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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-16
News of the Counties

MILTON, Ind-An all day bazaar
will be staged by the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Christian church at the
Grange hall. Oct. Is. A play will be
presented in the afternoon and an
other at night.
MIDDLEBORO, Ind. - The Ever
Ready class of the NJ. Z. Sunday
school will be entertained by Mrs.
Oscar Darland Sept 81.
MILTON, Notwithstanding day
will be celebrated here Sept. 20 at
the Christian church. A basket din
ner in the basement and interesting
programs for morning and afternoon
sessions have been arranged There
will be no evening service. Mem
bers of the Embroidery club here are
10 entertain their husbands Monday
evening at the home of Mrs. Charles
Nugent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-16

Because American girls adopted the
style of bobbed hair. importations of
human hair from China and elsewhere
TO the United States dropped from
222, 900 pounds TO 1000 pounds
m0ntb
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-16
The Am.re. being fitted out for her last trip spyard in Boston

America, which
lanc 1851 the Royal Yacht Squadron which
been held by against Sir Thomas Lpon
shipyard
will visit yacht
Atlantic Following this will be Annapolis
academy having
Adams skipper who defeated Shamrock ~
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-16

ly, Andrew Kissell and family, of Gin
cinnati. j. A. Stevens spent several
days last week in Indianapolis visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. c. H. Hilbert.
-. Mr.. and Mrs Roy Stevens little
daughter Marcelene has scarlet fever
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
MEMBERS OF MILFORD

+ w. w. Rawlinson, of Greenwood
who is a writer of fiction, has recent
ly completed studio, one mile from
Greenwood, which is a log cabin, fit
ed up with the conveniences and
equipment for his studio. Mr.. Rawlin-
son is a member of the Christian
Science Society and on an invitation
extended by him, the readers and
members of the Christian Science So
ciety of Milford, visited him and for
mally opened the log cabin, with their
formal Sunday service, on December
18th. Among those present from Mil
ford, were Mrs. Frank Greco and Mr..
Graves, readers and Mr.. and Mrs.
John e. Williams From Georgetown,
Miss Dorothy Emerson. A number
from Greenwood were also present.
The service was followed by camp
fire, around which a pioneer supper
was served. 1t was a very pleasant
affair and other gatherings will be
held when the weather is favorable.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
$4,000 DISTRIBUTED HERE
THREE SAVINGS CLUBS In MILFORD DIS
TRIBUTE CASH TO MEMBERS.

In Milford there are three Christ
mas Savings Clubs which have just
made distribution of the money saved
by the members each week during the
past eleven months. The Milford Trust
Company has been in the game for
several years and made especial effort
to have the people join the Christmas
Club, with marked success. The
amount of money they have just paid
out to the members who had paid in
from one dollar to two dollars each
week, amounted with the interest on
the money paid in, to $4,000. The
Caulk Christmas Savings Club has al
so been operating for several years
and the members are either members
of the company, its employees or asso-
ciates. This club has just distribut-
ed $4,000 and the interest to the men,
bers. The First National Bank of Mil
ford, has operated a Christmas Club
for the past year, but got started late,
yet the tidy sum of $4,000 was paid
out to the members of that club. This
makes total distribution of $4,000
to those who were members of the
three clubs-all paid out just before
the Christmas holidays-and the hap
py part of the entire savings, is, that
no one person was handicapped, or
missed the cash set aside as a saving
fund each week, and upon which the
individuals received interest for it's
use by the banks. These Christmas
Clubs are certainly fine things
for the people who join them. It
proves and demonstrates exactly how
fast money will accumulate when saw
ed in small amounts regularly each
week. 1t is a certainty, that all who
were members of the clubs just clos
ed, will enroll in the clubs forming at
January LIST for the year 1922. Were
you one of the lucky members of a /
Milford Christmas Savings Club? If
not, be one for next Christmas by
joining the new clubs next week.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
TO ISSUE KENT ROAD BONDS
LEVY COURT AUTHORIZES S5OO,OOO AT
TUESDAYS MEETING.

