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Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
HIGHWAY Unit IS
LAUDED FOR WORK
JOSIAH MARVEL PREDICTS THAT THE
STATE DEPARTMENT WILL DEVELOP
INTO WORLDS BEST.
THE GOVERNOR is PRAISED
OUR EXECUTIVE FORECASTS THAT THE
ROADS OF DELAWARE WILL Be FIRST
In ENTIRE NATION.

Deleware's State Highway Commits
sion was developing the greatest
highway unit in all the world, taking
lead over oil other states" Josiah
Marvel, a member of the commission
stated during an address in the course
Of banquet on Saturday night when
Mr.. Marvel was host to the corps of
engineers of the department, state,
county and city officials The affair
was held in the duBarry room of the
Hotel dupont in Wilmington.
The banquet was the third Of a
series bringing those interested in the
advance of the states highway tOgeth-
er for the promotion of cooperation
and fellowship. The others were given
by Governor John G.. Townsend, Jr.,
and General 7. Coleman du POnt.
About 100 guests attended the affair.
Mr.. Marvel. speaking of the presence
Of the members of the Levy Court and
the Street and HarbOr Commissions
said that it was desired to knit closely
the official organizations interested in
highway development in Delaware.
Mr.. Marvel warmly praised the
work of Charles NJ. Upham. chief en-
gineer of the department, stating that
the commission was highly pleased
with the efficiency and thoroughness
of his work. He spoke of General du
Pont as "a man of vision" whose fore
sight and Judgment was evident today
throughout the state. He praised the
achievements of Governor Townsend's
administration referring to the chief
executive as "Delaware's great war
governor"
Governor Townsend repeated his
declaration of the dinner given by
him to the engineers last November
that corps was making history in
Delaware. He also predicted that /
by the time he retired from office Del /
aware would be the first State in the /
Union in good roads in proportion to /
He attributed the whole /
State movement to the impetus given .
it by General du Points projects and (
further predicted the next Legislature /
would be asked to appropriate more I
funds to carry on the road work.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
CODE STRONG in BIG TOWNS
STATE BOARD CANVASSES VOTE CAST
AT SCHOOL ELECTION.

Canvass of the vote cast at the
school election by the State Board
of Education shows that the anticOde
tickets win in Kent and Sussex eoun-
ties. while friends of the code, had no
opposition in New Castle county, there
being but one ticket in the neld. In
most of the special districts men
were elected members of the boards
who are friendly to the code. In both
Kent and Sussex counties, members
of the Board of Education appointed
by Governor Townsend last year,
when the code went into effect were
defeated. Those appointed by the
Governor in New Castle county were
elected without opposition.
Each county and each special dis
trict Board of Education is composed
OF three members. Under the law the
candidate in each district where
there was an election on Saturday, re-
ceiving the highest vote was elected
for the three-year term, the second
highest for the two years and the
third highest for one year. Each year
thereafter there will be an election Of
one member for the full term of three
years. In several instances, there was
a tie vote and in these cases the State
Board decided the term by lot.
The vote in each county and special
district. as shown by the canvass, the
first three being the ones elected, fol-
lows:
New Castle County (nO contest)-
Eugene II. Shallcross, 494; Percy E.
Strickland, 1863; George L. Medill,
451.
Kent county,. Morris Harring-
ton 1919; Elijah f. Melvin 1921; FL
mer BOwdie 1913; Clifford NJ. Sim
pier 3S5; +. c. DAILY $50; Joseph Fra
zier 36S. The latter three appointed
by Governor Townsend last year and
were defeated.
Sussex County-Robert B Hopkins
2615: Eben A. Townsend 1884; J.
Flair Tyndall 1892; Edward V. Bak-
ar 1924; James f. GOslee 973; Geo.
A. Hin 956. The latter three were ap-
pointed by Governor Townsend last
year and were defeated.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
WARNS DELAWARE
SCHOOL OFFICIALS
AUTHORITIES TOLD THAT THEY SHOULD
STRENGTHEN THE HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHING FORCES.
$4,000 VACANCIES IN U. S.
SURVEY OF MORE THAN 1000 SCHOOLS
SHOWS THAT 25,97S TEACHERS
WILL Be NEEDED.

