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Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09
ADAMS CROSS ROADS

Rehoboth attracted several from
here last Sunday, Of these were Wal
ter Adams and wife, and D. F.
johnson and sister.
The meeting OF the r. W. S. G.
Club was attended by Mrs. John
Adams and sister, Miss Les Robin
son, and Mrs. Bullock at the home
OF Mrs. 2. Nettles. Delicious home-
made cream and cake was served.
Miss H. johnson spent last week
at Rehoboth with Mrs r. p. Adams
IN a cottage.
Lee Robinson is spending August
here with her grandparents, Mrs.
John Adams.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnson and
daughter spent Sunday at Federals-
burg.
Last Sunday. Aug. 4th. 1885. will
be memorable for Mr. and Mrs. Ar
thur Cannon, for that day hne baby
girl was born unto them.
The Ladies' Aid met Tuesday aud
entertained Rev. and Mrs. Dennis.
No more meetings will be held until
October.
No meetings at Bloomery until
September
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09
EXAMINATION FOR
CHILD PARALYSIS
is SATISFACTORY.

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Much correspondence has been
received from health authorities of
other states, and from persons who
had intended to travel southwark,
pertinent to the infantile paralysis
conditions. Awaiting more definite
knowledge of conditions, the State
Board Of Health has advised against
travel into the infected areas.
So far it has not been considered
necessary to do anything towards
limiting gatherings or the holdings
of meetings. Unless there should be
serious changes for the worse, it is
not likely such action will be taken,
says DR.. Jost. In the meantime, with
the passage of warm weather the
danger period is waning.
DR.. Jost has expressed the appre-
citation of the Delaware Health au-
thOrities for the cooperation shown
by persons travelling into this State.
and by residents of the State who in
sisted that their visitors register
with the nearest health unit.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09
Dixie Democrats Rally In
Fight For Constitution
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any Of my friends. But the so-ealIed
Democratic Administration at Wash
ingtOn has raised an issue of more
vital interest to the people Of Amer
lea than anything that has happened
since the firing on Fort Sumter. Con-
stttutional Government is being chal-
lenged, the sovereignty of the States
is being destroyed, and can do no
less than to take my stand where
the Democratic Party stood up to
March 4, 1888.
We have contacted thousands Of
Southern champions Of State rights.
They are ready to share the wealth
Of their intellect and efforts, and to
give Of their financial substance, to
help maintain the sort Of Govern
ment under which our people have
found freedom, opportunity and sub
.stantial levels Of comfort"
Questioned as to who the South
ern Committee" would support for
the Presidency, Mr.. Kirby said:
Eve are not organizing our forces
to battle for any particular candi-
date. Our frst concern Is for the
continuance of government in Amer
ica that conforms to the principles
of the Declaration Of Independence,
and is limited to the grants of power
made to Congress and the Executive.
Where the Constitution ends tyranny
begins.
Personal government has not
only been hateful to us, but It has
failed to materially better our eco
nomic situation. A people who have |
long enjoyed freedom in the man
agement Of their personal affairs
baIk at even benevolent dictator
ship / don't believe that an awak-
sled country viii find itself ready to
discard the Constitution. surrender
he Sovereignty OF the States and
strike down the Supreme Court. But
hat is what we are called on to
light against"
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09

power by public ofaeials not speci-
ically granted them under the Con-
stitutlon.
We are for the levy and collection
of such taxes only as are necessary
to the purposes of Government, eco
nomicalIy administered.
We stand for a Government OF
laws under a written Constitution as
against a Government of boards
bureaus, commissions and admins
trations. under which It is difhcult
to safeguard the public welfare.
We oppose the use Of public funds
for the establishment of industrial
enterprises to compete with private
business.
We stand for the representative
form of Government established in
the Constitution.
We oppose the exercise Of any
power by either of the three cO-Or-
dinated branches Of Government not
expressly granted In the COnstitu-
tion itself or reasonably to be infer
red therefrom.
We are opposed to the substitution
Of any form Of Government for the
form provided for In the COnstitu-
tion unless such change is made
through amendments to the Consti-
tuition in the manner provided for in
that instrument.
Mr.. Kirby, chairman Of the COM
mittee, has been active in the Demo-
cratic Party in Texas for more than
so years. He Is known as a Rock
ribbed States Fighter" and is never
without q copy OF the Federal Con-
stitutior in his pocket. That instru-
ment and the Bill of Rights consti-
tute his political religion.
Discussing the new organization,
this veteran Of many party battles
said.
Il have no political ambition OF
my own to be gratiaed. l am not
seeking any ONCE for myself or for
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09
TAXDEPT. MAKES
STUDY OF STATE
BUSINESS HOUSES
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COniisRsd from FiTSf Pdge1
and payable, according to the law
recently passed by the Legislature,
in the month of June. Beginning
with July, graduated penalties must
be added TO the cost of the license.
These reach a maximum Of Is per
cent in September. The high per-
centage of delinquents shown to date
is ascribed by the Tax Department
to ignorance of the law in most
cases. Thirty-one per cent of the
business houses visited have failed
to obtain proper license or licenses.
Although no difficulty is antici-
pated by the Department after no
tice has been given by its represen-
tative to those who have failed to
obtain license, attention was called
to the delinquent penalties provided
by law in addition to the specific
percentage penalties. The statute
renders the operator of a business
without license guilty Of a misde-
meanor punishable by a fine of not
more than $500 or by Imprisonment
Of not more than two years.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09

