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Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bennett of Ce-
dar Neck had for their guests on Sun
day last Mrs. Maggie Lank, Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Lank and children, Bur-
ton and Richard of Wilmington; Mr..
and Mrs. Jas. LOgue and Jas. and Hell
en- Logue of Darby; N. T. Dickerson
and family of Slaughter Neck; VIM.
P. Jefferson and family of Ellendale,
and Elmer Bennett and Delema Petty
john. Watermelons and cantaloupes
were served in abundance. We are
sure that the fowls of Mr.. Benefits
farm would dislike to witness another
occasion like last Sundays affair. In
the late afternoon the guests left
the Bennetts another happy
time, preparing for the occasion next
year, for surely such dinners as ser
we'd by Mrs. Bennett are pleasing an
lual events.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
TEN DOLLARS REWARD

With malicious intent a person who
is unknown last week scattered large
tacks, such as are used for putting on
felt roofing, over the concrete on the
boulevard for mile or more south
of Milford from the Shawnee road
crossing. A reward of ten dollars
will be paid for the information which
will lead to the arrest of the guilty
parties. Aside from annoyance and
the expense resulting from punctur-
ed tires, there is also the danger of
accidents resulting from the effect of
detation when running at even twen-
ty miles per hOur-which is far below
the speed limit. The mean and con-
temptible creature guilty of this Of
fense, should have no mercy shown
when arraigned, but fine and penal
ty that will teach a lesson not only
to himself, but others, be imposed.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
KLU KLUX KHAN is
ORGANIZED IN MILFORD

A branch organization of the Klu
Klux Klan has been organized in Mil
ford with a fair membership. In ac-
cordance with the rules and regula-
tions of the order the membership,
place of meeting and time of meeting
is kept secret. 1t is said that meet
ing of the Klan was held Thursday
evening of this week. Klans have been
established in Wilmington, Dover,
Middletown, Georgetown and Milford.
It is said that the total membership
in the State is about 450.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
ROBERT PENNINGTON
PAYS OVER $49,549
THIS AMOUNT HAS BEEN PAID INTO
COURT OF CHANCERY in LEWES
FISHERIES COMPANY CASE.
OTHER DEFENDANTS APPEAL
CAHALL HAD PREVIOUSLYRE-
FUSED TO ACCEPT The CHECK BUT
CHANCELLOR WOLCOTT HAS.

ROBERT Pennington, of Wilmington.
Inrough ms counsel, George N, Davis.
lasI Monday paid into the Court of
Chancery by check, $49,549.86 for the
LeWes Fisheries Company, this being
the amount that Mr.. Pennington. under
decree handed down by then Chan
cellor Charles M. Curtis last spring
was ordered to pay to the COMPANY
Joseph L. Cahall, receiver for fbe
hsherles company, under instructions
Oh his counsel, Henry Ridgelv had
previously refused to accent the check
for specified reasons. It was accented
Dy Chancellor WOlcott Monday with
out prejudice to the complainants.
Mr. Pennington, William C. Lo1and
and other directors of the Tawas
ISnefles Company were defendants
III an action brought by Mr.. CahalI
as receiver. Mr.. Pennington had pur-
CHASED some boats and also the plant
OF the company at Lewes, the boats
aIterward being resOld to other par
ties and the plant operated for a short
ship.
In the case of the directors, for
mer Chancellor Curtis, after a long
nearing and the taking of a great
deal OF testimony, issued decree or
1erlng them to return certain moneys
which it was alleged they had wrong
fully secured.
MI. remington had cOntended that
1ls was a business transaction with
ne company, but the Chancellor de-
'ided that the transaction was ilIeg-
Il and ordered him to return to the
'eceiVer of the company large sum
II money, proceeds of the transac-
ions, which was done Monday by GER
1fied check. Mr.. Lofland acted as
gent for Mr.. Pennington in some of
he transactions, and one decree of
he court ordered him and Mr.. Pen
1gton to pay back a certain amount
I money. The proceedings disclos-
d that Mr.. Lodand had offered to pay
his amount to the receiver by certi-
ed check.
The directors of the company re-
emily appealed their case to the Su-
RENE Court.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
FISHERIES CASE APPEAL

