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Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
HOSPITAL NEWS

Mrs. Robert Jones of Frederick and
young daughter went TO their home
on Monday.
Wilson Owens, of Greenwood, while
at work on the State Road, near Har-
rington last Wednesday, got his feet
caught in some of the machinery and
had both feet badly lacerated. He was
brought to the hospital for treatment
and at the present time is doing well.
Mrs. Ruth Gordon and Mrs. Cora
Killen of FELTON,, have recovered and
gone to their homes.
Monday night was very busy time
at the hospital. There were five Op-
erations performed during the night.
Two of the cases were local, two from
Harrington and one from Laurel.
The Home Economics Class of the
local high school, presented the hos
pital with 26 glasses of delicious pre-
served fruit and jam on Monday.
These girls did this work themselves
with the assistance of Miss Bennett,
their instructor. The management of
the hospital wishes to thank them for
this lovely donation.
The Sunshine Circle of the Kings
Daughters of Camden sent a nice
check to the hospital last week, as
their bit toward helping the cause.
Great appreciation is extended to
them also.
The second payment of the hospital
subscription has been paid promptly
by quite a large number of the sub
scribers. Some are still in arrears,
however, and the management would
appreciate it, if these persons would
send their remittance to the hospital
as soon as possible.
Wednesday was Wilson Ovens
birthday and the nurses planned a
little surprise for him that evening, to
which his mother and sister were in
vited The cake and candles were
much inevidence beside gifts, and
other forms of entertainment, such as
a crippled young man could enjoy.
The donation of $5000.00 from Mrs.
Sarah H. Lister, of Frederick, is
greatly appreciated by the members
of the hospital staff. Mrs. Lister hopes
to have the memorial tablet finished,
so that it can be put up in the hospi-
tai by November 4th.
Some of the friends of the hospital
have been sending wonderful dOna-
tions lately of fruit, flowers, books,
and various other good
things all of which are greatly appre-
ciated. Some of you who have not yet
sent anything, think the matter over
and see what you can do.
Master Fount Billings, Jr., while
assisting in a serenade at Harrington
recently had his ear badly lacerat-
ed and was brought to the hospital
by DR. Thomson.
Mrs. Edith Hill of FELTON, is now
patient in the hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
AUTOMOBILE THEFTS
HAVE NOT INCREASED
STATE OFFICIAL ATTRIBUTES The FACT
TO The DELAWARE LAW WHICH
COMPELS TRANSFER RECORD.
BECAME EFFECTIVE SEPT. l
The LAWS OF MARYLAND, PENNSYLVA-
MIA AND new JERSEY ALSO CONTAIN
THIS REQUIREMENT.

The fact that automobiles thefts
in Delaware during the past year has
shown no increase over the number
perpetrated last year is attributed by
Charles G. Guyer, secretary of the
Delaware Automobile Association, to
the provision in the laws of this and
surrounding States which makes the
transfer of automobiles a matter of
legal record.
The laws of Maryland, Pennsylva-
mia, New Jersey and Delaware require
that automobile transfers be record
ed.
without doubt" said Mr.. Guyer,
"the automobile act of Delaware,
which became effective September 1.
and is copied from the Maryland law,
will prove as successful in reducing
motor thefts in this state as it has
proved in Maryland In Baltimore
alone, the value of automobile prop
erty stolen during the past year
amounted to one million dollars less
than in the preceding year.
Mr.. Guyer said that he had never
heard of an automobile graveyard"
in Delaware, and believed the state
was too small for one.
Most of the stripped cars found"
he said, "are those which have been
abandoned by joy-riders and left all
night by the roadside. Insurance COM
panies are continually active in fol-
lowing up suspected cars, in order to
protect themselves from INSCRIPTIONS
owners who abandon their own cars
in order to collect insurance.
when we hear a report that
car has been stolen, we pass the tip
on to the fifty Automobile clubs with
which we are associated, and with
their cooperation are frequently able
to recover the machine.
However, the registration act,
which was passed in the Legislature
through our efforts, will check thefts
and fraudulent collection of insur-
ance more effectively than could any
other method"
Mr.. Guyer said the rumor was un-
grounded that thieves, fearing to risk
selling a car since the new law had
become effective, were stealing and
selling parts on a larger scale than
before. "They do, of course, steal
tires" he said, "but that's an old
story.
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
TEACHERS TO WORK
ON PHYSICAL TRAINING
DR.. WILLIAM BURDICK OF MARYLAND,
ASPECIALIST in THIS WORK, WILL
ADDRESS STATE TEACHERS.
ANNUAL MEETING AT DOVER
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOV. ll-l2
OF DELAWARE INTER SCHOLASTIC
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.