The Kent County Levy Court, with
all the members present, met Tues
! day of last week and after transact
ing the usual weekly business took
up the matter of the Five Hundred
Thousand Dollar Bond Issue for, the
building of "State Aid Roads" in Kent
county during 1922.
The State Highway Department has
allotted to Kent county for Estate Aid
Roads" for next year Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars, which is TO be met
by a like sum from the county.
Under the direction of the Levy
Court, it's attorney, Richard r. Ken
ney, prepared a resolution, under the
provisions of the Act of 1920, which
authorized bond issue by this county
of One Million Dollars for "State Aid
Roads," authorizing the Levy Court to
issue Five Hundred Bonds of One
Thousand Dollars each, aggregating
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars.
The preamble and resolution, after
discussion, was unanimously adopted
by the Court and a certified copy
thereof, was directed to be delivered
to the State Highway Department.
The bonds authorized are to draw
interest at the rate ~ per centum
per annum and bear date April 1, 1922.
The resolution, among other things,
directed the preparation of the Five
Hundred Bonds to be issued and the
advertising for purchasers for the
same.
1t was understood that the bonds
will be prepared and the bids adver-
tised for in time for the acceptance of
the bids and execution of the bonds
by April 1, next.
In view of the present money out
look it is believed that these bonds
will sell for at least par and some
familiar with financial matters say
they will bring a premium, for the
fact that there is seldom an offer of
bonds by State, County or City which
has such high class behind it as does
these Kent county good roads bonds.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
SENATOR BALL PAYS

Senator Ball won a place on the
front pages of Fridays papers when
he wired from Washington not to
close the Newport schools as he would
guarantee the janitor,s salary. To the
outside world the closing of a school
because there is no money to pay the
janitor must certainly be ridiculous.
What must be the outsiders opinion
of the officials in charge that would
be responsible for such shortcomings?
Senator Ball is to be congratulated.
He did not seek publicity, he just
wanted the schools kept open. 1t is
understood there will soon be other
school districts in the same predica-
ment. They should be attended to at
once and without the whole world
knowing that any state or county had
officials that would allow school to
close because there is not enough
money to pay the janitor's salary
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
WEDDINGS AT BRIDGEVILLE

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Layton, Bridgeville, Friday, December
9th, 1921, their eldest daughter, Ella,
became the bride of William Newton,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. William Newton,
of near that place. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. William L. White,
pastor of Union M. E. Church, in the
presence of a few friends and imme-
diate members of both families. Miss
Helen Newton, sister of the groom,
was maid of honor and Mr.. Frederick
Truitt was the groom's best man. The
young couple left for an automobile
trip to Wilmington, Chester and Phil
adelphia and upon their return will
reside on a farm near town.
The Methodist Protestant Church of
Cannon, was crowded Thursday night,
December 9Th, 1921, to witness the
of Miss Olive Burton, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Burton,
of Cannon, to Paul West, son of Mrs.
Della West, of Bridgeville. Rev. Mr..
Townsend, pastor of the church, Off
ciated.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
PERSONAL MENTION

Martin D. Chamberlain of Philadel-
phia visited Milford Sunday.
Mrs. o. D. Ackerman and Miss Eliz-
abeth Ackerman spent the past week
in Philadelphia.
Miss Florence Warren spent the
weekend with her brother, Jno. S.
Spicer and family, at Midway.
Mrs. ]. E. Robinson and daughter,
Marian, visited friends in Philadel-
phia and Collingswood, N. j., last
week.
Miss Lizzie Cirwithen of Philadel-
phia took advantage of the Sunday ex-
cursion and spent the day in Milford
with her niece and other friends.
n Charles D. Abbott has been elected
e-president-secr of the Foun-
ders Club of Haverford College, Hav-
erford, Pa. The Founders Club is an
honorary organization composed of
men who excel in scolastic work and
who are leaders in college activities.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
BOY KILLED WHEN
AUTOMOBILE UPSETS

One boy was killed, another sustain
ed broken leg and a woman has a
possible fracture skull and broken
hip due to an automobile accident late
Saturday afternoon on the du POnt
Boulevard.
Albert Richards, 12, son of Frank
Richards, a Selbyville merchant, was
crushed to death and his friend, Ell
mer Hall, has a broken leg. Mrs. Sam
uel Bunting is the woman injured.
Her condition is serious.
The three people were in an auto
mobile which had become disabled
and was being tOwed by larger car
driven by Willis Bunting. In pass
ing another car on the road, the
driver of the towed car lost control
and the machine upset After turn
ing over several times it landed in a
ditch in field, pinning young Rick
ards beneath and crushing him to
death
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
FARMERS HOLD BIG MEETING
LEADING FARMERS FROM ALL PARTS OF
SUSSEX MEET AT GEORGETOWN.

