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Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
ONE CUSTOMERS COMPLAINT

A downtown member of the Phil
adelphia Stock Exchange is in re-
ceipt Of the following letter, and some
business men will sympathize with the
writer: For the following reasons l
am unable to send you the check you
asked for | have been held up, held
down. sent back. walked on, stepped
on. hattened out and squeezed, first
by the U. S. Government for Federal
war tax. the excess profit tax, the Lib
erty Loan bonds. Thrift Stamps, cap
ital stock. merchants license and au-
to tax. Also by every society and or
ganiZation that the mind of man can
invent to extract what / have in my
possession, Society of ST. John the
Baptist, the G. A. r., the WOmen's
Relief the Navy League, the Red
Cross, the Black Cross, the Purple
Cross. the Double Cross, the Chill
drens Home, the Turks Society, the
Y. NJ. c. A., the Y. W. c. A.. the X. of
c., the Boy Scouts the Jewish Relief,
the Belgian Relief and every hospital
in town. The Government has so gov
erned my business that / do not
know who owns it. am inspected
suspected, examined re-examined,
required and com
so that | do not know who
am. or why am here All that /
know is that ! am supposed to be an
inexhaustible supply of money for ev-
cry known need. hope and desire Of
the human race and because I do
not sell all that | own and go out and
beg, borrow or steal money TO give
away. | am cussed. discussed, talked
to, talked about. lied to, lied about,
held up, hung up, robbed and nearly
ruined and the only reason that
am still clinging to life is to see
what is cnminer navf -
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
REV. C. 7. WYATT DEAD
WELL KNOWN MINISTER AND MEMBER
OF NJ. E. CONFERENCE 81 YEARS.

Rev Clinton 7. Wyatt. ID. d., who
vas a member OF the Wilmington Con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church for "a years, died at Denton,
Nd. on Saturday night. Feb. Z, 1920.
Death resulted from heart trouble.
Dr. wyatt had spent three weeks at
the Methodist Episcopal Hospital,
Philadelphia, and last week in Will
mington for the purpose Of having his
illness diagnosed. His health seem
ed TO be improving when he left Will
n ngton Friday night.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon, with services at Denton
and interment at Greensboro. Md.
DR.. Wyatt was born in Caroline
county. Maryland. and was So years
old He joined the Wilmington Con-
ference in 1856 and served pastoral
charges as follows: Chinciteague. Va,
1856; WestOver, Md, 1887: Berlin,
Nd. 1SSS-9; Roxana, 1902; Deals
Island. Md. 1885; Asbury Church,
Md. 1865; Emmanuel
Church, Crisfeld, Nd, 1S99-1901 Mid
dletown. 1924; Harrison Street
Church. Wilmington. 19O5-10: Cam
lYl5-lo; Denton, Md, 19l6-20 He
had received a pastoral invitation
from EastOn. Md. and expected to go
there next month He was a trustee
OF the Wilmington Conference. a mem
Der of the Conference Claimant. En-
d0wment Commission. the Board of
Church Location, the Commission on
finance and the Committee on Con-
ference Relations and a Trustee of
the Wesley Collegiate Institute, Dow
sr.
Mrs. Wyatt survives him. also the
members of his conference class
avs. George h. Wood, William W.
Sharp, William a. MowGray. Henry S.
Dulany, William G Koons. James 7.
Prouse.
Mrs. Nettie W Thomas of Denton
IS a widowed sister of Dr. Wyatt
Edward Atkins Of Milford is a cousin
% Mrs Wyatt
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
Z. IRENEE DUPONT DIES
AT P0TTSTOWN SCHOOL

Eleuthere Irenee dupont. II years
old, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. /. Coleman
dupont, died at Hill School, Potts
town, Pa, where he was a student.
late Sunday night from pneumonia.
His mother and sister, Mrs. Paul
Wilson, were at his bedside when he
died.
General DUPONT had before that
gone to Florida on a business trim.
but started for home as soon as he
neard OF the serious turn of affairs
II was with a view of preparing
himself for entrance to Massachusetts,
Institute of Technology that he was
enrolled at Hill School He was born
during June, 1902, when the dupont
Company celebrated the centenary of
its founding, and he was named in
honor of the founder of the company.
Always cheeful and full of life. and
an enthusiastic athlete and Bov
Scout, he carried sunshine with him
wherever he went. He wars six feet
two inches tall and of fine physique.
He took part in all the healthful
sports of his companions and excelled
in some. He was the winner of a
memorable swimming contest at The
Mill last summer He was OF a
charming disposition and a likeable
boy generally, so much that he was
a favorite with the boys and girls of
his acquaintance. He was a true Am
erican and real patriot. which was
demonstrated time and again during
the war through his Boy Scout and
other activities in behalf of the coun-
try's cause. He had planned to de-
vote as much time as possible this
week to the nationwide Boy Scout an
liversary celebration, and also to the I
Community Service campaign.
In addition to his parents, the
young man is survived by three sis
ers and brother, Mrs Hollyday S. /
Needs, Jr., Mrs Paul f. Wilson, Z
Francis V. DUPONT and Mrs. John .
of New York
The funeral was held on Wednes-
lay
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
GIRLS DEMONSTRATE
HOME ECONOMICS

