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Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
All. Morris
PHARMACY
LeWeS

Stores of this kind do much to raise
the standard and enhance the prestige
of any town. Enterprising, modern
and possessed of a deep rooted know
ledge of the various intricacies OF
pharmacy it is all that store of its
kind should be.
Mr.. Morris, the owner, is a gradu-
ate of the School of Pharmacy of Tenn
pie College, Philadelphia, an institu-
tion of learning noted throughout the
breadth of the land for its excellent
courses and it's ability of the men it
has turned out.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
The Pierce Hdw. Co.
MILFORD

A resume of Sussex County business
houses would be lacking much were
not this large and growing hardware
company included among those mem
toned The officers are H. J. Pierce,
Pres; J. P. Pierce, Vice Pres. and
Treas. and M. H. Pierce, Sec. The
business has really had a remarkable
growth, due no doubt to the manager
ial ability of the owners and the eX-
cellent merchandise sold.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Townsend Lumber
CO.-Laurel

There are not many firms in Della
ware of greater magnitude than this
enterprising concern of Laurel, deal
ing in lumber and Bldg. materials and
handling a line that is complete in
every detail and embracing "every-
thing to build house." It is indeed
very large transacting business over
very wide area. The affairs of the
firm are actively managed by Mr.. Geo.
c. Bishop, who has been very success
full in its management. Mr.. John G.
Townsend, Jr., is Pres; James C.
Townsend, Vice Pres; Mr.. John A.
Tubbs is also connected with the in
dustry.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
The Sussex Trust Co.
OF MILTON
Makes Splendid Showing

Some idea of the steady and mater
ial growth of this financial institution
may be CLEANED from glancing over
their recent statement, showing de-
posits of over $5OO,OOO and Surplus
and Profits of $25,OOO The business of
the Sussex Trust Co. is managed by
prominent and successful men of the
community with VIM. P. Orr, Jr.,
Pres; Jos. M. Lank, cashier, and VIM
Layton Reed, Asst. cashier. The Di-
rectOrs are C. Frank Lacey, the only
one of the original board; Chas. G.
NAPLES, Robt. B. Hopkins, James c.
COnwell and JOS. M. Lank.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
S. J. Furr1iss and Son
Bethel
GEN. AIDSE.

Though he is an exceedingly good
merchant, Mr.. Furniss is probably
better known throughout Sussex coun-
ty as an able representative of that
county. He served in the Senate and
was popularity known throughout the
state as the Old War Horse of the
Senate and as the Old Roman from
Sussex County. He also served as
Deputy U. S. Marshal and any move
that had the welfare of Sussex County
at stake was sure to have a hardy,
fighting supporter in S. J. Furniss of
Bethel.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Small and HOrsey
Laurel
HDW. and FURNITURE

In Laurel Small & Horsey conduct
one of the largest furniture and hard
ware stores in this section of Sussex
County, featuring merchandise behind
which they put their own personal
guarantee in addition to the manufac-
turers and keeping the store just lit
tie ahead of the times. 1t may be we'll
said that no firm transacting business
here has maintained better heritage
or has a higher standing among the
prominent firms than Small & Horsey.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
J. A. Burton
MillsbOrO
GEN. lIDSE.

J. A. Burton, a progressive citizen
of Millsboro, Mason, a Red Man and
member of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ, a past
member of Town Council and the
School Board and at present a direc-
tor Of The Millsboro Trust and Safe
Deposit Co. But principally a mighty
good business man, proof of which
can be found in his up-to-date store,
local headquarters for the thrifty buy
er. 1t is quite a large store, well
stocked with a representative line of
groceries, dry goods, shoes, etc., and
bearing a splendid record for the quail
ity of those wares.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Houston-White Co.
MLLSBORO

A firm of large proportions and one
that is serving a very important role
in Sussex County's industrial affairs
is that of the Houston-White Co. at
Millsboro, dealers in lumber and
building material and manufacturers
of shipping packages. They generally
employ between 30 and so people and
ship much of their product throughout
the East. Mr.. Houston is prominent
in civic and social affairs of Millsboro
and is a keen and ardent booster for
any move that will promote its future
welfare
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Layton and Layton
Georgetown
WHOLESALE JOBBERS

The inception of the business house
of Layton and Layton dates back to
1880, growing all the time, till now it's
field extends from FELTON, to Berlin.
The cardinal principle of the firm has
always been quality, first, last and all
the time.
Mr. Layton is now vitally interested
in digging q canal, through Cedar
Swamp, in Southern Delaware that
will open many acres of land to pro-
gressive farmers that had been almost
impossible before.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Rowland j. S. Marsh
INC, LeWes
GARAGE

