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Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
MAKE THE KIDDIEs HAPPY

AS the holiday season draws near
we are likely to think more about
those who are less fortunate than we.
A state wide appeal has been made by
Mrs. S. J. Stein, chairman of civics of
the Federation of Women's Clubs, for
the Delaware Colony for subnormals
at Stockley. Games, books suitable for
children up to twelve years, tree trim
mings, victrola records, and sweets of
all kinds, have been asked for. There
are 16 girls, and nine boys in the
home, and a special effort is being
made to make their Christmas in their
new surroundings a happy one. A
visiting committee of twelve ladies of
the state has been appointed. Miss Ida
M. Rosa is chairman of the district
with December for her month to visit
the home. Miss Rosa would be much
pleased to receive any of the contribu-
tions of the above named articles or
you can contribute through the New
Century Club with Mrs. G. H. Hall
and Mrs. S. c. Evans in charge of the
work or through the Kings Daugh-
ters, who have Mrs. J. c. Truitt and
Miss Ida Draper as their representa-
tives. 1t makes no material differ
ence to whom you give the things,
just so the little kiddies have happy
Xmas
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
.$l7 FOR VACATED SCHOOL
PROF. HOLLOWAY DOES NOT WANT TO
SERVE AS AUCTIONEER AGAIN.

DR.. H. V. Holloway, State Superin-
tendent of public instruction, who
auctioned the school house at Stock
ley, Sussex county, in which white
children were educated during the
past rs years, does not want to serve
as auctioneer again. Low bidding dis
couraged him.
A multitude attended the sale, which
was held last Saturday, and the large
attendance gave DR.. Holloway hope
that full value would be paid for the
building, but the highest bid was only
$17, a sum far below the worth of
the property. Acceptance of So as the
first offer "queered" the sale. Com
petition was spirited, but the bidding
advanced only in 81 leaps. After SIT
had been offered DR.. Holloway vainly
pleaded for higher bids, telling school
"reminiscences and otherwise appeal
ing to the crowd, and when the at
tempt to obtain larger offers failed
he sold the building to a faymer for
SIT.
The old school house adjoins an or
nate and fully equipped building,
which was recently erected with the
assistance of the Delaware School
Auxiliary Association to modernize
educational facilities. After
being moved to a farm near the sub
lrbs the old school house will be used |
as a barn. Its prospective use is a
reminder of a declaration made dur
ngA the School Code fight, that many
school buildings in Sussex county (
we're fit only for COW sheds.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
SUDDEN DEATH IN
PRIME HOOK NECK

Last Friday morning, William Dav-
idson, a tenant on the Davis farm, in
Prime Hook Neck, was found dead IN
his bed by his wife, when she went 10
call him. He had been in robust health
and only the night before, was over
to Draper's Store, where the people
congregate of winter evenings, in COM
pany with number of men folks en-
Toying Christmas. He was forty-three
years old and leaves a wife and two
children. His father is Cooper David
son-also a well known farmer in
that section of Sussex County. The
funeral was held on Monday and in
terment made in the Slaughter Neck
Church yard. So far as we have been
able to get information-no one seems
to know of any coroner's inquest hav-
ing been held in this case-which ap-
parently is a clear disregard of the
laws as to sudden deaths of this char
acter. Probably the coroner can give
as to why it was not held
but up to press day of the Chronicle,
we were unable to get into touch with
that official to get information.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
INDEPENDENT AT
so YEARS OF AGE

Mrs. John R. Watkins, whose hus-
band died a few years ago, resides in
her property in North Milford, where
she performs about all the work nee
essary to maintain the home in excel
lent order. She was for sixty years a
resident on a farm in Milford Neck
with her parents and husband, until
they retired and moved to Milford to
pass the remainder of their days. Mrs.
Watkins has each year for many years
dug up her garden with spade, raked
it level and planted seed from which
by careful cultivation, she grew all
the vegetables used on her table dur
ing the entire year. In addition to this
she grew few old fashioned flowers.
Even to what is considered the labor
ious work-she performed that with
out assistance. The coal she burned in
her stoves, was hauled and dumped by
her direction at the yard gate-from
there with a bucket, Mrs. Watkins
carried the coal and placed it in the
coal bin, from where it was used as
wanted by her. She was 80 years old
at the early part of the present month
and appears to be able to care for
herself for years to come. That is the
kind of women resulting from regu-
lar exercises and determination to
perform duties for themselves. If you
think that you can work-you will do
it and find it easy-but if you evade
work and get others to do all kinds
Of effort for you, the muscles become
weak and unable to resist the ravage
Of time or disease. Mrs. Watkins is
aged but happy that she is independ-
ent and able to care for herself.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
SMALL TOWN MAIL DELIVERY
POSTMASTER GENERAL HAYES PREPAR-
ING TO ABOLISH THIS SERVICE.

