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Evening star., 1936-06-25
M Maryl a n d
And Virginia
In the News
Mr.. and Mrs. Haar
Give Dinner for
Visitors.

KR. AND MRS. HERBERT
M HAAR of Lorton. Va, enter
V tanned at a dinner party last
4 evening in compliment to
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis ]. Parron OF
Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Parron Is
authoress Of "Heraldic Families Of
Maryland" Additional guests in
cluded Mrs. John W. Brookfield, Mrs.
c. Randolph Davis and Miss Helen
c. Calvert. Following dinner the
party visited the old Brent burying
ground, after which they went to the
new Lord Fairfax Country Club at
Mount Eagle for tea. Mrs. Davis was
q Miss Fairfax and Is a member Of
the family originally owning the
Mount Eagle estate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Bailey OF CO.
Mmbus, Ohio, have come to Edgemoor.
Md, for few days and are the guests
Of Mr.. Baileys brother-in-law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Feiser.
Miss Julia Pettnger Of Euka, N. G.,
Is the guest this week Of Miss Edith
Rogers at her home. Blossom Hill, at
F1oris, Va.
Mayor and Mrs. Allen H. Kirk have
as their guests for 10 days their
daughter and her young son, Mrs.
Harry Hancock and Harry, jr, OF
Washington, D. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Edwin Warfield
and Mr.. John Livingston of Silver
Spring, Md, and Mr.. James Gill OF
North Woodside, Md, are passing this
week in Cumberland, Md, where they
are attending the annual convention
of the twenty-second district of Lions
International.
Mrs. Harold I. Butler Of Takoma
Park Is spending q week with her
mother, Mrs. James K. Rice. at her
home in Pittstown, Pa.
Mr.. John Nichols has returned to
his home in Takona Park after few
weeks vacation spent with Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Steward In Brandywine,
Nd, and Mr.. and Mrs. l. Morgan, at
their home in Vineland, N. j. Later
he went to Loveland. Ohio, where he
was the guest Of his son, Mr.. Ray
F. Nichols, for a few weeks.
Mrs. Gerald M. Clemence Of Bethes-
da left this week for New Brunswick,
Canada, where she will spend the
Summer. Mrs. Clemence was accom-
panied on the trip by Miss Catharine
Smith, also of Bethesda.
Mrs: A. L. Flint and her daughter
Miss Louise Flint of Friendship
Heights, Md, left Tuesday night for
California to spend the Summer with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Hood of South
woodside Park. Md, entertained at
an informal supper party in their
home Sunday evening in honor OF
Miss Elizabeth Able Of San Fran
cisco, Calf, who Is visiting her
brother -in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Wrinkles at their home
in Washington.
Mr.. Robert D. Graham and Mr..
John Sisson of Fairfax, Va, left yes
terday for Atlantic City, where they
will represent the Fairfax Rotary Club
at the International Rotary Conven-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginal Dover of
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, are expected for
the week end and will be guests of
Mr.. Dower's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Dover and other members of
the family in Takoma Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Bready and
their two sons, Billy and Gait, of
Evening star., 1936-06-25

in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. 0ads-
gen Guinard. who entertained fre-
quently for him during his stay.
The Rev. Mr.. MacBryde, rector Of
Grace Episcopal Church was tho
guest Of honor last evening Of the
young people Of the church, who
gave Q monopoly party In the parish
hall IN celebration of the birthday
anniversary Of the rector.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
Round Table Birthday.

The Washington Round Table win
celebrate its tenth anniversary ct IL 80
pm. tomorrow at the University Club.
DR.. Everett M. Ellison, one OF the
founders. viii review the growth Of the
organization since its establishment
here. There are IS members Of the
local table, which meets each Friday.
Alton q. Grinnell Is president.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
Miss Hazel Williams
Wed Mr.. .HussOns

Mrs. Leila E. williams of Takoma
Park announces the engagement OF
her daughter, Miss Hazel Elizabeth
Williams, to- Mr.. Frank Robert Hus-
song, jr., son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Robert Hussong of Camden, N. ]. The
wedding will take place in the early
Autumn.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
Underwear, Csc
Vas sI.65 to S2.95

Vas sI.65 to S29S
101 pieces in a group in
cluding Japanese silk pa
jamas, satin dance sets and
panties, crepe panties, and
pongee pajarnas. All slight
ly mussed from display.
26 Pieces in a. group including
long sleeve ,rayon gowns, ex-
tra-size rsyon gowns, and satin
panties. Were 81. Now w--65c
6 Negiigees of silk crepe, slightly
weighted, In tailored styles.
soiled from display. Were
$s.s5. Now--------------$l.5o
DOWN STAIRS SroRI.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
Herndon. Va. are spending . To-day
vacation at virginia Beach.