Mr. Marsh has sold many Durant
and Star cars to the people of this
section, he has also sold many West
inghouse Farm Light and Power
Plants and takes a great deal of pride
in the fact that he has sold them
things that will make them glad they
bought, that will bring them back to
buy again. He is building several 'pri-
vate garages in the rear Of his lot that
will be ready for occupancy in short
time and that will be very desirable to
those who prefer private to public
garages.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Brooks and Long
FRANKFORT

Though this is but an infant indus
try in Frankford, having been inaugu-
rated here in April of this year, there
is no doubt that it is here to stay and
create niche for itself in Sussex
County industrial affairs. They are
dealers in live poultry, eggs and feeds,
going right out to the farms, buying
at the best market prices and shipping
to Philadelphia and other adjacent
points. Their reputation of fair deal
ing is unblemished and it is safe to
say you are dealing with reliable peo-
pie in dealing with Brooks & Long.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Delaware Trust Co.
LEWES

The purpose of this message is to
make you feel that you are welcome
and that your deposits in the Della
ware Trust Co. are absolutely safe,
that you are afforded banking facili-
ties that are rather unusual to towns
of this size, because the entire re-
sources of the Delaware Trust Co. are
behind it. You are urged therefore to
make this message a personal one and
ask yourself, why should deposit
in the Delaware State Bank?" The
reasons are many and ample.
Mr.. Joseph L. Marshall is manager
here and has the able assistance of
competent staff of employees, care
fully selected officers and an excellent
board of directors that direct.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Black and Lingo
Milton
DEPARTMENT STORE

The best to be had at the lowest
possible price consistent with good
quality is the one outstanding princi-
pie that has. contributed materially to
the success attained by this large de-
partment store in Milton. In large,
clean, well kept and neatly arranged
store they conduct their business of
selling a full line of groceries, dry
goods, shoes and clothing, maintain
ing a very highly standard of quality,
things behind which they can and do
put their personal guarantee.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
NAPLES and Virden
Milton
LUMBER and BLDG. MATERIAL

Among the many Sussex County
firms who have grown in the past few
years is that of NAPLES & Virden, sue
cessor to c. G. NAPLES, who started
the business here in 1904. They cater
to the needs of the public within ra-
dius of rs miles in the way of lumber
and building materials, doing a large
amount of mill work and employing
several people. They are manu-
facturers of interior and exterior
building trimmings, such as doors,
sashes, windows, ETC., and are prepar-
ed to submit estimates on any size
job, large or small.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Auto Sales and
Service Co.
Laurel
HARRY OLIPHANT, Prop.

The service it renders, its reliability
and it's very moderate operating cost
make it a real economy in any busi-
ness. It more than earns its keep in
the extra work it does. AS a pleasure
car these same advantages make the
Measure even more pleasant for you
can not enjoy car much that digs
like a steam shovel into your pocket
hook The Chevrolet is easy on your
nurse strings and we sell it and SER
vice it.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
H.G.Sapp
Milford
MICHELIN'S TIRES AND TUBES
AND REPAIRS

Twenty-Five years ago a small BIZ
cycle shop was started here by Mr.
Sapp. With the advent of the autOmo-
bile the nature of the business drift
ed along with the side of progress and
Mr.. Sapp is now engaged in the tire
business, selling Michelin Tires and
Tubes exclusively, a set of which
gave the writer 10000 miles of SER
vice and were still good when he sold
his car. 1 can personally recommend
them. I think there are none better
made.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Glacial Ice Cream
Co.
Greenwood
CHARLES B. PORTER, Prop.

Many people of this section that
know how good Glacial Ice Cream is
do not know of all the care and pre-
caution, and skill that is needed to
make it so good. A trip through this
plant and Mr.. Porter invites you to
come in, will enlighten you on the
subject and prove a very interesting
visit. think too that Mr.. Porter will
give you a generous sample of it to
taste. 1t is good.
Mr.. Porter began here with a five
gallon hand freezer. The plant now
has a capacity of 600 gallons a day,
ample testimony of the growth of the
business.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
r. and G. Shirt Co.
SeafOrd
C. w. ROBINSON, Prop.