Members of the Delaware delegation
in Congress are in receipt of letters
from Representative Griest of Penn
sylvania, Republican member of the
House committee on postoffice and
post roads, warning them that Post
master General Hayes is endeavoring
to have discontinued the free delivery
of mail in small communities, accord
ing to communication received from
Washington.
If the recommendations of Post
master Hayes are adopted by Con-
gress, not only the small towns and
villages in Delaware will be deprived
of the free mail service, but every
other town in the country as well.
Through the present service, people
living in communities with a popula-
ton of from 1900 to 10000 have their
mail delivered to them. Prior to the
Inauguration of this service, they had
to go to the post Office. Every sugges-
tion to Congress that this service be
discontinued has been resented.
In defense of his recommendation,
the postmaster general says that the
appropriation for this service has now
IOdCuSu PLyOOOtOOO duu lAlC ocbtd1AOo VI |
carriers have been increased from
$500 to $1,000. Village service is now
being given from 749 offices and |
through 1109 carriers. The expendi-
ture of this, Postmaster General
Hayes says, is not justified because of
the small size of the towns and the
postal conditions. He contends the
dwellings are clustered around the
business section, that they are con-
centrated in space of one or two
blocks and that no patron has very
far 20 20 in reaching his postOffice.
The question will be threshed out
when the appropriation bill for the
Postoffice Department is brought up.
from every state will
organize to attack Hayes recommen-
lations, it is declared.
Milford-would not be affected by the
change. The law it is pur-
posed to change was passed in 1913.
Milford comes under the Civil Ser
Jice Act. Harrington would lose its
delivery should the proposed change
,e made.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
3 new LOAN ASSOCIATIONS
CHARTER OF FIRST One WAS SOUGHT
AT DOVER THIS WEEK.

Three building and loan associa-
tions, it is announced, are about ready
to be organized in Wilmington, as a
result of the activities OF business
men of that city. A charter for one
of the companies was applied for at
Dover. Theot her two, it is hoped will
come along in few weeks. One is
among citizens north of the Brandy
wine, and the other in the southwes-
tern section of the city. ALI of these
babies" are the result of the agita-,
ton for a new thrift life in Whining
ton, and which resulted in the Infor-
nation Bureau beng created.
The first new association to be
formed, is known as the Central Build
ing and Loan Association. Directors
chosen for this organization so far
are S. M. Dillon, Charles Warner,
Guy R. Ford, Clarence w. McCaulley,
William G.. Taylor, John w. Morris,
Thomas Fullerton, Harry Mellon and
James H. Hughes. Mr.. Ford is lead
ing spirit in the new association, and
is optimistic over the outlook for a
big subscription list of stockholders,
when the shares are offered.
At a meeting of the Building and
Loan Information Bureau, George C. |
Herring Jr., was elected executive Sec
retary. Mr.. Herring will not only act |
as Office chief of the Bureau, but it is
the plan of the bureau if desired to |
have him serve as secretary of any
loan associations that may be organ
zed, his services being given at nomi-
nal cost, and much less expense than
# a different officer was selected for
each association.
Wherever it is needed, Mr.. Herring
will aid in stimulating interest in the
through addresses and
Meeting the men of the different COM
nunities. The Bureau which has op-
med headquarters at 514 Ford build
ng, Wilmington, will offer free of
,harge, all incorporation and organi-
alton service, which will mean big
aving to any new body.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
EVERGREEN FOREST
REFLECTS "DOC." GRIER

At the annual election of officers OF
Evergreen Forest, No. 49, Tall Cedars
of Lebanon, the officers were re-elect-
ed with few exceptions. DR.. Walter l..
Grier, who has been Grand Tall Cedar
of the forest since it was organized,
was unanimously reelected to head
the forest for another year. Senior
Deputy G. o. Fearon and Junior Dep
uty James P. Pierce were reelected
for another year. G. Thomas Reed
was elected treasurer to succeed
James K. Pettyjohn. Mr.. PettyJohn
had resigned to devote his entire time
to the Goats Review of which he is
editor. C. D. Holzmueller was re-elect-
ed Scribe. The trustees elected are:
Isaac S. Truitt, DR.. Joseph NAPLES
and George H. Hall. The stewards are
William G. Powders and Roy E. Petty
john.
Evergreen Forest has just closed a
very prosperous year.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
MILFORD HOSPITAL NEWS