DR.. and Mrs. J. II. Walton have as
their guest in their home in Cherry
dale, va, Mrs. Wilbur D. Gill of New
Albany, Ind, who formerly lived IN
Cherrydale. Tuesday, Mrs. Z. H.
Handy entertained at luncheon In
compliment to Mrs. Gill.
Mrs. John e. Mcclure Of Ken
wood, Md, Is spending few days In
Culver, Ind, where her two sons,
John Pendleton and william Pendle-
ton Mcclure will attend q Summer
camp. .
Mrs. w. L. Kline, jr., and her small
daughter, Emily Brice Kline. are
again at their home in Friendship
Heights, Md, after having spent the
Winter and Spring in California with
Mrs. Kline's mother, Mrs. John Kipp.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
TIE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON zTHURsDAY

aide to Admiral Nelson, and Of Capt.
John Gwynne, one-time commander
Of the u. 8. 8. Constitution.
Mr.. Ely Is q graduate Of Yale Uni
versity and b descended from an old
Colonial family. '"
Evening star., 1936-06-25
Boys'Sweaters, SOC
We're 81

"a lightweight sweaters
with long and short sleeves.
Bright stripes. Sizes %, 80
and 80.
rs Pairs Boys Overalls, light
weight for Summer. Sizes 4
and s. Were 81. Now----50c
s Pairs Boys Wool Flannel
Stacks in white. Slightly
soiled. Sizes "A, is and 10.
Were IS. Now----------s2.5o
II Boys Three-piece Rugby
Suits in wool. Sizes 5, z, 8 and
10. Were $3.95. Now--$1.95
A Pairs Boys Broadcloth
Under-Shorts. Sizes 6, Z, 8,
Q. 16, II and 20. Were 35c.
NOW OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Down STAIRS SroRS.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
Satin Slips, 81
Woro S16S

1856 slips, lace trimmed, bias
cut, in good quality satin,
slightly weighted. Mostly wee
tops. Tearose. Sizes 36 to A.
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
ChiIdrens' Shoes
$I.35 We're $3.50 to 81

"a pairs shoes, including pat
ent oxfords and one-straps and
brown oxfords. Broken sizes.
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
Foundations, Csc

Were yI.5O and y1I5
"a girdles, mostly side-hook
models; sizes 20, 80, 81, 33 and
IS in the group. Also garter
brassieres in broken sizes.
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
Women's and
Misses Dresses
S I.e5
We're S7.95 and SIO.9S

101 dresses in sizes for both women
and misses, suitable for street and
evening wear Soiled and mussed.
50 Dresses for street and evening wear, not
all sizes. Were $10.95 and 1885. Now--$5
Down STAIRS STORE, DRESSES.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
Misses and Women's
inexpensive Dresses
s2.s5
We're S3.9S to S5.9S

IS dresses in printed synthetic crepes
and washable pastels. Slightly soiled.
Sizes IA to 20, 38 to AZ.
80 Cotton Print Dresses for misses and
women. Sizes IA to 20, 38 to A. Were
$l.95. Now------------------
Down STAIRS STORE, INEXPENSIVE DRESSES.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
Sports Jackets, S

Originally S5.95
80 Jackets in fiannels and novelty
weaves. Stripes and checks. Good color
assortment. Sizes IA to 20.
30 Skirts in lightweight wools Pleated
styles. Some silk crepe skirts included.
Sizes 26 to 80. Were s295 and $395.
Is Crepe BIouses in tailored and dressy
models. Washable crepe. All light shades,
with short sleeves. Sizes "a to 40. Were
$195 to $295.
BoucIs Suits in two-piece styles. Blue.
gray and navy. Not all colors in all sizes.
Were $1o.e5.
DOWN STAIRS STORE, SPORTSMAN.
Evening star., 1936-06-25
Mesh Cotton
Goats
s,.e.., $3.50