apple crops as we'll as corn and pO-
tatoes to bother with such an acre
age. It would have necessitated a
large force of men and women and
children to pick and pack them, and
they would not have considered It
worth the time and trouble. Even
then it would have been an expert
ment just as It was growing them at
first for factory purposes. Today it's
a different story. They don't have to
pick each pod from the vine. Mod
ern science has produced the bean
and pea huller.
One of the first canning plants on
the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula to branch
out in packing lima beans was at
Milton. Farmers in that section con-
tracted for their. acreages just as
they had lone for tomatoes. The re-
suits were surprising to the cannery
and the growers. Since that time the
business has grown by leaps and
bounds and all concerned are said
to have made money. The Milton,
Lewes and Rehoboth areas are the
banner lima bean producing sec
tiOns of Sussex county.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09

more courteous; / agree with you
on that point most heartily. But !
think you should do something to
teach her not to come in like that"
She flushed and answered, "Oh, I
Just couldn't do anything to hurt
her feelings. You see, she really is q
dear child, only thoughtless."
/ turned the matter over in my
mind, and the next time / met Jenny
l engaged her in conversation. She
proved to be a very bright and re-
spOnsive child. We walked along to-
gether and after a while mention
ed May, saying that my friend, Mrs.
LOrtOn was very fond of her partly
on account of her courteous man
ners, and said that Mrs. Lorton
had once told me how polite May
was with regard to rapping at the
door before entering. "She always
remembers TO do that, Mrs. Lorton
said" added. l could see that Jen-
ny was impressed, but 1 did not
know the outcome until a few weeks
later.
Then, happening to meet Kate at
a tea, / asked her how she was get
ting along with her little neighbor,
Jenny
"Oh, Janet" she answered beam
ingly, ''I don't know what has come
over that child, but she has been the
incest little thing lately. She always
raps politely before entering the
house, now, and really / have be-
gun to like the child amazingly. Alb
surd to have such a little thing ef-
feet one so seriously, isn't it?'
l smiled and said how pleased. I
was to hear of the happy way in
which things had adjusted them
selves, and then turned to speak
to my hostess, leaving Kate none
the wiser as to my part in the littls
drama.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09
PRODUCE MARKET NOTES

