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Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
ERNEST THOMAS TO
HANG FOR ASSAULT
NEGRO WHO ATTACKED AGED WHITE
WOMAN TO BE HANGED IN WORK
HOUSE YARD OCTOBER 29.
COLLAPSES AFTER SENTENCE
THOMAS HAS BEEN PLACED UNDER A
SPECIAL GUARD IN A CELL WITH
A SPECIAL LOCK.

Ernest Thomas. negro. was convict
ed of felonious assault on Mrs. Emma
Talley, 5S-year-old white woman, by a
jury in Court of oyer and Terminer
in Wilmington on Monday. and sem
fenced by Chief Justice Pennewill,
sitting with Judges Conrad and Heis-
el to be hanged in the wOrkhouse
yard on October 90
Before returning its verdict, the
Jury returned twice to the court room
that the statutes covering the crime
of which the negro was accused might
be read to them so that a recommen-
dation for mercy might be considered.
After being out ten minutes after the
second reading the statutes. the jur-
ors returned with a verdict of guilty.
During the hearing of testimony
which required only little more
than an hour, Thomas bore no atti-
tude of indifference and calmness. AT
the workhouse. however he is said to
have collapsed.
George n. Davis. attorney for Thom-
as. offered no defense, pleading only
mercy. The man was compelled 10
stand trial as there is no provision
for the acceptance of a plea of Guilty
to such a charge.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
WIN RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS
OF THE FIVE WHO SOUGHT PRIZES TWO
WILMINGTON BOYS ARE WINNERS.

William Paul Hamilton and Chris
topher L. Ward Jr., both of Whining
ton. were awarded Rhodes scholar
ships at Oxford, England. Monday by
Professor Frank Aydelotte, of Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology and
American secretary of the Rhodes
trustees.
Mr.. Hamilton was chosen for the
1920 scholarship and Will depart fc,
England next January. Mr.. Ward
was awarded the 1921 scholarship and
will go to England in October of next
year. There were five candidates for
the scholarships from Delaware, the
unsuccessful competitors being W. 7.
Broughall, Georse Gray Carter and
John T. Price, all Of Delaware Col
lese.
Alr. Hamilton "a years old. is a
graduate of Wilmington high school
and Princeton University. He gradu-
ated from Wilmington high school in
1913. where he had been prominent
in athletics. especially football and on
the track. For two years he held the
discus throwing record at the school.
During his final year he was pres,>
dent of the senior class.
His college education was inter
rupted twice, once in 1915, because Of
sickness in the family, and again in
1917. because OF the war. He served
in France with the Blue Ridge d.
vision. seeing front line service with
British troops. He was later sent to
the Army General Staff College at
Langres. France, from which he was
graduated, after which he did staff
work in the advance headquarters of
the Service of Supply.~While attend
ing Princeton University he earned
his class numerals. and served on the
varsity football squad for two years.
He was also a member of one of the
university crews and was in the glee
club and university quartet. After
graduating from Princeton in June,
1929. be became an instructor in Eng
lish at the Wilmington High School,
and is one of the football coaches.
Christopher L. Ward, Jr.. was born
in Wilmington June p, 1898. He at
tended Friends School there and Taft
School. at WatertOwn, Conn. After his
graduation from the latter school, he
entered Williams College, where he
was captain of the class baseball team
and was prominent in literary work,
contributing poems and essays to Will
liams Literary Monthly. He was
member of the editorial board of Will
liams Record, the college newspaper,
serving in his senior year as editor-in-
chief on the paper,
He was member of various mu-
sical clubs, was on the college choir
and in his senior year was leader OF
the choir. He was president of the
senior class last year. and was also
class day president. He graduated
last June.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. R. Ralston Davis who has been
seriously i'll this week was reported
little better yesterday.
Rev. Henry L. Bunstein who is vis-
iting relatives in Easton this week
Will return Saturday. Regular church
services on Sunday.
Mrs. Mark Clendaniel who has been
visiting her brother, John ". Sal
mons and family in New York City
has returned to her home in Milford.
Charles Zakrziwski made a busi-
ness trip last week and also visited
relatives and friends in Philadelphia
and Easton Pa and Phillinshnra N
J.
Mrs. Harry d. Mccullough. Misses
Gertrude and Allene Mccullough and
Carl Simpson spent the weekend as
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Nit
chell at New Castle.
Mr. and Mrs. George NJ. Watson left
Monday of last week for Wilmin gtony
Marcus Hook, Philadelphia ard diff
ferent points of interest in New Jer-
sey. They expect to return the first
OF October.
Mrs. Nettie Welcome who has been
spending the summer in Sea Gist. n.
j., and Brooklyn. n. Y. returned to
her home Tuesday night in time to
take in the carnival and shake hands
with her many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Evans Of Cam
bridge. Nd. with Mr. Ernest V. Stur-
mer Of Easton. spent Sunday in Mil
ford. Mr.\and Mrs. Evans will be in
their new home after October 1st on
Glen avenue. Cambridge. Md
Mr. and Mis- William Harrison na-
Wis. Of this town. have returned from
an enjoyable visit at the summer
home of their son, Edward N. DAVIS,
II VCnlnoi, Ltlaniic City, n. Miss
Emma Davis, who spent the weekend
with them, has also returned Mr..
Davis plans to keep his Atlantic City
residence open during the winter
months.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
FORD CUTS CAR PRICES
NO REDUCTION IN WAGES