warning to Delaware school au-
thorties that they had better take
every opportunity to strengthen their
high school teaching forces was made
this week by a. o. Neal, of the United
States Bureau of Education.
Mr. Neal said that with evidence
there would be more than $4,000 va
cancies in the ranks of high school
teachers throughout the country. sal
aries must be raised and improved
condition created and that he would
advise all school authorities to lose
no time in gathering into the fold the
teachers available.
The warning came after the Depart
ment of Education had made a sur
vev of the high ScOhOls and their needs
and had received Information from
more than 1000 schools.
In 1000 schools there are now Co.
SJ7 teachers and 1920 new teachers
will be needed to provide for the nor
mai increase in enrolment and nor
the places of those teachers leaving
the schools for other work. With
these reports as a basis for his calcu-
lati0n, Mr.. Neal says that 25,97S
teachers will be needed.
To apply this demand Mr.. Neal
says his report shows only 10,620
graduates from universities and col
leges who are preparing to enter the
ranks of high school teachers. 1t may
be possible to induce other graduates
and some former teachers to return
to the ranks, but without such assist
lnce. Mr.. Neal says. more than To-
BOO teachers will be needed and not
be had.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
BANKERS WILL MEET
AT REHOBOTH

The executive committee of the
State Bankers Association held "a meet
ing at Dover Thursday afternoon of
last week at the Hotel Richardson, at
which arrangements were completed
for holding summer meetings, the first
to be held at Middletown, July % !:
followed by Smyrna. August 10, and
Georgetown. August 10.
Arrangements were also made for
the holding Of the annual meeting at
RehOboth on the 2d of September, at
which an afternoon and evening meet
ing will be held.
Prominent speakers have been Sc
cured for this meeting and the execu-
tive committee expects to make it even
better than last years or any previous
meeting of the State Bankers Asso-
citation.
Those present at the executive com
mittee meeting included John S. Ros-
sell. president; Mayor William G..
Taylor. secretary, and James II.
Hughes. Robert 2. Robinson and II.
G. Darbee.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
BIG DAY AT OAK ORCHARD

Politicians from all parts of Sussex
county are expected at Oak Orchard
on Saturday, July 3. Plans have been
made by residents of this famous re-
sort on Indian River to have a Fourth
of July celebration then. in order that
it may not conflict with the county eel
ebration to be held in Georgetown on
July >. This will be the first big day
since the resort has been opened for
the season. and politicians from all
parts of the county will no doubt
avail themselves Of a chance to talk
with the district leaders and map out
the campaign for this fall. A big dance
will take place in the pavilion and for
the entertainment of the large crowds
exnected a band has been engaged. In
the evening there will be display of
fireworks.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Holzmueller
are spending few days in Atlantic
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolphus Short have
returned from short visit to Atlantic
City.
Miss Sarah Osmond Of Philadelphia
spent the past week with Miss Mary
Grier.
Miss Ruth Workman Of Harrington
spent the week with her aunt. Miss
Mary Mears.
Mrs. Mortimer r.. Browning and
son, Mortimer, Jr., Of Greensboro. N.
G., are making an extended visit with
Mrs. Browning's parents. former
State Senator and Mrs. S. John ABB
bott.
DR.. William Marshall has been max
ing tour Of the ocean resorts Of
New Jersey and New England for
the past ten days in an automobile. He
is making the trip as vacation and
win return home in a few days.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
STATE TO PAY FOR CATTLE

Owing to the absence of A. r. Ben
son, president of the State Livestock
Sanitary Board. only routine business
was transacted at the meeting of the
board at Dover last week. The most
important matter discussed was the
legislative act fixing a limit of 30
cents for veterinarians treatment of
hogs suffering from cholera. 1t was
explained that the Livestock Board
could not change the law, but the
veterinarians could charge for their
expenses, such as automobile hire, etc.
The eradication of tuberculosis
among cattle was also discussed and
plans made to reimburse farmers for
the loss of cattle that are found to be
reactors. The State has appropriated
S50,0 for this work.
The committee in charge of this
work will consist of Or. II. 2. Ewes,
Dr.. H. b. Mcdowell and DR.. j. r.
Kuhn.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
KEEP COOL

(By the U. S. Public Health Serviee)
Don't Worry
Don't Hurry!
Keep the mind cool and it will be
easier to keep the body cool.
Stay on the shady side Of the
street.
Wear, light, loose. porous clothing.
Eat sparingly, especially of fats and
sweets. Fruits and green vegetables
are preferable.
Battle in tepid, rather than in cold
water.
Drink only cool water for thirst.
If you feel "all in" find cool place
and lie down.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
GOVERNOR APPROVES
THE SCHOOL CODE
SIGNED AMENDMENTS ON THURSDAY,
JUNE "a, AT REQUEST OF STATE
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
$54O,OOO AID TO DISTRICTS
ALFRED B. PEET OF MILFORD WAS RE-
APPOINTED. MEMBER OF STATE
BOARD FOR FIVE YEARS.

