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Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
YOUNG MAN DRIVEN INTO
WOODS AT PISTOLS POINT

While Claude Gibson, son OF John
W. Gibson, chief clerk 70 the Sussex
County Board of Assessment of Sus-
sex County, was at the plant of the
Snyder Preserving Co, at Greenwood.
Friday night, he was accosted by a
negro, who ordered him, at the point
Of pistol, to throw up his hands.
The young man did so, and the negro
went through his pockets, but for
tunately did not obtain any money
or other valuables as they had been
left by him at the home of his bro
ther, Stewart Gibson.
The negro, unable to- obtain any
thing, told the young man he thought
II DesJ TO make MIN go 10 a nearby
wood where he intended to kill him.
Unarmed and with nothing with
to beat off the intruder, the
young man walked along for some
distance when finally lie saw his
chance and grabbed the negro and
wrestled the pistol from him. Then
the negro started to run and managed
to get away before the young man
could fire at him and stop him. Three
attempts were made 10 fire the pis-
Lol, the third one being successful. |
BY this time, however, the negro was
TOO far away into a wood.
Young Gibson hastened into the I
own and told several friends what
lad happened and within a short |
ime a posse was formed and search I
I'd the wood where it was believed (
he negro was in hiding. They were
lot successful in locating him.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
WIN. |. GRAY KILLED
in AN AUTO ACCIDENT
FORMER DELAWAREAN AND FOR MANY
YEARS A PROMINENT FARMER OF
NEAR BRIDGEVILLE.
WAS KILLED BY THE TRAIN
HE WAS A BROTHER OF JOHN C. GRAY,
OF WILMINGTON AND RECENTLY
RETIRED FROM FARMING.

William L, Gray. until the first of
this year a prominent farmer of
Bridgeville, was one of two victims of
a fatal accident near West Grove Pa,
on Saturday last. The other man
killed was a Mr. Brown. both being
farmers from near Rosedale, Pa,
where Mr.. Gray had been engaged in
stock raising for the past few months.
Messrs. Gray and Brown were mo-
tOring TO Oxford Pa, between and
O'clock Saturday afternoon, and,
while crossing the Philadelphia &
Baltimore Central railroad, just north
of West Grove, train bore down on
them and crushed their car. Both
men were killed instantly, it is be-
lieyed Their car was reduced to
splinters. John G. Gray, attorney of
Wilmington, a brother of William
Gray, one of the victims, who made
an investigation, said from what he
had been able TO learn there was no
person at the crossing to warn the
approaching motorists. Because of the
construction Of a new traffic roadbed
at that point, a detOur had to be us
ed. Because of this fact Mr. Gray
said, building obstructed the view of
aA app btANA4A6 Il AAn lAuLl tnE east
and therefore, the men did not see
the train, which was running late, un-
til they had reached the track. They
were unable to get across in time
to avoid being struck The train was
on a down grade and the motor car
was running up hill.
Mr.. Gray was one of the best known
men in lower Delaware. He was born
near Bridgeville A years ago and
spent his entire life there up to the
first of this year, when he disposed of
his Sussex farming interests and
bought a stock farm near Rosedale.
Pa, where he had embarked in pedi-
greed stock raising on a large scale
and was succeeding we'll He is sur
vived by his widow, who is daughter
Of NJ. J. Kelley of Philadelphia, and
two sons, one II years old and the
other T. At the time of the accident
his brother, John G. Gray, was in
New York, but was advised when he
reached Philadelphia about 1880 Sat
IrdaV evening
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
THE TALL CEDARS WILL
VISIT WILMINGTON FOREST

