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Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
WOMEN ARE WARNED TO
REGISTER SEPTEMBER is

Women voters of Delaware, to en-
ter into full possession of the rights
of suffrage conferred by the Nine
teenth Amendment, must register
September 18th, at the usual places in
each voting district.
There are two registration days in
the State, September Is and October
16.
The dates to be remembered and
the hours set by law are:
September is (Registration) 9 a. m.
to z. p. m.
October 1e (Registration) 9 a. m. to
z p. m.
November 2 CEIection) z a. m. to 7
D. m
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
THREE new SCHOOL
HOUSES DEDICATED
THEY ARE LOCATED AT CHRISTIANA,
MARSHALLT0N AND HOCKESSIN,
In new CASTLE COUNTY.
FOR use OF NECROSTUDENTS
INTERESTING EXERCISES WERE HELD in
EACH SCHOOLHOUSE, WITH DR.. J.
H. 0DELL PRESIDING.

Three new school houses, One-teach-
er types, the first product of the $780,
600 contributed by Pierre S. du Pont
and dispensed by the Delaware School
Auxiliary Association for improved
educational facilities for the Negro
children in this State. were dedicated
at HOckessin, Marshallton and Chris
tiana Monday afternoon and formally
transferred to the New Castle County
Board of Education. The trustees of
the school districts adopted resolu-
tions thanking Mr. du Pont for his
generous gift. Many persons admired
the school buildings, which are sub
stantially constructed and fully
equipped.
DR.. Joseph H. Odell. president
Henry P. Scott, vice-president, and
Mrs. William X. du Pont, director
of the Delaware School Auxiliary As
sociation, George B. Miller, president,
and Pierre S. du Pont. vice-president
of the State Board of Education, Ar
thur R. Spaid, State commissioner of
education, George L. Medill, president
of the New Castle County Board of
Education, w. H. Jump, superinten-
dent of the public schools of New
Castle county, DR.. Conwell Banton,
member Of the Wilmington Board of
Public Education, Rev. w. c. Jason,
president of the State College for
Colored Students and president of the
Delaware Negro Civic League, c. Mil
bourne Smith, secretary of the Del
aware Negro Civic League, DR.. ]. Ba-
con Stubbs and Revs. John 7. Rector,
J. U. King, J. H. Stevens. Ivanhoe
Willis and c. H. Lewis participated in
the dedicatory ceremonies. Messrs.
OdelI and Scott were accompanied by
their wives, and Mr.. du Pont had DR..
E. H. Cornell as a guest. Others
present included Mrs. J. Bacon Stubbs
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Robinson.
Brief but interesting exercises were I
held in each schoolhouse, with Dr.
Joseph H. Odell presiding.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
FAMILY REUNION AT BETHEL

Judge Henry c. Conrad attended
the reunion of the Davis-kinder-
Noble families on Wednesday last at
Bethel NJ. E. Church, between Sea-
ford and fredericksburg. These re-
unions are held every five years and
attract many people as the families
are numerous in that community.
Judge Conrad, in his usual good
way, made brief historical address
touching upon the history of Bethel
Church, which originally was called
Browns Chapel. The large crowd
present greatly appreciated the re-
marks of the Judge, and expressed
their pleasure in having him with
them on the notable occasion.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
PLEAD GUILTY TO ROBBERY

Pleading guilty to the larceny Of
goods from the stores of Charles w.
Fisher and Joseph H. Walls OF Milton.
also Of entering the Cunning lodge
of Richard Haughton at Redden.
about three weeks ago, Howard
Workman, Atwood Hudson and Wes-
ley Simpler were sentenced to serve
nine months in the New Castle Coun-
ty Workhouse on each count. Work
man and Hudson received an addi-
tional sentence OF nine months. the
former pleading guilty to receiving
stolen goods and the latter to larceny
from the store of n. w. Prettyman
at Stockley.
George Greenley, Brodkiln district.
pleaded guilty to forging a check on
II. r. Burton and was probated for
two years to Granville Bryan.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
LORD ESTATE SALE
AMOUNTS TO $4,000

