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Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
AUTOMOBILE CRASHES
INTO A LARGE TRUCK
ACCIDENT HAPPENED MONDAY EVENING
ON DU POINT ROAD JUST BELOW
MILFORD-0NE MAN INJURED.
SUSTAINED FRACTURED LEG
Mr.. FISHER The MAN WHO WAS HURT,
WAS BROUGHT TO MILFORD HOS
PITAL FOR TREATMENT.

Howard Fisher, of Berlin, Nd, sus-
tanned a fractured leg, and was other
wise bruised when the Ford touring
car in which he was riding, crashed
into the rear of a large truck, which
was standing in the centre of the
roadway, without lights, on Monday
evening. The truck, the property of
Thackery and White, of Milton, was
proceeding south on the du Pont road
about seven o'clock in the evening
when the gas in the Prestoline tank
became exhausted. The driver of the
truck is said to have stopped the
truck in the centre of the road. Short
ly after the vehicle was stopped, the
Ford car, driven by the son of Mr..
Fisher, the injured man, and contain
ing the sons wife in addition to the
above named man, came down the
boulevard, going south. The night was
rainy and the vision of the driver
was greatly curtailed because of the
water on the windshield. Suddenly the
truck loomed up before them, but it
was too late to avoid a crash.
The entire front portion of the Ford
ran under the overhanging platform
in the rear of the truck. The hood was
crushed, and the body of the car
splintered. Almost by a miracle the
driver escaped injury. His father,
however, sustained a broken leg. The
lady was uninjured. Young Mr.. Fish
er walked to Milford where he secur-
ed assistance. Mr.. Howard Fisher
was then brought to the Milford
Emergency Hospital where the frac-
ture was reduced, He is still confined
to the institution.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
GEORGE W. SPARKS DEAD
STATE TAX COMMISSIONER EXPIRED
SUNDAY AFTER HEART ATTACK.

Colonel George w. Sparks, State
Tax Commissioner ana well-known
Republican, died at his home in Will
mington Sunday night, following a
heart attack that came with acute in
digestion. Colonel Sparks was 81
years old. He was the first State tax
commissioner under the recently
passed law, he having been appointed
by Governor Denney on September ~.
Colonel Sparks had occupied many
public offices in the Wilmington and
the State. He was born October IA,
1864. He attended the Wilmington pub
lie schools and was then employed
with Washington Jones & Co. for sew
eral years in the morocco business,
then with William Lea & Sons Co.,
afterward the Lea Milling Company,
of which company he was treasurer
and manager. He served two terms in
the State Senate and was president
pro tenn of that body. He served II
years as a director of the Street and
Sewer Department of Wilmington, for
several years being president of the
department. Late last year he sue
ceeded S. D. Townsend on the Indus
trial Accident Board. He resigned to
accept the position of Tax Commits
sioner, which he assumed on NoVem-
ber 1.
At the time of his death, Mr.. Sparks
was a member of the Board of Direc-
tors of the Chamber of Commerce. He
had served on the staff of Governor
Lea, Governor Pennewill, Governor
Miller, Governor Townsend and Gov
ernor Denney. He also was once pres
ident of the Young Mems Republican
Club, and was a member of the Will
mington Club, Wilmington Country
Club, Union League of Philadelphia,
and Sons of the American Revolution.
He served at one time as member
of the State Committee of Revenue
and Taxation.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Georgette H. Sparks; his mother, Mrs.
Mary E. Sparks, Of Wilmington; by
his brother, Lee Sparks, OF Odessa;
by his sisters, Mrs. Edwin B. Sadtler'
of New York; Mrs. Charles E. Buck,
of Detroit, and Mrs. Thomas H. Belts,
of Wilmington.
The funeral of Colonel Sparks was
held Wednesday afternoon, with inter
ment in Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery.
Governor William D. Denney We'd
nesday night announced the appoint
ment of E. Howard Jester, of Will
mington, as State Tax Commissioner
to succeed the late George w. Sparks.
The position pays $4,000 year. Mr..
Jester assumed his new duties on
Thursday morning.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
NEW CAUSEWAY AT
SLAUGHTER BEACH

