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Evening star., 1936-05-06

Sc. oo-SEM1-DETACHED BRICK. ONE
half block from Soldiers Home Park;
rooms tile bath. hot-water heat. gas
burner; large lot with two large shade
trees in front and garden in back and
side This house is in fine condition
and can be bought on moderate terms.
SS.950-DETACHED WHITE BRICK-AND-
FRAME HOUSE IN WOODSIDE PARK,
MD. Six rooms. two baths. hot-water
feet. ELECTRIC KITCHEN. This house
is three years old and modern in every
way: near to transportation and
schools A nice house for this price.
SIC. 5OO-NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE "A
splendid brick residence with ten. rooms
hof-wateT hhoe heat SPACE % for wss Tarase: just
reconditioned throughout: new. modern
fixtures Suitable for rooming house or
as separate apartments. TERMS.
SHANNON & LUCHS CO..
1908 H ST NV NATIONAL 2345
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S5.45O.0O.
m ST GABRIEL s PARISH.

OUT -OF-TOWPS OWNER AUTHORIZES -
TO sacrifice Lovely. 1E-sc5e6 Zocs-- 1--s.
well located il Pe-Eo--E to- c--T Sc--5sl.
Must be sold his -seE-
? EIO- MIDDLETON.
Ne. 49, -r5 --TE=- -g
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HOUSES-UNFURNISHED.

HOUSES-SNFURNl
37Os MASS. AVE. NW-S RMS. 8 B. ?
car garage Sl0u. 5lS2 CONDUIT rd.-6 T.
EPPING FOREST. .MD.-FURNISHED. AT
tractive cottage on Severn River. $500 rent
for season; 2S miles from D. c. Dist. SSss.
JOSEPH c. ZIRKLE.
1858 INGRAHAM ST NW-DETACHED:
screened and awninqed: rent. SiGo.
81, 18th : g.. & NV. SNlTH4 c9j Natl. 5000.
burner. burr eT1i eec. ref Tefrigerstion SIS month. 6
I. COLEMAN CO. 1910 Eye ". Met. 3ssS.
So. so; FROM OWNER: TAKOMA PARK.
m00f5e eoGG eondton ana earase rage
! mile: st5s PsfeTsnees essns required Address Box
oDRIDGE-LARGE GROOM BUNGA-
new, paper and paint: $50 mo. Call North
7203. or inquire 2377 r. L ave. ne.
| UNGALOW-7 ROOMS. GARAGE; AMI;
hlgh elevation; available now; 1898 Rhode
Island ave ne: 80. National G344. So
SHEPHERD PARK. 73l5 18th sT;-PRAc--
garage; newly papered, etc; elec. refrig
80, WIN N. THRocKMoRToN.
:0l Invest. Bldg. Realtor. Dist. 609e.
CHEVY CHASE: D. G. NEAR CIRCLE
baths; oil heat; deep lots: garage; S115
per month: immediate possession. Phone
National 0S56
VERY DESIRABLE HOUSE IN ONE OF
the best sections Of Petworth; contains =
rooms. bath. garage; sos month.
BOSS g. PHELPS.
1417 K NV. National a30O.
BEAUTIFUL SUBURBAN HOME-IN OLD
! Virginia. 8 miles from White House; l0c
| bus all conveniences; newly dscorated Il
| large rooms: spacious entrance hall. large
path. stall shower. , servants rooms with
| bath. new large-SiZe Frigidaire, Hot Point
| electric range; / acre ground, beautifully
| landscaped: double garage; 500 per
month. Clar. 990-W or Clar. 639-W.
DUPONT CIRCLE; 2O19 o ST. NV
| Very attractive home s large rooms. .
| baths, hreplaces up-to-date kitchen,
| servants quarters, laundry. Kelvinator.
heating plant: newly decorated. For lease
| BY the year to private family only Open
daily from to IL am. Call OWNER.
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list OFF MASS AVE

SIZt2OU.
New detached brick, center hall. air
conditioning heating plant: six fine rooms.
two baths. attic, paneled den; lot 60xl25
Wonderfully high elevation with marvellous
view. Best buy on the market. JAMES E
SCHWAB. Southern Bldg. District S157
or Cleveland 140s after > pm.
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WANTED-SUBURBAN ROOMS.
ROOMS AND BOARD.