50 coats for misses and women, In
Johnny-collar swagger and notched-
collar boxy styles. Natural, yellow
and powder blue in sizes IA to %.
Down STAIRS STORE, COATS.
Evening star., 1936-06-25

We're S5.95 and S7.9S
A dresses for street and
evening wear. Sizes II to
II.
Down STAIRS STORE,
JUNIOR MISSES,
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
STATE HIGHWAY TO
OPEN BIDS MARCH IL
Entire Program For 1896 Totals
About s2,5OO,OOO

The State Highway Department
has asked for bids on eleven pro-
jects to improve = total of S6,6O1
miles Of highway. The bids will be
opened at 2 p. M, March II, at Do
yer.
About 40 per cent of the 1886 pro-
gram is either under contract or
has been advertised for bids, said
w. w. Mack, chief engineer of the
department at Dover. The program
for the year totals about $2,500.000.
The new projects on which bids
are sought are: Summit Bridge to
Glasgow, S.S miles, fencing; st.
JOhnstown to Barker's Corner, 4.146
miles, traffic bound; Holly Oak to
Claymont, 2.5 miles, fencing; Milton
to D. and NJ. R. R., 1.424 miles, traf-
fic bound; Browns Church to Can
mons, O.999 mile, 16-foot traffic
bound; Lancaster avenue, Whining
ton, .409 mile, bituminous concrete
on concrete base; East Thirtieth
street, Wilmington, 0.477 mile, bitu-
minous concrete on concrete base;
to NAPLES Pond, 1920 miles,
four feet widening; NAPLES Pond to
Five Points, S.7S3 miles, four foot
concrete widening; Dover school
streets, O.436 mile, bituminous con-
crete on broken stone base; Mount
Pleasant to Tybout's Corner, 1907 |
miles, fOur-foot widening.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
OLD AGE PENSION
ROLLS IN STATE
TOBEN INCREASED
$31, 800 Allotted Delaware
By Security Board For
February And March.
SO PER MONTH LIMIT
Pensioners To
Be Selected From 25OO
Applications On File.

Many more persons will be added
to the old age pension rolls Of Della
ware shortly. Announcement Of this
was made recently by the State Old
Age Welfare Commission, following
receipt Of official word from the
Federal Social Security Board at
Washington, d. c.. that the board
had certified 70 the Secretary OF the
Treasury $31,500 to be paid to the
State of Delaware. The sum apprO-
priated represents a grant for old
age assistance payments incurred in
the State in February and March,
this year.
ESQ Applications Filed
Under the Federal assistance plan
funds are to be matched by the
State on a dollar for dollar basis.
Dr.. Charles L. randee, president OF
the State Welfare Commission, has
The plans TO use the adj
iitiOnal Federal funds, stating there
are approximately $500 applications
pending at this time for old age PEN
sions. These applications, he said.
will be taken up in the order listed
With the commission and as soon as
he proper investigations can be
made pension checks will be issued
o those eligible.
Anticipating the availability Of the
federal grant, DR.. Candee said the
commission had already arranged
or the employment Of experienced
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Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
SCOUTS CELEBRATED
BIRTHDAY LAST WEEK
Special Scout Meetings With Parents
We're Held In Many Places

scouting's twenty-sixth anniver-
sary was celebrated by Scout Troops
throughout the peninsula last week
by special scont programs before
churches, service clubs, ahd school
assemblies, window displays, and
radio programs. The celebration
was inaugurated on February by
President Roosevelt. Honorary Presi-
dent OF the National Scout organiza-
ton. with a nationwide radio broad
cast to listening scouts and seouters.
Reports received at Scout Head
quarters Indicate that many churches
recognized the scouts IN special SER
vices on Sunday. Such services were
held IN Dover. st. Georges. Middle
town. FELTON,. Millsboro. Bridgeyille,
Laurel. Seaford, Marshallton. Cedars,
Centreville Claymont. and Selby-
Vile. Delaware. and North East, Elk
ton, Tyaskin. Post Deposit. Crisfeld,
Snow Hill, and Salisbury. Maryland.
Service clubs Joined IN the ccout OBJ I
servance as foilows Salisbury
Lions and Rotary Clubs. Dover Ro-
Tara 10 Pege 5, Pleasel !
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
NEGRO SLAIN in
FIGHT WITH GUN
Accused Ayers Pistol Went on As
He Struck Other Over Head

