of witnesses and jurors from all over Walker county will be present at court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-08
LAYMEN DISCUSS WORK

One of the most enthus iastic meet ings of the Selma laymen was held Wednesday evening at the First Presbyterian church when 136 prominent business men gathered at banquet to outline program of service to further the Presbyterian progressive movement. Many sub jects were discussed among them the erection of family altars. ina dividual personal work, supply of churches by laymen and fellowship. Dr. Cannon, pastor of the church, spoke briefly on the purpose of the mems organization, which was greet ed With applause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-08
GORGAS MINER |S' KILLED BY STONE.
Body Of Will Hamick Is Forwarded At Chattanooga
 For Burial
JASPER BUREAU l THE AGE- HERALD ! IasneY. Ala. Dec.

Will Hamlck, of Gorgas was killed Monday afternoon in the mines at that place. A cotton rock fell on him, crushing his body The body was forwarded to Chattanooga Thursday for burial. Rev. J. A. Ma nasco of Nauvoo accompanied the body to conduct funeral services. Mir. Hamick is survived by his widow and seven children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-08
OPEN SEASON FOR DEER

skirts of Selma this morning by Robert Townsend and was large busE having five points. MT. Town send was arrested by County Game Warden M. C. Parrott, but it was found that this is the open season for deer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-08
GETS BIC FINE

The largest fine for recklessness ever passed since Recorder Craig has been in office, was given to B. D. Crum an employe of a lumber com pany here, His fine was s100 and costs for crashing into truck. The car driven by MT. Crum was badly demo ished.