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Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

administration for the past week.
which shows good for the death rate
of Sussex county.
Sound Camp, about four miles be-
low Selbyville, will begin on Satur-
day, August 9th, and continue for
ten days. Rev. w. r. Wooddell,
evangelist, will be in full charge.
This is one of the oldest and largest
attended camps on the Eastern
Shore and should have large at
tendance this year as the committee
has done everything in its power to
make it a success and improved
roads lead to the camp.
Flem A. Long of Frankford was
circling among friends here Satur-
day morning.
Soft crabs are a thing of the past
in our local markets. There has not
been any offered for sale this season
Some say because of the Indian Riv-
er Inlet not being open, has caused
the fall off. A few Delaware Bay
hard crabs have been in the market
retailing for fifty cents per dozen.
Home grown cantalopes are in our
markets, of fine flavor and size re-
failing for ten cents each.
Mr.. and Mrs. Courtland HUM and
two sons of Wilmington are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Town
send here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Prettyman
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
Forest Park
(Near Bridgeville)

We were very sorry to hear of the
death of John S. Smith, only son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Smith of near
here, who passed into the great be-
yond last Wednesday afternoon, July
9th, after being ill at his home for
ten weeks. He was % years and l
week old. He was very nice young
man and was we'll liked by all who
knew him. Funeral services were
held at Chaplain's Chapel Friday af-
ternoon at o'clock, July 29th, with
Rev. Diehl officiating. Interment was
made in Smiths home burying plot.
He leaves to mourn his loss, mo-
ther, father, one sister, and one half
sister, besides other relatives and a
host of friends. We extend our deep
est sympathy to the bereaved fam
lily.
Miss Virginia Feyerabend spent
the weekend with her sister, near
Bridgeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Short, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Isaacs also Linfred
Isaacs of Philadelphia spent the
weekend with their respective par
ents near here.
Miss May Passwaters spent the
weekend with Miss Alice Banning.
The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Baker recently and
left them fine son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Millman are
entertaining their niece from Tren-
ton. n. J.. this week.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
Selbyvine

Miss Lillian Colona was the week
end guesf of Miss Hilda Evans.
Mr.. ano Mrs. Thos. Rawlins of
SeafOrd are guests of relatives in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hastings
have returned from Townsend.
Mrs. F. X Evans has returned
from a weekend visit, spent at
Bethany Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Brown have re-
turned from attending the summer
school session at the University of
Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. V. Tubbs were
dinner guests on Monday of Mrs.
F. X. Evans.
Charles Kelly, VIM. Bunting and
Frank Holloway spent the weekend
at Bethany Beach.
Raymond Bunting has returned
from Harrington.
Mrs. E. V. Baker and Mrs. FL. ".
Tubbs were among those present at
bridge party given on Saturday af-
ternoon by Mrs. Pickens of Washing
ton, d. c., at her cottage at Bethany
Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Velores Hudson and
son of Philadelphia are guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Hudson, Sr.
Mrs. w. H. Kenney returned from
Wilmington on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Davis OF
Clarksville were dinner guests on
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. N. G. Davis
at Bethany Beach.
Frank Clements of Wilmington re-
turned with VIM. Daye on Sunday as
his guest for few weeks.
The store property between the
homes of Lee Stevens and W. G. VIII
liams has been bought and moved
out of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory McCabe and
children of North Carolina are the
guests of relatives here.
Water pipes are being laid on
Walnut street. The work is expected
to be completed soon.
Harold McCabe of Jersey City has
returned home.
Mrs. Virgil Williams had as her
dinner guests on Friday evening,
Miss Lillian Colona, Miss Elizabeth
Donovan and Miss Hilda Evans.
Harry Holloway of Detroit is the
guest of relatives in town.
Miss Christine Baker bad as her
over night guest on Monday Miss
Hilda Evans.
Miss Frances Derrickson has. re-
turned from Ocean City, n. j., and
Vim nerrickSOn Jr has returned
from the camp at Plattsburg.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

AS THE song had ii, e-buf I won't be
happy, till I make you happy, too." I
want you to share with me the Joy of
pipe and Prince Albert. I may be pref
udiced, but I don't believe you can find
the brand of pipe-joy I'm talking about
in any other way.
Why, the very moment you open the
tidy red tin and breathe that glorious
PA. aroma, you know-then and there
You are going to like this tobacco, and
like it lots. And, if you stiff have the
slightest doubt, it will vanish the instant
you taste the smoke itself.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
DelYrlar