After the State Board Of Education
had requested Governor Townsend
Thursday afternoon of last week TO
sign the amendments to the State
school Code passed by the regent Les
islature. the Governor affixed his sig
nature to the amendments, thus max
ing them a part of the new school
laws.
Members of the State Board Of Ed
ucatiOn considered the code amend
ments in their meeting and decided
formally to recommend that the Gov
ernor sign the amendments even tho
at least one of them providing Tor one
vote for each dollar of tax paid at
referendum elections, was far from
satisfactory to friends of educational
advancement. The members of the
State Board called personally on the
Governor at the State House, stated
their views to him and urged him to
sign the amendments and make them
part of the law.
Shortly after the State Board men,
hers departed the Governor who has
been at the forefront in the campaign
for educational uplift. signed the
school code changes, and sent word
to that effect to the State Board
which was in session. The Governor
left for home shortly afterward, with
out making any comment or issuing
any statement.
The Governor also signed the gem
eraI appropriations bills and also re-
appointed Albert B. Peet of Milford,
TO be a member of the State Board
of Education for a five-year term. He
was one of the members appointed un-
der the new school code, for the short
est term. and now gets a full-term
appointment. Mr.. Peet is a Republic
can greatly interested in educational
matters. and a former representative
in the Legislature.
The school code amendments carry
n State appropriation of $540,OOO an
nually. which was recommended by
Governor Townsend to relieve the
burden of taxation on real estate. Inc
money is to be apportiOned equitably
among the school districts. Whining
fon will receive S190,000 for school
purposes, the Levy Court Of each
comfy about 100000 and the remain
der will be divided among the dis
tricts. This will enable the Levy
Courts and the various school districts
to hold down the tax rates for school
purposes.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
.223,OOO PERSONS In
STATE CENSUS SHOWS
THIS SHOWS A GAIN OF 2O,681, OR
1902 PER CENT DURING THE
PAST TEN YEARS.
MILFORD POPULATION 2753
IN KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTIES BOTH
SHOW LOSS, THE FORMER 1888,
AND THE LATTER 2,672.

/ The population of the State Of Del
aware was announced on Monday as
| 223,OO3, an increase Of 2O,0S1 or 102
per cent.
( The population Of New Castle coun-
I ", Delaware, including Wilmington. IS
1929, an icrease of 25,051, or 2O.3
! per cent.
BY counties:
New Castle-149. 239: gain, 25,O5l. :
Kent-31, ,023; loss. 1,69S.
Sussex ,T41; loss, 2,672.
New Castle county. Incorporated
places Bellefonte, 20; Delaware City,
1864 Elsmere 62O; MiddletOwn 1890
New Castle 1854; Newark 2IS3; New
part 676; Odessa 435; Port Penn, 273
st. Georges 245; Townsend 453.
Sussex county, 43,741, decrease p
places-B Bethany Beach Sc; Bethel
222: Blades 3SS; Bridgeville 945;
DagsborO 223; Delmar 7S0; Ellen
dale 6l9; FrankfOrd 443; Georgetown
1910; Greenwood, 500; Laurel 2253;
Lewes 2074 Milford 2753 Gin both
counties) ; Millsboro 432; Millville
112; Milton SOS; North Laurel, 1S2;
Ocean View 279: Rehoboth Beach
3S0; ROxana 145; SeafOrd 2141 Sell
blville 462.
Kent county Clayton. SO; Dover
4042; FELTON, III Frederica Gil; Har-
ringtOn 1917; Hartley 905; Milford
Tin parts 1874; Smyrna, 1853; wyOm-
ing 661.
Delaware is the first state to have
its census announced. Rhode Island
was the first 10 years ago.
Ten years ago Delaware was forty
seventh in population among the
States. with about $4,000 more people
than Wyoming and about 121 900 more
than Nevada, the two States with the
smallest population. in area Della
ware ranks next to the smallest state.
Rhode Island. and in 1910 had 1O8
inhabitants to the square mile, rank
ing as ninth State in that respect.
This shows that, while New Castle
county, with the aid Of WilmingtonS
%. 100 increase, gained 25.O51 the
gain out in the county was 2294.
1t also shows that. outside of New
Castle county, the State lost 1870 res
idents in the 10 years. New Castle
county gained 3S,071.
1t also that Wilmington with no.
16S, has 40. OF per cent of the States
population, just a trihe less than one
half, and that New Castle county.
with its 14S,239, has GO GO per cent
or two-thirds Of the population of
the entire State.
All of which is a strong argument
for WilmingtOns demand for larger
representation in the Legislature.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
FIRE ALARM CAUSED III
BURNING OF FORD MACHINE