Shipment declines were quite gem
eral around the first OF the month.
The falling OF was partly seasonal
and partly caused by low prices for
many products. The drop Of over
One-eighth during the week brought
the total close to that Of the same
week last year. Most Of the current
decrease was for cantaloupes, mel
Ons. cucumbers, lettuce, peaches and
potatoes. Gains included apples,
western pears, and grapes.
Most Of the large markets are
heavily supplied with local produce.
Trade is reported dull, or at best,
moderate, and prices only fairly
steady. Melons, apples, peaches,
western peas and caulifiower were
among the few lines showing some
price gains. Potatoes, sweet pota-
toes, celery and tomatoes dropped a
little further in some markets.
Potato Market Weak
The slow, declining trend Of the
past month is still IN evidence al
though recent declines have been
mostly slight. Eastern markets are
controlled largely by Virginia and
Maryland receipts which make up
more than two-thirds OF the current
potato movement Quality has been
somewhat affected by attempts to
hold back the crop Shipments from
the two states have amounted to
about 10000 cars and about 1000
more were locally estimated avail
able for shipment. Most OF the acre
age Of white potatoes has been dug
but considerable quantities are stored
in barns, sheds and fields.
Recent low prices, around 81 per
barrel, brought orders from mid
dlewestern buyers but much Of the
western shipments were made in
sacks, these selling at Csc. Mean
while New Jersey shipments have
been increasing and. mid-western pO-
tatO shipments, although light, are
heavier than during the last years
drouth. Demand dropped of dur
ing the hot weather and markets
continued dull and weak. New Jer-
sey sacked stock was selling at 7Oc
in producing sections at the begin
ming of August and ranged. zoe to 81
in eastern markets. Long Island
potatoes were fairly steady around
S5c: Sweet potatoes average SC to
10c lower. Receipts from Florida,
Georgia, and North Carolina brought
81 to $1.75 a bushel In northern
cities. Tomatoes were in good de-
mand but prices have been declin-
ing, owing TO large supplies. Mary
land stock brought 35c TO SOC a box
and arrivals from eastern New York
sold at 35c to 75c.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09
LINCOLN CITY

The Young People Auxiliary will
meet In the Community Hall on
Wednesday evening, August IA.
Mrs. Frederick Frick of Ardmorei
Pa, is spending two weeks with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Marker.
The Union Ladies Aid was enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Spicer at RehobOth on Friday
evening.
E. G. Reed spent last weekend at
Fairfield, Pa, as the guest of his
daughter and son-in-law, DR.. and
Mrs. Ira Henderson.
Mrs. R. H. Belts of Milton has
been spending a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Cooper.
Mrs. ]. johnson and granddaugh-
ter, Miss Bernadette Pirhalla of
Pennsylvania, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. c. Brenneman.
The properties of J. Cordrey Case
on Greedy avenue and Harry Green
ly on Church street are being newly
painted and rooted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Allen are be-
ing congratulated on the birth Of a
son. Floyd, IT,, born Tuesday, July
80. Both mother and son are doing
nicely.
The stork again made its appear
ance on Tuesday, July 80, at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Coo
per and left a fine son. The baby has
been named Ronald Wayne Cooper.
Among the local members Of the
MispilIion Chapter of Future Far
mers of America. who left Monday
morning on a 1S0O-mile, 6-day camp
ing tour we're Donald Donovan, Muir
ray Brenneman, Eugene Risler,
Frances Morgan, Thomas Mills,
Harry Rust. Andrew Bellies, William
NAPLES and William Hinkle.
The Loyal Workers" class of the
NJ. E. Church School will meet at the
heme of Mrs. William Donovan on
Monday evening. August IL. A good
Is urged.
Captain and Mrs. Atkins OF Will
mington, Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. johnson
and Mr.. IND Mrs. Richard Johnson
spent Sunday at Oak Orchard.
Mr.. and Msr. J. Vernon Reed and
children, Joy and James, Of Milton,
are spending the week with his ia
lher, e. g. Reed.
Mrs. Albert Shew and children,
Henry, Lewis and Betty, of Erie, Pa,
ire visiting her parents, Mr.. and
drs. Henry Cook.
Services Sunday as follows: Class
10 a. m. Church school II a. m.
Slaughter Neck: Church school
10 a. m.
Cedar Necks Church school 2 p. m.
Rev. s. l. Handy, pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09