The uprighteous and honorable
principles that have made him so well
thought of as a citizen, have also been
proftably applied to the business
owned by Mr.. Robinson here. He mas
always been a firm believer that the
public would pay a fair price for a
good article and with that thought 10
view has for the past II years made
only a high grade garment.
He is a member of the Town Com
mission and the School Board and
very active in the affairs of his church.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
r. w. Adkins
GEN. MIDSE.
Delmar

About nine years ago, Mr.. Adkins
succeeded J. H. Sturgiss in the owner
ship of this store. When 1 asked Mr..
Adkins, ito what do you attribute your
business success?" he replied, "to
in my business relations, to
high grade merchandise, consistent in
its quality, fair prices and a desire
to please everyone" Those are the
secrets of success in any business and
are a story in themselves.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
George r. Palmer
Milton
ICE CREAM and CONFECTIONERY
Milton

This is Millions favorite candy shop,
modern and well decorated, where the
craving OF the sweet tooth in your lit
Tile set OF worries may be both pleased
and apepased. It is the popular resort
of town, where the young and old con-
gregate at times to sip through clean
straws the refreshing and cooling
drinks served at the fountain or ta-
bles, or to partake of delicious ice
cream, covered with even more de-
licious syrups and nuts, with a nice
red cherry on ton.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
0. T.Cannon
MEAT MARKET
Milford

Phone II right in town. Give us an
order and Wen come down, bringing
you meat that is good to eat. Selling
1t clean with fat or lean. Wen give
you the cut, just as it's cut, fresh
from the ice and at a price that will
make you come on for more meat at
Q. T. Cannon.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
A.E.Nowel
BRIDGEVILLE

Phone 43-R-4 Bridgeville, give us an
order and bring it, we will. Giving you
meat that is good to eat, selling it
clean with fat or lean. Well give you
the cut just as it's cut, fresh from the
ice and at a price that will make you
sell-people meats are cheap at the
shop of Novel.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Brewington's
Garage
DELMAR

Brewington's Garage is the local
agency of the Oldsmobile, Oakland and
Chevrolet cars; cars that have estab-
lished a very creditable showing in
the automobile world. His garage is
exceptionally well equipped to service
those cars and repair any and all
other makes.
Mr.. Brewington was Mayor of Del
mar for several years and is a director
of the 1st National Bank here.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Seaford Garage Co.
H. M. JAMES Mgr.
PACKARD AND BUICK CARS

There is one question we wish to
ask you-has your car been giving
you real service? By that we mean has
it been entirely satisfactory in every
respect. We want you to come in and
state your difficulties so we may ad-
just them to your satisfaction and
ours. We know that Packards and
Bucks are real cars and we want to
back them up with real service; ser
vice that measures up to the high
standards of the cars we sell
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Alfred S. Williams
Laurel
PHARMACY

Mr.. Williams is a graduate of the
University of Maryland, school of
learning, that has fitted him well for
the profession he has chosen. In addi-
ton to which be has an extensive ex-
perience in the employ of other phar-
macists in other cities. People of
Laurel have unbounded faith in his
ability to fill their prescriptions prop
erly and know him to be thoroughly
Reliable in every respect.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
w. .Brasure
Georgetown
CONFECTIONERY and ICE CREAM

In the two years he has been in bus
mess here Mr.. Brasure has made a
very creditable showing, due in large
measure no doubt to his unfailing pol
icy of selling only the best to be had
in his line and in keeping his place al
ways so neat that it is inviting and
makes it pleasant place in which to
eat the favorite delicacies he serves.
Milford chronicle., 1923-07-13
Rust and Todd
Greenwood
HARDWARE and IMPLEMENTS

Rust & Todd-a name that is firmly
imbedded in the business annals of
Sussex County, a progressive and rap
idly progressing store of Greenwood.
In addition to large and varied line
of hardware tools, paints, implements,
etc, they sell good grade of -four
and feeds. Mr.. Rust is the originator
Of the firm and is a member of the
Town Board, the Odd Fellows and the
K. of P.
Evening star., 1923-07-29

It W ii G h t
deepening into
night" Photo
graph by R.
Saunders of the
Potomac Boat
Club. the view
being directly
across the river
from the club.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

Field Crops Conducted six poia- to demonstrations which proved the value of certified seed Conducted two vegetable clubs Conducted cab hage and carrot demonstrations
 Not all of the lines ef work iH eaa- nectiaa with the ahofe projects haYa been mentioned but simply sae mere prominent ones
 The eXhihits at the annual meeting Wi take in consideration tlcse main
 acs of work and the accomplishments H each.
 rHa of1icer and directors of the association. together with the annual
 eetlHe committee. have thoughtully ranrd the whole rrogrtm which 2 a'rcady interesting people in the diff fsref1 towns in thc etH9s aHg are alanninr to attend the annual meeting .n Odd Fellows hall Putnam. Friday Doc 1th
 The following are members of the annual meeting cummlttee AleNan' der Maitland chairman Thompson IS Fl. pectham Woodstock. Rrenn. Scotland. Thomas Mara. Wind ham. r. N. searles. Pomfrct Center IF L Davis County Agent. Putnam ! leooperatng.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
KNITTING NOTES
How to Make Coolidge Knitting Com
 test Baby Afghan