Claude Fisher, who was injured in
the Smyrna accident on December 16,
was taken to the hospital where he is
being cared for. At the present writ
ing he is resting fairly comfortably.
Erwin Lancaster, of Viola, who got
his right arm caught in corn shred
der Wednesday morning was taken to
the hospital for an amputation.
Herbert Maxwell, of Harrington,
who had his hand badly mangled re-
ceived surgical treatment at the hos
pital the past week.
Although several people called up
to inquire if the hospital had receiv-
ed a Christmas tree, Mr.. Geo. Faulk-
ner the first to call was the donator.
The splendid cedar tree that he sent
will help to give a true Christmas
spirit to all who have to spend their
Christmas in the hospital. Other do
nations of holly and Christmas tree
decorations have been received.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
MILFORD CENTURY CLUB

The Milford New Century Club
held its regular weekly meeting Mon
day. December 18th, at $3.50 p. m. The
president, Mrs. S. c. Evans, Jr., pre-
siding. Usual business transacted.
Then reports were heard from Miss
Ida E. Rosa, district chairman for the
State, regarding plans for the Colony
House for Christmas, and from Mrs.
Geo. H. Hall, chairman for the club on
civics.
Mrs. John G. Sharpe, chairman of
citizenship had charge of the after
moons program.
The first musical number was
piano trio Twilight Song" Shockley,
given by Mrs. E. G. Hurley, Mrs. Wal
ter X. Barrett and Miss Barrett.
Rev. Henry L. Bunstein gave an
address on citizenship" which to
hear was treat. Mr.. Bunstein is
finished scholar and historian and
he was at his best on this day. Mrs.
James P. Pierce, chairman of "Tem-
perance," was present and urged the
club women who could vote at the
coming municipal election to feel
their responsibility as citizens and in
sist that only the best is put into au-
thority. Not until the community
wants the best and insists upon it
will we get it. High standards, law
and cooperation.
AS a closing number Charles E.
Varney sang two numbers, "Fridis
Song" by Shield and "Absent" by
Metcalf. Accompanist, Mrs. E. G. Hur-
ley.
There will be no meeting of the
club on December 26th. An adjourn
meeting on January when in the ev-
ening a reception will be held in the
club house. Each member may bring
1er husband-a friend or a male
member of the family or any out of
own guests. Some further announce
mont will he made next week
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
WORK is NOW BEING
+ RUSHED ON THEATRE

I The J. A. Bader Company, of Will
mington. who are constructing the
new Plaza Theatre in Milford have
made a big showing during the past
few weeks. The roof has been COM
pleted and the building is now closed
in. A large gang of carpenters are
working daily on the interior of the
structure, and the large balcony is
rapidly being completed. The metal
decorations on the front of the thea
tire have been put in place. The front
of the building makes an excellent
appearance, and adds much to the
entrance to the business section of
Milford. Steam heat is being installed
at the present time. 1t is the intention
of the contractors to have the build
ing completed ready for the decora-
tors on or before January 18th. 1t is
said that it will require about three
weeks to do the decorations after that.
The Plaza Theatre is the largest on
the peninsula, south of Wilmington.
It is well built, and the comfortable
ness of the structure is without ques-
tion. Mr.. Lewis, of MiddletoWn, who is
largely responsible for the erection OF
the theatre in Milford, states that
only the best of motion pictures and
other entertainments will be shown.
Arrangements are being made where
by Milford will be given good shows
at frequent intervals Yhen the new
theatre is opened. The building is a
credit not only to the owners, but to
the town of Milford, which now can
boast of one of the finest theatres in
the east for town of it's size. J. A.
Bader Company, the builders, are
specialists in the line Of theatre
building. They erected the Playhouse
and Queen Theatres in Wilmington,
and a number of large amusement
houses in Philadelphia and other
cities.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
MILFORD GRANGE