The Denominational Summer
Institute of the Maryland M. Z.
Conference will be held at Western
Maryland College, Westminster
Md. August 1st, to 7th, inclusive
The Delmar Church is sending IlVe
delegates to this Institute. MISS
Mary Wheatley, from the Sunday
School. Miss Helen Chapman, from
the Senior C. E. Society, and Misses
GLADYS Hudson, Frances McGuln-
ness and jeanette Walls, from the
intermediate c. e. Society. rms
will be the second Summer Institute
that three of these young people
have attended and they have al
ready earned their credit toward
Christian Workers Certificate. The
Denomination realizes the Importance.
of trained leadership in the church,
and is sparing no effort to provloe
adequate training for its future lead
ers and workers.
The Ushers Union of the M T.
Church of Delmar, met on Monday
night at the home of ]. E. Tinley.
A good number were present.
AlLGT Iu6 lIdlodCl1Oh VI viz a 70 N--~N-
business, refreshments were served
and a good time was enjoyed by all.
This is a live organization of the
church and is doing good work.
The pastor of the M. P. Church,
John T. Bailey is attending the sum
mer conferences for Ministers at
the Theological Seminary at West
minister this week. But will be
home in time for the regular ser
vices on Sunday, which are Sunday
School at 10 a. m. and Sacrament of
the Lords supper at IL a. m. c. E.
at 715 p. m. and preaching at 8 p.
m. This schedule will be kept up all
during August. On August l4th,
there will be no preaching at night.
But we will have young peoples
night in the manner of an echo SER
vice from the summer Institute
held at Westminster this week.
At night on August 2Sth, a near
East relief speaker will have the
service
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
Millville

A jolly crowd of people, both old
and young, spent Thursday, July 2S,
at Bethany Beach. Among the party
were Mrs. Townsend and children OF
Washington, D. c., Mrs. Chas. e.
Darby and son Gilbert of Philadel-
phia, Mrs. Fred Johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis Lingo and children, Mrs.
Lucius Darby and daughter Sara and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Williams and son
Lou of Milton and Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Williams and mother, Mrs. 5.
C. Williams of this place. A good
time was reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Setman and
children and other friends are spen-
ding this week with ]. S. West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Evans of
New York were the guests on Sun
day of Mr.. Evans parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Archie Evans.
Samuel Steele died on Thursday of
last week after lingering illness of
diabetes. He leaves to mourn their
loss a wife, two sons, Samuel and
Ernest, and one daughter, Jennie.
His funeral was held in st. Georges
M. E. Church, Clarksville and in
terment in adjoining cemetery on
Saturday.
Elisha Dukes, Jr., of Philadelphia
is visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Dukes.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Dockety, Mrs. Mil
dred Legg and daughter Catherine of
Wilmington, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Phillips of Richardson Park and
Mrs. Howard Virden of Dover visit
ed Mrs. Clara West over the week
end.
Mrs. Theodore Hopkins who was
overcome with the heat last Friday
is very little better at this writing.
Mrs. Thomas Richards of Sails
bury, Md, was the guest on Satur-
day of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mcgee.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James P. Dukes, Jr., died on
Friday and interment was made on
Saturday in the Brotherhood ceme-
terry of this town.
Charles w. Steele and Raymond
Richards of Camden, N. j., spent the
weekend with Charles parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac West and chill
dren, George Dolan and Matte were
Salisbury visitors on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgel McCabe of
Bethany Beach Coast Guard Station,
spent Sunday at their home here.
Billy and Betty Freed visited their
cousin, Miss Murtice Holt on Mon
day.
Miss Mildred Murray of Dagsboro
was the guest on Monday of Mrs.
Marian Hickman.
Mrs. L. c. Lynch, Mrs. w. r. Ring
Ter and children, Billie Ross and
Catharine and Miss Kline visited
Ocean City, Md, last week.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL NOTES

Eleven patients were admitted to
the hospital during the past week
and three patients discharged. Five
operations were performed, five x
rays taken, and four ambulance
calls answered.
Harry Riggin of, Norfolk, Va. who
was admitted on the 30th, with
decorations about the face and neck
and broken wrist, is getting along
fine.
Howard Warrington, of Harring-
ton, who was admitted on the S0th,
for treatment, is doing fine.
Mrs. Ester Short, of Bowers Beach
was admitted on the 30th, for medi-
cal care. Condition good at the pre-
sent time.
Peter Short, of fredericksburg, Md.
who underwent a major operation
on the 18th, is doing nicely.
Mr.. Henry Schultz, of Whining
ton, who was admitted on the 31st,
with decorations about the face and
arms, is improving.
Mrs. Ruth Morgan, of Dover, was
admitted on the Goth, for medical
care. Condition some better.
Miss Edna Jones, of Dover, who
underwent major operation on the
goth, was discharged on the 30th,
much better.
Miss Nora Merrill, of Dover, who
received treatment for a broken
arm during the past week, was dis
charged on the 28th.
Miss Mary Immordina, of Wyom-
ing, is slowly improving.
Mrs. Laura Nelson, of Whining
ton, is improving at this time.
Mrs. Mildred Deputy, of Harring-
ton, gave birth to a baby boy on July
oath. Mother and baby, doing fine.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