Material-Fleisher' Germantown Zephyr. 4-fold. t3 balls. snow white Needles, 1 pair No. 5. Five stitches equal one inch, ten rows equal one inch. Cast on l63 stitches, knit plain four inches. Begin pattern. working four plain. Knit stripes of twenty. five inches. with three lace stripes oi twenty-one stitches between, knitting lace stripe as follows:
 First row Knit 25. begin lace stripe. knit ? together. knit 8. knit together, knit 1. over, knit 1. over. knii |, knit together. knit 3, knit 2 to- gether. knit 1, over. knit 1. over. knit 2. Repeat between s, ending TOW with knit 25.
 Second row and all even numbered rows. knit the plain stripes and purl 2l lace stitches.
 Third row Knit 25. knit toeeth- CT. knit 1. knit ? togethert knit 1. over, knit ,. over, knit 1, knit together knit 1, knit 2 together. knit l, over knit 3. over, knit ,. repeat, ending with knit 25.
 Fifth row-sKnit 25. slip 1. knit together. pass slip stitch over. knit l. over. knit ,, over knit l, slip 1, knit : together. pass slip stitch over. knit :. over, knit :, over. knit 2, repeat, end ing with knit 25.
 Seventh row Knit 9. knit ?. over knit l. over. knit 1. knit ? together, knit 3. knit 2 together knit 1. over knit 1, over. knit 1. knit 7 together knit 9, knit together, repeat. ending with knit 25.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
| RED PEPPERS END
 | RHEUMATIC PAINS

When you afe sHHarHg sHth facu= rnatism sa F0u can hardly get around just tFy Red Pepper hH and yda VII have fhc qnckes; fellef HaaAn
 hafhmT has such concentrated. aene- trafing heat as red FepHeHE ia taHt re lief Just as soon ss sal apply Red Pepper Rub yaa feel .he tiaslag heat n three minute I warns fIe surc spot through and through Frees thc blood circulation breaks ur The eaaees- tlon-and inc old rheumatism torture $ gcHe
 Revies Red Pepper Rab. made from red peppefs. costs Il;i'e at any drug store Get a Jar af once tize f for lamhago. naurits hackache stiff neck sore muscle. colds in ehcsf Almost instant relief asaits you Be sure to get the genuine. wlth the name Rewles aa each pack2ge
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

The mechanical eye of the aviator's camera is adding materially Co our knowledge of prehistoric man. Prim- itive disturbances Of the soil may have disappeared SO completely as e. leave no trace whatever on the surface. and yet are plainly visible from airship. The se-caIied Avenue. leading from the famous monuments df Stanehenge. near Salisbury. England has now been traced as far as the River Avon hT means of aerial photographs and later verifications made by pedestri- ans. lt is now believed that she stones were taken from the Prescetiy Hills in PehZrokshire and brought by sea up the river Avon 10 a point near Stone hcnge where they were taken overland to Stonehenge by means 9f a newly discovered avenue which follows the gentlest slopes up from the river.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

Careful plans hae baen drawn al by the WIudham County Tanner AHEuflat3un comm ftHf IH EH -5if. with the annual meeting Hhlza @ be held Friday, December 1th at Odd Fellows hall, Putnam. Conn.
 The association F fortunate fa as ing secured c E Hsur1 uese f4l manager Of tne Connecticut Producers As9c .at.an. ae she annuas meeting speaker 1is HaugH is 2 man of ahlita fas heen proven h HHA HIHHtHE IH AHHzz E H
 his association The Haruaaiaa working together af Ca4n .ctieuffs mix producer 4n The
 10 the uHtirine efFa a6 AiE Hs1
 hr H0agh member f eHe 8# New England Important ass committee. the nuriH conn .tteH.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

Ninth row-sKnit g. knit 2. over. knit 3, over. knit 1, knit 2 together, knit l. knit together. knit 1. over, knit 3. over. knit 1. knit 2 together. knit 1. knit together, repeat, end ing with knit 9.
 Eleventh row-fKnit 9. knit 2. over. knit ,, over, knit I. slip i. knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over. knit I. over. knit 5, over. knit 1, slip I. knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over, re peat, ending with knit 25.
 Repeat this pattern until work measures g inches. Knit plain four inches. Bind of.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
TOO BIG A CONTRACT

