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Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
MILFORD NEW CENTURY CLUB

The regular meeting OF the Milford
New Century Club was held on Mon
day April y. 1920. with the presi-
dent. Mrs. r. c. Hall. presiding The
afternoon was devoted to business, so
cial and current events The COnser-
vation Department OF the Delaware
State Federation OF Womens Clubs.
and the Governor of the State have
expressed their interest in favor of
planting trees on Arbor Day. April
10th. as a monument TO those Ameri-
cans who gave their lives. Trees will
be planted in the yard Of the Milford
New Century Club in memory of Lieu
tenant Paris T. Carlisle, 3rd and
Lieutenant Richard Truitt Mrs. John
Horton having rendered her resigna-
ton Mrs. c. d. Abbott, was elected
End delegate to attend the State Fed
Grafton to be held at Dover May goth
and 21st.
a musical recitation was given by
Mrs. Herman Johnson. Mrs. George
H. Hall offering her resignation as the
representative of the Milford New
Century Club on the State Executive
Board. Mrs. Davis r. Grier was elect
ed her successor. Team No. s. Miss
Ida Rosa captain. will hold a Rum
mage Sale April 10 and 16 at the store
formerly occupied by Fred Smith.
Team No. 6, Mrs Frances Welcome
captain, will hold a card party at the
club Wednesday evening. April 21st.
Admission 25 cents. Next Monday i'm
portant business will be discussed and
a full attendance is desired.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16

Following a very tasty menu, ser
we'd by Mrs. T. T. Windsor, of the
Windsor Hotel, Mr.. Collins in a few
well chosen words, introduced the
tOast-master of the evening, Harry j.
Kingston of Craig and Kingston, Dis
trict Managers of the r. L. Dollings
Company. Mr.. Kingston explained
that the meeting was a part of the
program of the Dollings Company to
meet its customers and prospective
investors face to face, in order to ac-
quaint them with the operations of
the Dollings Company and to give
them first hand information of what
the house was doing for the investing
public.
R. P. Davis, Esq, of Milford, gave
a pleasing address on his Impress
ions of the Dollings Company"
David Craig of Craig and Kingston,
District Managers, discussed at some
length the plan of the Dollings Com
pany, explaining how their Service
Department composed of attorneys,
engineers, efficiency experts and ac
cOuntants investigated every cOrpOr-
alton before offering the securities to
the public and then arranged to su
pervise and control its operations in
the interest of the investor, as long
as a security was outstanding. He
discussed the tremendous industrial
growth of the United States and said
that their company is in business to
supply capital for worthy industries
needing capital for expansion pur-
poses. He recited a list Of q cOrpor-
ations financed by the Dolling Com
pany over the past seven years in
volving a total capital of S42,0OOOOO. /
B. w. Brown, General Sales Mana /
ger of the DOllings Company, deliver
ed a splendid address of THE Present /
Day Spirit of Big Business and then /
launched into a comprehensive dis
cussion of the growth of the DOllings
Company; established IS years ago
as a partnership, the business being
incorporated under the laws of Ohio, I.
seven years ago, with capital OF
100000 and has grown until today
it has total resources of approximate /
lv $4,000. 900. Its scope of operations
has grown from a few counties in
southwestern Ohio to the better part
of six states. namely Ohio, Indiana,
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland 7
and New Jersey and is serving a eli +
entele of approximately 10000 inves- /
tors
Mr.. Kingston during his remarks, T
congratulated Mr. Collins on the sue
cess he had had since becoming the
local representative Of this nationally
known banking house and predicted
a splendid future for him.
Mr.. Collins friends were delighted
wiz. the tribute paid hiT' by the
sneakers of the evening and by the
wonderful success of the dinner
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
FARMERS MEETING
PRODUCE ASSOCIATION MEETS
in GRANGE HALL SATURDAY NIGHT.