The girls in the Home Economics
department at the Frankford high
school served refreshments to those
who attended the local institute last
Saturday Miss Lena Cole, Home
Economics instructor at Frankford
guided the young ladies in the selec-
tion of a menu which was both econ
omical and nOurishing. The food was
carefully prepared and served. Every
one present expressed their apprecia
tion of the hospitality given.
The Home Economic department at
Frankford is housed in the town hall.
This hall was partitiOned part way
to the ceiling, affording limited space
for tables, stoves and sewing ma
chimes, etc, for accommodating eigh-
teen pupils. The expenditures for
equipment this beginning year have
been necessarily curailed and oil
stoves are used entirely. Running
water cannot be provided until next
year. A keg filled daily and a sink
for drainage have to answer the pur-
pose for the present. To prepare re-
freshments under these conditions
show commendable planning and work
on the part of the girls and the in
structor Linen and sufficient china
and silver ware were borrowed from
the homes of the pupils. There are
many additions needed for the equip
ment of the Home Economics depart
ments throughout Sussex County
which will be provided for in next
years budget The large proportion
of the total number of girls in these
high schools taking the Home EcOnO-
mics course, shows clearly the desire
and need for this kind of training
the schools. In several of
the schools every girl in the high .
school chooses the work. A pupil .
pursuing the vocational home econo- +
mics course carries courses in Eng
ish, Science, Mathematics or History
also. A two year course in home econ
)mics has been planned for the pres
snt. These two courses are open pri- +
narily for first and second year high
school girls. Many third and fourth
rear girls have elected the work this
year which accounts for the
arge registration throughout the
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
LEARNING TO MAKE AND FIT

The Cedar Grove School District in
Cedar Neck has a Clothing School,
with a professional teacher supplied
by the state, which is doing excellent
wo. : and the women appear to be in
tereste,... because it helps reduce the
cash outi.y for making clothing for
themselves al.d families, and at the
same time educates themselves and
the girls how to get nice we'll fitting
clothing without paying out large
charges for dressmaking and sewing
work
"The Clothing School, for Cedar
Grove district will meet on Thursday,
February 18th, at 1870 p. M, at the
home of Mrs. C. A. Colell, when the
waist pattern will be drafted and
fitted.
All women are asked to be prescnt
if it is possible for them to attend.
The Milford pupils will take botice Of
this meeting, and if possible. attend
it, as they will be more than welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
TEACHERS INSTITUTE TOMORROW

An institute for the teachers of the
special school districts of Laurel and
Seaford will be held in the Laurel
High School room on Saturday next
Governor John G. Townsend will de-
liver an address on the educational
outlook for Delaware Dr.. Gordinier
Of the Millersville Normal School. viii
speak. The program follows:
Morning session: A. M.-Scripture
reading, Rev. f. F. Carpenter; Some
Essentials of Discipline" Miss Rachel
Killen; vocal duet, Madlyn Jackson
and Edna Lowe: "The First Lesson"
DR.. II. c. Gordinier; clarinet solo. c.
+. Snyder; Physical Education and
Training" Supt II. f. Stahl.
Afternoon session English as an
Aid to Talkability," Miss Esther Len
hardt; address. Gov. John G. Town
send; piano duet. Doris Locates and
Emma Marvil; "The Mother Tongue"
Dr. Gordiner; clarinet solo, c. r.
Snyder; Customs and Education in
Mexico" Miss Ida Kay; singing by
the audience.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
CASUALTIES
IN WAR TOTAL 3O3

Washington. d. c., Feb. 9-Dela-
ware contributed 3O3 casualties as
its portion to winning the world war.
Official revised figures for Delaware
issued tonight by the War Depart
ment show that of the Delaware SOL
diers who went into the war, four Of
icers were killed in action, one died
of disease, two died of accident. To-
tai casualties among officers 20.
Enlisted men who gave their lives
in denfense of American liberty 81.
including II killed in action. 13 died
of wounds, SO died of diseases, four
from accidents, other known causes
six, causes undetermined three One
presumed dead 20 slightly wounded,
rs severely wounded, SO wounded,
degree undetermined, total wounded
200
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
SHIPPING OUR FISH TO EUROPE

