Milford chronicle., 1925-10-09
Glendale

The writer wishes to congratulate
Governor Robinson on the appoint
ment of Pierre S. du POnt as State
Commissioner of Taxes. We believe
he will proceed to collect the taxes
owing the State without fear or ia
vor. Being a man of large wealth
the pay of the Office which he Will
assume has no attractions for him
whatever and in consequence he
will not be compelled to bow the
knee to any political boss or be
swayed by any other consideration
except doing his full duty as he sees
if. We are persuaded to believe that
Mr.. du Pont is in a position to hnu
out why the U. S. Government Is
able to get more satisfactory tax re-
turns than the State of Delaware has
ever been able to do. Perhaps ne
also wishes to show the people OF
Delaware that with the proper col
lection of the taxes assessed, his
splendid program for rebuilding OF
the school houses of the State could
he done without the increase Of
taxes very little, if any. Looking at
the appointment from all sides, II
seems to be a fine one, and is llkely
TO prove a boon to the people OF
the Diamond State.
We were informed that when the
dog law went into effect that all
dogs. male or female, where the
owners failed to pay the tax assess
ed. would be gathered together ana
DESTROYED. The tax collector arrlV-
ed on time and collected the tax
from all who would pay, stating the
dog catcher would follow him close
lv and take away all of the canine
race on which the tax had not been
Maid We are still looking for the
catcher to come. In the meantime
the town is filling up with dogs ana
by their fighting and bowling are
making life miserable for the peo-
ple. Can nothing be done to relieve
the situation.
The Rev. Conrad Hamer preacheo
a strong and very interesting ser
mon in the NJ. e. Church here last
Sunday morning. His theme was
"Better Religious Training in the
Home" and was based on Deuteron-
nv. 9th chapter and 7th verse. He
made a powerful plea to the parents
nresent to look more carefully at-
fer their children and to Ccach
them to pray when young. He also
emphasized the fact that the family
altar should be erected in every
Christian home, but deplored the
fact that the custom of having daily
family prayer was fast becoming eX-
tinct. We wish every father and mo-
ther in Delaware could have been
present and heard the discourse.
Our people regretted to hear OF
the death of Rev. George P. Smith,
who passed away at his home in Do
yer, Wednesday of last week. MI
Smith was pastor of this charge III
1897. and endeared himself to all by
the splendid Christian character
which he displayed. He visited the
sick regardless of circumstances
and was a great friend to the poor.
How much longer have the people
of this town got to bear the cut-ouC
nuisance? If the Town Board wishes
to make themselves solid with the
people let them enforce the ordl-
nance prohibiting this unnecessary
noise.
Our markets are well supplied
with fish. Trout and croakers seem
to predominant. Prices are reason
able.
Those who are, or should be, in
terested in the building of a stone
road from near the oak to Slaughter
Beach. a distance of little more
than three miles, better keep Doth
eyes open and get busy this winter
and make their pleas to both the
Highway Commission and sussex
Levy Court, or else they will hno
that others have forestalled them
and secured the funds which should
have been secured for this much
needed improvement.
Owing to the strike of the coal
miners, our lumber dealers have DuC
few orders for piling or mine props
on hand. This situation makes 1t
bad for many of our men who labor
exclusively for those engaged in the
timber business.
The furniture sale held last Satur-
day at the home of A. J. Millman,
was largely attended. The goods Of
fered for sale, the majority of which
were of the better kind, brought very
satisfactory prices.
A. ]. Millman purchased of Charles
Kolata of Stevensville, Nd, last |
week, the property at the corner OF
Washington avenue and Willow
street. Consideration $1400 cash.
The Ellendale Fire Company was
called to the home of John B. Mil
Ter, colored, who resides near here,
last Wednesday afternoon. On their
arrival they found the house had
been entirely destroyed by fire.
We are glad to note that our aged
and respected friend, ]. H. Warren,
Sr., is much improved at this writ
ing.
Simply mention the name Of du
Pont in the presence Of the editor
If the Sussex Journal" and he sees
red at once, but whisper salisbury"
n his ear and he becomes docile as
. lamb.
Latest news from the homes Of
he sick are as follows:
Esquire Jester, rheumatism, about
he same.
George H. Spicer, weak nerves
nd heart trouble, some better.
Mrs. Samuel Hastings, complica- :
ion of diseases, not much change.
Mrs. E. F. Whitney, sprained
nkle, better.
The third quarterly conference Z
or Ellendale charge will be held in
he M. E. Church here, on Friday
fternoon. October 18th, at 3 p. m.