Dear Hstle Johnnie's Aunt Emma, A lady of most generous build, had come for a visit and dear little John nie had been gazing at her raptly for some minutes. Finally he could stand t no loneer
 Mamma, he cried. "does Santa Clans fin every ybody's stockings2'
 'sOf course, dear. replied his mother in some surprise.
 "Grown-up peoples, tool
 "Yes. dear.
 awei4." returned Johnnie doubt fully. but as one cinging to a shred or hope. .I hope he gets to mine first. -American Legion Weekly.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
SHE GETS ALONG

young married woman. full Of iaoaIisu. met an older woman, also married
 How is your husband2" asked the bride.
 Pretty well. I think He works SO hard I see him about one hour day.
 "oh. you poor thing. How l sym pathizer
 sOh. no, d-ar. It's all right--the hour soon goes. s.'-Ameriean Legion Weekly.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

An electric voting machine is used in the state legislature of Iowa. Ii has proved to be a time-saving deyice. enabling more legislation to be passed in a given time than formerly under the old system of voting.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

me production of about 35.000 hens
 u the county Distributed fifty poal= try calendars Conducted five Selec- tian of Breeders demonstrations. Helped maintain aHe Junior Poultry club Assisted in one egg grading 8Gd eaHdlug demonstration. Assist u Ir Flock Certificatiou Conducted aU egg w wHrkltine survey. Held a Country Poultry meeting
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

1 he is considered taiaahIa man tha eHnl
 Forecfui Speaker
 As Hf president uf t-e Lf5EhfelI County Farm Eufeau h. # the im aartaHf place that the county agrlz a4'taHa organizations were ta plae th fulra l!cVnl 1uatat of aafis culture H. H mon lfaiuea. 1ne rcser and a man who csH E depended aHou % deliver an ad-
 tnaf VIII cause fhaze present u every second he ls on niz
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

Diving on wet concrete pavement more than 100 wild ducks broke their necks near Chamraign. Illinois The pavement. wet from a drizzllng rain and lighted bv tine moon, looked like ] A shimmering hcdy of water.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

Most Unusual. is what my friends all sav. hut the FAIRYF0OT Bunion Plasters ! heaeht at Rurt's Drug Store cured my old. obstinate painful hnninn n-AaN
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

Dairy Cooperation with the New England Milk Producers Association. Cooperation with breed organizations Livestock Field Trips Helping to start dairy record breakinz- Cooper atlon in the removal of the excess freight charge Co dairymeH shipping milk. Maintained ration service. Distributed milk record sheets
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

dairy men and vegetable and field crops men. These exhibits will gra- phicaily illustrate the progress that the Hindnam County Farmers As sociation has helped in bringing about during the past year. The following are members of the committees which are fn charge af the work
 Dairy-S II. Peckham, chairman. Woodstock. Thomas Mara. Windham F. J. Chabot, Plainfeid
 Pouitry-E N- Searles. chairman FomfHef Center. e F. Brenn. Scot land oha z Labelle. Kahngly
 FraH Henry B Buell.. chairman. EastfaHa George Deane. W W9olstoek F N Seafles. Fomfret Center
 Vegetable and Field Crops l. | Ldndemau. chairman. East Wood stock. Christian Kerr. Canterbury , John kdlam. East Boa3st1ek-
 Plan Excellent Exhibits
 These committees have completed plans for the kind af an exhibit that taHy aFe going c. #ut an The ex= hl8its Rill he attractive and will drive home some facts u connection with agricultural progress
 The business mee ting of the asso- eiatian NH start at teH=ghiaty iH the morning and last until twelve o'clock. those reporting at the regular busi- ness meeting are. $ II Peekham dairy. F. : Searies. poultry; E. 5
 Among the speakers aside from Buell.. fruit. L. H EindemaH. potatoes and vegetable crops, \ R Merrill report of the National Dairy Show. Syracuse. =. Y; 5. W Ellis. facts d bout extension work from a state vide standpoint.
 i great interest k manifestiHg l. self all over the county in the annual this year
 The part that the Windham County Farmefs Association has played in bringing about the progress of agri- culture within the county is being zomplimeated on by thoughtful. people n the county
 The agricultural extension work within the last year could be briefly su11.ne as follows
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

uItfy Help ed in the forma- tian= =ofI the East
 Nrfl HuffaTtfrl Poult Produe crs. Inc Hei ped Poultry Clubs iWh influences
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

To check the exodus of alazicens to the United States, presiden. Ohre- gon has offered 250 to soc acres ef land to those who will settle on the lard
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

lltA lstcd m twelve orchard man
 eufent demon tra= ttpus Helped in Che organization of the Quinehaug Val ley ruit Growers ocmtiau on- duc,ed fruit trips. Cor operated in the