Thomas /. Harmon, Lewes negro,
was killed Monday night on the
streets Of Lewes by Marshall Lock-
wood, another negro, following an
argument in front of the poolroom
Of Edward Jones, on lower Market
street. The shooting occurred at
S:45 p. m.
Harmon was shot with revolver,
which his assailant contends went
off when he struck him over the
head. Harmon was taken to Beebe
Hospital where he died at 10:30
O'Clock. Town Oficers John Millman
and Charles w. FItcher arrested
Lockwood and took him to the
county Jail in Georgetown. 81
Says It Started In Sunday Row
According to Oficer Futeher, the
shooting was the aftermath Of an
argument over q Sunday night ne
gro fraeas in the Camomile section
Of Lewes, resulting in the arrest Of
several negroes in a cutting scrap.
Harmon and Lockwood had attend
I'd the cutting scrap hearing in the
Dffice OF Magistrate James 7. Lank
On Monday night. After the hearing
he men started the argument which I
esulted in the shooting Of Harmon !
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
PERCY CRAWFORD
TO SPEAK HERE.
Famous Radio Preacher
To Address Presbyter-
ian Group On Monday.

An evening Of real enjoyment is
in store for the people of Milford
and nearby communities when
Percy Crawford, and his quartet
visit Milford. They will hold ser
vices in the First Presbyterian
Church next Monday evening, Feb
ruary "a, at o'clock. The public at
large is cordially invited to come
and hear these young people.
Mr.. Crawford is the well known
radio preacher who conducts the
Young Peoples Church of the Air"
program each Sunday at 5 D. m. Be
side the broadcasting, these young
men hold meetings in all nearby
states. Mr.. Crawford is also the edi-
tor Of the magazine Young People
Today" and founder and leader Of
the Pinebrook Bible Conference
where some Of the young people Of
-he Presbyterian Church spent a
week last summer.
The members nf the Sussex COun-
y Christian ERdeavcr Society are
iaving Fellowship supper ii the
Pratt Guest House before the meet
ng. Supper to be served promptly
It $3.50 p. m. The group viii meet
n the church to welcome Mr.. and
irs. Crawford and the quartet who
Vill be the guests Of honor, then go
o the Pratt House in a body.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
HELP TO PREVENT
HOME ACCIDENTS
Home Fatalities are Second Only To
Those Caused By Automobiles

Home fatalities are second only tc
those caused by automobiles, ac-
cording TO a preliminary edition OF
Accident Facts" prepared by the
National Safety Council. The coun-
try's 1885 fatalities numbered an
prOximately $4,000. The accident ia
talities are divided into the follow
ing classiflcations: Motor vehicle IA
tailties-36,4 400; Home fatalities
31,5OO; Public fatalities (not motor
vehicle)-17 500; occupational fatal
ities-16,500.
The Delaware Safety Council en-
phasizes that one need not be fear
full at home but must be aware of
the potential dangers that lurk in
every house and be prepared to
guard against them.
The kitchen is the most danger
GUS room in the house. It is an es-
peeially hazardous place for chill
dren. Here Is where mother works
with pointed knives and shiny pans.
Here Is where she turns little
knobs on the stove and wonderful
things happen. Il is no wonder that
baby follows her to the kitchen,
tries to reach the knives and pans,
and wants 70 play with the knobs.
Although the greatest danger
comes from the use Of fire and the
presence Of gas and hot liquids,
falls, cuts and scratches, and other
kinds Of accidents take their toll.
The floor IS not highly polished.
but the danger Of slipping is great
L It is not kept clean. Stepping on
4 piece Of fruit or into a puddle Of
LTarN 10 Pege 5. Pleasel
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
NINE PLEAD GUILTY
IN KENT COUNTY COURT
Woman Sent to JAIN For 30 Days In
Default OF 500 Fine

