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Milford chronicle., 1921-06-17
ROXANA

The weather was very hot and dry
the first of this week.
Mrs. Coral Pepper went to her home
in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Capt. William Powell of Ocean City
circled among friends here Monday.
Orlando Derrickson was the guest
of George Derrickson and family on
Sunday.
Joseph Lynch and family called on
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. McCabe and family
Sunday afternoon.
Charlie Wilgus, one of Bethany
Beach Post guardsmen, spent Monday
with his wife here.
Mrs. Howard and Norman Lynch
are spending some time with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Walrus Lynch.
Mrs. Carrie TOmpkins went to meet
her husband, Kirby TOmpkins Tues
day at Wilmington. They will go to
Chester where Mr.. Tompkin's boat is
for repairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Lynch and
daughter, Miriam, of Selbyville and
MI. and Mrs. Reuben Lynch of this
place spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
George M. Derrickson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Timmons and
Clarence Derrickson of Selbyville and
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Lynch of this
place were entertained at the home Of
George M. Derrickson on Sunday.
I. B. Lockwood believes he holds in
memory of his grandfather and great
grandfather some of the oldest rel
les in this place. He has a Bible sup
posed to be one hundred and forty
years old. The letters F and D are
alike, a shaving mug about one hun
dred years old and silver tea spoons
made of one silver dollar in each
spoon, very much different from our
spoons of today. The are about one
hundred and fifty years old. He has
his mothers bridal gown when she
was a bride of f1fty-seven years ago,
also a shaving mug of one hundred
years old.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-17
TRINITY
(Near BridgeVile)

Sunday school at Trinity at a. m.
Miss Emma Lowe is improving at
this writing.
Mrs. Della West spent Saturday at
Salisbury, Md.
Miss Katherine Wright spent last
week in Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Elliott and fam
lily spent Sunday at Laurel.
The farmers of this section are busy
now with their wheat harvest.
Miss Kathaleen Wright is spending
some time with relatives in Dover.
Miss Mary Kinder spent part of last
week with relatives at fredericksburg,
Md.
Miss Emma Lowe who has been
quite i'll with pneumonia is some i'm
proved.
The children service here at Trim
ity Sunday morning was largely at
tended.
Miss Myra Handy of fredericksburg,
Md, spent the weekend with rela-
tives here.
William Taylor of Philadelphia
spent the weekend with Mrs. Flor
ence Banning.
Mr. and Mrs. viii Wagner and son
of fredericksburg spent Sunday with
relatives here.
The small daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Hanley is seriously ill
at this writing.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Galloway and
children spent Sunday at the home of
w. F. Hastings.
Stanley Folmsbee of Dickinson Col
lege, is spending the summer vaca-
tion with his parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Chandler and
daughter of Dagsboro spent the week
end at the home of Mrs. Della West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gray and son,
Mrs. Florence Banning and VIM. Tay-
lor spent Monday at fredericksburg,
Md
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartley FOlmsbee and
children of Chester, Pa, are spending
some time with friends and relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Adams of Can
non and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wheatley
and sons spent Sunday at the home of
R. J. Hastings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph West and
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Bunting of Dagsboro spent the week
end at the home of I. L. Willen.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-17
NASSAU

Nassau is not large town, but a
live bustling little village. The work
on the new church at Whites is pro-
crossing nicely. The corner stone was
laid Saturday, June IL. Rev. Howard
Davis of Lewes and Rev. G. S. Grant
of Rehoboth and H. E. Reed of Milton
were present and rendered valuable
assistance to the pastor.
Children's Day was observed at Con-
ley's Sunday afternoon, June II. The
attendance was very large. The pro-
gram was fine one, and well render
ed. Praise is due to all for such a
splendid service. The collection
amounted to $1O1.O7. I never saw a
more generous spirit manifested in
the thirty years have been in the
ministry. The people of the charge
are giving the parsonage a complete
renovation. THE PASTOR.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-17

Call "Pettyjohn's" for drugs of
Quality" Mail or phone orders. Phone
% Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-17
BAPTIST CHURCH
West End Street
Next to the School House
Samuel c. Welsh, Pastor