WANTED-One room suitable for light
Housekeeping, nearby Maryland. Phone
Lincoln 304S, Mrs. Sawyers.
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S4 650-BUNCALOW.

ssIS c-i $ uT-Mods-- : -3czS.
bath n-Eh tuI concrete basszsct- iz-ze
screened porch shady lot 40x20ci te-@
arranged.
-iS 5th St NV Met 5400.
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MICHIGAN PARK.

Near Catholic University; convenient 70
bus and street cars. Attractive semi
detached brick containing 8 rooms tiled
baths frst-foor lavatory. open fireplace.
recreation room. oil burner. electric re-
frigeration. screens and weather strips =
car built-in garage. Practically new value
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$3.50
S3.750.
BEAUTIFUL PETWORTE COR

Ola y II - - = = " S-a - -N~'-A-
bright c-ee-.-- --c-s .-a- -ts- 80
refrigeration .A-Es - -sz---E -E-c-
scape5- all--.- Ez-EE. = -eE--f--se
condition G-c q ez-EE- 4. -Ez ---.a-
For Ge-stls cz- Acs-s IS4 4s-s- 81
Evening star., 1936-05-06
4707 CONNECTICUT AVE.


Available June 1, 3-4-5 rooms, kitchen
and bath corner apts.; screened porches;
beautiful lobby, carpeted corridors, electric
refrigeration; 24-hr. elevator and switch
board service Res. mgr. Emerson $500.
Evening star., 1936-05-06

l. lI4t4N N<0S
l45s COLUMBIA RID. NV.
rooms. kitchen. bath. hall----r-So2.oO
Elevator-Electric Reirigeration'
THE MELWOOD,
1903 BnTMoRE ST. NV.
1 room kitchen.
EleyatorwEiec Refrigeration on H. c.
Furnished If Desired.
T F. SCHNEIDER CORPORATION,
1oo5 18th ST. NV. National 6336.
THE VAN CORTLANDT.
1417 BELMONT ST. NV
large rooms. kit, foyer pantry. S-o m
Eleetric eaSi Refrigeration on House. Elevator,
14e7 CHAPLIN ST. NV.
4 rooms. kit. and bath -zzsSI6o.oo z1,sIt,
Electric NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ohIy'
HAMPSHIRE GARDENS.
1912 N. H. AVE. e-oo
5 rooms. kitchen. bath-------- o2.oO
Electric Refrigeration on House.
See Janitor.
cAvANAuGH COURTS.
I52R 18th ST. NV.
Q rooms, kit, bath----S50.O0 and $4,000
THE WALTON.
z r" T. and d S---------5ooo40 5000
1745 K ST. NV. s.oo
t. Eiecsric Ii ane Refrigeration. Elevator. '''O
H. G. SMITHY CO.,
81 18th ct. NV. National 5903.-
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PRICED AT S6.45O.O0.

Beautiful semi-det. brick home; z rms,
bath IN this smart and protected COM
munity where values are steaoily en-
hancing; an opportunity for an alert pur-
chaser to make an exceptional buy; deep
lot oil burner. etc. Call at once lor
appointment to INSPECT.
EARLE w MANSON
District AHH2 14n1 Eve NV. ~
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S6 o5O-PETWORTE

Attractive co.c-zl I've ,-lck si--s
rsEly deec-z.ed. , A-Es r:---ss -:l-5e
completely Sc-ss-s6 1ci 80 -ae- -.s>
RezScEaa.e .e-zS P.c-s Csc-E-a -
Evening star., 1936-05-06

4700 CONN. AVE.
Units of to rooms now available IN
this modern building. They are unusual
with large. rooms, ample closet SPACE.
porches and tiled baths with shower; "a
hour switchboard and garage service TO
RESIDENT MANAGER. CLEv. os45.
Evening star., 1936-05-06