For many years the causeway over
the marsh at Slaughter Beach, Mil
ford's nearby bayshore resort, has
been in bad condition for any kind of
traffic. The people thought when the
causeway was built, that its width
was ample for all travel over it-and
probably it was for fifty years ago
but the automobile has changed meth
ods of travel, so that the increased
weight of even ordinary pleasure
travel, caused the old causeway to
sink down into the mud, by forcing
the mud underneath the road, out in
to the lcauseway bitches at the side.
This has been a gradual process go
ing on for years-until the road was
not in condition for use for great
part of the year.
1t was recognized by the county en-
gineer and levy court, that the only
way to economically rebuild the
causeway, was to widen it to a sufi-
cient width and cut the drainage dit
ches at the side sufficiently far away
from the roadway, so that the sett-
ling would be greatly lessened-even
though the mud should slip back into
the bitches from under part of the
roadway.
A contract was awarded to Charles
E. Reed, of Slaughter Neck, who
agreed to do the work for $1,000. He
has accomplished the job and turned
it over to the county completed; and,
from present appearances, the work
is well and substantially done. The
roadway has been made of such width
that danger from collisions when ma
chimes are passing, is largely elimi-
nated-and it affords better and
broader wearing surface for traffic,
which will be for the longer life of
the road. Several large and expensive
cottages have been built at Slaughter
Beach during 1921 and others are
likely to locate there with a good
road available. The county paid two
thirds of the cost of rebuilding the
causeway, which was $1,000 and the
property owners paid the other third
or $400. Years ago Slaughter Beach
attracted many thousands Of people
to it each summer and with better
roads, it's past attractions will be re-
sumed and enjoyed.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
TROUBLES FOR new
TRANSIT COMPANY
SEVERAL OF THE STOCKHOLDERS In
THIS CONCERN sue TO RECOVER
MONEY THEY PAID In.
SEVERAL ACTIONS PENDING
The TRANSIT COMPANY PROPOSED TO
OPERATE AN AUTO Line BETWEEN
MIDDLETOWN AND MILFORD.

The status of The Transit Company,
recently incorporated in Delaware
with capital of $4,000, in which many
Kent Countians had high hopes, has
had somewhat of setback caused by
several legal actions being brought
by some of the shareholders against
the promoters, Cisco Brothers of New
Jersey. An automobile alleged to be-
long to the Cisco Brothers has been
seized on civil action warrants, and is
in the custody of Sheriff Graham.
There are still pending several other
actions before Magistrates Wood and
Burton. Before Magistrate Wood
there are also three actions alleging
embezzlement by bailee.
The Transit Company as incOrpOr-
ated at Dover on November 8, had as
it's corporators, James H. Wheatley,
Frank E. Maloney, and Arthur j.
Kingsbury, all of Dover. The objects
of the company were to operate and
control directly or indirectly Omni-
buses, trucks, vehicles for transpor-
tation of passengers, goods, wares
and merchandise. 1t proposed to Op-
crate between Middletown and Mil
ford.
The officers of the company were
James H. Wheatley, Dover, president;
Ralph Staats, of Smyrna, and W. F.
Hoey, of Frederick, vice-presidents;
Jefferson Cooper, Of Cheswold, secre-
tary.
The hold-up temporarily of the af-
fairs of the company has been brought
about by allegations that, with the
number of shares subscribed and part
of the money paid in, there had not
been a full accounting Of all moneys
collected, hence warrants were sworn
out by some of the stockholders to
recover what they had paid in.
Among those who had warrants
sworn out on civil action against
Cisco were Roland c. Langrell, who
seeks to recover $100; w. E. David
son, 5000; William L. Hall, $1O0; Geo.
E. Gross, $100; Hynson w. Cohee,
$100. In addition, some of the above
also had warrants issued on charge of
embezzlement by bailee. All of these
cases are on the docket of Magistrate
Wood.
One of the directors of the COM
pany, in talking over the case inclin-
ed to the belief that the Ciscos would
clear themselves on the civil actions
taken.
When the Ciscos left Dover over
week ago, it was stated that they
would return the first part of last
week and straighten matters up. They
did not return but sent $500 the latter
part of last week to pay part of the
balance alleged to have been due from
collections.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. R. Ralston Davis visited rela-
tives at Harbeson this week.
Mrs. Cullen of Middletown is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. H. W. D.
Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Evans and Mr..
and Mrs. Mark L. Davis motored to
Philadelphia and spent a few days
this week.
Master James E. Peterson of Mar
Gus Hook, Pa, but formerly of Mil
ford, has been discharged from the
Chester Hospital after an operation.
William Roach, of Atlantic City, N.
J., formerly a well-known barber of
our town, was in Milford last week
and called on a few of his many
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Cuneo, of 1881
Broadway, Camden, N. j., spent the
weekend with their uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. George Jester of
Milford Neck.
Horace and Dorothy Num- who
spent the Thanksgiving holidays at
their home, returned to Newark on
Monday to resume their work at the
University of Delaware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. H. Spicer and
daughter from Georgetown, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Warren
and daughter of Glendale, and Miss
Anna Smith of Milford spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Ham at Cam
den
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
CLOTHING CLUB FIELD
DAYS DOWN in SUSSEX
CLOTHING CLUB MEMBERS WILL HOLD
AFIELD DAY AT CANNON'S SCHOOL
HOUSE in CANN0NS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD
THE CLUB MEMBERS WILL ALSO HOLD
A FIELD DAY AT The PROVIDENCE
SCHOOL SATURDAY, DEC. 10.