The members Of Evergreen Forest,
No. 49, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, of
Milford. will go to Wilmington on a
special train Tuesday afternoon next,
and return that night. While in Will
mington they will be the guests Of
Brandywine Forests Al the same time
Forests from Baltimore and Philadel-
phia will be in attendance.
At the regular monthly meeting Of
Evergreen Forest last Friday evening
thirty-two new members were taken
in with imposing ceremonies.
The most elaborate affair ever given
by a fraternal organization in Milford
will be held in Armnrv Hall the even
ing of June Sth by Evergreen Forest.
At that time the members of the for
est will entertain their wives, mother
and sweethearts. The committee in
charge of this evenings entertain
ment are planning many surprises for
the ladies' and their escorts. 1t is safe
to say that those who attend will have
the time of their life.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
NEW CENTURY CLUB REPORT

The last regular meeting of the
Milford New Century Club was held
on Monday. May 10th, 1920, with the
president, Mrs. K. c. Hall, presiding.
After a delightful instrumental trio
by Miss Maria Causey, Miss Lillian
Banning and William Robinson, Jr.,
the chairman of the standing commit
tee of the club for 1919-1920 gave their
reports. The greatest enthusiasm was
manifested when Mrs. George H. Hall,
chairman of the improvement of the
club property announced that the fol-
lowing captains. Mrs. Oscar Acker-
man, Mrs. Carl COleli, Miss Ida Dra-
per, Mrs. S. c. Evans, Jr., Mrs. Frank
ID. Welcoms, Miss Ida Rosa, Mrs. Wal
ter S. Grier, Miss Lena Short. and
their teams had raised during the club
year, by giving many varied and de-
lightful affairs, S47029.
Miss Elizabeth Houston sang, Thy
Dreaming Eyes" by Mcdowell. fol-
lowing which Mrs. Herman Johnson
gave many beautiful interpretations
by means of the Delsarta attitudes.
the last one being, MY Faith Looks
Up to Thee" assisted by Mrs. Postles
Hammond and accompanied by Mrs.
Thomas Davis.
After a few well chosen words, the
retiring president, Mrs. r. c. Hall,
presented the gavel to the newly
elected president, Mrs. Julius e. Scott,
and the following officers for the
club year, 1920-1921, were installed:
1st ice-president-Mrs r. c. Hall.
2nd, ice-president-Mrs Daniel
Hirsch, Bird vice-president-M S.
c. Evans. Jr Recording secretary
Mrs. John Horton. Corresponding sec
Anna Ratcliff. Treasurer
Miss May Davis. Auditor--Aliss Anna
Hall. DirectOrs-Mrs. X. c. Hail.. Mrs.
George H. Hall, Mrs. James P. Pierce.
Miss Ida Rosa, Mrs. K. C. Pierce, Mrs.
Frank Richards, Mrs William C.
smith
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by the hospitality committee and
mpromtu speeches given by all the
sx-presidents present, after which the
,lub adjourned for the summer. An |
and entertaining lawn fete
Will be given at the home of Mrs Carl [
Jolell, Friday evening, May 2Sth. and 7.
{ is hoped that a large number may
'e present to enjoy it.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
TRUCKS TO TOUR DELAWARE
TRAIN OF THIRTY TO MAKE TRIP DUR
ING WEEK OF MAY II TO e.