CAMP PAIGN FOR
1886 ELECTIONS
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ICOAfisnsd froS' FirH Pass1
The committee has engaged a radio
man" and has enlarged its headquar-
ters. A campaign for contributions
will be made.
In addition, Il has started issuing
to Republican and independent
newspapers a weekly collection Of
what is called facts and opinions
consisting Of special articles and
newspaper editorials assailing the
New Deal.
From now on" Chairman Fletch-
er said in the latest Issue, "Mr.
Roosevelt must be adjudged as a
candidate and his record as properly
open for the minutest inspection"
Farley Also Starts
As for the Democratic reaction to
sll this, James A. Farley, chairman
of the National Committee, agreed in
San Francisco that the 1885 cam
paign has already begun" and add
ed:
81 have no more doubt of the re-
suit of the 1886 election than I had
before the 1882 election. :. 1
doubt If even the most sanguine
among our assailants think that Re-
publican success is possible in 1886"
In marked contrast, Col. Frank
Knox, publisher Of the Chicago
Daily News, predicted that a confer
ence with Herbert Hoover at PalO
Alto that a Republican President
-,,s11 &o1,o oaaoa 4, Fulg ~, a rnrnurof m
opposed to planned economy" Knox
has been mentioned as a possible
Republican nominee,
Nice Sees Good Prospects
Governor Harry w. Nice, of Mary
land-whO had just returned East
from PalO Alto-said a group of
National and State Republican lead
ers he took on a Chesapeake Bay
fishing trip agreed there is a pro-
nounced and definite trend toward
the Republican Party and that the
Republican chances are very bright"
Those on the trip included Chair
man Fletcher, George H. Moses, for
mer Senator from New Hampshire,
and Lawrence Richey, Washington
representative for Hoover.
Senator Hastings Of Delaware,
chairman of the Republican Sena-
torial Campaign Committee, when
asked what he thought Of the
chance Of a G. o. P. victory, re-
piled:
"If the chances aren't good, it
will be too bad for the country"
'The nominee should be from the
Middle West" he added. "A candi-
date from the East hasn't as good a
chance as a Middle Westerner,"
Speaking of candidates - about
which little that is definite can be
said this early-Robert H. Lucas, OF
former executive director
of. Republican National Headquar-
ters in Washington, sent out letters
10 5000 county chaiPmen, $50 city
leaders and 800 young Republi-
cans" asking their views on various
persons mentioned for the Presiden-
tial nomination.
The replies should be interesting.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09
MANY KENT FARMERS
GROWING ALFALFA
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Within this period of eight years
the average amount of alfalfa seed
distributed in Kent county by local
dealers was 317 bushels per year.
This quantity of seed was sufficient
to plant on the yearly average of 947
acres, making a total of 1876 acres
which the farmers of this county
have added to the legume acreage
since the alfalfa campaign was
started in 1927.
AS the period from August Is to
August 30 is the recommended time
for seeding alfalfa in this section Of
the United States, farmers who are
planning to grow this legume this
summer should prepare their ground
now In order to have the proper
seed bed. After the ground has been
pOlWed, il should be rolled immedi-
ately, and lime applied If the soil
shows any signs Of acidity. Lime re-
quirement tests will be made free of
charge at the laboratory of the
State Board of Agriculture of the
Delaware experiment station.
II is also advisable to apply about
400 pounds per acre Of a 2-8-10 fer
tilizer, and the lime and fertilizer
should be worked into the top soil a.
few days previous to sowing the
seed. The usual rate Of seeding al
falfa is 90 pounds per acre, al
though some farmers prefer little
heavier seeding on land which is in
a high state of fertility.
Farmers are advised each year to
use either the Kansas-Nebraska or
the northwestern grown seed. as
these strains have given the best re-
suits under Delaware conditions.
Seed inoculation is also another
very important factor in the sue
cessful growing Of alfalfa or any Of
the other legumes.
After the seed has been sown It
should be covered lightly with a
drag in order to protect it from the
hot temperature which prevails dur
ing August, and TO conserve the
moisture in the soil.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Webb and
son, Otis, we're Sunday guests Ol
Mrs. Webb's mother. Mrs. Stout
O'Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Lynch were
Milton callers on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hawey T. Smith
visited friends near Milford on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Jester at
tended the services BY Rev. Bailey
at Slaughter Beach on Sunday.
Miss Ella Combs of MiddletOwn is
visiting Mrs. Annie z. Reed and
Mrs. d. M. Donovan this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Collins and
children accompanied by friends, all
OF Brooklyn, N. Y, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Ewain this week.
I. Webster Warren has new
Pontiac.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred W. ireland
visited friends on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence J. Derrick
son and daughter, Laura Lois. Of
Philadelphia, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Baynum and daughter Kathleen Vif-
glnia. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Tyndall and
Charles Baynum of LeWes were SUM-
day guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. 1. w.
Ellingsworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. George COverdale
and daughter Rachel. and Paul Smith
were dinner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Smith Of Dover on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Spicer