Clothing club members will hold a
field day, December 3rd, at Cannon's
School, Cannons, Del. All club mem
bers, teachers, parents and friends
are cordially invited to attend. The
program as arranged, follows, start
ing at one p. m:
Business meeting-Cannon Club.
Welcome-Cannon School.
Address-Mr. A. D. Cobb, State
Club Leader.
Selected songs and club cheers.
Club Play-Second year club girls
Games.
If for Girls-Beatrice Messersmith.
DemOnstration-"H to make a
hat FRAME" Miss Kathryn Woods,
State Home Demonstration Agent.
Open discussion, questions and sug-
gestions.
Springfield Exposition-Miss Agnes
Medill, County Club Agent, New Cas-
tie county.
Style Show-Milford club member,
(Who won trip to Springfield)
Club Play-LOcal club leaders.
Miss Helen Comstock, county club
agent of Kent county, will have
charge of the sewing exhibits. Each
club member should bring her bag
just as it is with name and age pinn-
ed thereon. There will also be an ex-
hibit of last years clothing clubs
from all three counties.
This promises to be a very instruc-
tive as well as entertaining program
and every club member should try to
attend with their local leaders, par
ents and friends.
Providence School, Dec. 10, at l p. m.
The Clothing club members will
hold a field day, December 10th at
Providence School, Delmar. All club
members, teachers, parents and
friends are cordially invited to at
tend. The program follows:
Providence Club.
Program for Years Work-A. D.
Cobb, State Club Leader.
Club songs and cheers.
Demonstration, Making Hat
Frame"
Club Play-Second year girls.
Demonstration of Pattern" ,"
Visiting club members.
Conference hour with local leaders
Miss Dorothy Emerson, county club
agent.
Club members at games with Naomi
Pepper, vice president State Organiza-
tion.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
MILFORD HOSPITAL NEWS