Papers were filed at Dover last
week with Daniel NJ. RidgeIy, clerk of
the Supreme Court of Delaware, by
Attorneys Reinhardt, Rodney and
Tunnel, counsel for w. C. Lofand,
James T. Lank, Harlan NJ. Joseph,
William E. Tunnel, w. H. Bookham-
mer, John R. Baylis and w. J. Thomp-
son VS.. Joseph L. Cahall, receiver of
Lewes Fisheries Co., for an appeal
from the decision of Chancellor Cur
tbs in the celebrated Lewes fisheries
case heard last fall. A decree was
handed down against the above defen-
dants, in which they were directed to
turn over large sums of money alleg-
ed to have been wrongfully acquired.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
BOARD TO CONSIDER BREAK

The recent severance of relations
between the Delaware School Auxil-
iary Association and the State Board
of Education is being considered at a
meeting of the State Board as the
Chronicle goes to press in the cham
ber of the Supreme Court in the State
House at Dover. Arrangements for
this meeting were made Saturday by
DR.. Thomas R. Brown, of Wyoming,
president of the board, and Ellwood
Souder, who represents Wilmington
in the body.
Mr.. Souder and DR.. Joseph H. Odell,
president of the School Auxiliary AS
sociation, held a lengthy conference
afternoon. Mr.. Souder was
much pleased with the result of the
and expressed much conf
lence in a resumption of the relation
ship between the Board and Auxiliary
IN clearer basis than heretofore.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

The season for catching oysters in
the Delaware Bay opened on Thurs
day, September 1st.
Miss Elspeth E. Bennett, of Louis
vile, KY, has been employed as tea
cher of Home Economics in the high
school.
Don't forget to come to Millwood
hall Friday evening and have a real
sociable time as well as enjoy the
ice cream, cake and candy.
There will be a service of Holy
Communion and sermon in charge of
the rector in Christ Episcopal Church
on Sunday morning at IL o'clock.
The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters picniced at Slaughter
Beach on Tuesday. This is the sec
ond picnic of the kind this summer
and was enjoyed by all present.
The annual convention of the Am
erican Legion of the State of Della
ware will be held in Milford on Sep
tember 22nd. Men of prominence in
Legion affairs will be in attendance.
A case of diphtheria developed in
Milford last week. Mr.. Winslow, an
employee of the State Highway De-
parment, is the victim. He is quaran-
tined at the home of DR.. J. G. Daw-
son.
Williamsville M. E. Church, Sun
day school, 2:3O; preaching 3. All par
ents are requested to give in all births
which occurred from January to May,
inclusive, 1921, in compliance with
the Bureau of the Census.
The Board of Education of Milford
Special School District has employed
an additional primary teacher, Miss
Mary r. Lyman, of Newport. This was
made necessary by the large number
of new pupils who have enrolled.
The Millwood Junior Aid is to have
a social at the MillwOod hall on Fri
day night, September End, for he ben
eft of the hospital. Ice Cream, cake ;
and home made candy will be for {
sale. Come and bring your friends and
enjoy a pleasant evening.
The local w. C. T. U. meets with |
Mrs. D. w. Jacobs at the M. E. par l
sonage next Tuesday evening at 1880.
Text word, Charity" A full attend
lnce is requested, time for annual
election of officers. Will members
please bring or send their fall dues L
o this meeting. n
Rev. Henry L. Bunstein returned 7
rom his vacation on Tuesday and +
morning worship will be resumed in q
he Presbyterian Church Sunday at G
1 o'clock. The pastor will speak on o
Working With God" Special musical y
rogram. Sunday school will meet at u
0 o'clock. Evening Christian Endeav- u
+ meeting at 7:15. ol
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
FINED FOR DISTURBING
RELIGIOUS MEETING

James Moore of near GumborO was
arrested and arraigned before Justice
of the Peace E. w. Ryon, at George
town, last Tuesday afternoon on
three charges, one preferred by Isaac
Pusey of GumborO, was disturbing
the meeting at Carey's campmeeting,
Sunday night, on which he was fined
$40 with costs. On.a charge by George
Hudson, of Gumboro, of cutting his
automobile tires at the campmeeting,
and charge of selling. liquor, he was
held for court.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
MILFORD GRANGE

r. The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Grange will be held next
Saturday evening, September Srd, in
the lodge room of the Owls. Every
member is urged to be present, as
there is much business to be cOnsid-
cred. The program which is in charge
of Mrs. Bess Shew, will consist of Sc
lections from the writings of Edgar
Guest, and will be sure to interest
you. Come to this meeting!
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
LOOKINK OVER WORK