That the primary Importance of
physical education is recognized by
the State Teachers Association of
Delaware, is shown by the place ac-
corded to it in their program of their
annual meeting, to be held cOmmenc-
ing Friday, November 18th, for two
days. After addresses of welcome have
been I IB!de by State Superintendent H.
" HouOway and President Walter
Hullihen of Delaware University. The
only subject to be discussed, is Health.
Through the efforts of the Delaware
Knter-SchOOlastic Athletic Association
which is assisting in arranging this
part of the program, the association
has been able to secure DR.. William
Burdick, State Supervisor of Physical
Training for Maryland. DR.. Burdick
is a pioneer in this kind of work, and
is known throughout the United
States as the builder of the excellent
physical training educational system
of Maryland He has been honOred
with the office of President of the Ma
tional Physical Education Association,
in which capacity he did some note
worthy work. Many Delaware teachers
will remember him as the attractive
and fOrceful speaker, who always puts
his message across. Dr.. Burdick will
take as his subject, What Ought to
be Done For Health, and How"
Which will give him an excellent op-
pOrtunity to cover the field of health
work in school and set up a practi-
cal program of work.
will have opportunity to witness the
exceedingly interesting exhibition of
gymnastics, performed by the boys
from Milford High and Grammar
School, and girls from the Middle
town High and Grammar School.
This will be the first time that such
an exhibition has ever been staged in
Delaware, by school boys and girls
They will show the product of reg
ular classes in physical education,
and in addition, will do few special
stunts. The Middletown girls will be
in charge of Miss Helen Stradley.
Their work will include gymnastic ex-
ercises, "doge ball" games and folk
dances. The Milford boys will give a
general athletic exhibition, directed by
Mr.. w. Emmett Andrews.
During the session of the Delaware
State Teachers Association the an
nual meeting of the Delaware Inter-
Scholastic Athletic Association will
be held at 1880 p. m. It will be fol-
lowed by a game of football between
two selected high school teams. The |
teams will be chosen later in the sea-
son, when they have proved their cal !
iber. Every effort will be made to put
on an exhibition of the best high
school football possible. All in all,
the Physical Education part of the
program seems to promise work Sec
Ond to none in interest, Importance or
Value
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
IMPROVING ROAD INTO MILFORD

The Kent County Highway Engi-
neer has started the road supervisor
for the Milford District of Kent coun-
ty, surfacing the piece of road which
connects North Walnut street with
the du Pont Boulevard, with stone.
The stone covering will be applied
from the colored cemetery north to
the boulevard, and faces the Hutten-
lock Farm, which is to be sold in
building lots next Saturday. 1t also
faces the farm of Mrs. Elizabeth Nut
ter the entire distance. This will
make that entrance TO Milford more
comfortable to ride over and free
from the mud and mire next winter
and spring. There are several bad
mud holes on the connecting road
east and west from the boulevard to
Frank Salavan's farm which should
be eliminated while the supervisor is
at this work on the other road. A dOz-
en- loads of stone will make that road
passable for another season if applied
now.' Just a small amount of work
will fix both approaches to Milford
from the north and west between the
boulevard and the town limits.
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
COLORED SCHOOLS RALLY
In ITS SUPPORT WILL BE
HELD AT DOVER OCT. 28-29.