Wilson Owens, of Greenwood, went
to his home last week, having recov-
cred sufficiently to get about on crut-
ches.
Florence Smith, the victom of the
shooting affray, was sent to the Uni
versity Hospital, Philadelphia, last
week for some plastic treatment to
fill in the parts of the face that were
shot away.
Master Harry Glanden, of Willow
Grove, came to the hospital last Fri
day for an operation.
Mrs. John Sipple, of Frederick, and
Mrs. Arthur Walker of WoOdside, re-
Gently operated on for appendicitis,
are doing exceptionally well.
Howard Fisher of Berlin, Md, who
was the only one injured to any great
extent in the auto accident on Mon
day evening, is resting quite comfort
ably at the hospital. He is suffering
from a fracture of the right leg, just
above the knee.
Mrs. John H. Biggs, of FELTON,, who
recently underwent an operation at
the hospital is improving.
Donation Day was quite q success.
There were quite a number OF dona-
tions of fruit, vegetables, grocercies,
poultry, and canned goods received.
The people of Harrington came over
with a wonderful variety of useful
things, in a great abundance, too.
The management wishes to extend
thanks and appreciation to all who
contributed of their winters store to
this worthy cause.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
ROBERT G. HOUSTON SUCCEEDS ALBERT
WORTH, DECEASED, In SUSSEX.

Robert G. Houston, well-known
lawyer of Georgetown, has been ap-
pointed deputy attorney-general for
Sussex county. The appointment
which was made by Attorney-General
S. D. Townsend, Jr., was necessitated
by the death of Albert Worth, who
held the office of Sussex deputy.
Mr.. Houston, who is editor and pub
Usher of the Sussex Republican, was
born in Milton on October 13, 1867,
the son of DR.. David H. and Comfort
Houston, both deceased. He was edu-
Gated in the public schools of Lewes,
later reading law with his uncle,
Judge John w. Houston. He was ad-
mitted to the Delaware bar, Kent
county, during the October term of
1888 and has practiced in Georgetown
ever since his admission.
Always taking an active interest in
politics, he has been identified with
several of the state and county Re-
publican organizations. He was chair
man of the Sussex county committee
and the Regular state committee from
1895 until 1905; president of the Anti
Bribery League in 1906; and was
chairman of the Progressive State
Committee from 1912 until 1916. He
was nominated for member of the
Legislature in 1892, and for Congress
in 1896.
Aside from his political activities,
Mr.. Houston has held several impor-
tant state Offices, including that of
attorney-general in 1912. He was col
lector of customs, District IN Della
ware, from 1900 until 1904, and is at
present a member of the Sussex
Board of Assessment. He is a MEM
ber of the Masonic order, and the
grange of that section. He attends the
Presbvterian Church.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
AVENUE M. E. CHURCH

The Gideons (the Christian CONNER
cial travellers association of Ameri-
ca) will be in town next Sunday. They
will speak in all the Protestant
Churches where permission is grant
ed them.
At 1O:30 a. M, after very few re-
marks by one of the Gideons, the pas
tor will preach a sermon TO Milford
Council No. 8, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, using
as his theme, Goods Ideal Man."
At two o'clock the cars will move
forward in the Sunday school auto
race, and it may be that the Ford
will pass the Hudson for it is a close
second as it stands now.
A grand rally will be held at three
o'clock in the auditorium with the
Gideons in charge. Short addresses
will be delivered by these travelling
men, after which the Bibles which
they are placing in the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital and the Windsor and
Plaza Hotels will be consecrated and
distributed to the respective places.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
DO YOUR SHOPPING EARLY

There are only nineteen more shop
ping days before Christmas. Has 1t
dawned upon you that the day of days
of the entire year is that near? With
this small number of days left IN
which to do your Christmas shopping
it is advisable to get busy and buy
YOUR presents and other necessary
purchases at once. The merchants in
Milford have now secured their full
stock of holiday goods. Persons who
buy early get the pick of this stock.
They save the irritation and rush
caused by a last minute shopping
tour. The clerks in the stores are not
tired out from several weeks rush at
the present time. Later they may be
overworked. Buy early and more ev-
emily distribute this work for the
clerks and merchants. Remember,
there are only nineteen more shop
ping days. Better get busy.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
NEW CONCRETE ROADS OPEN