During the week commencing May
18th, there will pass thru Delaware
a train Of twenty-five or thirty trucks
with trai'ess, tractors, sc, on & pur--
~ educational tour for The residents
of Kent and Sussex Counties, and es-
pecially the business men and the far
mers of this agricultural community.
The trucks will stop at so many OF
the main centres as far as possible
each day. and addresses will be made
by prominent speakers Of the state
and county, as well as by men well
posted in the motor truck industry
and experts on transportation.
The tour is being conducted by the
Philadelphia motor truck distributors,
under the auspices of the Good Roads
Bureau. which is holding more than
one hundred similar tours through
out the country on this same date.
The object of the tour is to educate
the people in the use OF motor trucks,
trailers, tractors, etc, and TO st1mu-
late good road movements. Nothing
can be sold, offered for sale or exploit
ed by any OF the participants in the
tour.
To popularize interest in the tour
and encourage the movement OF good
roads, one of the important propagan-
da features will be the Offering OF
prizes to public schools and high
school pupils for the writing of the
best essay on the subject Ship by
Truck-Good Roads" Mr.. II. s. Fire
stone, of the FirestOne Tire &Rubber
Company, Akron, Ohio is offering a
prize of a fOur-year course in any
university to the winner for an es-
say not to exceed 500 words and pro-
vided bonafide evidence that the es-
say is the work of a school pupil The
essay will be judged by the National
Bureau of Education. and the success
fll essay and the portrait Of the win
ner will be published in the Saturday
Evening Post The name and pic
ture of the winner will be shown in
moving picture theaters throughout
the country. Other prizes will also
be offered to be announced later.
Clergymen have been requested to
devote a portion of their sermon on
May 16 to Good Roads and Their Re
lation to Religion and Better Civiliza-
ton"
The route of the tour so far decided
upon in Delaware will include the
points: Wilmington, Odessa, /
Dover. Camden, Magnolia,
F'rederica, Milford, Georgetown. Sea-
ford, Bridgeville, Harrington, Farm
ington, FELTON,, Canterbury, Middle
town Mt. Pleasant, and thence into /
Maryland
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
sUGAR PROFIT 3 CENTS

The government, according to a
telegram received Wednesday by Ed
mund Mitchell, food commissioner for
Delaware. from Attorney-G General Pal
mer, regards three cents a pound as
fair profit on sugar, ] cent to the
wholesaler and 2 cents to the retailer.
The telegram, which. presumably
has been sent to all states by Attor-
General Palmer, says; 'sThe only
margin Of profit that VIII be allowed
in the sale Of sugar is cent for the
wholesaler and 2 cents for the retail
er, making a profit Of cents between
the rehner and retailer" Anyone MAX
ing profit in addition will be prose=
cuted by the attorney-generaps Office.
it Is understood.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
MAP OF STATE HIGHWAYS
NEW ROAD SYSTEM MAP IS SHOWN FOR
TIE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.

Delawareans are justly proud OF
the new system of State Highways
part of which is already completed
with the prospect of the highways
completed this year.
II is generally conceded that our
State Highway Department which
ranks with any in the United States,
has under construction a system of
roads that will be when completed a
monument to its faithfulness and en-
cheering ability. Headed by Chief
Engineer Upham it will turn over TO
Delawareans the most complete sys-
te moi up to the minute highways
possessed by any State in the union.
In order to render a service to the
public by acquaintihg it with the var
ious routes taken by the new roads
through the State. the Equitable Trust
Company of Wilmington has just is
sued the first commercial map of the
system, printed on the front of blot
ter.
This map will appeal particularly
to motorists as il is understood that
it will also be issued on a durable
card so that it may be carried in the
car. The map appears at a most op-
perfume time as everyone knows that
a run down the state through the fin
est orchards in the country is a real
pleasure and many WilmingtOnians
will be glad to take the trip when
they know that there is an improved
state road as far south as Dover a
distance Of fifty miles.
The section between Dover and Mil
ford is not yet completed. but the du-
Pont Boulevard from Milford to Sell
byville is acknowledged to be one of
the finest examples Of road construc-
tion in the country
Copies Of the map may be had on
applications to the Trust CompanY.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

sugar IS as scarce as the proverbial
mems teeth among dealers in Milford.
Memorial Day coming on Sunday
May Both, will be observed on Mondav
the 3lst, as a holiday.
Did you get your ticket for team
No. lawn fete? Well they are on
sale at Pettyjohn's Pharmacy.
Liquor has been found by the tbirs-
ty in Milford for the past month. The
evidence is noticeable among a cer-
tain class Of addicts.
The faithful circle Of Kings Daugh-
ters will meet at the homo Of Mrs
John c. Truitt on Thursday afternoon
May goth, at three-thirty O'Clock.
Miss Ann Wilson was one of the
graduates from the Jefferson College
Training School for Nurses. in Phil.
adelphia, yesterday. Mrs. Sadie VIII
son and Mrs Anna Pierce went to
witness her graduation.
Two alarms of fire last Tuesday in
Milford, but small damage was done
in either case. The first was al me
Wollen Mills Just west of town. The
other was caused by the burning of an
incubator at the home of BENJAMIN
Manlove.
A week Of entertainment by the Col
umbia Stock Company will be held in
the State Armory in Milford, COM
meneing with Monday evening. This
company has been in Milford many
times in previous season, and as they
change the program each evening, it
draws good patronage.
Sakimas Tribe of Red Men Will
have 100 ad0ptions tomorrow night
and to do this work 80 vas nanaeaar.,
for them to have larger space for the
adoption team to work; so the State
Armory in Milford will be used for
Saturday night.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
RAISE VEGETABLES
FOR STATE FAIR