Cool as March rain beating az gainst
the window-pane. Sweet as the flowers
that attract the honey-bees. Mild las the
greeting of a rival-mi1d, but vii th that
full tobacco body that makes the per-
fectly balanced smoke. A whole world
of satisfaction in every single puff.
Prince Albert has pleased me ire pipe
smokers than any other tobacco before
or since. You can ask any jim7hy-piper.
But the way to really know IS to buy
yourself tidy red tin, tue * a load
into your pipe, and light UP. That's
better than anybody's opinion.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

II 1t Will help me-. She says she
took six bottles and is feeling much
better.
Mrs. Matte Adams, who lives in
Downing Street, Brewton, Ala,
writes as follows: ga friend recon-
mended Lydia q. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and since taking it
feel like different woman"
With her children grown up, the
middle-aged woman finds time to do
the things she never had time to do
before-read the new books, see the
new plays, enjoy her grandchildren,
take an active part in church and
civic affairs. Far from being pushed
aside by the younger set, she finds
a full, rich life of her own. That is,
if her health is good.
Thousands of women past fifty,
say they owe their health to Lydia
q. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
FELTON,

With all that may be said about
the weather being too hot or TOO Wet
it is a fact, that the crops OF inns
summer so far, have been we'll ue-
welcomed and successful. While the
cold spring delayed planting gener-
l1v-especially of melons and set
ting plants, yet at the present all
these crops are growing rapidly anu
rive nromise of satisfactory returns
The people of FELTON, and vicinity
have enioyed the Kent and sussex
Fair more than usual, wnlle many
who had exhibits in the various uS-
nartments received either prizes Vi
honorable mention for the displays
This is the real benefit of county
fair. to get the people interested SO
that they will do things just a little
hetter than in previous years, ana
exbihit the results at the fairs. The
ladies fancy work and the boys ana
oir1s club work in canning, i'll sew
mo and other activities is Worth
while for the entire community
An operation was performed Oh
Mrs. Albert Vincent at the Homeo-
nathic Hospital in Wilmington, ana
Che is getting we'll again. Her fam1iy
Tno+ored to Wilmington last week to
visit with her.
The pastor of the M. P. Church'
Rev. R. Richardson, was operated On
at the Methodist Hospital IN Phlla-
delnhia last week, and he is recoV-
ering as rapidly as can be eXpec.eu;
The local market is well supplleu
with excellent lima beans, sweet
corn. while the fruit supply is abun-
dant Prices are good for well
gathered. we'll graded and Wen
handled stocks of all kinds, but the
banhazard handling of either the
growers. or salespeople spolls the
money return for either fruit or
vegetables. 1t pays to do things rlght'
Huckleberries are plenty in the
woods this summer, and those wno
gather them are getting very satls-
factory prices for them IN the mar
kets. The "high bush" berries are the
hest and bring several cents more
per quart. 49,,
There will be services held IN the
nj r Church in FELTON, next Sun
day as the pastor and his wife nave
returned home after vacation. SER
vices both morning and evening.
Mrs. May Purdy OF wilmington
visited her parents over the week
end, here.
Mrs. Mary Barrus of Bowers was
a guest of FELTON, friends last week.
After a pleasant automobile tour
in Canada, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rat
terv returned home this week.
A party of friends from Pennsyl-
vania have been visiting Mr.. ana
Mrs. Alfred Millman, the past week:
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Abbott OF
Chester were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Abbott last Sunday.
Mrs. Emerson and children from
Wilmington are passing part OF the
summer at the home of her father,
George Kitchens, near here.
Miss Myra Everett has been at
tending the summer school at New
ark.
Miss Elizabeth Eaton has entered
the nurses training work at the Bee
be Hospital at Lewes.
Clifford Milbourne who was burn-
ed by the backfire of an automoplle
has recovered so as to be about
again. , Gov
ward to big Thursday" at one OF the
several bayshore resorts during the
month of August. Most of the FELTON,
folks go to Bowers Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
Georgetown