NEW DE LUXE APT, Goth AND PENN.
ave. Sc, 3 rooms, kitchen. dirette. bath:
heat and hot water furnished elec. re-
frigeration. Available May Is. Rent
S54 so and S57 so. PHILLIPS & CANBY,
INC. 1912 10Th NV. Phone Natl. 1900
1921 10Th ST NW.-LARGE LIVING
home: exclusive NV. section; unfurn.. in
clud gas, cleo Frigidaire. $50 per month
References reQuired
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
KENT DEMOCRATS
MEET IN DOVER
Congressman Haines Lays Attacks
On President To Politics

The vicious attacks made on
President Roosevelt are made pure
ly for political purposes" Congress-
man Harry Haines. Of Pennsylvania,
declared last Thursday night at a
meeting of the Kent County Demo-
cratic Boosters Club IN the Court
House. Charles f. Keyes, Of Dover,
presided About 100 persons attend
ed.
Congressman Haines, who is
chairman Of the Pennsylvania DEM
Ocratic delegation in the House at
Washington. said that the persons
who have been benefited by the pol
icies forwarded by President Roose-
welt are now the ones who are maxi
ing the attacks. One reason why
business men are attacking the New
Deal is because they are afraid
they may have to pay additional
taxes to carry on the government,
he explained.
Congressman Haines quoted fig
ures showing how the profits Of bus
mess have increased during the past
two years. He also declared that
the government IS now paying less I
on the national debt than It (
ever has before
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
CITIZENS URGED TO
REGISTER BIRTH DATES
No Delaware Births Registered Be
tween 1868 And 1881

Though several hundreds of adult
Delawareans have requested regis
tratiOn Of their births during the
last ten months, following the an
nOuncement that comparatively few
native-born Delawareans over p
years Of age have their births re-
corded, the number received is still
far too few as compared with the
number known to be still unregis-
tered, according to DR.. A. C. JOst,
executive secretary of the State
Board of Health which maintains a
Department of Vital Statistics.
The aroused interest in old age
pensions and the consequently in
creased interest in birth records and
certificates brought out the fact,
early last March, that no Delaware
births we're registered between the
years 1868 and 1881. Native-born
Delawareans between the ages Of 55
and 72, unless they have since at
tended to such registration, are
documentary proof Of their
and of the dates and
places Of their births.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31

to take advantage of the persona
exemption, credit allowed for depen.
dents, OF deductions from gross in.
come to which he IS entitled.
To avoid these and other errors
the Bureau Of Internal Revenue
urges careful reading Of the in
structions on the forms for filing
the returns. Additional information.
If needed, may be obtained at the
Office Of a collector Of internal rev
enue, deputy collector. or an inter-
nal revenue agent in charge. Also,
as further aid in the preparation
OF a correct income tax return for
the year 1885, the Bureau has pre-
pared a series of short newspaper
articles. Of which this is the first,
advising the salaried man, wage
Garner, professional and business
man-in fact, every class Of indi-
yidual taxpayer-of his require
nents and privileges as interpreted
under the latest regulations, rulings
and decisions relating to the income
AK Law.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
TO LIMIT TRAFFIC OVER
BRIDGE AT ST. GEORGES
One Way Travel Only WIN Be Al.
lowed Over Government Canal

The bridge over the government
canal at st. Georges will be limited
to one-way trafic beginning imme-
diately with the start of work bv
the government in widening the
canal, states w. w. Mack. Chief
Engineer Of the State Highway De
pertinent today
The widening of the canal will
not mean the construction Of a new
bridge but will necessitate the tear
ing down and rebuilding Of the old
approaches by the Wisconsin Bridge
Company which has secured fhs
Federal contract Although the ooni-.
pany promises 20 do al in its pow
er to keep traffic moving smoothly
over the bridge thsre is bound to be
a slowing progress Of lines Of cars
taking turns passing over the one
car route that will be established
for the travellers.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
CENSUS OF STATE
BUSINESS WILL
COMMENCE soon
Fifty-five EnumeratOrs to
Be Named Within The
Next Few Days.
OFFICES UPSTATE