R. E. Lewis, of Middletown, to-
gether with party visited Milford on
Wednesday and looked over the work
in progress on the new theatre being
constructed on the Plaza. Those in
the party in addition to Mr.. Lewis
were John A. Bader, a member of the
contracting firm erecting the build
ing; Lou Springer, consulting engi-
neer for Bader & Co.; VIM. w. Lang,
representing the financial interests;
VIM. Hoffman, senior member of the
HOffman-Henan Co., the architects
who drew plans for the structure and
Salvatore Cantera, of Wilmington,
contracting brick mason.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
GREENWOOD VOTERS RAISE
ADDITIONAL SCHOOL TAX

At a referendum election held on
Saturday, August 20, the voters of the
Greenwood School District, in Sus-
sex County, by vote of SO to 0, car
ried the election levying upon them
selves $44O of school tax in addition
to their regular school tax. This rep
resents the amount which was esti-
mated to be needed for their school,
over and above the amount allotted
by the State Board of Education. This
is matter of congratulation for the
Greenwood folks, that they have
shown such a progressive spirit, and
it should serve as an example to
other districts that wish to improve
their schools.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
ARE NOW SELLING
CHAUTAUQUA TICKETS

Tickets for the Milford Chautauqua,
which commences next Saturday, Sep
tember 10th, have been placed in the
hands of solicitors who are now can
vassing the town. 1t will be well for
the townspeople to remember that all
tickets sold before the Chautauqua
opens next Saturday are credited to
the guarantors. ALI sold after that
time the guarantors get no credit for.
Should there be any deficit when the
first program starts those who have
guaranteed the amount will be COM
PEELED to make up the amount. When
the solicitor calls on you why not
buy your ticket without causing her
to again call on you.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
CELEBRATES 91st BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Lenah France, a resident of
the Palmer House in Dover, celebrat-
ed her 91st birthday anniversary, Sat
urday, August q. Although 81 years
of age Mrs. France is a very remark
able woman. She can travel on trains
unaccompanied and is a faithful mem
Der of the Peoples Christian Church
of Dover, which she attends every
Sunday. Mrs. France, who is the wild
ow of DR.. w. w. France, OF Milford.
received nearly $50 postal cards from
all over the State which she enjoyed
and appreciated very much.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
NUPTLALS
HALL-DEPUTY

L-BTiss Mabel Elizabeth Hall, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Hall,
who reside two miles northwest of
Milford, and J. Herschel Deputy, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Deputy, of
South Milford, were married by Rev.
c. 3. Dryden at the M. P. parsonage
at Z o'clock on Wednesday morning,
August "a, 1921. They left immediate
ly after the ceremony on trip to
northern cities and seashore resorts.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
ACTIONS OF TRESPASS

Ainsworth Abbott, of Cedar Creek
district was held in $500 bail for the
October term of court by Justice of
the Peace E. w. Ryon, at Georgetown
last Tuesday, charged by Mrs. May
Smith, also of Cedar Creek district,
with assault and battery. Mrs. Smith
brought a charge of trespass against
Edward Lofiand of Cedar Creek dis
trict, charging him with trespass. He
was held in bail for the October ses-
sion of court.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
PLENTY OF SQUIRRELS

1.-The squirrel season opened on
September 1 and according to sports
men who have made a survey of the
situation they will be found in large
numbers provided pot" hunters do
not kill most of them before the sea-
son opens. For many years lower
Delaware has been the favorite place
for city gunners who like to hunt
squirrels.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY

Last Saturday evening about sixty
friends of Mrs. T. q. Farens, gave her
a birthday surprise, which was great
ly enjoyed by all who participated.
The guests were composed of resi-
dents from several States, who are
visiting in Milford-Texas and Mary
land having two each. Mrs. Farens
recognized the surprise by quickly
goodly supply of ice cream
and cake which was served and the
friends departed with everybody hap
DIV.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
DELAWARE FARMS