The Georgetown Town Council has
has placed new concrete lamp posts
around the circle in the public
square, adding much to its already
fine appearance; as there is no more
beautiful plot of grass to be found
anywhere than there is in the circle
of Georgetown square.
The dwelling house of Robert
Thorogood on North Railroad ave-
nue. has been neatly painted the past
week.
Mrs. Joseph c. Godfrey, Constable
Charles T. Jester, Miss Cora Wyatt
and Miss Gladys Herman, patients
from this town in the Beebe Hosp1-
tai in Lewes, are now reported to be
slowly improving, and their many
friends hope to soon see them all
home again.
A large number of our citizens and
people from near town attended the
Kent and Sussex Fair at Harrington.
All reported it better than ever.
Rev. Frederick Perkins, pastor of
Georgetown and Coolspring Presby-
terian Churches, has been granted a
vacation extending through the
month of August. With his family he
is expecting to spend most of that
period here. He will preach in john
son City, N. Y, on Sunday, August
14th.
The many friends of Miss Ida
Marvel of this town, who has been
in the Beebe Hospital in Lewes for
some time for treatment has recov-
cred sufficiently to leave the hospi-
tai and she is now visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. T. R. Wilson, near Milton.
Robert, the two-year-old child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hatfield of this
town was badly bitten in the face
last Thursday by their pet bird dog,
which required four stitches to close
the wound. The dog was Immediately
killed. The child is doing all right
at this time and no further trouble
is feared.
NJ. ]. Kenney has been on the sick
list at his home on Railroad avenue
the past week.
Mrs. Elenah A. Rayne, who is in
her 95th year, is confined to her bed
at the home of her son, Roland Short
near this town. Her son Caleb of
Boston is spending sometime with
her.
Profs. Albert Farley and Calvin E.
Afflerbach, two of the rural supervis-
ors for Sussex county, who have
been teaching in the Summer School
at Newark, are now at their homes;
Prof. Farley here, and Prof. Affler-
bach at Perkasie, Pa, as the school
term is ended. They will enter in
upon their duties as supervisors on
August 18th for the next school year.
At the meeting of the Georgetown
Rotary Club Friday evening, the
speaker was Senator Louis A. Drex-
ler, of Bethany Beach, president of
the Delaware Safety Council, who
gave a very interesting talk on the
line of prevention of automobile ac-
cidents. The visitor was Harry G.
Davis of Pennsgrove, N. ]. James
E. Goslee had as his guest, J. F.
McCaulley, of, New York.
There are ten prisoners stopping
with Sheriff Bryan at the county Jail
here at the present time.
Clerk of the Peace John S. Cooper
has the past week issued the follow
ing marriage licenses:
To William A. LaRue and Lillian
B. Leafever, both of Bethany Beach.
To George L. Magee and Clara A.
Douglas, both of Harbeson.
Register of Wills G. Vannie Mes
sick has not issued any letters Of
Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. George
Asa Gray spent a part of last week
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lard Gray at Rehoboth Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Roland Messick and
two daughters, Elizabeth and Sarah,
Mrs. Sallie Hammond and daughter
Elizabeth, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Swain and SON, Miss Shockley and
Miss Pierce, all of Milford, were
among friends here Saturday morn
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

cent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Day here.
Thomas C. Frame, Esq, of Dover
was among friends here Friday.
Caleb Wright is spending some
time at Charlottesville, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Ralph Blizzard
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

ing. They were on their way to spend
the day at Chincoteague Island, Va.
William T. Wilson of Milford was
in town Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nation of
Jersey City, N. j., and Mrs. J. S.
Deakyne of Wilmington were re-
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
WOMEN Of
MIDDLE ACE
Praise Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Mrs. Annie Kwinski of 526 1st
Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis, writes

tnat Sne became
so weak and rum
down that she
was not able to
do her house.
work. She saw
the name Lydia
E. Pinkham's S
Vegetable Com
pound in the
paper and said
to her husband,
81 will try that
medicine and see
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05

spent a part of last week
delphia. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry q
Wilmington spent a part
week with Mrs. Annie CAIN
Mrs. Goodwin was formerly
zie Thomas, of this town.
Milford chronicle., 1927-08-05
Adams Cross Roads