Thursday-7:8O p. m.7-Prayer meet
ing.
$3.50 p. m.-ChOir practice.
Saturday 10 a. m.-Junior meeting.
Sunday-9:30 a. m.-Bible school.
10:45 a. m.-Morning service.
1880 p. m.-Evening service.
All who had any part in preparation
for Children's Day can be congratulate
ed. The church was prettily decOrat-
ed with ferns and flowers, and each
one on the program did we'll. The ev-
ening program gave a practical dem
onstratiOn of Bible School activities,
from the Cradle Roll to the Methods
of AmericanizatiOn of the strangers in
our country. The pastor in a short adj
dress spoke of "The Larger Work of
the Bible School"
The Bible School has decided to hold
their picnic at Slaughter Beach on
August. End. They held a very enjoy
able social business meeting last Mon
day night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robinson where business of impor-
tance was transacted and refresh
ments served. The Young Mems Bible
Glass met at the home of Allen Ben
nett on Tuesday night and decided on
advanced work among young men, af-
ter which refreshments were served,
and a social hour enjoyed.
Last Sunday morning the pastor
preached a sermon on "Our First
Consideration, Matt. 6:39. Next Sun
day morning he will preach the sec
ond sermon on the same text, taking
as his subject: "Our Point of View
The evening service will consist of
Sermon and song.
The Life of Christ will be consider
ed on Thursday at 1880 p. m. Luke
End chapter.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-17
GRAVEL HILL

John Smith spent Saturday night
with Piney Grove friends.
Chas. Carey and family called on
Alfred Carey and family Monday
night.
William Prettyman, Jr., has gone
to Washington, D. c., and accepted a
position.
Miss Sarah Kitchens has accepted
a position as saleslady in a store at
RehobOth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Palmer called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Greensberry Short
Thursday last.
Several of this vicinity attended
chiIdren's services at Beaver Dam on
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Ruth Veasey of Redden was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Estella
Clendaniel Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-17

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Milford chronicle., 1921-06-17
LINCOLN CITY

Mrs. Jas. West of Camden, N. J., is
being entertained by Mrs. R. H. Der
rickson.
Blackberries are selling at the To-
cal market from six to eight dollars
per crate.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
Harvey Morgan on Friday evening,
June 18th.
Mark Welch and wife of Whining
ton attended the CoOk-Shew wedding
on Wednesday of last week.
VIM. Wright has purchased a new
Ford truck with which he will carry
berries to Philadelphia and Whining
ton.
Don't forget the chicken supper in
the Lincoln Town Hall on Tuesday
evening, June 2Sth for the benefit of
the Lincoln baseball team.
On Saturday, the 18th, the Lincoln
team will cross bats with the strong
Georgetown nine on the Lincoln
grounds. Game called at 2:3O sharp.
The w. c. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
Thos. Moore on Tuesday afternoon,
June 21st. Text word, Consider" ."
Scripture reading, LIST Samuel, first
chapter.
The Lincoln baseball nine crossed
bats with Lewes, at Lewes, on Saturn
day and in a hard fought game, con-
sisting of eleven innings, were de-
feated by a score of to 4. 1t was a
very exciting game.
There will be festival in the Town
Hall on Wednesday evening, June %,
for the benefit of the Lincoln baseball
team. The members of the team are
expecting an enormous turnout and
have made complete arrangements for
a gala night. So come one and all and
help the team along.
The Friendship Bible Glass met at
the home of R. H. Derrickson Wednes-
day evening, June 8th and the follow
ing officers were elected: President,
R. H. Derrickson; vice president, Mrs.
E. B. Gates; secretary, Mrs. Jay ABB
bot; assistant secretary, Mrs. Mae
Wyatt; treasurer, Mrs. H. D. Cook;
social committee, Mrs. G. w. Glen
daniel, Mrs. Eurie Donovan, Mrs. Jen-
ME Messick, Mrs. H. F. Warren, Mrs.
John Donovan, Mrs. Kirby and Mrs.
Ella Cook; flower committee, Mrs.
Kate Beardsley, Mrs. Lizzie Swain,
Mrs. Ella Beardsley and Mrs. Dawson;
lookout committee, Mrs. VIM. Chip
man, Mrs. Eli Donovan, Mrs. Anna
Burris, Mrs. Carrie Walls and Mrs.
A. B. Donovan. Collection for the
class the last Sunday of each month.
in n n
Land" 1t was decided to meet once
a month and the next meeting will be
July 8th at the home of Mrs. Ella
Beardsley.
A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied in the Lincoln Church on We'd
nesday morning at ten o'clock when
one of our popular young ladies, Miss
Mia Cook, became the bride of AL
wood Shew. Immediately at ten o.
clock they entered the church, accom-
panied by the ushers, Messrs. Os-
borne Willis, Fred Ireland, Frank
Harder and Vernon Reed; with little
Miss Gertrude Shew as. flower girl and
Masters Robert and Ralph Reed as
ring bearers. Miss Minnie Reed was at
the organ and rendered 30 Promise
Me-" which was sung by Osborne Will
lis; also the wedding march from
Lohengrin. After the ceremony about
one hundred guests were invited to
the home of the bride where refresh
ments were served. The newly mar
ried couple started by automobile on
their wedding trip. After short tour
they will reside at Harrisburg, Pa,
their future home. We wish them
much joy and prosperity.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-17
WTLLIAMSVILLE