The total value of all farms in Del
aware, including land and buildings,
is $64,755,6S1, according to prelimi-
nary figures of the 1920 census, Just
announced by the Department of
Commerce. This shows an increase
over 1910, when the census showed
farm values of $5S, ,155,98S.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
FINED FOR SHOOTING DOG

William Davidson of Dagsboro dis
trict was arrested and arraigned be-
fore Justice of the Peace E. w. Ryon
at Georgetown last Tuesday, charged
with cruelty to dumb animals. He was
fined 81, with costs, amounting to
more than $11. The charge was
brought against him by William A.
Steen, who alleged that Davidson shot
a valuable dog belonging to him.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
HOUSE PARTY AT BEACH

Mr.. and Mrs. John Millman, Mr..
and Mrs. George Clendaniel and
daughter, Delema, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Davidson and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Moore and family, Mrs. Elizabeth
Clendaniel and daughter, Ruth, Ar
thur Boyce and Herman Argo spent
the week of Big Thursday at Slaughter
Beach and had a most enjoyable
time. Launch riding, fishing, claiming
and grabbing was the pleasure of the
Marty
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
OBITUARY
Mccoy

Miss Caroline Mccoy died sudden
ly at her home in Smyrna, on Sun
day morning, August 28th, 1921, aged
81 years. She was a sister to Mrs.
Annie Pierce, of South Walnut street
and half-sister to Mrs. Sadie Will
son, of North Second street, Milford.
The funeral was held Wednesday af-
ternoon and interment made in the
family burial grounds at Odessa.
MORRIS
Ashbel Welch Morris, son of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. F. Morris, of Green
wood, died at RehOboth Beach, on
Monday evening, August 29th, 1921,
after a short illness, aged thirty-seven
years, seven months and two days. He
had been in bad health for several
months. The deceased served in
the navy during. the great World War
and was member of the American
Legion of Philadelphia, Ingersol Post
No. l74. Funeral services were held
from the Avenue NJ. E. Church on
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock and
interment made in Odd Fellows GEM
etery. Mr.. Morris leaves a widow, who
was formerly Miss Mia Wroten of this |
town.
GILLIS
Beachum Edward Gillis, aged 65 |
years, one month and eight days, died |
at his residence, on South Walnut
street, Milford, on Friday morning,
August 26th, 1921, of disease of the
heart. The funeral was held from
his late residence on Monday last and
nterment was made in Odd Fellows
by w. G. Powders, the fu-
leral director. Mr.. Gillis leaves a wife
and two children. The widow is
laughter of Captain Edward V. Hen
Erickson and the son is Allen Gillis,
If Philadelphia; the daughter is Mrs.
lae Salves, also of that city. He was
'orn in Maryland and was a brother
# the late prominent merchant of ,
salisbury of the same name. Mr.. Gill !
is was commercial salesman and !
raveled to every point on the Della !
ware, Maryland and Virginia penin- d,
ula, where he has hundreds of per- Z
Onal friends. He had been in poor !;
ealth for several months and had
cen under the care of a specialist in =,
for the past two months. =
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
PERSONAL MENTION