John B. Morrow, who has been
named local supervisor of the Cen
sus Of Business, announced this
week that enumeration work has
started in Wilmington. He said SIS
enumeratOrs will be named within
the next few days to make the can
vass in this district, which includes
the three counties.
Offices of the census are to be es-
tablished in the Bethlehem Steel
COmpany's office building, Whining
ton, and stan of five persons will
be employed to handle the work.
All census employees are bound by
a strict census oath not to reveal
any information contained on BUSH
ness reports and the law makes any
violation a criminal offense.
Every retail and wholesale busi-
ness, all hotels, places of amuse-
ment, business service companies,
insurance agencies, real estate Of
fees, and trucking and bus compan-
les; all banks, office building man
ayers and contractors will be can
vassed for reports on their opera
tions during the calendar year 1885.
The results are to be tabulated in
Philadelphia, headquarters Of the
business census, and become the
basic statistics which businesses
use in planning their operating pol
icies.
All enumerators will be instruct
ed thoroughly on all phases of the
census prior to the beginning Of the
Harry r. Jackson, who has
been selected as assistant supervis-
1r, will help conduct the training
courses.
Supervisor Morrow explained this
census has been extended consider
IDLY beyond the limitations Of the
census Of distribution for 1929, and
he census of American business for /
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
FARMERS URGED TO
MAKE OUT INVENTORY
Would Enable Farmers To Disclose
Business Status

Would you like to know what pro-
gress you make in your farming
operations from year to year? II
you would read this article and see
how easily this can be done.
There are but two steps neces-
sary to give you this information:
First, a farm inventory and second,
farm credit statement. Both Of
these will take but a few hours time
time that could be spent IN no
better way, at this time Of the year.
The inventory, If taken once each
year viii disclose the status Of your
business, and the credit statement
will assist greatly in obtaining
credit, If necessary.
Perhaps some may ask what Is
farm inventory and why should (
take one? Is it worth the effort OF. Is
it Just another scheme to take up
my spare time? What are its ad-
Vantages?
A farm inventory is the simplest
form Of financial Ipcord or state
ment. It is list Of all the props
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
GREATER INTEREST
IN SCOUTS URGED
4. T. BurkhOlder Elected Chairman
Of Sussex County

Greater interest in the Boy Scout
movement in Sussex county was
urged last Thursday night by Ken
meth B. Spear, scout executive for
the Wilmington area, in a meeting
Of more than 20 executives from all
parts of the State in the Brick HO-
tel at Georgetown. He reported that
campaign is being planned to
raise $500 outside of Wilmington
for the budget OF $4,000 which is
desired to carry on the work of the
organization.
f. Paul BurkhOlder, Of George
town. was elected chairman of the
Sussex county area, and Harold w.
p Purnell was elected vice chair
man.
James NJ. Shorts. OF Wilmington,
Sea Scout director, reported that
there are now about 100 sea scouts
in the Wilmington district.
c. r. Andreas, Jr., Of Salisbury.
Nd, field scout executive for the
lower end of the Del-Mar-Va PENN
sula, reported 100 scouts enrolled /
h the Sussex district. divided as
follows: 1OS tenderfoot, 38 second I
class, four first class, five Star
scouts, and one Eagle scout.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
HOW TO AVOLD ERRORS IN
YOUR INCOME TAX REPORT

The period for the filing Of in
come tax returns covering the cal
endar year 1885 begins January ]
and ends at midnight Of March is.
March IS the usual close OF the nj
ing period, this year falls on Sun
day. allowing taxpayers an addition
al day Of grace. which, however, II
VIII be to their interest to disre-
gard. TO file early is Of mutual BEN
eft to the Government and the tax
payer. Within this period are filed
annually millions Of individual in
come tax returns, a large proportion
Of which report income subject to
the tax. The latter contain a con-
siderable percentage Of errors,
which If uncorrected by the audit
would result TO the disadvantage Of
The taxpayers Many are errors Of
computation easily discovered on
he face Of the return. which usually
Is accompanied by a payment Of
more than the amount Of tax due.
n other returns it is readily dis
,ernible that the taxpayer has failed +
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
IL SENTENCED in
SUSSEX COUNTY COURT
Prisoners Took Advantage Of Plead
Guilty Day Last Saturday