A meeting Of the Farmers Produce
Association viii be held in Grange
Hall. Milford. on Saturday evening
April 18th al eight p. m. to discuss
employing a business manager. The
duties of this official will be to handle
the farm produce for the ensuing year
and to do this work for twelve months.
This meeting will be open to all far
mers. whether members of the assO-
citation. or not
These meetings are important TO all
farmers. and persons interested in
agricultural. or fruit growing pur-
suits.
In these days OF organization OF all
trades and businesses, farmers must
stand together for their own Interests
Every business interest passes the IN
creased cost over 10 the consumer
and the farmers must be alive to their
own welfare Farming must be put
on a practical basis, or we shall work
for nothing to feed the men who are
working in the trades and transpOrta-
tion now striking for more and still
more higher wages, and less hours.
Farmers must organize TO protect
their own interests. and all farmers
are urgently requested to attend this
meeting and bring along some friend.
who has not already been aroused to
the danger pressing down upon the
farmers
Arrive early so as TO be sure Of
getting a seat
The above appeal has been issued
to farmers of the vicinity of Milford
by Byron H. Deputy, the secretary Of
the association, and farmers general
ly will find that this issue is more
closely touching their interests than
most of them are aware II is a move
IN the right direction and the meeting
should be largely attended
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
SUFFRAGE QUESTION
AROUSING INTEREST
BOTH THE SUFFRAGISTS AND THE ANTI
SUFFRAGlSTS ARE ACTIVE ABOUT
MILFORD AND EACH
HOLD INTERESTING MEETINGS
MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED FOR BOTH
SIDES In THE NEAR FUTURE AND
THE FIGHT IS INTERESTING.

The suffrage question is being air
ed thoroughly in and about Milford at
the present time. National organizers
for both the Suffragists and the An
ti-Suffragists are on the ground and
are making a thorough canvass of the
situation. On Saturday afternoon last
those favoring votes for women"
held an enthusiastic meeting in the
Plaza in Milford, following which
meeting they went in automobiles to
Lincoln, where they held another
meeting. The parade to Lincoln was
headed by c. Donnan HOlzmueller
This meeting was for the purpose
of getting in touch with Representa-
tive Harry Clendaniel. On Saturday
evening a second meeting was held
in Milford, and il was well-attended.
Tuesday evening of this week the
Antis came back with a mass meet
ing in ArmOry Hall. II likewise was
well-attended. and enthusiasm was
manifested. Following this meeting
the suffragists held an open air meet
ing at the corner of Front and Wal
nut streets, South Milford, at which a
huge crowd congregated. This meet
ing was addressed by Misses Hill,
Politzer and Betty Gramm, all of
whom are active in the suffrage cause.
About two weeks ago Miss Gramm
addressed the ladies of the Milford
New Century Club on the question,
and so great was the result of the
that the club is fairly divided.
The anti-suffragists control the Of
fees Of this organization. and at this
weeks meeting put through a resOlu-
ton whereby no person may speak
before the club without first obtain
ing the consent of the club president.
There is unquestionably much op-
position to the amendment in this sec
ion; but at the same time there are
a good portion OF both the men and
women Of the community who are
'avOrable to the votes for women
Meetings are scheduled
'or both sides in the near future
Taken as a whole the fight is indeed .
IN interesting one.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
PALMER-WBBB
SHOWER A
PLEASANT SURPRISE

The many friends of Miss Sarah Da-
Wis, daughter OF Mrs. Sallie Davis, Of
North Walnut street, Milford, and who
was married last Wednesday morning
to Mr. j. Cow Evans. of Cambridge
Md, arranged a very happy evening
for her at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Theo. Townsend on North Second
street last Monday morning Mrs.
Pauline Hanley gave a card party as
the gathering excuse 10 aiiay any sms-
picion of the affair on the part Of the
young lady in whose honor it was Civ
en-, and just after the refreshments
were well cared for, a large willow
basket was brought into the centre Of
the table in front lof Miss Davis, con-
tanning the scores of kitchen utensils.
As she unwrapped the many articles
there was attached to each a card ex-
pressing the good wishes of the friend
who gave it. and this Miss Davis read
to the party. II was a very happy
event, and came as a complete sur
prise to the party in whose honor it
was given.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
KENT COUNTY LEVY COURT
MAKES DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC MONEY
AMONG COUNTY TOWNS.