The Children's Day exercises will
be held next Sunday afternoon at Will
Evansville, June 18th, beginning at
2:3O. Everybody is welcome.
Miss Eva Warrington gave party
on Wednesday evening. Quite num-
ber of young folks were present.
Mrs. VIM. Galloway is spending
some time with relatives in Chester.
Fred Elliott is spending some time
with his parents here.
Miss Margaret and Mildred Gala
wav spent Wednesday at Seaford.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-17
STAYTONVILLE

The farmers in this vicinity will
begin cutting wheat this week.
The Sunday school at Staytonville
has been reorganized with Mr.. Shon
Darman as superintendent. 1t is hop
ed that a large attendance will be
present on Sunday afternoon as the
Children's Day services will be held
at that time. Sunday school at 2 p. m.
and preaching at p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-17
OAKLEY

The Young Peoples Auxiliary Soci-
ety of Oakley M. P. Church will hold
a festival at Oakley on Saturday ev-
ening. June 18th. Everybody invited.
Proceeds for benefit of fencing ceme-
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
Is Typical Brn;sh Sailor

ADMIRAL David Beatty, Baron OF the
North Sea and of BroOksby. is regard
ed by the British as typical British
sailor of the traditional bulldog breed
and first-class fighting man. The
worst criticism of his conduct during
the war was that he was overbold and
did not wait for reinforcements be-
fore attacking the enemy
On the two occasions when the Ger
mans ventured out into the North Sea
in force, ii was Beatty who attacked
them and started the fighting and in
fiicted much of the damage the Ger
mans suffered at the battles of Heligo-
and Jutland.
AT Jutland, Beatty with his COM
mand of battle cruisers opened the
fight on Admiral Won Scheer and tried
to Vancouver him so that his retreat
(Confinned on Page a.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
CHIEF SPEAKER AT
STATUES UNWILLING

The statue of Edgar Allan Poe
modelled by the late Sir Moses Ezekiel
was unveiled yesterday at the Mary
land avenue entrance TO Wyman Park
in Baltimore. IL was presented by the
Edgar Allan Poe Memorial Associa-
lion 10 the city by Mrs Lawrence
Turnbull. president of the association.
Mayor Broening received the gift for
the city. About 800 persons attended
the ceremony
The chief address was made by Dr.
c. Alphonso Smith, head of the De-
partment OF English at the Naval
Academy. DIR. Smith said that the
case of Poe was no longer on trial,
butt that he was now recognized
throughout the world as a great crea-
tive genius who had given 10 the
world new forms of verse and prose
which had been far reaching in their
effect upon modern literature Poe
he said. was the only American poet
10 invent new form of stanza. He
was the creator OF the short story,
which DR. Smith termed the most dis
tinctive creation of American ltera-
ture. Furthermore, said Dr. Smith,
he was the first to develop the theory
that genius depends principally upon
hard work after the first fash of
thought has been received.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
DELEGATE ELECTED TO
COUNTY CONVENTION
LEAGUE WOMEN VOTERS

AT the meeting OF the League of
Women Voters, held on Wednesday at
Davidsonyille. Miss Lillian jackson,
Of Mayo, was elected as the second
delegate to the county convention
from the First district. which will be
held on Tuesday. October %. in the
old Senate Chamber. The convention
will be called To order al 1890 and
will be addressed. amongst others. by
Miss Lavinia Engle. the State Man
ager of the League. who will give a
resume of the years work in the State
and will outline the work planned for
the coming winter
The meeting at Davidsonville was a
very successful one Ii was presided
over by Miss Anne Murray. chairman
OF the First district, and was adj
dressed by Mrs. Charles NJ. Ellicott.
OF Baltimore. president of the State
League; Mrs Robert Moss. chairman
OF the County League; Mrs. Maurice
Oglc, chairman OF the Republican
Women's Federation OF Anne Arundel
County and Mrs. George Abram Moss,
secretary of the Democratic Women's
Federation of Anne Arundel County
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
v. AND N. COLLEGE GIVES
DEGREE TO DR.. FELL