Twelve prisoners, ten of whom
are in the Sussex county Jail, avail
ed themselves Of the opportunity TO
plead guilty before Judge Charles
s. Richards last Saturday and start
Serving their sentences without
waiting to be indicted before the
Sussex County Grand Jury, at the
opening Of the February term of
Court Of General Sessions on Nom
day of next week. This will be a
great saving TO tine county and les
sen the work in the Court Of Cen
eral Sessions next week.
Alexander Sturgis, Little Creek
District, charged with stealing two
ducks, valued at S1.OO each, from
Samuel o. Adkins, Of that section,
on January 10, was sentenced to
serve six months.
Joseph StrOngs, colOred, of
Georgetown, charged with stealing
q pair of rubber boots from BEN
iamin Ableman on January 8, was
given four months.
William Brock, of near Laurel, !
held for stealing cord Of wood, |
valued at $500 from HOrsey's Grove
Church, in the Laurel section, on
January 6, was imprisoned for two
months. Brock contended that he
needed wood, because Of the snow
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
BOY SCOUTS TO CELEBRATE
2OTH ANNIVERSARY FEB. n
Boy Scouts OF DeIalOme And Eastern Shore Of Mary
land wiz Join IN National Celebration of The
TSOeHty-sirth ARHiUersarg Of FOuHdiHg.

Boy Scouts Of so communities in
Delaware and the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland will join in a national eel
ebration Of the 26th anniversary Of
the Boy Scouts Of America, during
the week of February z to Ia. Spe-
cial troop meetings, radio programs,
district rallies, and courts Of honor
viii feature the observance. Service
clubs and churches are cooperating
in recognizing the value Of the boy
scout activities which are carried on
throughout the year on the penin-
sula.
A series Of district rallies will
bring together scouts and their par
ents from all troops Of the council.
Kent county scouts will gather in
the Dover High School on Saturday
evening, February 8. for a court Of
honor and scout exhibition. Scouts
OF Caroline, Queen Anne, and Talbot
counties, Maryland. will meet in the
EastOn High School on Tuesday eve
ming, February IL. Cecil county
scouts will mold their rally ON We'd
nesday, February 10, in the state
ArmOry, Elkton, Nd. Similar affairs
for the scouts and their parents
viii also be scheduled in Salisbury,
Cambridge, and Pocomohe City. Nd,
and Georgetown. The coast to coast
radio broadcast will be held on SAT-
lrday evening, February 8, which Is
Boy Scout Anniversary Day. A mes-
iage from National Scout oficiais
md President Franklin D. Roose-
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
RESETTLEIIENT LOANS
NOW AVAILABLE
Loans Now Being Approved And
Money Is Going Out To Farmers

With the appointment Of Benjam-
in G. Deputy, as rural rehabilitation
field agent, the Resettlement Ad-
ministration is now equipped to
handle all requests for aid, accord
ing to Ralph S. 0bier, State Direc-
tor Of Rural Rehabilitation. Mr..
Deputy, whose Office Is at State
headquarters in Newark, is to work
In the southern portion of Della
ware
Resettlemant operations are we'll
underway in this State, as applica-
tions are coming from farmers
throughout Delaware for loans and
other services placed at their dis
posal by the Resettlement Admins
tration. Loans are now being ap-
proved and money Is going out to
farmers whose requests have been
accepted. This assistance Is avail
able for farm families, whether ow-
ners. tenants or farm labOrers suf-
fering from poor agricultural con-
ditions, people who are unable to
obtain necessary financial assistance
from other public or private lending
agencies.
Working IN close cooperation with (
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
FEDERAL INCOME TAX IN
A NUT SHELL