Geo. L. Bruning spent the weekend
with his family.
Earle WOrthington is spending the
weekend in Tamaqua, Pa.
Mrs. A. Donald Marshall and son
are the guests of Mrs. Mary L. Mar
shall.
Miss Madeleine Griffith of Whining
ton is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Ack-
erman.
Mrs. ROthermel soon starts for thee
south accompanied by her sister, Mrs.
David A. Argo.
Mrs. I. D. Short who has been Wis
iting her parents in Wilmington has
returned home.
Miss Laura Salevan is spending her
vacation at Rehoboth as the guest of
Miss Mary Grier.
j. Millman Bruning has returned
home after spending several weeks in
Philadelphia with his father.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Richardson of
Baltimore and children are visiting
their father, w. S. Richardson.
Thomas c. Wilson and wife of Phil
adelphia spent few days with their
parents, Geo. H. Wilson and wife.
Miss Margaret Holzmueller has re-
turned to Williamsport, Pa. after
spending her vacation with her fam
lily.
Miss Lena Short has returned home
aIter an extended visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. John Munsen at Rogers.
Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Stuart left this
morning for Washington, D. C. They
expect to visit Gettysburg, Pa, before
Miss Ella c. Hill of near Milford
has returned home after visit with
and friends in PHILADELPHIA
and Chester.
Miss Ethel Holzmueller left this
week to enter the Pennsylvania Hos
pital at Philadelphia, for training to
a nurse.
Mrs. Edward Atkins has returned
home from a ten days visit at Re-
loboth. Mr.. Atkins has also been a
Weekend visitor
Mrs. R. Ralston Davis spent the
weekend with her brother, Joseph
(. Holland who is seriously ill at his
lome in Philadelphia.
John E. Hearn and wife and daugh-
er, Anna, are home after spending a
ew days at Buffalo, Niagara Falls
nd short visit to Laurel and Del
lar.
Miss Ella Short of Philadelphia who
as been spending some time with
lends at Salisbury, Nd, spent few
avs with her cousin, Mrs. T. c. Rey-
Olds this week.
Mrs. Dorsey Bowen and daughter,
RANGES Ann, of Milford, and Mrs.
allie A. Rothermel of Houston, Tex
), are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. David
Argo of Slaughter Neck
Augustus B. Moore of Dover cele-
rated his 18th birthday on Thurs
", August 25. Mr.. Moore who is
rmer resident of Milford, still en-
Us good health and is active, being
lie to attend to business every day.
Charles Marine, Raymond Marine
ID Martindale Marine, all of Phila-
lphia, and Elmer Marine of Ches-
r, Pa, mOtored to Milford Saturday
ID spent the weekend with their
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Marine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Jester and
n, George Jr., who have been spend =
= some time at Lake Michigan and y
agara Falls and with friends and
latives in Michigan, Indiana and
w York have returned to their
me near Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Deicher and
lighter, who have been visiting at
, home of A. E. Num- have return
to their home in st. Paul, Mime
"a. Mrs. H. F. Sheldon who came
st with them will remain for an
ended visit with her daughter,
s. Num-.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
A CORRECTION

The item which appeared in last
weeks Chronicle, which stated that
Kearney Hitch had rented the resi-
dence lately occupied by Garrett L.
Hynson, deceased, was an error. Mr..
Hitch has not rented the property.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-02
NOTICE

Bayshore Grange No. So will hold a
meeting Thursday evening, Septem-
ber Is, 1921. All members are re-
quested to be present as this will be
a meeting of interest to all the MEM
bers.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-28
ZONE PEOPLE
 AFTER CIVIL,
 GOVERNMENT

PANAMA, April 2S (by Associated Press) ).-Civilian government of the Panama canal zone under the de- partment of commerce or the depart ment of the interior and effective suffrage for civilian American citi- zens residing in the canal zone are two of the objects sought by the newly formed Civilian League of the Canal Zone" The zone Is now a military reservation
 The league has been keeping in touch with proposed legislation by congress affecting the canal zone" said H. J. White, president, "and it has discovered that parties not con. nected with the zone have attempted to secure the enactment of bills sub. mitted by them which would not prove applicable or beneficial to the zone"
 A statement issued by the league declares that "the military branch of our government is using it's influ- ence to have the canal considered primarily as a military project" and adds:
 "The league takes the position that the business interests of the United States demand the fullest commercial development of the canal; that, as far as possible, the same form of government that exists in the United States should apply in the canal zone; that the civilian citizens of the United States residing in the zone should have voice in the affairs of the zone; that the zone should be thrown open to Americans who want to own property and settle in it, the same as in the District of Columbia 7; that the army and navy, while per. mitted to do any and all necessary defensive work for the protection of the canal, should be entirely separate and distinct from the government of the canal zone"
 Specific demand is made that "con gress grant the right of suffrage to civilian Americans residing in the zone, authorizing them to elect a resident commissioner to represent them at Washington in the same manner as the present resident com, missioners of the Philippine islands and Porto Rico.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-28
RECORD NUMBER OF
 COUPLES MARRIED

LONDON, April 2S (by Associated Press) ).-There was boom in mar riages in England and Wales last year when nearly 100000 couples were wed. This easily constitutes 8 record says the egistrar-general.
 For the three years preceding the war the annual average was only 2S0,0OO and only twice has the 100000 mark been passed-in 1915 and 1919- when owing to the recruiting cry of single men first" and marriages in the second half of the year went up with a bound and eclipsed all previous figures.