Al an adjourned meeting OF Kenl
County Levy Court Tuesday, the ap-
portionment OF $1,000 to the several
towns in the county, under the act
passed by the last Legislature, was
made. This division has been delay
ed because of the. failure of the towns
to comply with the provisions of the
law in presenting with their claim the
total of assessed value of the towns,
the mileage of county roads in each
town. etc. With practically every
town reporting Tuesday the apportion-
ment was made, as follows:
Hartley, S119.32; Pennington. $780,
90: Feltn. 1907 46; Dover. 1864. .9S 4:
Clayton. S4lO.5O; Kenton, S127.S6:
Viola. $l74.78; Houston. S254IS; Lit,
tie Creek $3.50; Frederica, $27213;
Wyoming. S4O2.3S; CheswOld. $1146;
Bowers. S134l9; Milford, S51927;
Camden, SS64-92; Leipsic. 1929;
WoOdside, S9S.61; Magnolia, S13694; ;
Harrington, S661.S2.
Several of the towns under the new
law have not secured as much as they
did under the old law and for this
reason. coupled with the fact that
there has been much trouble and de-
lay in getting the list of towns pre-
pared, a move for the repeal OF the
present law may be at the next Legis-
lature.
Reports were received on the con-
ditiOn of the Barker's Landing and
Lebanon drawbridges and orders were
given to begin immediate repairs.
Courseys mill also was reported TO
be in bad condition and repairs order
ed
A resolution was adopted requesting
j. w. killen to repair his blowout
mill dam and causeway by May l. or
the county Will take over the cause
way and repair the same without the
flood gates.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
REAL ESTATE SALES

" The Wharf property owned by John
Tucker, of Wilmington, Del, and
which is located adjoining the Vim
yard shipyards and the VIM. G. Alb
bott shipbuilding company in South
Milford, was sold by him to the Abb
bOtt Shipbuilding Company last week
for $4,000.
The dwelling house az corner Of
Mispillion and Columbia street in
South Milford, also owned by John
Tucker of Wilmington, was sold by
him to the VIM. G. Abbot Shipbuilding
Company for $500.
The dwelling house on Columbia
street, between East Front and Car
isle Lane. was sold by John Tucker,
of Wilmington, for $4,000, to Norris
Macklin.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
HARRINGTON WOMEN
WANT SUFFRAGE
Harrington. Del. April 9. /

Harrington. Del, April 9. 1920
My Dear Mrs. Ridgely:--
You may have gained the Impress
ion from recent reports that our
women in Harrington are opposed to
Woman Suffrage, but it is a mistake
Our women are conservative and fail
often to express themselves when
they should. but they are not oppos-
ing suffrage as the men and our SEN
atOr and Representatives have tried
to represent US. My whole household,
my husband, four boys and myself ia
vor ratification of the Nineteenth
Amendment and we have the men
spotted who are opposing it and if by
chance they should come before the
public again for election not one vote
would be cast for them from this
house Stand firm and | know you
VIII The women in the cause ! rep
resent are with you
Yours for the good cause,
(Mrs.l Ella ID. COrdray,
President of Kent County W. c. T. L.
Harrington, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
ELECTIONS TOMORROW

The Republican primary elections
which will be held tomorrow after
noon, will be without a contest in
North Milford, the Kent County side
of the town. but in South Milford
there will be two tickets. and a fight
which will develop almost the full
strength OF the party poll. The same
condition will prevail in the second
voting district at Lincoln, and in fact
most of the districts in Sussex Coun-
ty 1t will probably be one of the
most hard fought primary elections
ever held in this county. and no effort
will be left untried to win by both
Darties
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
@CHICKENs IN SCHOOL"