DR. Thomas Fell. President OF ST.
Johns College. has returned here fol-
lowing his trip TO Williamsburg, Va,
where he attended the Inauguration
of DR.. j. A. c. Chandler as head of
William and Mary College. Dr. Fell
was one of the speakers at the exer-
cises, taking for his subject. The
Value of the Small College"
DY. Fell was given the honorary de-
gree of LID. He was one of the five
TO be honored. the other four being
President Harding, Governor Davis.
of Virginia; Judge Alton B. Parker,
and President Garfield, of Williams
College.
DR.. Fell expressed qualification over
the general interest shown in the
sented at the inaugural ceremonies
included Yale and Harvard Universi-
ties
In the 22S years of its active aca-
demic existence William and Mary
College has conferred a very limited
number of Honorary Degrees. includ-
ing those mentioned above.
The first was conferred on Benja-
min Franklin in 1873 and the next
two were presidents at the time the
honor was conferred-Thomas Jeffer-
son and John Tyler. Marquis de Lafa
yette was awarded one in 1924, and
Woodrow Wilson was thus honored in
1919
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
ADMIRAL BEATTY,
HERO Of JU'TLAND.
REACHES STATES
Prominent British Officer Arrived
In New York Today On Steam
er Aquitania-Comes To Rep
resent Britain At American
Legion Convention
SEA FIGHTER WHO
SURPRISED GERMANS
By The Associated Pre..J

NEW YORK. Oct 2l-Admhal Ear
Beatty. of the British Navy. touched
land in New York from the liner Aqui-
tania today on his way to Kansas City
for the American Legion Convention
Thousands of persons were massed at
Battery Park to greet Lord Beatty,
who was received by Lieutenant-Goy-
ernor Wood.
Through resoanding. cheers, the Ad-
miral motored to City Hall. where he
was given the freedom of the city.
before continuing to the home of Mar
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
GETS CONTRACT FOR
CO. HOME SUPPLIES

William T. Grouse was the success
full bidder for furnishing food sup
plies for the Anne Arundel County
Home on South River. The bids were
opened today by Sheriff Thomas S
Dove. who is chairman of the Board
of Trustees OF the institution. Mr.
Crouse's bid of $196 was the lowest in
field of eight who submitted esti-
mates The other bidders and their
bids follow:
b. r. Brown and Sons. $l97.67; w
\. Smith. $201 70: Michaelson's Busy
Corner. $203.69; Thomas and Stokes
$21295: W. f. Childs. $215; j. w
Trautwein. S235.34: and IL. r.
Leatherbury. $25776
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
SEVERN RIVER BRIDGE
|. HEARING ON OCTOBER 81

Application having been made by
the Maryland State Roads Commission
for approval of plans for highway
bridge TO be constructed over Severn
river. approximately so feet north of
the present highway bridge, Major F.
C. Harrington. United States District
Engineer, announces that a public
hearing will be held in the House OF
Delegates Chamber at the State House
on October 81 at l p. m. All persons
interested in the matter are asked TO
attend. The arrangement of such a
meeting is in conformity with Fed
eral regulations.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
REEF POINTS,, PUBLISHED
BY MIDDIES' Y. NJ. G. A.,
MAKES APPEARANCE

Reef Points" the annual publica-
ton of the Midshipmen's Christian
Association, Naval Academy, has been
issued The purpose of the Reef
Points is two-fold; first. to provide d
handy memorandum book for the
marks. dance cards, etc. In addition.
Reef Points endeavors TO present to
midshipmen certain features of The
Naval Academy with which they may
not possibly be familiar. The editor
in-chief of the annual is Midshipman
X. II. Hudson. The business manager
is Midshipman H. ID. Baker.
The class officers are given with the
is well understood that. under the
rule obtaining among the midshipmen
themselves, no president is allowed to
be elected by that class. They must
wait until they are Youngsters" to
have the privilege OF selecting a head.
The captains of the various athletic
squads follow The editorial urges
the midshipmen to get military
brace on themselves.
Football has it's particular page and
one for baseball, both urging help for
these sports, with good words for the
crew. boxing. wrestling, lacrosse.
swimming. basketball. water polo. the
gym" rifle, soccer track. fencing
and tennis team; the Masqueraders,
the musical clubs. jazz band. and a
very st2lwart presentation of the uses
and claims of THE Log
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
To the People,!