The alarm of fire at 1 80 a. m. on
Monday morning last in Milford was
caused by the burning of a Ford au-
tomobile and getting ready to leave.
1t was from salisbury, Nd, and the
men in it, held a lighted match over
the opening in the tank to see if it
would hold any more gasoline. The
result was the flare fire, which de-
stroyed the entire back of the engine,
which was not injured. The frame and
running gear were not injured, and as
soon as a new tank was connected.
and new seats provided, the car left
on Monday morning under its own
power. 1t was a fool stunt to hold a
lighted match over an open tank of
gasoline. to say the least.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
REBUILDING NEARLY COMPLETE

We confidently look forward to set
ting the type and doing the work nee
essary for printing the Milford Chron-
icle in our own plant for the issue Of
next week.
The metal ceilings and sidewalks
have been completed. and the new ma
chinery is being installed. and it will
only be necessary to adjust the work
to the new conditions so that we will
again become normal, and that
should not require over much time to
accomplish.
Our working force win have TO be
recruited in one or two departments
to bring it up to the usual standard
of efficiency, but that is something
fhar nad 10 De gone through frequent
ly before the fire of June 9th which
made the trouble acute.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
SUSSEX COUNTY
CANNING CLUBS

The leaders Of canning clubs who
attended the State conference at Dow
er, June 18th, have returned enthus-
iastic reports to their clubs. The
members are already getting a good
start with their canning and max
ing place for training club demonstra-
tion teams to compete at the fan
fairs.
A new club has been organized in
Milford under the leadership of Mrs.
CA. Colell and Mrs. Bessie w.
Shew.
The Milton club held a meeting
this week and Miss Mabel Jackson
who attendedthe Dover conference
gave a canning demonstration.
Mary Smith, representative of the
Redden club, gave report at this
weeks meeting.
Sycamore club under the direction
of Mrs. =. c. Elliott promises TO
produce some very fine canning; judg-
ing by the good work done by mem
bers at their first meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
SUCCESSFUL PEA SEASON

At Seaford the pea canning season
closed after one Of the largest packs
ever known in that section, and the
quality of the peas has been of the
highest order. The farmers who grew
peas this year have reaped handsome
returns. the yield being far above the
average. and in some instances more
than 5000 per acre was cleared. The
pack of Gfeenabaum Brothers will
amount to approximately 100000
cans, while the pack of &c Ross &
Son will be nearly 100000. both firms
having the largest pack in the his
tory of the industry here.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
Z THE PEA SEASON ENDS

The canning Of peas for 1920 came
TO an end generally last week, but in
Milford it hung over until Wednesday
of this week. 1t has been one of the
greatest seasons for peas ever exper-
fenced in Delaware. and the growers
in some instances have cleared per
acre several times the value of the
land planted to this crop.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
BASE BALL IN MILFORD
ON NEXT MONDAY

There will be no effort made TO
have celebration in Milford, other
than base ball on Monday, July 9TH.
Two games will be played on Monday,
one in the morning and one in the
afternoon.
Those interested in horse racing will
attend the races at Harrington. while
many will go to Georgetown to take
part or witness the celebration at that
place.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
KINGS DAUGHTERS BENEFIT

A bridge luncheon for the benefit Of
the Faithful Circle Of Kings Daugh-
ters viii be given at the home Of Mrs.
Sanders Truitt on Lake Avenue on
Wednesday, July 9TH at 10 o'clock.
The tickets at 80 cents may be pur-
chased from members Of the Kings
Daughters Circle.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
MARRIED

Miss LOttie Maine, formerly Of Mil
ford, but now of Philadelphia, was
married ON June 23rd, 1920 to Mr..
Vaughn Grander. Mr.. and Mrs. Gran
der will reside in Philadelphia.
Miss Hanah Shepard, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Shepard of 4S
Harvard avenue, BroOkline,, Mass,
was married on June 23rd at 4 o'clock
to Mr.. James L. Davis of Milford.
The bride wore dress Of white geor-
gette crepe and veil caught with
orange blossoms and carried a shower
bouquet of white roses and lilies of the
valley. She was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Edna Shepard who was also
dressed in white and carried roses.
The groom was attended by H. b.
Thaw of Milford, as best man. The
house was beautifully decorated with
palms, roses and peonies, the color
scheme being green and white. A re-
ception followed the wedding at which
refreshments were served by a Boston
caterer. Immediately after the bride
and groom left for the Berkshire
Hills in an automobile where they
will spend their honeymoon, returning
afterward to Milford where they win
reside on North Walnut street.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
BLACKBERRY SEASON OPENS