The Maryland State Highway De-
partment has opened the new concrete
road, south of the State line at Sell
byville, and Berlin, Md, may now be
reached without detours.
New Detour.-The 1-2 miles of
new concrete road north of Harring-
ton was opened for traffic November
rs, from cross road 1 1-2 mile south
of FELTON, to Harrington. Follow de-
tour sign east at end Of concrete, 3-4
mile, turn right 1 mile, turn right
mile to new concrete road. Leave con-
crete at Milford road. Fol-
low detour signs 1 mile to Harrington
and Pennington.
Warning.-The fall rains have soft
ened the earth shoulders on the re-
Gently completed State Highways
south of Odessa and Dover. Motorists
should avoid them and are advised to
slow down when passing.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
HANDSOME PRESENT FOR
REV. H. L. BUNSTEIN

At the regular communication of
Temple Lodge, No. 9, held in the Ma
sonic Temple, last Friday night, the
members of the lodge who reside at
Harrington, to the number of a score
and more, took occasion to present to
Rev. Henry L. Bunstein, who is the
secretary of the lodge, a handsome
leather portfolio, equipped with a
fine Waterman pen, a silver stylus
pencil, all the other things, including
several dollars worth of United States
postage stamps. The presentation was
made by Alfred Raughley and the en-
tire affair was a complete surprise to
Mr.. Bunstein, who is fluent speaker
at all occasions-but this was an ex-
ception, as he seemed at loss for
words to express his feelings to the
enthusiastic Masons who took part
in the surprise. It was just one of
those deep seated realizations of that
which is highest in the brotherhood
of man. by Mr.. BunStein.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
OBITUARY
HATFIELD

Henry Hatfield, aged 81 years, died
Monday, November %, 1921, of com
plication of diseases of long standing.
The funeral was held at the Lincoln
M. E. Church Thursday, Rev. Charles
Atkins conducting the service. Inter
ment was made in Lincoln cemetery
by E. G.. Reed, the funeral director.
He leaves a wife and four children.
He was a consistent member of the
Methodist Church for eighteen years
and served on the official board of his
church up to his death. Servant OF
God, well done thy glorious warfare's
past; the battles fought, the race is
won and thou crowned at last.
REDNAN
Rev. William w. Redman, aged 86
years, who died at his home, near
Lincoln City, Sunday, November 20,
1921, Joined the Wilmington Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in 1868, being transferred
from the Philadelphia Conference, in
which he had served for 10 years.
Funeral services were conducted at
his late residence on Wednesday, No
vember %, at one o'clock, in charge
of Rev. C. H. Atkins, pastor of Lin
coin M. E. Church, assisted by DR.. w.
R. Mowbray, Dist. Supt. Of Dover Dis
trict, Rev. Disston w. Jacobs, pastor
of Avenue M. E. Church, Milford and
others. Interment was made in the
Bridgeville cemetery.
SAMMONS
George E. Sammons, aged 70 years,
was struck by an automobile at 34th
and Girard avenue, in Philadelphia,
on November %, and died from the
resultant injuries on Thanksgiving
afternoon, November "a, 1921. He was
born in Sussex county, near Staytons-
Vile, and resided in Milford for more
than forty-five years of his life, where
he followed the occupation OF car
penter and builder. He was man OF
quiet habits, honorable and respected
by all who knew him and consistent
Christian. For the past six years he
has made his home with his son, Geo.
M. Sammons, who is the building su-
perintendent of the Jefferson Hospl-
tai properties in Philadelphia. His
remains were brought to Milford on
Monday morning last and laid to rest
in the family burial lot in ODD Fel-
lows cemetery. His wife died Al years
ago. He leaves one son, George M.
Sammons of Philadelphia, and one
daughter, Mrs. J. ]. Morris, also OF
that city.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Laws Church-Sunday school at
1:15 p. m. Preaching at 2:3O.
Milford merchants are now prepar-
ed to handle your Christmas trade.
Buy early, and get better values for
your money.
The Alden Branch of the Sunshine
Society of Milford will meet with the
president, Mrs. H. L. Bunstein, Fri
day afternoon at o'clock.
The Fellowship Bible Glass will
meet with Mrs. Owen Deputy, 6O7 E.
Second Street, next Tuesday evening,
at 1870. All members are invited.
There will be a public dance in
Frederick, Friday, December 2. Music
will be furnished by five piece or
chestra. Admission SOC couple.
The regular meeting of the Ladies
Aid Society at the Chapel next We'd
nesday, promptly at eight o'clock. All
ladies of the church are welcome.
The Usher Union of the Methodist
Protestant Church have decided to
hold a turkey supper Wednesday, De-
cember4, commencing at five o'clock,
in the basement of the church.
The Faithful Circue of the Kings
Daughters, will meet at the home OF
Mrs. Willard Pierce on North Walnut
street, December Sth, at p. m. All
members are asked to be present.
Only nineteen more shopping days
before Christmas. Better get busy and
do your buying now. The stocks OF
goods are fuller now, and the assort-
ment better than they will be later.
A festival will be held at Milford
Neck Church, Friday and Saturday eV-
enings, December and 8. Chicken
salad, biscuit and coffee, ice cream
and cake and confectioneries will be
on sale.
VIM. V. Morris is building for him
self a beautiful cottage at Riverdale
Park, on Indian River, near Oak Or
chard. Mr. Morris, who is a Sussex
county boy, has been large contrac-
tor in Philadelphia for the past 20
years. We are glad to have him come
back and make Delaware his summer
home
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
ENTERTAINED AT BRIDGE