In the Dover and Caesar Rodney
Agricultural class-rooms, the instruc-
tor has been using live hens to illus
trate and teach the students the prop
er methods of selection of breeding
stock. and proper methods used in
the selection of laying stock. Chick
ems were kept and fed in the class
room while teaching of this nature
was done. The chickens apparently
did not object to their treatment while
in class room for the performance in
egg laying was Of mighty good merit
An egg per hen having been laid
rather regularly so that the percent
age of laying was rather high
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
DIR. STEPHENSON GRANTED
TWO WEEKS LEAVE OF ABSENCE

At the regular monthly meeting of
the official board of Avenue NJ. II.
Church on Friday evening last, the
board voted the pastor. r. X. Stephen
son a leave of two weeks absence to
attend the general conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church which
convenes in Des Moines, Iowa, May
1st, and will continue thru the entire
month. Mr.. Stephenson is a member
of the general board of control of the
Epworth League and represents the
4th General Conference District,
which embraces Pennsylvania, Mary
land and Delaware. The board con-
venes April 29 at the seat of the gen.
eral conference.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
FOLLIEs A BIG SUCCESS

More than seven hundred people
laughed the Milford FOllies to a roar
ing success at Armory Hall last Fri
day night.
The net profit for the scholarship
fund was S16S.O0, the largest sum that
has ever been raised for the same
purpose. -,
Three important facts were demon
strated: Milford girls and boys have
abundant talen for such perform
ances. They have the ability to ere
ate their parts with very few rehear-
sails. The people of Milford are will
ing patrons of good home-talent
shows
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
MILFORD GRANGE

There was a large attendance at
grange last Saturday evening and the
first and second degrees were given
in excellent form. Brothers Derby and
Dixon. past state master and past
Pomona lecturer, gave interesting ad-
dresses. Brother and Sister Rice Of
FELTON, Grange were also present.
There will be no program next
Saturday evening as third and fourth
degrees will be conferred, after which
refreshments and a pleasant social
hour will be enjoyed The young peo-
pie Of the Grange are preparing de-
bate to be given in the near future
which is sure to be an interesting
feature
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
MRS. HENRY RIDGELY ON
NATIONAL COMMITTEE

Mrs. Henry Ridgely, of Dover, has
been appointed a member Of the ex-
ecutive committee Of the Democratic
National Committee. by Chairman
Cummings. This appointment. with
three others: Mrs. Charles B. Amers,
Washington, d. c.; Mrs. H. Otto Witt
pan. Jersey City. N. j., and Miss Kath-
rine Filene. Boston, Mass, makes Is
women members of the committee.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
WHERE MAY YOU DUMP
YOUR RUBBISH 2

The Milford Board of Health having
inspected all dumping grounds with
in the town limits has passed an or
der that no trash, rubbish or garbage
may be dumped within the town lin
its. Mr.. Willard Morgan, owner Of
Marshall's mill site his kindly given
permission for the public to use his
property as a public dump. Notice
OF this order may be seen in another
column of this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
LAND DAMAGES FOR ROADWAY

At a hearing Tuesday before a jury
composed of Thomas A. Kirby Nehe-
miah Cain, Frederick Hopkins, JOS
eph Cain, Frederick Hopkins, Joseph
P. Robbins, and Armwell CULLEN, TO
pass on damages in condemnation
proceedings for the G. H. Draper
farm, the Theodore ]. Hammond farm
and part of the farm of the Potter
estate in Milford hundred, for State
highway purposes, the jury awarded
damages for the Draper farm to the
amount of $11 ,451. and to the tenant
Sharp, $3.50, to Hammond, S2l4o.6O'
and to the Potter estate $475.
The Draper farm contains S35 acres
80 of which will be cut off by the run
ming of the highway through it; and
the Hammond property will be dam
aged between eight and ten acres
The right of appeal is accorded either
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
PATHFNDERS' GUIDE POST