The high cost of living these days
makes every one with the smallest in
clination towards helping out the
family purse, think of a garden There
is the exercise it affords, the interest
that is centered in the work during
the process of cultivation and the
crops that are eagerly awaited for
and to the far-calculating person, the
monetary saving through the raising
of produce apd vegetables to supple
ment the table.
The vegetable department at the
Delaware State Fair, which will be
held at Elsmere, September to 10
this year, it is believed will easily
surpass the displays OF other years.
More attention will be paid to exhib-
itOrs stuff, to see that they are ex-
hibited to the best possible advantage
and every courtesy paid those who eX-
hibit. Every encouragement will be
given to make the standard even high
er than of other years. The exhibit
has always been one of the most at
tractive ones and from reports of
those preparing to show their skill as
gardeners and farmers, the display
will be larger than ever before
This year two new classes are be-
ing offered. They are a departure from
the usual course and exceptional
premiums are being offered. First--A
class for professional gardeners only
This will be a display of vegetables
grown by gardeners who are experts
in that line Second-A class for the
farmer only.
This will include tnat which he
raises on his farm, vegetables, fruit,
grain and forage. These classes are
explained more fully in the premium
list. The premium list has been re-
vised and the management feels that
it embraces all the varieties of vege-
tables that are grown in this state
and the neighboring country.
A competent judge will pass upon
these exhibits and will gladly ex-
plain to any farmer or kitchen gard I
ener how to improve his crops if the [
man is desirious of information.
The directors of the State Fair are
seriously considering the advisable (
ity of making the entrance fee to the 4
Fair Grounds this wear rs cents. In Z
other years the admission has been
fifty cents, but the doubling of the
expenses incidental to the conduct of
he fair makes it practically a neces-
sity to increase the admission price
All expenses are higher by about Is
Der cent this year than last, and even
should this step be decided upon, the
'eceipts from admission would not be
IS large as last year.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
pRnGRAM FOR GIRLS
CLUB CONFERENCE

Miss Mabel Krall, State secretary
for Delaware Y. W. c. A., has COM
pleted the program for the three
days conference of Delaware High
School Girls, which conyenes at Dow
er (today) Friday afternoon, continu-
ing until Sunday afternoon, with the
purpose of organizing a STATE Y. W..
c. A.
Friday. May Ia, 4;SO p. m.-Regis-
tration at Dover Century Club, Miss
Winifred Morris, president of Dover
club, in charge. 8 p. m, welcome to
Dover by Professor w. B. ThoInburg,
principal Of Dover public schools, ad-
dress, THE Worlds Need of Girls at
Their Best" Miss Anna Clark, national
secretary of Y. W. @. A.
Saturday, May Is, $3.50 A. m.--De-
votions in charge of Miss Mabel Krall
conference singing; 10 a. IN. "Discov-
ering Myself" Miss- Clark; IL a. m,
organized games on Dover Green;
2:30, After High School-What?
round table discussion led by women
representing different vocations; sum-
mary, Miss Maud Lodge, Dover; D.
m, High School Girls in Other. Coun-
tries" 1880 p. M, banquet, Hotel Rich
ardson; 3 D. m, "A Girls Loyalty
DR.. William Burdick, supervisor
Maryland Public Athletic League.
Sunday morning-Church with hos
tess or to church Of preference; 2:45
p. m, vespers and inspirational talk, /
by Miss Gertrude Prack, girls secre- |
tary of Y W. c. A. for Maryland, Dell I
aware and Pennsylvania
Miss Mabel K. Stacord, world pro- /
gram secretary Of National Y. W. c. /
A.. also will make an address.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
MAKING REFORMS AT
WORKHOUSE