New York. Feb. 9-Owing to the
scarcity of fish in Great Britain. the
United States is exporting fish to Eu-
rope for the first time in many years
Large shipments Of cured bOneless
fish are being forwarded to Greece
and Italy, which were formerly sup
piled by the British Isles.
The exporting of fish mark a new
era in the American fish industry.
Since the war Great Britain has
been pressed to supply her home de-
mand, owing to the high cost of meat
and wheat products. The people of
England, Scotland and ireland spend
S2,500 600 a week -S130 .O00. 900 a year
for fried fish and potato chips. Thir-
ty million meals are served over the
fish food counters of these countries
every week.
Extraordinary progress has been
made in the fishing industry in this
country within the past few years.
and il is predicted in New England
that the East Coast Fisheries Pro-
ducts Company will soon be handling
approximately 100000 pounds of fish
daily, or over S00,O00,OO0 pounds per
year
The same corporation recently pur-
chased ten new steam trawlers from
the French government These YES
sells were built in Southern ports, and
were intended for use as mine sweep
ers- The company now has a fleet of
p modern steam trawlers which is
the largest fleet of its kind on the At
lantic coast owned by a single cor
poration.
Throughout the United States, fish
food is in steadily increasing demand.
and the large New York hotels are
featuring it on their menus.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
DENOUNCES OUR GAME LAWS
CECIL HAHN TELLS NATURAL HISTORY
SOCIETY BIRDS ARE NOT PROTECTED.

A scatching denunciatiOn of the
lack of enforcement of the Delaware
game laws was made before the Del
aware Society of Natural History
which met in Wilmington this week.
The situation in regard to game
regulations, particularly in Sussex
county. is a blot on the country,
said Mr. Hahn. He said that Sus-
sex county was responsible for the
defeat Of the bill 10 protect birds
before the Legislature.
There are more birds being kill
ed in Sussex county than the future
generation will ever see" he con-
tinued. This is not the fault of the
one game warden who is doing all
that can be expected, but the fault
of those who neglect to see to it that
half dozen other wardens are em-
ployed"
He said that the Audubon Society.
although meaning well, had antag-
onized the gunner, ordering that
they should not shoot song birds be-
cause no real sportsman ever shoots
song bird
Miss Amanda Palmer deplored the
ignorance of the average school child
of high school grade in regard to
birds claiming most of them did not
know a robin when they saw it,
Lack of Interest
]. c. Pennypacker said that some
time ago the society had taken great
pains TO get the cooperation of the
Wilmington school teachers in the
study of natural history. but that the
effort was a failure. we had an ex-
hibition," said the speaker, "and in
vited all the school teachers in viii
mington. There were just two white
girls and two colored girls attended
Rev J. p. Otis, Frank Morton Jones
and Miss Amanda c. Palmer were ap-
pointed a committee to encourage the
interest of school children in natural
history. Mr.. Otis has already the
names of a great may school teachers
in the State and the society consider
ing sending circulars to the different
schools with the idea OF interesting
them in this subject
II was said that a new building
would be most necessary if they are
10 start juvenile branch to the so
cety which they hope to do.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to consider the housing prop
lsition for the society: Lewis Rum
'ord. Frank Morton Jones, Edward R.
Mack
Rev. Otis gave an interesting talk
On the oaks and the difference in
species of the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts. A large number of interest
ng specimens were passed around.
They were collected by Mr.. Jones a
,aar ago in California;
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
TEACHERS INSTITUTE TO-
MORROW AT ELLENDALE

Tomorrow, Saturday, February
18th, there will be held at Glendale
public school building, an all-day
session of the local Teachers Insti-
tute. All teachers in the public
schools north of Georgetown, and all
teachers east of Greenwood are ex-
pected to attend. The school officials
Of Glendale have arranged with Mr..
Whitney's Sunday school class of
girls to serve a luncheon in the school
house. All the local people are cor
daily invited to be present, as many
persons of prominence will be pres
ent and deliver addresses. Among
those invited and expected to be pres
ent is U. S. Senator Walcott, and he
is expected to address the teachers.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
PRISONER CLAIMS PROPERTY