Re-establishment of pre-war prices
on all products of the Ford Motor
Company, effective Immediately, was
announced by Henry Ford. The price
reductions range from approximately
IA per cent on motor trucks to 81 per
cent on small automobiles.
In announcing the decision Mr.. Ford
said:
'.Now is time to call halt on war
methods, war prices, war profiteering
and war greed. 1t may be necessary
for everybody to stand little sacri-
flee. but it will be most profitable af-
ter all. because the sooner we get the
business of the country back to a pre-
war condition the sooner progress
prosperity and contentment Will oc-
cupy the attention of the people"
The announcement said the 1riee
reductions were made despA,e unfill-
ed orders for 146,065 vehicles.
There will be no reduction in wages
at any of the Ford plants, it was an
nounced.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
URGES WOMEN TO JOIN
REPUBLICAN PARTY
MISS JEANETTE ECKMAN POINTS OUT
FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERENCES BE-
TWEEN THE PARTIES.
MRS. HENRYRTDCELY SPEAKS
THE VITAL CAMPAIGN ISSUES OF THE
DAY." PRESENTING The DEMO-
CRATIC ARGUMENT.

Miss Jeanette Eckman, assistant
secretary of the Republican State
Committee. in an address TO the MEM
bers of the Wilmington high school
alumnae meeting held in the dupont
Building Monday evening, recon-
mended that the new voters and men
voters as well. that they make care
full study of the history of the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties in this
country since 1860 She declared that
women must be careful to distinguish
between campaign propaganda and
true party records. Miss Eckman took
as her subject why Women Should
Join the Republican Party
What are the hall marks of the
Democratic party? We all know them
A denial of national unity in 1861. 4
states rights policy, as opposed to
strong central government for years
aye. and now. for the states rights
issue is not so dead as some would
have us think. Notification. Free
trade. Reputation of debts. Unsound
money. A policy of being too proud
to fight A policy of peace without
victory an impractical League OF Ma
tions, sentimental rather than states
manlike, which by plunging America
into the ordinary politics OF Europe
would take away our present freedom
to serve humanity unshackled by IN
trigues and alliances.
what are the hall marks of the
Republican party? Lincoln's policy OF
our Federal union-it must be pre-
served Aninsistance that this gov
ernment cOud not exist half slave ano
half free A strong central govern
ment and an affirmative use OF the
federal government for the well-beine
of the people of all the states. a tar
iff to protect American industry and
maintained the standard of living OF
the workers. Responsibility for debt
Sound money (no free silver and the
maintenance of the gold standard. Re
spect for the American flag from Mex
leo or from Germany or from all the
nations of the earth. A League OF Ma
tions based upon the development OF
international law and the decisions
of impartial courts-and in accord
with the Constitution of the United
States.
Besides the address of Miss Eek
man, Miss Ellen Samworth spoke
briefly on "Women in Politics and
Mrs. Henry Ridgley, of Dover, who
spoke on "The Vital Campaign Issues
of the Day" presenting the Democrat
ic argument.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
DELAWARE SHOOTING SEASONS

Chief Game Warden Dillahay has
announced that owing to mistakes
made in the game laws by the recent
session of the Legislature. the state
Game Association viii recognize the
following as open seasons: Squirrels.
September Is to November / rabbits.
November is to December 81. Anyone
arrested. however for cunning or the
lands of another or cunning in the
open for squirrels or rabbits will
have to abide by the decision Of the
officer before whom he is brought
for trial, and cannot expect any as
sistance from the State Game Asso-
citation.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
FTREMENpS CARNIVAL
LARGE CROWDS ATTEND EACH EVENING
AND SUCCESS IS ASSURED.