"The inmates of the prison need
your helping hand. l have been con-
fined there several years and 1 will
gladly give you any assistance which
am able, for l know well the lives
of the prisoners" said an educated
ex-cOnvict from New Castle Work
house, to Adjutant Arthur Cook. of
the Salvation Army. The same pris-
Oner has been before the State legis-
lature asking for needed legislation.
The workhouse is the State penal in
stitution.
Warden Plummer set about recent
ly to arrange for more frequent visits
of representatives Of the Salvation
Army, believing that it would be for
the best interests of the men.
Several reforms have been inaugu-
rated by Warden Plummer. including
the honor system, and he is now very
keen about giving the Salvation Ar
my the privilege of getting in person
al touch with the prisoners.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
MAYOR MURPHY CALLED HOME

The sudden illness of Mrs. William
Murphy resulting in her prostration
at the home of her son, William Muir
ply, on North Walnut street, last
Saturday, was the result of rheumatic
attack, which affected the heart. Cap
tain Murphy, was in South Carolina,
where he Is interested in growing
and shipping vegetables and fruits
for the northern market. He was no.
titled by telegraph, and arrived in Mil
ford Monday morning. The serious
condition of Mrs. Murphy caused the
closing of traffic on North Walnut
street for one block for day. Her
while yet critical, is more
encouraging, and hope is entertained
for her recovery. Captain Murphy is
President Of the Town Council of
and owns and operates a
cannery in Slaughter Neck
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
sURPRIsE PARTY FOR eEO. JONES

Last Saturday afternoon was the
birthday anniversary Of Master Geo.
w. Jones. Jr.. and fourteen friends
made it the occasion for a very pleas
ant surprise party. They filed the
time with games and lively times gen
orally. until three O'Clock, when the
parents Of the honored host invited
them to the dining room where a lib
eral supply Of ice cream and cake was
served. And-oh boy-that was a de-
lightful hour The friends wish.
that George could have birthdays Of
tener.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
JAMES LORD DEAD

James Lord, aged 63 years, for many
years member and secretary Of the
Democratic State Committee, died at
his home in Camden, last Monday eve
ming. His wife died January 2S and
he had been i'll for several months.
The deceased was formerly Recorder
of Deeds for Kent County and was
twice the nominee Of his party for
State Treasurer, but was defeated on
both occasions. Mr. Lord had q host
OF friends throughout the State He
was secretary of the Democratic State
Committee at the time Of his death.
The funeral was held Thursday af-
ternoon from his late residence in
Camden and interment was made in
Christ I Cemetery. Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
STOP THE HOG CHOLERA

Hog cholera has appeared in var
ious parts Of Delaware and hog own
ers should lose no time in presenting
its spread. If the farmer has sick
hogs and does not know what is the
matter with them he should send at
once to DR.. NJ. L. Zurkow, at Dover,
and the doctor will make an investiga-
ton. As soon as the disease appears
all the hogs on the premises should
be vaecinated with serum and virus,
and when they will never have the
disease. If there is cholera in the
immediate neighborhood hogs should
be vaccinated as matter Of precau-
tion.
The farmer should call veterinar-
ian as soon as the danger arises and
not wait until his hogs are dead. Now
is the time to push the campaign 70
the stamping out Of this disease.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
personal MENTION

Miss Elma Jester was Philadel-
phia visitor this week.
Mrs. Howard Sapp spent a few days
in Philadelphia this week
Lena StaytOn Reyonlds was in
Philadelphia this week looking after
new goods.
Mrs. Thomas Davis and Miss Dor
Othy Num- have been in Wilmington
this week attending the State Sunday
school convention, as delegates from
the Avenue NJ E. Sunday school.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
DIR. PHILIP COOK Is
BISHOP OF DELAWARE
ELECTED AT NOON ON WEDNESDAY AT
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION IN IMMAN-
UEL CHURCH, WILMINGTON.
CHOSEN ON FIFTH BALLOT
IS "a YEARS OLD AND THIRD SUCCESSIVE
RECTOR OF ST. MICHAEL S CHURCH
TO BE MADE BISHOP.