A large crowd was attracted to
Dover Tuesday, interested in the sale
of the real estate of the late James
Lord, which included valuable tracts
of land in various parts of Kent coun-
/ ty. This had been advertised several
weeks ago, by c. w. Lord, admins
traitor of his brother, James Lord,
but C. E. Lord having died the day
before the sale, postponement was
ordered and Jack X. Lord, son of G..
w. Lord, was appointed administrator
d. b. n. of James Lord, deceased, and
as such sold the property. The real
estate disposed of included the fol-
Logging tracts:
House and lot in Camden, home Of
the late James Lord, purchased by
George M. Fisher, of Dover, attorney,
for 1925.
Two tracts of land lying partly in
the town limits of Camden and partly
on the public road from Camden to
Rising Sun, 20 acres of land with inn
provements and orchards, purchased
by Lord Brothers, for $3.50.
Farm Of 55 acres, on road from
Camden to Lebanon. adjoining Cam
den Union Campmeeting Associations
grounds, purchased by Elmer Outten,
for $5,035. This tract also has large
orchards.
Tract of land on road from Dover
to Rising Sun, by way of MOore's Mill,
Is acres, 1872 square perches. with
orchards, purchased by Elmer Outten,
for S1.805.
Farm and marsh land on road from
st. Jones' NJ. E. Church to the Dover
and Kits Hammock roads, 250 acres
of upland and $50 acres of marsh
land. with buildings and apple and
pear orchards, purchased by Outten
Brothers for SALTS.
Total amount of sale. $27,390.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
DOVER
SCORE B WINNINGS
PROTESTS IN PARDON CASE

Many protests have been received
by Governor Townsend over the ac-
tion of the Board of Pardons in rec
ommending a conditional pardon for
Jesse Reed, a Wilmington young man
who was convicted of burglary of
houses in that city. There were many
charges against him at the time of
his conviction, and he was sentenced
to serve six years in two cases, the
others not being pressed by the at
torney generals department. He has
served one year of his six years SEN
tence.
The Board of Pardons last week
recommended a conditional pardon
for Reed. Under the constitution the
board only can recommend a pardon,
the pardoning power being vested in
the Governor. who has authority
either to approve or disapprove the
recommendation or disapprove the
recommendation Of the board.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
TALBORT COUNTY FARMERS
FIX TOMATO PRICES

One of the largest and most repre-
sentative meetings of Talbort county,
Md, farmers was held last Friday
afternoon in Easton Courthouse, with
the principal object in view of fixing
the price of tomatoes to the canner-
les. Between $50 and 20) farmers
of the county were present, and the
gathering was reported to be most
representative one.
r. R. Spring, of Easton, acted as
president of the meeting and County
Agent E. P. Walls. Of Easron, was
secretary. It was decided that the as
sociation would sell tomatoes to the
canneries at 40 cents per basket, sup
plying their own baskets. If the can
neries agree to supply baskets, the
price was set as 25 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
MILFORD GRANGE

There was large attendance at
Grange last Saturday evening, and
everyone enjoyed the pleasing demon
stration given by the small girls of
the Cedar Grove Canning Club. The
next meeting viii be on Saturday af-
ternoon, Sept. 18th, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Rosa. This will
be the last field meeting of the sea-
son, so plan to come. You will find a
cordial welcome and will enjoy the
pleasant social hour.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
REAL ESTATE SALES

Edward Affeldt has bought from the
L. d. Caulk Company the residence on
Causey avenue formerly occupied by
George Shirley. for S3,7OO, of which
he is now an occupant.
The 175-acre farm located in
Slaughter Neck, on the Delaware Bay
shore, which was bought recently by
Short & Hall from John W. Bennett.
was sold this week by them TO David
A. Argo and his son Ellwood. Areo.
Ihey viii use the farm for growing
grass, grain and stock - both cattle
and horses.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
MILFORD BREAKS
DOvER'S STREAK

Milford put Dover on the toboggan
at Dover Monday afternoon when they
captured both ends of the twin holi-
day baseball program, winning to l
and to 2. The games were interest
ing and well played.
"Heck" Townsend, the star intielder
of the Milford club, was badly injured
in the second game when Fisher, OF
the Dover team, ran into him. Town
send was going~aft fly, ball when
her. Was running to second;
ran into the visiting star player and
knocked him to the ground. He was
carried off the field and was attended
by two physicians.
The scores:
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
BRYAN ASSAILS COX
AND H. S. CUMMINGS
Calls Choice Of Democratic Con-
vention Chairman a Tragedy
for the Party.
cox CANDIDACY A DISGRACE
Hls Nomination Would Be an Insult
by the Liquor Forces,
Nebraskan Asserts.
gpsclal 70 The Ne.o YorR Times.