Chancellor Curtis, after attending
the Board of Pardons meeting last
week, heard argument on a rule to
show cause why Alfred NJ Powell.
former husband of Mary A. Powell,
murderer of Estella Albin. now serv-
ing a life-term in the New Castle
County WoTkhouse should not be fur
ther restrained in the attempt to sell
certain property which, the attorneys
for Mary A. Powell claimed rightful-
ly, belongs to her the same having
been purchased by Powell with money
which Mary A. Powell received from
the sale of farming implements after
her trial and conviction.
John d. Hawkins and James II.
Hughes represented Mary A. Powell
and A. B. Magee and d. O. Hastings
represented Alfred NJ. Powell. The
deferred decision.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Samuel CIendaniel of Marcus Hook,
Pa, spent Sunday with his sister.
Miss Emma Clendaniel
Little Florence Bullock who has
been suffering with measles at the
home of her aunt has recovered.
Mrs. Susie Anderson Ross and MIS-
Edith Marvel have been attending lie
wholesale millinery opening tlls
week.
y Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Dolphin al
Shawnee announce the engagement
Of their daughter. Edna, to Mr.. Can
c. Smith, chief radio electrician. Il
S. Navy department, Washington. b.
G.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
ENGINEER SAYS JETTIES
WOULD SAVE REHOBOTH

Colonel J. P. Jervey, United States
engineer, stated this week he consid-
cred reaction jetties," formed by the
driving of two rows of piling in a
curved line a short distance out from
the beach, partially filling them in
with stone and rubbish, would be a
solution of the beach protection prob
lem at RehobOth. Reaction jetties"
he said had proven efficient along the
New Jersey coast line and several
other points on the Atlantic and gulf
coast. In many instances he stated,
these petties have opened ocean
channels across sand bars and also
reclaimed land which had been prev
iously devastated by severe storms.
Col. Jervey cited the effect an old
barge, now lying sunk at the lower
end Jof RehobOth, had in saving the
coast at that point He considered
She suggestion of a sea-wall suffici-
betty strong to be effective, out Of
he question because of cost, which
Mould have to be financed by either
iKivate or State capital The Fed
M authorities, he said, would bear
st. q necessary expense of furnishing
the esuate protection for the light
lashe Sand life-saving stations.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
NEW JERSEY AND NEVADA
RATIFY SUFFRAGE

Y Nevada and New Jersey legislatures
have this. week ratified the amend
ment TO the United States COnstitu-
ton, by very satisfactory majorities.
In Nevada there was but one vote
against ratification.
Nevade was the twenty-eighth and
New Jersey the twenty-ninth state to
ratify. the others are: Illinois. Wis
consin, Michigan, Ohio Kansas. New
York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas.
Montana, Nebraska, Minnesota. New
Hampshire, Utah, California. Maine.
North Dakota. South Dakota. Color
ado, Rhode Island. Kentucky. Oregon.
Indiana and Wyoming. Only seven
more states are rennirad
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
THE MILFORD NEW
CENTURY CLUB REPORT

The regular meeting Of the Milford
New Century Club was held on Mon
day, February 9, 1920, with the presi-
dent Mrs. s. c. Hall, presiding.
The entire afternoon was devoted to
business and Current Events. After
a delightful violin solo, Resignation"
by Mrs. NJ. Haswell Pierce. a paper on
Current Events was read by Mrs. JUL
ius Satt
Next Monday afternoon, Feb. 10th.
will be Home Economics, in charge Of
Mrs. Robert P. Davis.
The club will celebrate its s2nd an
niyersary Saturday, Feb. 14th. with
luncheon at the club rooms at one o.
clock
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
W. c. 7. I. TO HOLD EXTENSION

The ladies of the W. c. T. u. will
hold Willard Extension at the chan
ei on Tuesday evening. Feb. II. at
1880 o'clock. An elaborate program
has been prepared and light refresh
ments will be served.
The Slaughter Neck. Lincoln. and
Houston unions are invited {, he
present All members are urged to
come and bring a friend. There A
surprise in store for you. A silver
offering will be taken.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
FLU PREvENTATIYEs

Eat plenty-but don't over
eat.
Keep body, particularly the
hands, clean.
Take plenty of outdoor exer-
else.
Avoid catching cold
Admit outdoor air to sleep
ing apartment but don't sleep in
a draught
Don't mingle with crowds of
people in poorly ventilated rooms.
Keep regular hours and get
lots Of sleep.
AT the first indications of III
ness remain in the house and
send for a doctor.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
FINE CATCH OF FISH

700 pounds of rock. perch hnd cat
fish were caught on Wednesj day last
by Charles Hobbs and his fishing
crew. fish were sent bJf express
to PhiC Eaphia The catcAcTYas made
in the 5. illion river ne Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
MILFORD GRANGE NOTES

Next Saturday there wNl be no pro-
gram as the first and 81 eond degrees
will be given to class candidates.
All officers should be e their places
for this work.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
. AND SHADOW SOCIAL

positiond shadow social will be
this plaQterbury school, Thursday
Mrs. Aruary 18th. If stormy,
5ist. g. Proceeds for picnic.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
OBITUARY
ARCHER