The blackberry season has opened in
lower Delaware and the crop appears
to be of standard quantity, but of eX-
cellent quality. Prices bid fair to be
profitable to the growers and the buy
ers pay from 81 80 to $500 per 81
quart crate at the railroad stations
and boat shipping points. Unfortunate
ly they are not grown in large guam
titles. like the strawberry.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
LABOR CONDITIONS ON IOWA
FARMS BEST IN 3 YEARS

Labor conditions for farms are bet
ter in Iowa now than at any time in
the last three years, according to a
statement by George B Albert, Of the
state employment bureau last week.
Mr.. Albert said a report that 100
600 men are wanted for farm labor
is false. Perhaps 1900 men were need
ed. he said, but they have been OBJ
tanned. He said reports from Kan
sas and Nebraska are that those
states have all the labor needed.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
ENTERTAINMENT AT LINCOLN

An ice cream festival win be held in
the Lincoln town hall on Monday.
July 9TH, and ice cream and cake will
be on sale from to II D. m.
A free play entitled, "a MischeviOus
Niger" will he rendered at 7:30 p.
m. and the proceeds will be used to
apply to the town hall fund. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
MILFORD 2, HARRINGTON 0

Milford won from Harrington here
on Saturday, June 10Th. by the score
of . TO 0. The game was a pitchers
.hottle between Legar and Hummel,
with hOnors going to Legar. one IN
field hit was the best Harrington
could get off Legar. This Victory
gave Milford the series between the
two towns, they having won three OF
the four games played. 1t was tired
Iistless game, too much arguing being
done.
The score follows:
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
WHEAT HARVEST IS OVER

The wheat harvest in lower Della
ware is over for the season of 1920,
and the fields show that the crop Of
straw has been larger than the aver
age, while the quality of the grain at
the present time is Of high grade. All
will depend upon the weather during
the threshing season, which win be
within the next three weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
MILFORD GRANGE

A cordial invitation is extended to
YOU TO attend the Grange picnic at
Millwood next Saturday. Tables and
coffee viii be furnished and ice
cream will be on sale all day. Sports
and games for everybody in the af-
ternoon, and a short business meet
ing will be held in Grange Hall at
eight o'clock in the evening.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
FINE LETTUCE GROWN HERE

Two very large heads of lettuce
which was grown in the garden of
George H. Prettyman in South Mil
ford were left at this office last week
by him. and they certainly were man.
moth specimens. and the fine part was
that they were crisp. and of delicious
quality. The market garden fields of
Mr.. Ryder near Milford are also
worth seeing atsthis season.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
RECEIVES DEGREE

NEdward Smithers Ross Of Philadel-
phia. a former resident of Harrington.
recently received the degree of Doctor
Of Medicine at graduation exercises
Of Philadelphia Medical College. DR.
Ross is acting interne in the Hohne-
mann hospital Of Philadelphia for one
year.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
MILFORD I, LAUREL A

Milford won from Laurel here on
saturday last by the score of 20
4 laurel u. ked like a W. lner until
the sixtl: when Milford Iallicd and
scored 70 r ruas on four hits and a
Iase on balls. Culver rep aced Ole
p!.nt fj5 Laur-l in the seventh and
uilford adnai t,ro more runs Wiley
replaced Hager for Milford in the
sixth and allowed only one hit in four
innings. Hager pitched good ball but
was given ragged s'IpDI-t
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
BEPAIRTNG DAGsBORO ROAD

kThe Stag road. extending from the
du Pont Boulevard to Dagsboro. which
was constructed by the county officials
three years ago. is being repaired and
given a coat of asphalt.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
MILFORD
-, . I 27 13

@Roth batted for Hardesty in 9th.
Base on balls. off Legar 1 off Hum
mel .. Struck out by Legar 8; by Hum
mel Z. Umpire, Cole.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02

Total ....7 z p - 4
Two base hit. Pettyjohn. Threa
base hits. G. Jackson. Pierce. Base on
halls. off Hager 1 off 0liphant on
Cnlver 1. Struck out by Hager by
Wiley .: by Oliphant I; by culver
4. Umpires. Cole and Johnson.
Score by innings:
HT;isord ,,,;l ...OO O1OO4 2 x-7
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
MOORE

Howard E. Moore, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Moore of Bryan o., born
1888 and died June II. 1920, age 81
years and 10 days. He moved to Del
aware in December 1912. He is sur
vived by father mother, one brother
one sister and wife and children.
Milford chronicle., 1920-07-02
OBITUARY
DOMNES

Wm. II. DOwnes, formerly of
Greenwood, died June 2Sth at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. Wm. II.
Fisher, near Milford, age 81 years
and months. Interment in Odd Eel
lows cemetery, Milford. W. G.. Pow
derS, funeral director.