EW9tTIF 70 7 TIV ~ W 7 VI y ETTEN0s
LINCOLN. Neb.. May 13.-Wiiiiam
Jennings Bryan turned HIS political bat
terles tonight on Homer s. Cummings
Chairman Of the Democratic National
In q statement given out here he says:
- The selection or Chairman Cum
mings TO sound the keynote Of the
Democratic National CONVENTION Is
worse than q comedy. II iB q tragedy.
II Is "a melancholy beginning II the
Democrats have any intention OF max
ing q campaign this year. n the Demo-
.ratlc Party Is 10 be wrapped in q
wet shr6ud. locked up in a Wall
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
MOTOR CYCLE RACES

The West Philadelphia Motor Cycle
Club held a Labor Day run to Slaugh-
ter Beach. Ten cars made the trip,
arriving at noon on Saturday and re-
naming until noon Monday. Races
were held on the beach Saturday af-
ternoon, but owing to the soft condi-
tion of the sand, not much time. could
be made, as the cars were kept up
right with difficulty. The average
time on the down trip from Philadel-
phia was 5 hours and 10 minutes.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
COlOred School

COlOred School - $50
In the Third Grade in the white
school the enrollment was mexpect-
edly large. The number fifty-two. be-
ing too great for one teacher to han
die at one time. the grade has been
placed on half-time. One-half the
number attend in the morning and
one-half in the afternoon. To engage
an additional teacher would at this
time be useless, since there is no
available school room for use.
The enrolment in the Seventh and
Eighth Grades is large on account Of
the fact that the rural districts do
not accommodate pupils who have
passed the Sixth Grade. In these two
grades together are one hundred pu-
pills. Here, again, an additional
teacher would assist but little-since
there is no extra room available.
The large enrolment in the High
School is due partly 10 the coming in
of pupils from the rural districts and
from Lincoln, Houston and Glendale.
Mr. Frederick H. Coos. of Lancas-
ter Pa, graduate Of the Williamson
Trade School, has been engaged as
instructor in manual Training, and
has entered upon his duties.
The first regular school work was
done in the Elementary grades on
Wednesday and in the High School
on Thursday.
All the inside repairs and alter
ations had been completed when
school opened and the rooms had
been placed in order.
There will be a shortage of text
books at both colored and white
schools on account of unexpected
numbers and delayed delivery Of or
ders.
The two-room portable school
house loaned to the Town of Milford
by the School Auxiliary Commission
has not arrived, but it is expected to
reach Milford-and until it does ar
rive the half-time conditions will
have to prevail.
There are two rooms in the Colored
school house with more than fifty
scholars in each small room. An
other teacher is needed, but there is
no room.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
ANNIVERSARY MEETING

The anniversary of Barratt's Chapel,
near Frederick, will take place Sun
day, September 26, and Rev. Francis
Burgette Short will be the speaker.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
OBITUARY.
DEPUTY

: SAlark Deputy, aged 60 years, died at
his residence at Houston, Del, on
Wednesday, September 1st, 1920. The
funeral was held from his late resi-
dence and interment was made in
Hollywood Cemetery. near Harring-
ton, by William G.. Powders, the fu-
neral director.
YOSHELL
On Monday, August 3Oth. 1920,
Charles Emory Voshell, aged Sc years,
died at his home in Frederica, after a
long illness. He had been an invalid
gor five years and bore his Affections
with patience. He was highly re-
spected by his neighbors and friends,
and is survived by wife and one
daughter, Rachel; two sons, Homer
and Elmer. of Frederica; two broth
\ ers, Alexander and Eugene Voshell,
and one sister, Mrs. Sylvester w.
Evans, Of Milford Neck.
CLIFTON
William Howard Clifton, son of Mr..
and Mrs John C.. Clifton, died on Sat
urday, September 4th, 1910 at their
home on Pear street, North Milford,
Del, aged forty-one years. The fu-
neral was held on Tuesday afternoon
with his pastor, Rev. c. f. Dryden. Of
the NJ. p. Church. in charge. He had
been i'll for two years and more. Mr..
Clifton leaves a wife and one daugh-
ter; one brother and one sister be-
side his parents. Interment was made
in the family lot in Odd Fellows
Cemetery. and was largely attended
by relatives and friends. He was re-
spected wherever known. and had
many friends in Delaware. from whom
large banks Of handsome flowers came
in token of esteem.
Milford chronicle., 1920-09-10
MILFORD SCHOOLS
ARE OVERCROWDED
7S4 CHILDREN REGISTER ON FIRST DAY
OF OPENING OF MILFORD SCHOOLS.
EVERY GRADE CROWDED.
HALF TIME PRIMARY GRADE
PORTABLE SCHOOL BUILDING WITH TWO
ROOMS 22X35 HAS NOT ARRIVED.
WILL RELIEVE CONDITIONS.