Letters have been sent to members
of Delaware Negro Civic League call
ing attention to the annual meeting
which will be held in Dover, Friday
and Saturday, October % and 20. The
letters state that the Delaware Negro
Civic League has been financially as
sisted since its organization by the
Service Citizens of Delaware, but that
the financial assistance, according to
the original understanding, will Who'll
ly cease with the holding of the COM
ing convention.
The letter further states "that there
fore it devolves upon the Negroes of
Delaware to financially maintain the
League. and that they can not afford
to do less than to keep it live and in
full operation because of the needs of
the Negro youth, 'as mark of ap-
probation for what our friends have
done, and as a guarantee of our full
faith with them"
Contributions are asked, as follows:
From members of the finance commit
tee, $40 each; members of the Exec
utive committee, So each; members of
the league, 50 each, and from each
auxiliary organization, $40.
The following persons have been in
vited and are expected to attend and
address the convention: Pierre S. du
Pont, Dr. Joseph H. Odell, DR.. E. w.
Cooper, State School Superintendent
II. V. Holloway.
The. letter to the members further
states that an extensive speaking
campaign is arranged for the first and
second weeks in October, when every
League is expected to have
a local membership drive, and an in
spiratiOnal and financial rally, in
tended to rouse the interests of the
whole people in Negro Education.
speakers have been as
signed to each meeting.
The committee in charge includes
the following: Charles H. COlburn,
DR.. w. NJ. Henry, DR.. H. Y. Arnett,
DR.. F. T. NJ. Webster, DR.. J. H. Scott,
George L. Waters, DR.. j. U. King, DR..
w. c. Jason of Dover and Mrs.
w. Stubbs, chairman of eX-
eVlltiVe committee.
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. George H. Baynum is spend
ing few days in Philadelphia.
J. G. Hamilton, of Pittsburgh, Pa,
is the guest of Mrs. Anna V. Carlisle.
Mrs. G.. Layton Grier and family
are spending few days in Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. A. R. Mercner of Philadelphia
is the guest of her mother, Mrs. f. c.
Houseman.
Robert Davis of Washington, D. c.,
is here visiting his mother, Mrs. Sal
lie R. Davis.
Miss Lulu L. Jones of Philadelphia
is visiting her brother, G. W. Jones of
Washington street.
Willoughby Josephs of Smyrna is
spending some time at the home of
George H. Draper, Jr.
Miss Anna Smith is spending her
vacation as the guest of Mrs. Fred
Watts in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Saunders Truitt and daughter,
Mildred, have returned after spend
ing a week in Philadelphia.
Grier Baynum who Is studying at
the Wharton school in Philadelphia
spent the weekend with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Paris of
Philadelphia are visiting their nep-
hew and niece, Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew
Andrew.
MIR. and Mrs. J. B. Holster announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Clara Elizabeth, to Clarence Smith,
both of Milford.
c. D. Holzmueller and family have
returned to their home on Lake View
avenue after spending the summer at
Slaughter Beach.
Misses Mary and Margaret Grier
will attend a dance and football game
at the Naval Academy at Annapolis,
Md, ,~this weekend.
Raymond Cooper, wife and two
daughters, Dorothy and Helen, from
Woodbury. Heights, N. j., spent part
of last week in Milford with Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas A. Kirby.
Mrs. Dudley G. Frazier and small
daughter returned to Baltimore on
Thursday after spending the summer
with her mother, Mrs. A. M. Jones,
who will accompany her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hitch and
daughter, May, of Laurel and Mrs.
Emory Phillips and son, Albert, of
Delmar, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. G. Bethards on Wednesday.
Miss Pearl Brady and Miss Cath
crime Donovan were appointed dele
gates to the Kent County Sunday
School Convention, from Williams
vile Sunday school last Sunday, to be
held at Houston on the 18th
]. Gilbert Williams, senior member
of the G. D. Williams Co., of Philadel- |
phia, extensive manufacturers of hos
pital and naval garment supplies and
Roy Prettyman, the firms representa-
tive, were weekend visitors of G. M. |
Tatman and family. Mr.. Prettyman
was accompanied by his wife and mo-
Their.
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
ADDITIONAL PETIT JURORS

Following is the list of additional
petit jurors drawn by Jury Commits
sioners Collins and Murray for the
Court of Oyer and Terminer, conven-
ing at Dover October 81, 1921:
First District-Reynolds Stevens,
Vernon Westfall, William Broadway.
Second-William Haas, William T.
Cullen.
Third-John Harris, William H.
Carter, Wilbert c. Wright.
Fourth -Manship Rash, Samuel
Powell, Nathan Buckley.
Fifth-John E. Behen, William H.
Mckee, George F. Jones.
SiXth-Herman Dill, Elwood Coop
er, Henry Austin.
Seventh-Marshall G.. Derby, Frank
Slaughter, Frank c. Bancroft.
Eighth-William e. Goodwin, John
c. Jones, Clarence e. Postles.
Ninth-Alfred Raughley, Fremont
Becker. Joshua Smith.
Tenth-John Beswick, G. Chester
Marshall
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
MILFORD CENTURY CLUB