BY j. F. Wright
When the Church stops preaching
about homes above,
And starts work on earth. it will
find lots of love,
And, perhaps may discover Gods or
iginal plan.
Was to make this earth, a Heaven
for man.
AT least, this is where the work must
start,
To draw men together, not to drive
them apart;
For with God. home or Heaven could
not be complete,
With part of his children out in the
street.
Pathfnders of America, 4O4 Hodges
Bldg, Detroit, Mich.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
THE BAPTIST CANPAIGN

A. C. Howe and his team captains:
7. A. Hall, Mrs. T. A. Hall. Mrs. II.
NJ. Bennett, Mrs. Needles Everett
Hall and Edward Passwaters are lin
ed up for the one million dollar drive
TO be made in connection with The
lnterchurch World Movement from
April 25th to May End They met at
the home Of H. NJ. Bennett and com
pleted the arrangements for the can
Vass
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Team No. of the Milford New
Century Club, will give a dance in
the club rooms, tonight, benefit OF
the club
There will be a meeting of the
Faithful Circle of Kings Daughters
on Thursday afternoon. April 22nd at
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Davis r.
Grier.
Ice formed on water left in small
receptacles Tuesday night Of this
week. but reports from fruit growers
indicate that no great damage has
been done to fruit as yet.
Rev. John kelso, OF Houston, will
preach at Millwood Church at 3 o.
clock Sunday afternoon, April 18th
Rev. kels0 is the new preacher as
signed to the Millwood charge
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
9Oth ANNIVERSARY

Mrs. Hester A. Marshall passed the
though she was connned to her bed
as the result Of illness. scores of her
many friends called and paid their
respects to this fine old lady Tele-
grams and telephone calls from towns
and distant cities brought to her the
expressions Of respect and love which
her friends entertain for her. Up to
a month ago her health was good, but
an attack OF pneumonia almost used
up her strength. She is better. and
seems quite happy as the days pass.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
AGRICULTURE AND HOME
ECONOMICS CLASSES PARTY

On Monday evening, April the 18th,
the Agriculture and Home Economic
Classes of the Milford high school
gave a party at Grange Hall. Each
member was given the privilege OF
bringing a friend, the faculty also
were invited. The early part OF the
evening was spent in playing games.
At ten o'clock ice cream and cake
were served Dancing was the prom
inent feature of the latter part OF the
evening. At a late hour they depart
ed. All reported a good time
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
SALVATION ARMY DOUGHNUTs

The Salvation Army has given out
its recipe for doughnuts. This is the
formula from which all the crullers
for the men of the A. E. F. were made.
There is something magic in it, for
il worked wonders. Here it is
Five cups -four, cups sugar 5
teaspoonfuls baking powder, l salt
spoonful salt, 2 eggs, y cup milk,
tablespoonful lard.
Knead and cut and drop into boil
ing lard.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
PERSONAL MENTION

X. A. Warren and family of Ellen
dale spent Sunday with Henry Warren
and family near Lincoln
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph r. Holland OF
Philadelphia passed Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. r. Ralston Davis
Miss Virmadel Johnson Of Glendale
is spending a few days with her grand
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Conaway.
near Bridgeville.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
BUFFET SUPPER HELD
In The GRANGE HALL
GIVEN BY 7. CARLISLE COLLINS, LOCAL
MANAGER FOR THE R. |. DOLLINCS
CO., INVESTMENT BANKERS.
LIS CLIENTS ENTERTAINED
WAS GIVEN BY THE COMPANY IN AN EN-
DEAV0R TO MEET ITS CUSTOMERS
AND PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS.