Before Resident Judge w w. Har-
ringtOn last Saturday in plead guilty
court, nine persons pleaded guilty
to charges made and were sentenced
to prison terms.
Elwood Bailey larceny, sentenced
to one week in Kent county Jail;
James kskins and Peter johnson,
charged with interfering with of
flcers and violation Of the LIQUOR
control act were each sentenced to
pay a fine Of 500 and ia default be
imprisoned in Kent county Jail for
one month; Frank Warren, charged
with selling alcoholic liquor without
a license, three months imprison-
ment in Kent county iail: Willie
Robbins charged with carrying con-
ceaied deadly weapons, was fined
S25 and in default be Imprisoned
for one month; Enpch Tue. charged
with the larceny Of corn, was given
two hours IN jail; Matte Hard
castle, unlawful possession OF al
liquors was fined 500. and
in default sentenced to Kent county
Jail for one month: Raymond VIII
son. charged with carrying con-
cealed a deadly weapon. was given
3 one day sentence ia fail, Charles
Harmon, charged with unlawful pos
session Of alcoholic liquors, was
ordered 70 pay fine of $50 and IN
default be imprisoned for term OF I
one month.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
AID OF M. P. CHURCH
TO SPONSOR PAGEANT
@The First Commandment VIII Be
Present On March 3-4

A representative group headed by
Rev. ]. T. Bailey and Mrs. Raymond
wilkins met with Eugene B. Plat
OF the American Educational Co.,
and arranged for an unusual Biblical
production entitled THE First Com
mandment' This pageant comes
highly recommended and the cos
tunes are gorgeous, having been de-
signed by Mrs. Hermaine Wolff Of
Stuttgart, Germany. former ward
robe mistress Of the Kings Theatre
and who designed the costumes for
the Friedberg Passion Players on
their initial tour Of America in 1926.
The days of the Pharah's court are
depicted with all the pomp and
splendor Of the ancient days. silks,
satins and velvet being used in cos
tunes Of which there are over 200
pieces. This with special lighting
equipment and special music, such
as Glory to the Iris from the opera
Aida, and the great "Hallelujah
Chorus" from the Messiah promises
to be one Of the highlights il enter
tainment this spring Watch fur
ther dates concerning this produc-
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
EXTENSION AGENTS
HOLD CONFERENCE
r. 0. Stelzer, Extension Economist,
Had Charge OF Dover Meeting

In the development Of the agricul-
tural planning program for each
county in the State. a conference OF
those representatives OF the extern
sion service Of the University Of
Delaware who are working on this
project was held in the Office Of
Kent County Agent Russell e. viii
son on Tuesday Of this week, with
r. 0. St0lzer. extension economist,
in charge as State project leader.
Among the subjects discussed at
this conference were the various
suggestions which were brought out
at the recent meetings Of the coun-
" program planning committees,
also plans for community MEETINGS
that will be scheduled IN each coun-
" with the next few weeks. The
purpose Of these local meetings win
be to secure the ideas and recom-
of farmers relative 70
any proposed changes which should
be made in the farming practices IN
Tarn 10 Peef 5, Pleasel
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
TRUCK OWNERS URGED
TO CARRY LIGHT LOADS
Present Condition OF Roads Demand
Lighter Traffic

With the fields covered BY stand
ing water and in many cases.
streams running over the roads OF
the State in the freeze and thaw
which alternately followed the snow
and sleet storms, the State high
ways face serious damage during
the next few days unless truck own
ers send lighter loads to be hauled
over the thoroughfares, states w. w.
Mack, Chief Engineer of the State
Department. in an appeal,
which he is making to all who viii
use the roads during this season.
Thaws following the freezing Of
leave the highways in
such condition that heavily load
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Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
GRAND TO
VISIT CR RYSTAL
FOIJNT MONDAY
Grand Master Thomas
PurnelI Will Head The
Visiting Officials.
SPECIAL PROGRAM
E. Paul BurkhOlder Will
Make Principal Address
Of Evening.