The Firemen's Fair and Carnival.
which is being held this week at the
baseball grounds in South Milford, is
being well patronized by the citizens
of Milford. as well as from the sur
rounding country. The various booths
are well patrOnized and all report
GOOD sales each evening. The blanket
booth. where extraordinary fine
blankets are chanced OF is proving
a winner. The candy booth adjoin-
ing. which Is conducted by the Kings
Daughters. likewise is well patroniz-
ed. When candy is bought az this
booth two well deserving organiza-
tions are aided-the firemen and the
Kings Daughters. which organization
does much to help the suffering poor
in Milford. The Farmers Booth. like
wise is a drawing card. and each ev-
ening crowds surround il in hopes or
carrying home some of the farm pro-
ducts which are chanced of. The
Boost Milford booth. in which arti-
cles contributed by the business en-
terprises in Milford are put up to
the lucky winner. sure is a winner.
Pleasing comments from the lucky
ones at that place are heard after
each spin of the wheel. The basket
of groceries" stand has good pat
ronage. as does the booth at which
the box candy is put up. For those
who want refreshments the ladies of
the New Century Club have a we'll
equipped booth which is visited fire.
quently. The usual games-nigger
babies. shooting galleries. etc, are
provided for those who like this form
of amusement. and a merry-go-rOund
for the kiddies to cap the climax. The
music is furnished by the George
town band. A highdiying act in which
a man and woman dive into a tank
of fire concludes each evenings pro-
gram. This is free to all.
The finest part of the whole thing
is the knowledge that the money
which you spend each evening is kept
in Milford. and that the largest por-
tion of the weeks proceeds does not
go out of the town with a lot of
crooks such as would have been the
case had a travelling carnival show
been here. Let's come out even
stronger this evening and Saturday
and make this weeks carnival the
best from a financial standpoint ever
given by the best fire fighting organ
ization on the Del-mar-via peninsula.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
CELEBRATES 10Th 10Th BIRTHDAY

On Sunday, Sept. 26, Joshua c. West
a former resident of FEankford. cell
ebrated his 18th birthday at the home
of his son. Joshua c. West, Jr.. 1852
Washington street, Suffolk. Va. Sew
eral of his children and grandchild-
rem and a few friends, formerly from
Delaware, were present. After a
bountiful dinner a big birthday cake
on which blazed seventy-five candles
was brought into the dining room and
placed on the table in front of Mr.
West. Then his youngest granddaugh-
ter, two-year-old Virginia Reed West
brought in small wheelbarrow load
ed with flowers and gifts for her
grandfather from the various guests.
The day was spent pleasantly and
Mr.. West declared it was one of the
happiest birthdays of his life.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
A FORTUNE IN ORANGES!

We mean in the oranges that grow
on the tree in the New Century Club
booth at the carnival.
These will be on sale Saturday ev-
ening. and some of them will contain
chances on the automobile, on a
beautiful doll, a magnificent basket,
etc. etc.
The "orange tree" is but ONE of
the many fascinating attractions Of
fered at the New Century Club booth.
A cake sale is another, and than there
are-but we want to surprise you.
Come and discover the other good
things for yourseif
And don't forget to sample the de-
licious hot coffee and all kinds of
sandwiches. The kiddies will take
care of the ice cream cones.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
TRAVELLING LIBRARIES

At a meeting of the State Library
Commission in Dover on September
16. statistics from the report of the
librarian for the past six months
show that there were four hundred
requests for travelling libraries and
for books. and that 1920 volumes were
loaned. During that time forty-three
libraries were sent to schools. three
to public libraries. nine to other or
ganizations and Sin hundred and nine
ty-eight books were loaned to indiyid-
uals.
The directors Of the book wagon
routes in the three counties report
that from January 1st. 1920. until
September 1st. they made one hun
dred and forty-four trips, visited nine
hundred and eighty-fye homes and
loaned 20153 books on these routes.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
BRITTINGHAM SIGNS
WITH BALTIMORE

w. Herald Brittingham whoDpitched
good ball for the Greensboro, Md.
team during the season, has signed
up with the Baltimore International
League team for next season. Lewes
fans are looking forward to Britting-
ham making a star pitcher as he is
considered one of the best twirlers in
the State. Brittingham pitched a few
games for Milford this year.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
4 BORROWER WHO
CURED HERSELF