"Of the people. Tor the
people. and by the people"
that is what our Athletic
Association will be il YOU
help. We need your assis-
tance, and we know that YOU
will help.
Have your ever given mo-
ment's thought as TO the benefits
derived from athletics in High
School? If you have never
thought about il, talk 10 some
High School boy or girl and let
them prove 10 you what ath-
letics can mean To school. Be
converted and join the High
School Athletic Association II
you have. then you know We are
making call for a worth while
cause. Do your bit, and become
a member.
The drive for membership will
take place the week OF October
oath TO 29th. Cards may be
bought from Charles Crandell
for one dollar.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
FORMER ~PRO, OFFICIALS
ARRESTED FOR CONSPIRACY
(By The Associated Pressl

PHILADELPHIA. PA. Oct 2l.--Al-
bert s. Slater. former secretary 90
VI. G.. Mcconnell, Federal Prohibition
Director in Pennsylvania, and Hiram
w Benner, formerly in charge OF
drawing liquor permits for this state,
for whom warrants were issued yes
terday charging them with conspiracy
TO defraud the government, surrender
ed to the United States Marshall to-
day. 1t is alleged that Slater and
Benner issued permits for the with
drawal of whskey vaued at millions
OF dollars.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
"TERMINAL" GRIDDERS
WANT LOCAL GAMES

The Terminal Athletic Club football
team, of Washington. d. e.. recently
organized, is anxious 10 arrange
games with any OF the junior teams
of. the naval service on any Sunday.
The Terminals state their average
weight is 135 pounds, and information
as to the arrangement of games may
he obtained by addressing Terminal
Athletic Club Ala X street. Wash
ington, d. c.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
BRITISH AND IRISH FARLEY
NEARLY WENT On ROCKS
By The Associated Press0

LONDON, Oct 2l. - The negotia-
tions between British officials and
Irish delegates today barely escaped
being definitely broken off and for q
time it seemed possible that the Sim
Fein delegates would return to Dublin
tonight. The Irish delegates still
were apprehensive this afternoon OF
the outcome of the next session.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
MRS. HEISE RESIGNS
FROM HOSPITAL BOARD

At the mid-month meeting of the
Emergency Hospital board held yes
terday morning at the hospital the
resignation of Mrs. Edward Heise from
the board was accepted with regret.
No one else has as yet been appointed
10 fill her place There was full
membership present at yesterday S
meeting, and the usual routine bust
ness was transacted.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
Public Sale

The County Commissioners
will offer at public auction at the
Second District stable. at Ger
mantown. Md. on Saturday, Oc-
tober 22nd. 1921. beginning at ,
p. M: Eight mules, one kmer-
son-Brantingham 1920 tractor
certain harness. and other surplus
equipment.
Bv order of the Board:
Z. t. HAYMAN.
Road Engineer.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
Woman's Club Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Club will be held on Tues
day next in the Club Rooms. Mrs.
Joseph Bigelow. of Snug Harbor." :"
South River, will have charge OF the
-tea-table
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
To Teach Middies Seamanship

Commander G. V. Hoey
Of the Navy, recently ordered TO duty
at the Naval Academy. formally re-
ported today. and was assigned TO the
corps of assistants in the department
of seamanship. Lieutenant-Command-
ers Paul J. Peyton and George 5. Gil
lespie, who have also been ordered
TO the academy. are expected to re-
port at any time.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
FOOTBALL MEN TO SEE
GAME AT CAMBRIDGE

Two Navy football experts who will
go to Cambridge tonight are Lieut.
Commander Bully" Richardson and
johnny Wilson, coach of b squad.
They will see the Harvard-Penn State
game tomorrow The Navy will play
Penn State on November II.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-10-21
Marriage Licenses

PARKER -CHANEY - George Fl
Parker. 2S. Baltimore; Betty Byrd
CLANCY, &c. Bristol, Anne Arundel
county.
STAUFFER-CHIL Stauf-
fer. 3S. widower. New York; Theo-
dora b. Childs. 3S, divorced; Engle-
wood. y. j.