The Milford Public Schools opened
on Tuesday, September 9TH. with the
following enrolment:
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09
BILLIARD PROPRIETOR DEGAMPS

Carl Kocher, proprietor of the Ar
cade billiard hall in the Book building
on North Eighth street, left town last
Wednesday and the place was closed
for a day or two until relatives ar
rived on the scene and got the place
going again. The place is said to have
done a good business but rumor has it
that the young proprietor was too
good a patron of a game of African
golf which was usually going on at
the place and that expert bone rollers
got most of the receipts. There were
also reports that Kocher overdrew his
account at the bank pretty heavy be-
fore pulling out but that this was all
fixed up for him few days later
There was a time when gambling
was suppressed in this town but of
late years poker and crap, more or less
openly played, seem to be the favorte
amusement of our boys and young
men, and no one seems to care a
whoop.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09
MILITIA BOYS GET PAID

Militia boys have been drilling in
this city for many years and The first
time in local history they received pay
for it from Uncle Sam Under the
federal defense act the men are en-
titled to pay for drill and last wecl,
Capt Schmidt was in receipt of gov
ernmcnt orders for the period from
May 20 tc June 30. They are paid at
the rate Of 81 per drill for each man,
but the state pays part Of this. The
local infantry units have not been or
ganized into regiments as they were
before the war and the local organiza-
ton is the Twenty-siXth Separate COM
pany.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09
FARMER MAKES OWN QUIETUS

Frank Thorn, aged about 40, farm
ing forty acres in the town of Two
Creeks, committed suicide last Satur-
day afternoon or Sunday morning. He
had an understanding with a ncighbor
whereby the neighbor was to put his
cattle in for him if he did not appear
to be at home Saturday evening The
neighbor did this and when Thorn did
not let the cattle out Sunday morning
the neighbor investigated and found
him lying across his bed dead, his shot
gun near him and also near by an old
umbrella handle with which he had
pushed the trigger. The full charge
had entered just above the heart, evil
IDENTIFY causing instant death.
Coroner Kemper went out to the
place Sunday afternoon. There ap-
pearing to be no doubt as to the man
ner of death the district attorney did
not order an inquest
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09
WINTER BASE BALL

Things have begun to hum already in
the baseball league and pennant win
ming teams are being organized on
paper. A meeting preliminary to or
ganizng a stock company to take over
the league stuff here next season has
been held and reports are that an or
ganization may be perfected shortly to
finance the sport here. Other lake
shore league cities have been getting
busy and the local idea now is not to
let the city team matter lag until the
trees are putting out sprouts. An at
tempt will be made to make the game
self-supporting and to get away from
the custom of passing round a sub
scription list to keep the game on its
feet.
Judge Hedding, president of the
league, is laying plans for the 1921
wheel and may visit our town soon in
that quest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09
RESIGNS FEDERAL JOB

Arthur }. Auton, who has been con
nected with the internal rccynue de
partment of the eastern district Of
Wisconsin as a deputy has resigned to
accept a position with the Aluminium
Goods company. Mr. Auton has held
the position about two years and is
rated as an efficient and capable of
iicer His territory was Manitowoc
and Calumet counties with hcadquar-
ters here Mr. Auton served as county
clerk for three terms previous to his
appointment to the federal Office. His
successor viii be appointed by Burt
Williams, internal revenue collector of
Wisconsin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09
ELkS MEMORIAL