WHO? Single persohs who
had net income Of $1,000 or
more or gross income Of S5.-
600 or more, and married cou-
pies who had net income Of
S2,500 or more or gross in
come Of $4,000 or more must
file returns.
WHEN? rhe filing period
begins January and ends
March Is, 1886.
WHERE? Collector Of inter-
nal revenue for the district in
which the person lives or has
his principal place Of busi-
ness.
HOW? See instructions on
forms l0f0A and lO40.
WHAT? -Four per cent nor
NAL tax on the amount Of net
income in excess Of the per-
sOnal exemption. credit for
dependents, earned income
credit. dividends Of domestic
corporations subject to taxa
tiOn, and interest on Obliga-
tions Of the United States and
obligations OF instrumental
ties of the United States. Sur
tax on surtax net income in
excess Of $4,000.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
Reckless DriUiRg Is Chief
Cause of MisHGps, State
Police Report Indicated.
Week-EHds Found TO Be
Dangerous Period FO1.
Accidents.

Reckless driving was the chief
cause Of automobile accidents IN
Delaware (not including Whining
toni according to the State Police
report for 1885.
During the year, there were 843
accidents on the State highways.
OF that number, 2f3 we're caused by
reckless driving. Contrasted to this
number were so accidents because
drivers we're drunk.
At a glance, the accident situa-
tion on the State highways last
year was:
Total number of accidents. 84S.
Number killed (not including VIII
mington), 60.
Total number injured, 764.
Estimated property damage, $780,
254.
This report Of highway accidents
was submitted by c. c. Reynolds,
superintendent of the State Police,
and is part Of the annual report Of
w. W. Mack, chief engineer of the
State Highway Department for 1885.
The How, When and Where of
automobile fatalities on the State
highways carry with them a para
dox:
Most Of the drivers involved in
fatal accidents were young persons
between 20 and 20 years old, and
had year or more experience in
driving.
Most Of the fatal accidents occur
red in clear weather conditions, and
on straight roads and when the
roads were dry.
Reduction In Fatalities
Mr.. Mack's summation Of the ac-
cident and fatality situation on the
last year is marked with
optimism.
u spite Of more lraMc be o-
ports, ras evidence by Increasing
sales Of gasoline in the State, and
an increased number Of fatalities
throughout the nation, Delaware
maintained its place last year
lmong q small group Of states which
lave had decreasing fatalities dur
ng the past three years.
There were 50 persons killed on
he public streets and highways Of
Delaware outside the City Of VIII
lington during 1895, Compared with
in 1884, 20 in 1888 and 70 in 1892.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
BIGGEST DOLLAR
DAY In MILFORD
NEXT WEDNESDAY,
Thousands Expected To
Attend MiIfOrd's Great
Bargain Day.
SUPER VALUES
Majority OF Merchants
Cooperating To Make
Day A Success.

Next Wednesday, February 5, vii
/ be observed as Dollar Day in Mil
ford, sponsored by the merchants
Plans are rapidly nearing compile
tiOn for the biggest single bargain
day in the eity's history.
Large stocks Of fresh, seasOnable
merchandise will be placed on sale
at rock bottom prices. The police
cooperating with the merchants, are
prepared to see to the comfort of
thousands Of Out-Of-tOwn cuStomers
who will make Milford their head
quarters on Wednesday next.
Practically all OF the merchants
in the. business district have COOPER
ated to make this the first Milford
Dollar Day since 1881, a day of su-
per values.
An idea Of the many bargains to
be had on Dollar Day can be gained
by a careful perusal of the adVer-
tisements appearing in this issue of
the Chronicle.
The stores will open at the usual
hour and will remain open until six
O'Clock, but will not be open in the
evening.
The old adage about first come,
first served. might well apply TO
Dollar Day. for the first folks to
come to Milford on Wednesday NOR
ming next will have the chance Of
selection number one from
the host Of offered specials. How
ever, the merchants have left moth
ing to chance and everyone should |
ind bargains right mp to closing
ime.
The following merchants are CO.
operating to make Dollar Day a sue
'ess: H. P. Van Kirk. Warren and
iibsOn, Coffman-Fisher Company,
= NJ. STOKES, J. H. Humes and Son, \
'homas Davis, Ds Coonersmith, sar-
-. Jack Berlin and Son, Whart6n-
Usher. Pettyjohn's Pharmacy, ]. C.
'enney Company. Red Star Drug
tore, Derriekson's, Barros and
imOn, Stidhams. {