Rev Dr.. Philip Cook. rector Of the
Church OF St. Michael and All Angels,
Baltimore, Md, was elected bishop Of
the Protestant Episcopal Diocese Of
Delaware on Wednesday to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of
DR. Frederick j. Kinsman.
The election took place at the dio-
cesan convention. in Emmanuel
Church. Five ballots were required.
There were three other nominees, as
follows:
Dr. William NJ. Jeferies, rector of
old ST. Peters Church. Philadelphia.
Dr. George F. Dudley, rector OF
Christ Church, Washington.
DR.. Thomas ]. Garland of Philadel-
phia, sunragan bishop of Pennsylva-
MIA.
The vote on the different ballots
was as follows:
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
LISTEN

III meet you at the Lawn Fete,
The Story,
The Spring Dance
The May Pole
The Fashion Show
Cooling ice and sponge cake are
some Of the things a ticket will buy
for you. Chickabee Farm, Friday,
May 2Sth. s p. m. Get your tickets at
Pettyjohn's Pharmacy. Adults soc;
25c.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
ON TRIP TO CALTORNIA

= Mrs. Roy Cannon, of North End
street, North Milford left on Tues
day morning last for Southern Cali
fornia, where she will visit a brother
and other friends. Her route out will
be by the Santa Fe railway system,
and returning she Will come over the
Northern routes. She will be gone
until the middle of July
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
MORTeAGE BuRNINGl

ST. Paul NJ K. Church. Milford. Del.
viii burn their mortgage Friday eve
ming. May t4th A special program
will be rendered. Principal address
by Few David W. Henry Of Bridge
Vile Del The public is invited. W.
2. Hilton, pastor
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
OBITUARY
WILLIANS

Mabel Florence Williams, wife of
George Clay Williams, and daug .er
of Captain and Mrs. Joshua B. Evans
Funeral services to which all relatives
and friends are invited will be held
at the residence of her parents, No.
5264 Addison street, West Philadel-
phia, Pa, on Friday evening, May "a,
1920, at o'clock. Final services at
st. Georges Church, Clarksyille, Del.
on Saturday, May IS. 1929 Interment
in adjoining cemetery.
YOUNG
Mrs. Hanna B. Young. aged SO years.
died at her home in Chester, Pa, on
Saturday May Sth, 1920, after an i'll
ness lasting six months. Her re-
mains were brought to Milford and
interment made in Odd Fellows Gem
etery on Tuesday last. Before h5Tr
marriage she was Miss Hanna B. Pc
ters and resided in Milford, and since
her marriage she resided in Chester,
where the funeral was held last Mon
day, and on Tuesday the remains were
brought to Milford and taken to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Pretty
man on East Front street, south,
where a service was held and inter
ment made in the afternoon in the
family burial lot. Rev. C. Z. Dryden, |
Of the NJ. p. Church conducted the SER
vices, and a quartette composed Of /
Mrs. KentOn, Mrs. Bennett and Messrs. /
John Clifton and William Richardson, I
sang two appropriate selections, ac-
by Mrs. Mag on the or |
gan. The floral offerings were many .
md beautiful She leaves one son
Dawson Young and one daughter,
Mrs. John Mann, and two brothers, I
III of Chester, Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1920-05-14
MILFORD GRANGE LECTURE

Next Saturday evening there is to
be an unusual program. The lecture
hour win be in charge of a committee
Of men, with DR.. Roberts as chair
man. They are not announcing their
plans, but 1t is safe to say that they
are preparing something interesting,