Borrowing groceries, like borrowing
trouble, is never satisfactory. l have
had the borrowing habit and have
found a cure for it. l always hated
the habit but each time | yielded
told myself that in this instance, il
was necessary, and this time should
be the last
Some years ago we moved from a
little house into an apartment As
sat alone in our new home awaiting
the arrival of our furniture, | found
myself thinking, l shall only have to
open one door to borrow salt if my
hands are in the bread and the salt
box is empty Right there | stopped
and faced the thing as l had never
done before. l talked to myself as If
l had been somebody else.
"The store is near and if you want
to be a good neighbOr and a more
perfect housekeeper in this neat, con-
venient home your husband has pro-
vided, you won't make your neighbOrs
or family errand boys to make good
your thoughtless neglect. Every time
you would like to borrow you are to
go out and buy the article yourself.
1t won't take long to form the habit
of keeping supplies on your shelves
ready for use" So 1 reasoned it out
You know how things get misplac-
ed in moving. The next morning 1t
had been hard enough to get breakfast
on the stove when to add to my trou-
bles, I remembered that l had used
the last of the coffee the morning
before. Surely it would be all right
to borrow coffee this first morning
but even rs l thought it, / united my
apron, found ny purse dnG leetnred
myself all the way to the store
Often since then / have sahted to
send my son or my husband for some
thing l had forgotten, but l can truth
fully say that l am the only one that
my carelessness, has incOnyenienced.
Breaking this habit of borrowing has
helped my neighbors by saving them
Interruptions at inopportune times,
also. frequently one returns a differ
ent and perhaps distasteful brand of
food from the one borrowed. IL has
helped my own larder too, for l al
ways paid back more than l borrow
ed, and you know how interest accu-
mulates.
In the eight families living under
the same roof, during the last seven
months, the extent of borrowing has
been one aspirin table late at night
when my neighbor's husband was i'll.
The Benefit of my personal reform has
reached far beyond myself for the
whole apartment has adopted my
plan.
The way it became the fashion not
to borrow happened in this manner.
Every time DR.. Stork was expected in
our apartment house. we gave stork
shower. Each guest was expected to
bring a gift and be prepared to tell
an experience or give recipe that .
would be helpful to others. We enjoy
ed these intimate little parties inn
1 had attended two of them
and had each time carried a recipe.
The third time l decided to be origi-
nal. So 1 told my experience about
curing myself of borrowing just as l
have related it to you. l was surpris-
ed at receiving the lovely towel as a
prize for bringing the most helpful
suggestion to our party, and every
guest made a pledge to profit by my
experience and so 1 got rid of the
habit of bOrrowing-and of borrow
ers too.
AN EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
BLACKLEG' APPEARS

The greatly dreaded 'blackleg' was
the cause of the death of two blooded
COWS on the farm of George Ragan'
near Newark. The COWS died Thurs
day of last week and State Neterinar-
ian Hoch, after satisfying himself
thru a post mortem, sent samples to
a New York laboratory, where his
diagnosis was confirmed. Warnings Of
the disease were sent to herd owners
thru the state.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
MILFORD GRANGE

There was a large attendance al
Grange last Saturday and both pro-
gram and refreshments were much
enjoyed. Mr.. Houston's address was
excellent, and many expressions OF
appreciation were held.
Regular meeting next Saturday af-
ternoon at 2:3O. Topic. "Shall we
have a shorter form of the Grange
ritual than the one now used?" Pa
pers will be read by Mrs. Bess Shew
and Miss Irena Lemex. following
which there will be a general discus
sion led by the Worthy Overseer and
others. Come and give your opinion
on the subject.
Watch these items for announce
ment of a Grange supper which will
be given soon. It will be something
you will not want to miss
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
KENT REPUBLICANS WOMEN
FILL COMMITTEE PLACES

a meeting of women identified with
the Republican party was held in the
Dover Century Clubrooms under the
direction of State Chairman Charles
Warner last week. Mrs. Emma Bur-
nett. the county chairman for Kent,
presided. Addresses were made by
State Chairman Warner, Robert X.
Jones, chairman of Kent county Re
publican committee; Miss Stewart, of
New York. from the national commit
tee, and Miss jeanette Eckman, assist
ant state secretary.
Members of the state committee
were elected as follows: Miss Emily
Spruance, Smyrna; Mrs. Frank Hall
Davis, Dover; Mrs. L. d. Jones, Mil
ford
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
BIRTHDAY PARTY