On Thursday evening, April Sth. T.
Carlisle Collins, manager of Sussex
County East, for the R. L. Dollings
Company, investment bankers of Phil
adelphia, entertained 125 clients and
friends at buffet supper in the
Grange Hall. Among the number
present were local bankers. business
men and attorneys and visitors from
Frankford, Dagsboro. Glendale.
Georgetown, Lincoln City. Harrington.
Houston, Seaford, Dover and Freder-
lea.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
THREE APRIL BRIDES
WINDSOR-sA -sALEVAN

The home OF Mrs Elizabeth Wind
sor. East Front street, SOuth~Milford,
was the scene Of a pretty wedding
at noon on Wednesday, April 18th,
when her daughter. Ruth d. Windsor.
became the bride of Mr.. James H.'
Salevan, son of Mr.. and Mrs J. Frank
Salevan Shortly after the noon hour
the bride and groom entered the par
lor to the strains of Lehengrens we'd
ding march, played by Mrs G. Mar
shall Townsend. sister OF the groom
Miss Windsor wore blue travelling
suit and carried a bouquet of sweet
peas The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Henry l.. Bunstein, pastor of
the Presbyterian Church of which
church Mrs. Salevan is member.
The immediate members of the famil-
les OF the contracting parties were
present, together with a few girl
friends of the bride Following the
ceremony a wedding luncheon was
served Mr.. and Mrs Salevan left
early i'm the afternoon in an automo-
bile for Wilmington from which city
they expected to take a train. Their
honeymoon will be spent in Philadel-
phia, Atlantic City, and New York. fol-
lowing which they will reside at AthOl.
where the groom is su-
perintendent of the Athol Manufacur-
ing Company.
EVANS-DAVIS
Miss Sarah Davis was quietly mar
ried to Mr. John Cow Evans of Cam
bridge. Md, at the brides home. at
quarter to seven o'clock on Wednes-
day morning, April 18th, in the pres
ence OF the brides mother. Mrs. Sal
lie Davis, and the brother of the
groom, Mr. Samuel c. Evans. Jr The
happy couple left for New England
points on the 1927 train in a shower
of rice and confetti and with the
hearty good wishes Of large COM
pany of intimate friends The bride
wore a travelling dress of blue with
mink furs They will reside in Cam
bridge. Md, after May 1st. where the
groom is prominent in business cir
cles.
PALMER WEBB
Another wedding was tnat of Miss
ldelle Webb, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ebert Webb. Of
South Milford to Mr. George Robert
Palmer, of Milton who were married
II the home of the brides parents by
Rev. r. X. Stephenson. They will re-
side in Milton after a short bridal
our.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
ENTERTANMENT AT MILLWOOD

1.-TWO plays, entitled, Sewing for the
Heathen." and "Ye Deestrict Skule"
will be given in the MillwoOd Cbm1
munity Hall, April 21st. If that eve
ming should be stormy, they will be
given the following evening. Admis-
sion, 10 cents Ice cream. cake and
homemade candy will be on sale.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
MAY LAWN FETE

A telegram just received by Team
No. 2 from the Spirit Of Spring that
a fashion parade from gay Paree will
be presented by Mademoselle Houston
and her models at the lawn fete.
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
CLTFTON-LYNCH

At Philadelphia, april 3rd, 1920,
Miss fedora f. Lynch, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Len Lynch of Lewes,
became the bride of Rollie c. Clifton.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Alfred Clifton,
formerly Of Milton. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. S. Moore, Of
Scott's Presbyterian Church. Broad
and Castle avenue. Philadelphia, Pa
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
CEDAR GROVE CLOTHING SCHOOL

On Wednesday, April 2l the last
meeting OF the course win be held at
the home Of Mrs. c. A. Colell II will
be an all day meeting and a spread
lesson will be in order
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
RUMNIAGE SALE

Team No. Of the New Century
Club are holding Rummage sale
next door north OF Smith-Hurley's
which will continued today and to-
morrow. afternoons and evenings
Milford chronicle., 1920-04-16
MARRIED
KINNEY

Miss Eunice C. S williams OF Mil
ford and Mr.. Albert NJ. Kinney of
near Houston were married on April
TO- 1920 at Georgetown by Rev. p. J.
Moore They will reside near Mil