Miss Bernice Adams has returned
home after visiting relatives in Phil
adelphia, Wilmington and Atlantic
City.
Miss Minnie Adams of Wilmington
has returned to her work after spen-
ding her vacation with her sister,
Mrs. John Adams.
Winnie Graham spent several
days with Mr.. and Mrs: John Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Adams and
daughter Reba, James Collision, John
Morris, Fred, Henry, Effie, Mary and
Marroll Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Beauchamp spent Wednesday at
Slaughter Beach, claiming and bath
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Adams and
daughter Marian, Edna and Minnie
Adams and Winnie Graham spent
Friday at Oak Orchard.
We are very sorry to hear of the
death of Jacob Smith who died Sun
day morning with heart trouble. We
wish to express our sympathy to-
ward the family.
Mrs. John Adams entertained the
Hickman Aid recently.
This new idea of outlawing war
NAV be all right, but we would have
more confidence in it if it hadn't
been invented by bunch of college
professors.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
DEMOCRATS START
 CAMPAIGN ALREADY
Begin Year Ahead Of Time for
 1928 Drive

Washington, March 23 LF1-Dem- ocratic leaders are preparing 10 start the 1928 political campaign q full year ahead ot time
 Leaving aside for the moment those questions which have led to divisions within the party they are seeking 10 consolidate their lines upon the issue of "Jeffersonian democracy" On Jefferson's birth day, April l5. they hope 10 organize state and county rallies everywhere throughout the country.
 The purpose of these rallies. as described in the literature of the party leaders, is to inform the people o' the true meaning Of democratic principles"
 Both the democratic national committee and the democratic con -ressional committee are sending letters 10 the party wheelhorses and rifular party officials. urging that he day be made one or nationwide reconsecraton to the principles Of the sage of Monticello.
 "Theso meetings should be da- voted to a teaching Of democratic principles, and not 10 q discussion Of candidates" says one Of these lct- tsrs. The deep purpose of the plan wilI fail CT accomplishment if the meetings diverted from principles 10 personalities.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
TRAIN BANDIT IS
 SCARED BY SHOT FIeeS Without Loot When Own
 Gun Goes 0H

Ashevilla, N. C., March 23-fP'- Nn unidentified bandit, although still at large today, was $500 poor ar because the discharge of his own revolver so frightened him that he a0t short his attempted robbery oi Inc Carolina special crack southern railroad passenger train, and jump =l for safety.
 Boarding the train as f nearal tais city, the bandit entered the eX- press car and thrust revolver at l. II. McPetcrs the messenger.
 I'm not foolinE, give me all you've got" he said.
 The bandit then rifIed the safe only to find it empty Turning on Mcpeters. he attempted 10 bind him and in the scufaa the bandits pis- t1l was discharged the messenger receiving q slight powder burn.
 The hOldup man retreatad hasfi- v for the door, overlooking an open aatchel re1r the safe containing &550.
 The train was slowing down for tHe station as the bandit jumped. NcPeteta grabbing his own revol- tsr. attempted 10 shoot him but tho bullet jammed.
 station emrlosas said they saw three mon iumu from tho train. aiyiug rise 10 tta bnlief that the bandit had accomp.ia.e.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
CRIMSON FAV0RS
 FOOTBALL REFORM
Harvard Paper for TWO-Ieam
 Plan Of Dartmouth Head

C3mJri1ee. Mass. March g tpl i -AppruyaI of he proposals of President Ernest N. Hopkins of Dartmouth college for reform of in- tercl,leEiafe football was voiced to- 5-y by the Harvard Crimson. un- trgraIuate daily, in an editorial which fuds tuil accord with each oC inc three major suggestions.
 Officials of the university earlier in tue sg-.k were -commital and William ]. Bingham, athletic dirac- ,or. declared that nasty comment would b. unfair Comment by col l-.e heads and football experts thrcuzhou, the country has been divided on rbe feasibility Of the pro- gram,
 The Crimson, however, announced who.o-h.arto4 agreement with the iI,es e home and home games, junior and sophomore eligibility 0ulv and snior coaching
 pris,ug the two-team plan, the Crimson says: Most important Of ali ine home and home arrange ment ~lll diminish, may even de- s'roy. fh. whole public emphasis now devoted to the university eleven.
 "Wuh two teams Of equal strength instead of one there will no louzr be any varsity for news p.p1rs to write about and the pub lie to talk about necessarily for two months every autumn. IL will end the Saturday emisrations of the un- dergradlata body. Furthermore it would seem logical deduction that two teams playing the same inter collegiate schedule would develope an intramuraI rivalry which might even outweigh the interest incl dental 10 outside games"
 Recalling that Harvard already has taken Q decided stand against football as q public spectacle. the Crimson says, Harvard can do nothing less than cooperate to the fullest extent possible.'