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Salmons, Sr., was the scene of beauty
long to be remembered by the COM
munity around as they gathered to
honor the twentieth birthday of their
son, Harry, on Saturday evening, Sep
tember 25th, 1920. Young folks from
distance were present on the spec
ious lawn and played games in the
moonlight; after which the host lead
the procession into the dining room,
where refreshments were served. Har-
ry received many useful gifts and the
good wishes of everyone present.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
MARRIED
COOPER HALL

Lester V. Hall, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. j. Hall, of Bowers, Delaware. and
Miss Naomi B. Cooper, of FELTON,. Del
aware, were married at the Grace NJ.
E. parsonage in Wilmington on We'd
nesday evening. September 18th. at
8 o'clock, leaving Wilmington early
Thursday morning on their wedding
trip to Baltimore and otker places
of interest. returning to the grooms
home on Friday evening where they
will reside a short time.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
CORRIGAN NAMED FOR
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

James Corrigan of Wilmington was
named as the Democratic candidate
for Insurance Commissioner by the
State Committee at a meeting held in
Dover of last week. Alexander J. But
Ter. of Wilmington. who was formerly
named for this Office, resigned caus-
ing the vacancy.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01
YICTROLA CHANeEp OFF

Iona Council of Milford chanced off
their Vietrola last Friday evening and
the lucky number was 140 and was
held by the Council.
Milford chronicle., 1920-10-01

Miss Sue Burroughs of Philadelphia
has returned home after spending a
week with her mother, Mrs. John T..
Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04

The shirt factory has been idle this
week.
Town Council is having the fire
plugs repainted.
Mrs. Ida Fox and granddaughter
Jane Matthes, are in Audubon, N. j..
this week. Miss Jane will remain for
the summer.
Mrs. Eliza Carey has joined her son,
John, in Philadelphia, where she will
spend the summer.
On the evening of June 9Th. NOV
ing picture play will be given in the
VIM. II. Fox threatre for the benefit of
Milton Band. The citizens of Milton
should make this a grand success.
Mrs. Fox is to give the entire pro-
ceeds, less actual expenses to the
band. The band is handicapped by
the loss, by fire, of their drums. Will
you help by attending the show on
Wednesday night, June g?
William Tomlinson of New York
spent the weekend with his sister,
Mrs. Virginia T. Atkins.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04

Richard Welch of New York is Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. William Webb.
Miss Emily Krider Norris of Phil
adelphia is visiting Mrs. Charles
Spencer.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mcdonald OF
Chester, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Lindale last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mary Overdeer of Will
mington are visiting Mrs. Walter Car
row.
Mrs. John Ryan of Wilmington was
the guest of Mrs. Rose Hall on Sun
day.
Lester Hudson of Wilmington was
the guest Of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Hudson last week.
Harry Patterson decorated the
graves IN Barratt's cemetery Of the SOL
dier dead with flags. The Sunshine So
ciety gave the flowers.
Mrs Harry Favinger has returned
from visit 0 Boston. Mass. and Ches-
ter. Pa.
DR.. oliver Grier, of wilkes-Barre.
Pa, is visiting Mrs. Artsur Melvin
and Mrs. VI. L. HydorI.
Miss Clara Fisher Of PHILADELPHIA
spent Sunday at her home here.
Miss annie Wilson is visiting in
Wilmington.
A big dance in the town hall Sat
urday night with the jazz band
Mrs. r. L. Elliott of Millsboro is vis-
iting her sister. Mrs. J. w. Johnson.
Miss Helen Moore and friend, Joe
Wilcox of Philadelphia, spent the
weekend with ]. W. Johnson and
family.
Miss Louise Stevens OF Magnolia
spent Sunday with Miss Helen John
son.
If you are sick, no matter what
part of your body is affected, try CHR
opratic Adjustments and get well.
Anna X. Gregorius, Chiropractor,
Milford, Delaware. $685.