The annual visitation Of the
Grand Lodge Of Delaware l. o. o. F.
to Crystal Fount Lodge No. 10, of
Milford, will take place next Mon
day night, February "a, at o'clock.
Thomas Purnsll, of Union Lodge,
No. 3. Of Georgetown, the present
Grand Master will head the visiting
officials.
George I. Jester. Noble Grand Of
Crystal Fount Lodge has named
Frank Harder, Earle WOrthington
and Clayton Hitch as a committee
to receive and entertain the visitors
while in Milford.
The regular entertainment COM
mittee Of the lodge, of which Will
liam Berry, is chairman, has secur-
ed q first class musical entertain
ment that will be presented during
the evening.
Such well known artists as Miss
Marjorie Mulholland, a charming
young lady, whose beautiful voice /
has been loudly acclaimed, as COM
parable with the present day radio /
Jester and SaleVan"
with their "MOuntaineers," will 4
swing into the old time backwoods
tunes in that snappy manner every
one likes to hear.
"The Tease Sisters" well known
favorites with the Odd Fellows will
present their part Of the entertain
ment IN. that brilliant manner for
which they are noted.
Professor William Miller Of the
Milford High School Band and Or
shestra, viii accompany the enter
ainers.
Grand Master Purnell will be ac-
BY the following Grand
lodge officials. P. ]. Isaacs. grand
reasurer. Herbert DoWnins, grand
ecretary; Samuel McAllister. dep
Ity grand master; E. Paul Burk-
Iolder. grand chaplain; Charles {
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Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
ART EXHIBIT AT NEW
CENTURY CLUB FEB. "a
Miss Bancroft Local Art Teacher
WIN Explain Paintings

Through the courtesy Of the study
group Of Kent County branch OF the
Association OF University Women,
OF which Miss Lydia Bancroft, teach
er of art in Milford schools. is chair
man, a fine exhibit of reproductions
Of paintings will be shown at the
Milford New Century Club on Mon
day. The pictures were loaned by
the American Federation of Arts in
Washington, D. C. Miss Bancroft is
the speaker at the club on Monday,
and will have much to say about the
paintings, after which they will be
on exhibition for every one to enjoy
until nine in the evening. The paint
ings are well chosen, says Miss Ban
croft, so that different types of
painters and different countries are
All are large and in
color. The countries represented
are France. Holland, England, Swift
Zerland, and America. Some of the |
painters of these countries are still 1
living, such as Rockwell Kent, of /
America, and Frank Brangwyn of |
the COntempOry English School. On |
Monday and Tuesday of this week |
The pictures were beautifully dis
played in one of the large study
halls in the High School. There
pupils Of all grades looked on and
enjoyed their beauty. On Wednes-
lay Miss Bancroft took them to the
school in Houston. It is a rare op-
Iortunity for those who can appre-
'iate art in pictures, it is also a
splendid time for those who know
10 little about the appreciation to
lave their first lesson.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
HEAVY RAINS
CAUSE DAMAGE
Flood Here Last Friday
Closed North Front
Street; Bridge Closed.

Farm lands in all sections Of Kent
and Sussex counties are covered
with water and county roads in
many parts are impossible. In Mil
ford the stream that crosses North
Front street at William G. Powders
Undertaking Establishment, over
ran its banks early last Friday
morning and closed that section of
Milford to traffic Until late Friday
afternoon. In South Milford many of
the residents we're forced to resort
to small portable stoves for heat,
when their furnace fires were ex-
tinguished by the rising water. The
section around Carlisle Lane was
hard hit and J.. B. Poore,
a store keeper near that vicinity,
had several inches of water on his
shop floor.
The Shawnee road was at one
time covered by two feet of water,
travel impossible in that
section.
The bridge which spans the Mis-
pillion River on West Front street |
It the Community Building. has
,een closed to all traffic.
This bridge was damaged by the
ievere food Of last summer, and
vas greatly weakened by the high
water last Friday, and as the Chron-
Gle goes TO press a crew Of work.
nen are busy making repairs to this
tructure.
A partial ehecx-up in Kent aud
sussex counties indicate the loss
7ill run into thousands of dollars.
Iussex has been especially hard hit.
arm lands In all sections are un-
er water. resembling in many
ases small lakes.
The excess water. being unable to
oak in the ground owing to the
rozen condition of the earth, is a :
reat handicap to farmers not being
BILE to start early nlowing for the
Dring crops. j