The home of DR.. and Mrs. S. M. D.
Marshall was the scene Of a delight
full card party on Friday evening of
last week, when Mrs. Marshall enter
tanned for Miss Elsa Peterson, of
Philadelphia. In all there were six
tables, and those present report an
excellent evenings pleasure. In addi-
ton to Mrs. Marshall and Miss Pet
erson those present were: Misses
Mildred Truitt, Mary Grier, Margaret
Grier, Elizabeth Carlisle, Helen
Pierce, Edith Simpson, Mary Smith,
Mildred Causey, Laura D. Salevan,
Katherine Davis, Mrs. c. DOnnan
Holzmueller, Mrs. Vaules Grier, Mrs.
Davis R. Grier, Mrs. George Mack
lin, Mrs. NJ. Haswen Pierce, Mrs. 1.
Dolphus Short, Mrs. John B. Hanly,
Mrs. Willard Pierce, Mrs. Charles e.
Varney, Mrs. John Truitt, Mrs. Geo.
Grier, Mrs. Elmer Williams, and Mrs.
Harry Pettyjohn.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The National Alliance of Cincinnati
has booked a series of entertainments
to be given, one each month, in the
high school auditorium. The surplus
proceeds to go towards the athletic
association fund.
The Milford white school, having
over-subscribed the quota of 1 cent
per pupil, has renewed it's 100 per
cent membership in the Jr. Red Cross.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
TUESDAY NIGHT CLUB
4 HELD FIRST DANCE

v The first dance of a series to be CIV
en- by the Tuesday Night Club of Mil
ford was held in the Armory Hall on
Tuesday evening of this week with a
good attendance. Music for the affair
was furnished by an orchestra from
Dover. Announcement was made by
the Board of Governors OF the clup
that the annual Christmas dance
would be given by the club this year
on the evening of December 26. The
Original Six Orchestra from Whining
ton has been engaged to furnish mu-
sic for that dance. Other matters OF
interest to the members of the organ1-
cation were discussed and decision
made for their solution.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-02
SUPPER AND BAZAAR

The Ladies of st. Johns R. C..
Church, of Milford, will hold their
annual supper and bazaar Saturday
evening, December 3, at the New Cen
tury Club rooms. Doors will be open
at five O'Clock. The menu will con-
sist of fried oysters, chicken salad,
potato salad, cake, pie and coffee.
Fancy articles and cakes will be on
sale all evening. A hearty welcome is
extended to all.