The Milford New Century Club held
its first regular meeting, Monday, Oc-
tober 10th, at $3.50 p. m. in the New
Century Club House, the president,
Mrs. S. G. Evans, Jr., presiding.
The president greeted the club~with
remarks well chosen to inspire all
members to work for the clubs well
fare and the prospects for the ensu-
ing year are very bright indeed. Mes
DANES Mark L. Davis, Edward Hurley,
Sanders M. Truitt, Disston Jacobs,
G. Marshall Townsend, Frank Grier,
Charles M. Prettyman, Samuel C..
Welsh were unanimously elected to
club membership.
Mrs. Harry J. Pettyjohn was ap-
pointed chairman of Child Welfare
from the club and will attend the con-
vention in Wilmington as the clubs
delegate October 20. The club will
be especially honored on the after
noon of October 9th when Mrs.
Schermerhorn, Vice President of the
National Federation of Women's Clubs
will visit them. 1t is the purpose of
the New Century Club to invite clubs
from nearby towns to meet her. The
hour will be announced later. The
musical numbers were: Vocal solo,
Dear Little You," Miss Helen Bar
rett, Mrs. Walter K. Barrett accom-
panist,; violin solo, Hungarian Lanu"
Mrs. Haswell Pierce, Mrs. Thos.
Davis, accompanist. The different
chairmen outlined their work for the
year.
The Hospitality Committee, Mrs.
Thos. Davis and Miss Anna Radcliffe
took charge and served delicious re-
freshments. Meeting next Monday.
Subject, Education" Mrs. julius
Scott, chairman.
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
SENATOR DU POINT HOME
DECLINED TO MAKE STATEMENT AS TO
POSSIBLEFEDERAL APPOINTMENTS.

Looking vastly improved in health
and declaring he never felt finer in
his life, United States Senator T.
Coleman du POnt returned to Will
mington on Monday from Colorado
Springs, Co., where he has been rest
ing preparatory to taking up his du-
ties in the upper house in Washing
ton.
Senator du POnt and Mr.. du POnt
came east to New York last week and
went to their residence at Irvington-
on-the-H Hudson, N. Y. The Senator has
been giving attention to business du-
ties in New York City for several
days.
When asked concerning the ap-
pointment of internal revenue collec-
tor for Delaware and a postmaster
for Wilmington, Senator du Pont re-
piled that he had not as yet had time
to give the question full consideration.
He said he expected to consult with
his colleagues, Senator Ball and Rep
resentative Layton in Washington,
later in the week and that he felt con-
fident an agreement acceptable to the
three would be reached. He declined
to discuss names of possible appoint
ees, saying he preferred to say moth
ing until after he had conferred fur
ther on the subject.
A handsome herd of elk maintain
ed by Senator du Pont at his farm in
Christiana Hundred, known as "The
MILL" has been offered by him to the
city for the geological gardens in
Brandywine Park. This offer the Sen
ator has made through Mayor Har-
vey, who has referred it to the Park
Commission, which is considering it.
There are eleven elks in the herd,
one of which is giant buck with big
spreading antlers. Several of the
animals were born during the past
summer at the du POnt farm.
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
VETERANS WILL MEET SAT-
URDAY IN RED MEMS HALL

The following call to all "buddies'
will interest veterans:
1.-THE old A. E. F. has a wonderful
record, one that we are all proud of,
and we're glad to tell the world
what outfit we were in and those
close friendships formed while over
there-thOse buddies whom you ate
and slept with, starved and hiked
with. Have you forgotten? No, you will
never forget.
There is one way you can keep in
touch with those old cOmrades-join
the local Post of Veterans OF Foreign
Wars, now being organized in Mil
ford. Many of these boys are mem
bers of your old outfit. Keep in liaison
with them. Attend their meeting in
Red Mems Hall, Saturday evening at
& p NJ"
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
EASTERN SHORE LEAGUE
UNDER O. b. PROTECTION

At a meeting of representatives
from the various Peninsula towns at
Salisbury, Md, last Friday, a baseball
league to be known as The Eastern
Shore League and to be operated un-
der the rules and regulations of or
ganized baseball as Class D League,
was organized and will start out in
full bloom next summer.
The following towns will comprise
the circuit: Laurel, Crisfield, Cam
bridge, Salisbury, Berlin, Princess
Anne, Snow Hill and Pocomoke, Mil
ford, Dover and Parksley, Va, were
represented at the meeting, but when
it was seen that only one vacancy ex-
listed the Milford and Dover delega-
tiOns withdrew. This left the awarding
of the remaining berths in the league
to either Berlin or Parksley, and the
former town was selected by a close
vote.
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
DELAWARE DRY HEAD
CONFERS IN WASHINGTON