The annual Memorial service of the
Elks was held Sunday afternoon which
was Memorial day in every Elks' lodge
in the world
The ceremonies this year were not
only above the standard set in former
years but were unusually well attend
ed, the big lodge room being filled to
capacity.
The music was all of a high order
and the three talks, one for the late
jerome Dick, one in appreciation of
the late Charles Spindler and the main
address by Rev. Il. p. Keicher were all
fine efforts.
In demonstrating the immortality of
the soul Rev. Keicher expressly aban-
doned all phlosophic reasoning and
addressed himself to what he termed
the three main common sense argu-
ments to show that although our bod
les are resolved into the dust whence
they came, the personality survives
and exists in another world. 1t was a
clearly thought out demonstration,
beautifully worded and well delivered.
Besides the two Elks who died the
past year, Mr.. Dick and Mr.. Spindler,
the following are the deceased Elks
who did not respond when their names
were called in the roll: Carl Bauer,
Edward Dunning, Nels Stephenson,
Ferdinand Ostenfeldt, Carl G.. Paulus,
Fred Noelchert, John MacFarlane,
John Mcmillan, Christ Tegen, George
Burger, Charles Salak, Ole f.. Berge,
Robert A. Ritchie, Philip j, Shea, An
ton c. Schreiter, Frederick Thrall,
Arthur Stericker, Fred Schuette, Isaac
Cratic, Edward Patzer, u. G. Stebbins,
Sherman Killen, Cornelius Madison, NJ.
j. Auermiller, Albert B. Schuette, II.
p Hamilton.
The following is the program which
was given:
Instrumental, Andante by p. Tschai-
koksky. George w. Urban's String
quartet.
Opening of Lodge of Sorrows Of
fcers of Lodge by Bro. julie Dettman,
Exalted Ruler
Chaplain Francis Kei-
cher.
Duet Selected by Mrs. S. X. Fer
guson, Miss Ida Witt; accompaniSt,
Mrs. O. Esch.
Brother Jerome Dick-An appreca-
ton by Edward S. Schmitz
Male Quartet-Elks' Quartet
Brother Charles +. Spindler-An
appreciation by f. G. Nash.
Solo--Oh Dry Those Tears by Helen
Dallwig
Memorial Address by Rev. Francis
Keicher.
Mixed Quartet-Selected, by Mrs
S. X. Ferguson, Miss Ida Witt, Mr.. w,
A. Graham, Mrs. Victor Kruger; ac-
companist, Mrs o. Esch.
Ault Lank Syne-By audience.
Chaplain Francis Kei-
cher.
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OFFICERS ELECTED

The following officers for the ensu-
ing year were elected Sunday night by
the Manitowoc branch of the Catholic
Knights of Wisconsin,:
President--A. j.. Clark.
Vice resident--Theodor Loef.
Secretary-Treasurer-Wm Willinger.
Trustee, 3 years-N. Stadler.
Sentinel--John Schreihart.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09

Lectwe.-As will be seen by refer
encc TO our Advertising columns, the
Jones Library association have en-
gagged President Steele, of Lawrence
University, to deliver the first of a
series of lectures in our villages, COM
mencing on Monday evening, Dee. 20,
We are pleased to announce this fact,
as the lectures cannot prove otherwise
than a course of benefit to our cti-
zens Mr. Steele is a talented lecturer,
and a rich treat is on the taDs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09
LUTHERAN CLUB OFFICERS

The Young Mems club Of the Ger
man Lutheran church had It's annual
meeting last week and among other
business the following officers we're
elected for the year
President, A. A. Gcrpheide, vice
president, r. II Franz; secretary, o.
Lindemann; treasurer, W. + Bacsk-
mani business manager, Il, +. Haupt;
physical director, NJ. G. I.uedtke; as
sistants, u. Tech, A FRANKIE; orches-
ira leader, A. J kempfert.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09

The concert given by the Frien
Saenger Bund at Klingholz hall last
Saturday, was good one and gave
general satisfaction. The Bund is COM
posed of the best musical talent among
our German citizens, and could not fail
being pleasant
Songs by Mrs, Whitman and Mrs.
Beiling, one by the two Misses Richter,
and one by Miss Lena Bach were well
rendered. andshowcd a high mark of
culture and musical attainment, The
dance after the cencert was a pleasant
one.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09
Marriaue Licenses

Jos Lodi OF Two Rivers and Emma
Wacek Of Manitowoc; Max Bruehsen
of Newton and Hedwig WeRner Of
Manitowoc; Ray Kaufman Of Manitowoc
and Frona Castner Of Loyal Wis,
Henry Markeardt Of 5chesWig and
Mrs. Nellie Happel OF Kiel
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

Policeman Hi Smith is building an
addition to his house. He says it is
absolutely necessary as his family has
increased to such an extent that he
cannot go to bed until some of the
others get up.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09

Mrs. Robert McGayin while at work
early in November cleaning windows
had the misfortune to fall from a
chair and injured one Of her arms. No
medical aid was sought until last
Wednesday, when Il was found one Of
the bones Of the wrist was broken. As
It had knit imperfeetly, the bone had
to be broken a second time.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09
ITEMS FROM THE PILOT FILES
FIFTY YEARS AGO

The weather since last week has
been clear and the atmosphere cold,
Monday night being the coolest of the
season, followed by snow on Tuesday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09

Broke His Neck. On Saturday last,
as a valuable horse belonging to Mr..
A. ID, Jones was drawing a load of
cdgings up the hill near that gentle
mans mill, he slipped and broke his
neck, killing him almost instantly
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-12-09

Register of Deeds Lindstedt spent
Sunday last with his friend Ira Boyer
of Mishicot Ira is so comfortably fixed
ON his fine farm that julie has begun
to think politics isn't in it when com
pared with intelligent farming.