Edward l.. Archer, aged 50 years,
died at the home of his daughter in
Troy, New York. on Sunday evening
last, February Sth, 1920 He was a
brother of Alfred +. Archer. the mer-
chant of Milford. and until about forty
years ago resided here with his father
and family Each summer he came
to Milford for several weeks visit
and he was one of the oldest sub
scribers to the Milford Chronicle. His
remains were Inferred at Yonkers,
New York
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
HUDSON

John W. Hudson, aged Sc years,
died at the residence of his daughter,
Mrs George Hail two miles south
from Milford, Tuesday February 3rd,
1920. from pneumonia. Because of
the sleet storms and heavy SHOWS
which followed, it was impossible to
hold the funeral. or convey the re-
mains to his home near Frankford
Delaware until this past Wednesday,
when the funeral was held in the NJ.
E. Church az Frankfort and the body
taken to Bethel. Maryland for inter
ment, by VIM. G. Powders. the fune-
raj director.
Milford chronicle., 1920-02-13
RISLER

George Risler, son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Risler, Of Lincoln City, Del
aware, died in Washington on Sunday
evening, February Sth, 1920, from
pneumonia. He was 80 years old, and
leaves a wife He was a member Of
Temple Lodge. No. 9, A. F. and A. NJ
also of Crystal Front Lodge, No TO-
l. o. o. F., of Milford. The funeral
was held from the residence in Lin
coin on Tuesday and interment made
in Odd Fellows cemetery, Milford, by
VIM. G. Powers, the funeral director.
ANDERSON
Homer L. Anderson, aged 2S years,
died in the Presbyterian Hospital in
New York, on Sunday, February Sth,
1920, OF pleurO-pneumOnia and his
funeral was held in Milford on Tues
day last; interment in Odd Fellows
cemetery. Milford He was a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Major Anderson Of near
Milford. who have two daughters SER
iOusly i'll with the same disease in
Wilmington, and Mrs. Anderson was
with them and unable for that reason
TO attend the funeral Of her son. Rev.
c. E. Dryden conducted the funeral
services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-04
MUSICAL NUMBERS
 ON BILL AT THE LYRIC

Music, comedy and acrobats make up the bill at the Lyric for the last half of the week, being topped off with an exceptional screen number, "The Game sters," staring Margaret Fisher
 For those who care for real music, tho headline act will surely make strong appeal. It consists of six musicians known as the SaXaphone Ssvtet, which is declared to be a musical masterpiece Harmony has been said to be the thing from which the whole woEd gets it's pitch and the Thornton Sisters claim to make harmony their mission in life.
 Edythe and Eddie Adair, pretty woman and jolly-loolking young man are said to be a duo of entertainers who evidently see in real life lot of en- joyment and fun, for they utilize in theif offering, "The Bootshop,' by stephen G. Champlin, an idea that offers much in
 he way of comedy and batter. The act presented by these entertainers IS in the form of a one-act playlet.
 Leroy and Paul., comedy triple-naf acrobats. and Mallen Case. in Another Good Man Gone Wrong" are the two other acts ,which complete the vaude- vile bill. All that is known of MT. Case, act is the title, which certainly sounds interesting. Margaret Fisher will be starred in ''The Gamesters," the screen production for the last half of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-04
CEREAL PRICES TAKE DIP ON ESTIMATE OF COARSE GRAIN
 AND SHORTAGE OF ANIMALS
By Associated Press

Chicago, November 3-Estinates that the supply of coarse grain is 2S per cent larger than last year. with farm animals per cent less numerous, did much today to lower cereal prices. Wheat closed unsettled at 2l4 to S&c net decline. corn off x to 2s4c and oats. down 5s to Ac Tn provisions the outcome ranged from a setback of soc to 10c advance.
 Persistent commission house selling de- veloped in wheat and there was no ad- equate support except some fair buying early that was credited to the seaboard Bears contended that on the basis of current estimates the production of feed stuffs had been greatly excessive, and that in view of down turns for other commodities, no reason was apparent why wheat should be on a pedestal. Bulls urged on the other hand that this country is now on domestic basis re- garding wheat, even including the amount which may yet be received from Canada, and that holding by farmers Tn Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska was certain to effect values.
 / Reported super-abundance of feeding grain led to sharp break in corn. One authority figured the 1920 yield as 51.o 600 bushels more than the government S total last month. Oats sympathized with corn.
 Provisions averaged lower as result of grain market depression and not withstandwing higher quotations on hogs.