Robert Elliott, federal prohibition
director of Delaware, was among a
number of prohibition officials who
conferred with Federal Prohibition
Director Roy A. Haynes, on Saturday,
on prohibition matters in Delaware.
Mr.. Elliott told Commissioner
Haynes that public sentiment, re-
flected by action of the courts, in
creased number of convictions and
the helpful attitude of leading news
papers, caused rallying in favor of
strict enforcement on the part of
citizens of Delaware.
According to reports made to Com
missioner Haynes, the courts and
juries of the country report more
convictions than ever in cases evolv-
ing violations of the prohibition law.
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
CLASS ENTERTAINED

The Fellowship Class of Avenue NJ.
E. Church was delightfully."- entertain
ed at the home of Miss Lydia Abbott
on Tuesday evening. It was the OPEN
ing meeting for the winter socials and
about 35 members were present. The
meeting was in the hands of the pres
ident and some new plans were made.
The entertainment committee had a
very interesting program of readings
and games. Delicious refreshments
were served and the meeting adjourn
ed to meet next month with Mrs. Will
liam Abbott.
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Laws Church-Sunday school, Oc-
tober 16, $3.50 a. m.
Services at the usual hour at Will
Evansville Church on Sunday.
Others took their whole family to
church last Sunday. Did you?
The church going habit is a good
one to have. Have you got it?
Many folks are near done husking
corn-it is early for that work.
Read the consolidated church no
tice on another page of this paper.
Your example helps others to go to
church or stay away. Which is it?
Tralnmen will come out in new
green uniforms with red caps next
week.
Domestic help salary schedules
have been reduced in most Delaware
towns.
If you like movies go to the Armory
Wednesday evening, October 18th. Two
shows.
Help the Mite Society by attending
the movies at the ArmOry Wednesday
evening next.
The church is the best paying in
vestment in the world. Go and draw
your dividends.
The church is the bureau of infOr
nation. In it we learn where to go and
how to get there.
First frost of season here was seen
last Sunday morning. It scorched
sweet potato vines.
A public dance will be held in the
Frederica Town Hall on Wednesday
evening, October 18th.
The Ladies of the M. E. Church
will serve supper on Wednesday, Oc-
tober 26, at the Chapel.
Don't miss the special attraction at
the Armory Hall, Wednesday, October
18th, benefit of the Mite Society.
Last Sunday the churches had a
attendance. Were
you there? Let's make it better.
Do you help your preacher with his
sermon by your presence? Or do you
take the pep out of his message by
staying away?
The local w. C. T. U. meets with
Mrs. Stella Lyons, ALI South Walnut
street, next Tuesday evening at 1880.
Text word, Strong" Reports will be
given from Lewes. State Convention.
District Deputy Grand Master Rem
sen S. Barnard, with his staff will
visit Crystal Fount Lodge No. 10, 1.
D. o. F., on the evening of October
18th, for the purpose of installing the
newly elected officers. All officers and
are requested to be present.
Bayshore Grange No. So will hold
1 festival at the Grange Hall on We'd
lesday evening, October 10. Every
body invited. Ice cream, cake and
for sale. Benefit for a good |
cause. All members are requested to
le present and pay dues for the wear. |
Milford chronicle., 1921-10-14
MILFORD SCHOOL NOTES

According to the request of the
Governor of the State and in accord
with other schools throughout the
country, Milford schools observed
Fire Prevention Day with special eX
ercises on Monday.
Fire Prevention was made the sub
iect of work in the high school Eng
lish classes during the week just past.
On Monday morning representatives
of the various classes of the high
school were sent into the rooms
downstairs to give four minute
speeches to the elementary pupils.
Report cards in high school this
week are for month ending Septem-
Der 30th.
In spite of their defeat at Bridge
vile on Friday last, the high school
football team will be found at prac-
tice out by the new laboratory each
day this week, preparing for the game
with Seaford high school team on Mil
ford grounds this Friday, October IA.
Interest in basketball is growing
from day to day. The girls are en-
thusiastic and play in front of the
school building on the school grounds
at every opportunity. Goals are be-
ing erected on the only portion of the
school yard that is large enlugh for
the game.
Other organized sports are gather
ing support and interest among the
school boys and girls. If they occas-
ionally encroach upon the street and
upon adjoining private property it is
because they are so eager to play that
they do not remember to exercise
proper self-restraint. Self-restraint is
that they must learn and
their teachers feel that in a short
time they will be playing with less
confusion and more organization.