Milford chronicle., 1930-01-17
Glendale
WaDIes Mill Pond

RehObOth will remember the Splen-
did body of water which the High
way Department has marked, Wa
pies Mill Pond. Standing upon the
concrete bridge dividing the pond in
two sections there is nothing so
pretty as the scenery shown by the
pond and its surroundings during
the summer season.
It is true that many improvements
could be made which would IN
crease the looks of things and give
to this stream of water more gen
eral display of its natural beauty.
Standing upon the dome and fac
ing south the traveller will notice to
the west a mass of cedar stumps
which when the pond is low make a
scene anything but inviting. These
inpedments which hide so much
beauty could be removed and other
improvements which would natur-
ally follow would bring this pond to
the front as one of the show places
of the State.
Occupying the same view point
and looking east we not only see
another beautiful pond, but also no
tice the old mill house, which for
years supplied the people of Prime
Hook and Slaughter Neclls with
-four and meal for their daily use.
The old mill has been out OF COM
mission for some time and Will
through constant decay soon be a
thing of the past.
But let us bring forth some OF the
natural advantages of this wonder
full pond, emptying as it does in old
Prime Hook Creek, gives to those
who love the sport Of fishing a
stream (if properly stocked with
suitable fish, a haven where they
could enjoy their favorite pastime to
their hearts content. The pond now
has pike, perch, bass and catfish
which abound in limited quantities
but with proper care this could be i
made one of the most important in
land streams the State now has. We
have been speaking of what this
pond would be in the good old sum-
mer time, but let us shift the scene
and let us see it in all its beauty
during the winter season. What a
skating rink it would make where
all the lads and lassies would gather
on its shores from miles and miles
of the surrounding country and
build fires to keep warm and light
Nd the scene-let themselves go in
skating contests which would bring
health and strength to those who
engage in this wonderful sport. Can
70 uimagine a more beautiful scene
then when those young people go
gliding over the ice, breathing the
pure air which gives to them that
inVigorating strength which goes far
in making stalwart women and men.
The surrounding country is of the
best, a very few sections have land
which is superior to that which is
found in Prime Hook Neck.
The fourishing town of Milton is
only few miles away.
Adjacent to the pond is the home
stead Of Benjamin NAPLES, deceased,
who in his day was one of the most
prominent farmers, besides running
the mill and country store. This
site is now occupied by one Of his
sons, John c. NAPLES, who makes a
speciality of breeding high class
stock, both cattle and hogs.
AS you pass over the highway
stop and look at the pond, note its
situation. I think you will agree
with the writer that it could be
made a place of matchless beauty.
State Hospital Recommended
A State Hospital where persons
suffering with incurable diseases,
could be treated in a proper man
ner, is recommended by Mrs. Laura
C. Walls of Lincoln.
While visiting the several aims
houses of the State she has found
quite a number suffering with that
dread disease, cancer.
1t seems when any one in poor
develop cancer, the
hospitals Of Wilmington and else
where in the State, refuse to treat
them, and in consequence they are
sent to the different almshouses, sit
uated in the county where they re- ,
side. It is we'll known at these !
places that they have not the facili-
lies which would give to diseases OF
this sort proper care and treatment
and those who are suffering must
wait for death to relieve them.
A State Institution, fully equip ..
ped, to handle diseases of this kind,
would be a God-send to the poor and =
needy who could look forward for
relief, if not complete cure, from
he treatment which they would re-
eeive from a hospital of this kind. I
Very often an operation perform
ed in the early stages of a disease 7
would often give instant relief if not Q
! permanent cure and would pro-
ong the life for time at least. We I
certainly owe this much to the un- 7
'ortunates which We have with us. 1
We are certainly collecting /
enough taxes from corporations, in {
;ome taxes, automobile and gasoline I
20 devote a part for the building Of !
4 hospital at or near Dover. Cover
nor Buck wishes to reduce the in
come taxes as not needed-better :
devote them for the relief of the
poor unfortunate men and women !
who from time to time are attacked !
by diseases which are pronounced Of ,
In incurable nature.
The State is spending many thou
sand dollars upon projects which
ire of less Importance than hospi-
al would be. Then let's get busy 5
Ind do those things which will be a 1
)enefit to our fellow creatures and
lot think Of ourselves only but {
each out and help those who are
n need Of help, whether they be t
bout us or inmates of some institu- {
ion where the accommodations are
lnything but those which are desir- t
ID by those who are poor, suffering '
md sick.
ToVucv Kovva