Everyone is so busy with holiday
preparation that there will be no meet
ing of the Grange on next Saturday
afternoon. Regular meetings will be
resumed on December 31st. Installa-
tion of officers will take place early in
January. All arrangements for the
day, including time, place, and pro-
gram, will be in charge of the follow
ing committee: DR.. Evans Roberts,
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Hammond, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Cook. All members
of the Excavation Committee are re-
quested to meet in the Owls Hall at
two o'clock on Saturday afternoon,
December oath, to complete plans for
removal of dirt from building lot.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
MISS MILDRED TRUTHS
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Vat delightful bridge party on Sat
urday afternoon last, given by Miss
Elizabeth Aldred, the engagement of
Miss Mildred B. Truitt, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders M. Truitt, of
Lake Avenue, Milford, and Mr.. Jesse
G. Hamilton, of Pittsburgh, Pa, was
announced. Miss Aldred entertained
six tables at bridge; the favors were
large silk hearts, tied to which were
two small hearts, one bearing the
name of Miss Truitt and the other
that of Mr.. Hamilton. Those present
at the affair were: Misses. Elizabeth
Carlisle, Mildred B. Truitt, May Sharp,
of Lewes; Margaret Grier, Grace
Vale, Laura Salevan, Maria Causey,
Mildred Causey, Mary Smith, Edith
Simpson, Helen Pierce and Rather
inc Davis, Mrs. 1. D. Short, Mrs. C.
DOnnan Holzmueller, Mrs. G. Mar
shall Townsend, Mrs. S. M. Truitt,
Mrs. S. M. D. Marshall, Mrs. John c.
Truitt, Mrs. Charles E. Varney, Mrs.
McBlair Lloyd, Mrs. M. Haswell
Pierce, Mrs. John Hanley, Mrs. Ell
mer T. Williams, Mrs. George Grier,
Mrs. Halbert, Mrs. Harry Pettyjohn,
Mrs. Willard Pierce and Mrs. George
Macklin.
Miss Truitt met Mr.. Hamilton first |
when he came to Milford to visit at |
the home of Mrs. Anna Carlisle, mo-
ther of the late Lieutenant Paris T.
Carlisle, who was killed in France
during the world war Mr.. Hamilton !
was an officer in the regiment to
which Lieutenant Carlisle was attach
ed, and it was when he came to Mil
ord to see Mrs. Carlisle after his re-
urn from France that he and Miss
Truitt became acquainted. Miss Truitt
ost brother, Lieutenant Richard S.
Truitt, in the war.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
MILFORD RED CROSS

In the name of the Milford Branch
of the Delaware Red Cross, heartily
thank Miss Elizabeth Carlisle, Miss
Ida Draper, Mrs. Oscar Ackerman,
Miss Helen Barrett, Mrs. John G..
Sharp, Miss Fannie Holmes, Miss An
ma Harrington, Mrs. Charles Perry,
all of Milford and Mrs. Harry South
ard of Lincoln for their hearty COOP
Grafton in securing members during
this 5th Red Cross Roll Call. We re-
ceived ninety-three dollars and nine
ty-three members. This does not in
clude the names Of the members who
sent their dollars and names to Will
mington. Milford has as usual secur-
ed as many members as any other
town in Delaware. Mary L. Marshall,
chairman of the Milford Branch.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
NUPTIALS
HALL-SHOCKLEY

Miss Hettie P. Shockley, daughter
of Mrs. Sarah I. Shockley, of Milford,
and Charles M. Hall, of Philadelphia,
son of John 7. Hall, Milford Neck,
were married at a. m. Thursday,
December 18th, 1921, at the M. P. par
sonage, Milford, by the Rev. C. E. Dry
den. They left on an early train from
Harrington for Atlantic City, return
ing to Philadelphia Sunday evening,
where they will reside.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23

Have you seen the Ave. M. E. Sum
day school working? 1886 scholars
present last Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
TRUITT

Mrs. Sarah E. Truitt, widow of
Joseph Truitt, died at her home in
South Milford, on Sunday, December
18th, 1921, aged 80 years, months
and Is days. The funeral was held on
Wednesday from her late residence,
with her pastor, Rev. Henry L. Bum
stein, officiating, and intermen1 made
in Odd Fellows cemetery. She was
daughter of Nathaniel Johnson, who
owned and operated the Johnson Mills
near Shawnee, and owned a farm at
the same place. Her brother, Richard
M. Johnson, resided with her for the
past few years. Mr.. Johnson and bis
brother, William, established the first
electric light plant in Milford about
forty years ago. They then went to
Salisbury, where they owned and op-
Grated the light and water plant of
that city. Mrs. Truitt was consistent
member of the Presbyterian Church
Of Milford and was interested in char
ity. She leaves no children.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
OBITUARY
WATSON

Mrs. Johanna R. Watson. widow of
the late Robert Y. Watson, died at
her home in North Milford, early Sat
urday morning, December 18th, 1921,
after a short illness. She was Y
years, months and IL days old and
the funeral was held on Monday last.
Interment was made in Odd Fellows
cemetery by w. G. Powders, the fu-
neral director. She leaves one child,
Mrs. James H. Stanton, who resided
with and cared for her after the
death of her husband, who died last
May.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23

New moon next Thursday.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23

Advertising space in ''AIilfOrd
Chronicle" is sold on basis Of
guaranteed circulation of over
5000 copies each week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-11
MORTALITY LIST
in PUEBLO FLOOD
NOWSTANDS AT 49