were callers on friends on Sunday.
Harvey Marker and children were
Saturday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George E1lingswOrth of Milton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred. Short enter
tanned over the weekend Mr.. and
Mrs. James Donnelly and Mr.. Harold
Short, all Of Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. TimmOns are
relatives this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Abbott. Sr..
and Mrs. Eliza Carlisle were Sun
iay dinner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elwood Lynch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther COverdale ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harry
and family enjoyed Sun
day at Oak Orchard. Del, and Ocean
City, Md.
Miss Alma McKnett of Clayton
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09
TWO THIRDS OF STATE
VEHICLES INSPECTED
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and reflections in the Delaware cam
paign has been slightly in favor of
the former each day and that al
though apprOVals Outnumber rejec-
tions by but a slim margin the av-
erage for the State is much higher
than that uncovered in other states
where similar campaigns are con-
Quoted.
Outside of Wilmington there have
been 1875 vehicles inspected during
the first half Of the campaign which
is being conducted for the seventh
consecutive year under the auspices
of the Motor Vehicle Department,
the State Highway Department and
the Delaware Safety Council. OF this
number 9,037 we're approved and
8,238 rejected. In Wilmington the
total inspected was 20,299 with 10,-
$40 approved and 9,720 rejected.
Nearly nalf Of the down-State mo-
tor vehicle owners had to visit the
safety lane twice to win approval.
0mcial figures show that Abs cars
were approved on a second visit as
compared to 1906 who won the
windshield sticker on the first visit
A total OF 936 were approved after
three or more trials.
The highest number Of defects
found among cars Inspected outside |
of Wilmington was in foot brakes.
this item leading with 4,645. Next |
came defective lights with 1920 in
stances uncovered.
Other defects revealed were as
follows: Licenses and plates, 687;
tires. 224; mirror. 81; windshield.
ia; Windshield wiper, 1870; horn,
81; emergency brake, SAC; and steer
Ing gear. 175.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09
Farmers Expecting
ProftdbleLn Crop
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Those who started years ago and
have continued each season have
made money.
The story is told that one man,
living between Milton and Milford,
realized about $4,000 from his crop
two or three years ago, and that
this year he has increased his acre
age considerably, probably having
about $50 acres. If prices are what
they we're two years ago, and he has
good luck with his crop, It is said
that he will make several thousands
Of dollars.
For many years farmers had
grown large plots Of lima beans for
home use and sale in the markets
nearby, but they never considered
planting from FIVE to one hundred
acres. This would have been cOnsid-
cred silly thirty years ago, for they
would not have known what TO do
with them, except ship them in the
pod to the Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Wilmington. Chester and New York
markets. Moreover. they we're too
busy looking after their peach and
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09
COROAER'S JURY
FINDS MOTHER
KILLED son, SELF
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k0bt+tAAA~A NfNNN ANINA ANNNI
KingsbuTy verified this ana said
that after receiving the message he
went to the McNatt home where he
tried to enter but found the doors
locked. He said he heard grOans and
went for a physician aud when they
returned they found both the woman
and baby dead.
Word was then sent to the police
and Deputy Attorney General w. J..
Storey, State Detective D. D. Whar-
ton and Private John H. Conrad, Of
the State police went to the scene
and started an Investigation.
Mrs. McNatt's body was found on
the floor and 1t is believed she sat
on the bed from which she slipped
after she fired the fatal shot.
The funeral Of the mother and
babe took place on Wednesday.
Mrs. Anna Hunter, mother Of the
dead woman, lives IN Dover. Her
first husband. Mr.. Ford, died some
years ago and a second husband,
Barney Hunter. died about a year
ago. At her home Monday morning
Mrs. Hunter said she had dinner last
Saturday evening with her daughter
at the latter's home and that at that
time, Mrs. McNatt seemed to be
cheerful and gave no hint % staying
her son and killing herself.
Mrs. Hunter stated that the last
thing her daughter said as she left
the bungalow last Saturday evening
was goodbye mother, ] will see you
next week"
According to the court records
Mrs. McNatt's husband was granted
a final decree of divorce on April
%. 1924.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-09
DON'T QUIT


When things go wrong, as they some
times will,
When the road you're trudging
seems all uphill.
When funds are low and debts are
high,
And you want to smile, but you have
to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a
bit,
Rest II you must, but don't you quit;
Life is queer with its twists and
turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he
stuck it out
Don't give up, though the pace
seems SLOW
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering
man.
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the
victor's cup.
And he learned too late. when the
night slipped down
How close he was to the golden
crown:
Success is failure turned inside out.
The silver tint of the clouds Of
doubt,
And you can never tell how close
you are,
1t may be near when it seems afar,
So stick to the fight when you're
hardest hit
It's when things seem worst that
you mustn't quit.
Do@