PUEBLO. Col. June 1.-THE NOR.
talitv list stood at 10 known dead
today Flood prevention became Pu-
eblo's cry today following the an
nouAcement of Mayor Lover that
committee will 70 10 Washington 70
x government aid in harnessing the
Arkansas river tributaries. Seere-
tary Fall telegraphed that two en-
gineers will be sent Immediately TO
make . survey.
Governor Shoup's proclamation
YESTERDAY had heartening effect on
nopulace. The proclamation asked all
ORGANIZATIONS in the state 10 raise
furdS for relief work. The Red Cross
and affiliated organizations have the
situation we'll organized and are pro-
viding food, shelter and medical care
for ri 1.-The needy The proclamation
saws the calamity j. the greatest Co
Iorado has ever suffered
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-11
c. c. MEMBERSHIP TO
PASS ON QUESTION or
ANOTHER PAVING ISSUE

but that the commission would SET
the advice and cooperation of tn
Chamber of Commerce before out
lining it. He said that additional paw
ng, If undertaken, would fit in anc
ioin up with the present paved dis
triot He said that the city woul
pay forty per cent Of the tcial 81
-os-, through the bon issue. the ~
naming sixty per cent 20 b. paid fan
by the the abutting property owners
On basis of forty foot streets, ht
said, proximately forty-one addi
tional blocks Of bi.ulithic paving
construction would be undertaken
with this bond issue.
Mr.. Rightor pointed out that tn
omnary already has its rons.ructio
equipment ton hand, and suggeste,
be possibility that additional paving
might be secured AZ a cost slighti-
under that of the paving done undei
last bond issue of 100000.
The company j. now 1t work %
rronton street, which i the fina
ycrl. to be done under the last paw
ing program, and this street will b,
completed within the next tive
weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-11

The board Of directors of the
Chamber of Commerce this morning
authorized a referendum of the
membership of the Chamber of Com
merce on the question of a bond is
sue of 100000 for street paving
purposes. letters calling for express
sion of opinion on the matter TO be
mailed out to members early next
week.
The call followed conference be-
tween the directorate and Mayor A.
b. Cole and Fred Z. Rightor of the
Southwest Bitulithic Company at
which the MAYOR told the directors
that the city has abundant taxing re-
serve, consistent with good business
principles, TO undertake and carry
out and additional issue of 100000
in bonds. While the board enGorse
the proposition of additional paving
according 20 Manager j. III. Holt. j.
considered the matter of too great
import for general endorsement with
out expressions of opinion from tbs
membership Of the organization.
Mayor Cole said that the city has
net decided what particular streets
would be paved under this program
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-11
JUDD Lewis IS
ELECTEDHEAD
EDITORS
Convention Selects Denton as
Next Place Of Meeting
And Adjourns
(Special)

McAllen, Texas, June IL. The
convention Of the Texas Press Asso-
citation adjourned at IL o'clock today
after selecting Denton as the next
place of meeting and electing officers
for the ensuing year.
The election of officers resulted
as follows:
Judd Mortimer Lewis of the Hous-
ton Chronicle, president.
Denver Chestnut Of the Kennedy
Advance, vice-president.
Sam =. Harbn Of the Richardson
Echo. reelected secretary.
{. +. Lehman of San Antonio,
reelected treasurer.
p. +. Montgomery or McAllen,
EsSayist.
Lee J. Rountree of Bryan. Orator.
r. Lefevre Of Houtson, Poet.
+. Nj. Merriman Of Corpus Christi.
Historian.
Resolutions expressing most glow
ing appreciations of McAllen's splen-
did hospitality and thanking all who
had extended courtesies 70 the con
vention in any way were adopted. A
resolution opposing political speaking
at convention meetings was adopted
The special press train left at ! 80
conveying the entire membership Of
$50. A stop will be made at San
Benlto and then TO Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-06-11
RODOLCO CAONA,
PREMIER MATADOR,
ENGAGED FOR FIGHT

Rodolfo Gaona. the premier mat
ador of the Mexican bull rings. viii
appear in q fight scheduled for III,
Maiamoros arena on Monday, July 4
recording 10 announcement today by
Macedonia Garcia. who is financing
he fight. Caona is recognized as tn
worlds greatest matador, and tins
yill be his first appearance in Mata
noros. He has been fighting il
spain for some time, but returned 70
Mexico about six months ago. An
,ther fighter 10 appear on the same
,rogram is Carlos Lombardini.
Elaborate arrangements are being
made BY Mr.. Garcia to handle one o.
he biggest crowds that has yet at
ended a Matamoros bull fight pro
ram.
Contracts for the event have al
gady been signed.