More than 200 farmers represent
/ ing 20 communities of Sussex county
assembled at the court house Tues
day for the fourth annual meeting of
the Sussex County Farm Bureau at
Georgetown.
Robt. J. Allen, of Seaford, president,
had previously appointed his COM
mittees and the forenoon was spent
with committee meetings going over
the years accomplishments, auditing
the treasurer's books, considering the
best men for the officers and eXecu-
tive committee for another year and
formulating the 1922 program of
work.
A free lunch was served to all in
the Grange hall over the post Office
and although the day was disagree
able on the outside everybody seemed
to be happy and enjoyed themselves.
At 1 p. m. President Allen called
the meeting to order and the follow
ing committees were heard from: Ell
mer Dickerson, chairman of the MEM
bership committee, stated that he had
secured 20 cummunity representatives
who would be responsible for the
membership drive which will be or
ganized early in January. R. G. Hous-
ton, chairman of the program of work
committee, announced that the COM
mittee was heartily in favor of con-
tinuatiOn of the sweet potato seed
treatment, hog cholera, poultry Gull
ing and vaccination, soy beans, soil
fertility, corn shows, permanent pas
ture projects and laid much impOr-
tance to more work being done along
the lines of horticulture, dairying,
truck crops and alfalfa. Thos. N. Raw
Inns, chairman of the auditing COM
mittee, stated that there was a bal
ance of $747.32 in the bank at this
time and his committee recommended
a budget of $4,000 for the farm bu-
reau next year. John Ponder, chair
man of the nominating committee an
nounced the officers and members of
the executive committee for the year
1922, which were unanimously adopt
ed by the membership present. Il
At this time President Allen gave a |
splendid address and urge the mem
bers to take more interest in their or /
ganizatiOn and learn what the Nation
al Farm Bureau Federation is doing.
He then introduced W. V. Cosden, of /
Dover, who is president of Delaware /
Farm Bureau Federation. Mr.. Cosden'
gave a report of his trip to Atlanta .
where he attended the annual meet
ing of the American Farm Bureau
Federation. Mr.. link, of Springfield,
Mass, representing the Eastern
States Farmers Exchange, told of
what that exchange had saved the
farmers of New England States on
fertilizer and farm supplies.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
MILFORD CENTURY CLUB

The Milford New Century Club held
its regular weekly meeting, Monday,
December 12. The president, Mrs. S.
c. Evans, Jr, presiding. Minutes of
last meeting read and approved. Mrs.
F. c. Slaughter was elected to mem
bership in the club. Miss Bear, State
Chairman of Home Economics visited
the club and talked on her subject to
the club. Mrs. Daniel Hirsch took
those present with her on a trip thru
Canada which was very interesting.
Mrs. VIM. Riggs and Mrs. Heebner
played piano duet: "a Winter Fro
lic"-R. R. Forman; and Garden of
Roses"-Irene Ritter. The hospitality
committee, Mrs. Thos. Davis and Miss
Anna Radcliff, then took charge and
served refreshments. The meeting
next week will be in charge of Mrs.
John Y. Sharpe, chairman of citizen
ship. Rev. Henry L. Bunstein will ad-
dress the club on citizenship"
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
MILFORD HOSPITAL NEWS

! " Mr.. and Mrs. Heber F. Scott, OF
Houston, are receiving congratula-
tions on the birth of a fine daughter,
on last Friday, at the hospital.
John Laws, the victim of the runa-
way accident at Dover, last Saturday,
is resting comfortably at the hospital.
Mrs. Arlena Hudson, of Frederick,
is receiving treatment at the hospi-
tai.
Miss Annie Postles, of Milford, was
admitted to the hospital on Tuesday,
for treatment.
Little George Hall had recovered
sufficiently to be taken to his home on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Sallie T. Williams, of Freder
lea, who has been patient at the
hospital for some time, expects to go
home the last of the week.
The hospital is to have it's own in
struments. For the Caulk Club and
the Paris T. Carlisle Fire Co., the
custodians of the Soldiers Fund, have
turned over the S50O.0O in their treas
ury to provide instruments for the
hospital.
Heretofore the doctors coming to
the hospital have had to bring the
instruments required to perform their
operations, but because of the gift of
$500.00, the hospital will be able to
have on it's shelves the instruments
necessary to do all ordinary opera
tions.
Has some one a Christmas tree to
give the hospital? A small tree, about
5 feet high, is desired. They would
like it delivered on Friday, December
%.
Any one who has one please call
the hospital, Milford 1876.
Our friends should know that the /
equipment in this hospital compares |
favorably with the larger city insti-
5utions. A committee has been nam
ed to purchase a complete set if in
;truments for the operating room and
n short time we will have our
X-ray machine.
We are pleased to announce that
1ungmoter has been purchased. This
1ungmoter will be kept in the Office
If the hospital, central place,
where it may be obtained for any ac-
,ident or emergency that might oc-
,ur, and for the use of any one in
his community without charge.
Milford has already been unfortu-
late in having several drowning
ases. The Lungmoter is the latest
nd most up-to-date device of it's
ind and can be used in cases of suf-
ocation at fires and asphyxia of new
orn babies. It might assist in saw {
1g life at some time. Tell your {
riends about it and don't hesitate to ]
end for it whenever and wherever it ]
! needed !
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
TOLD IN. A FEW LINES

1t is to be white" Christmas.
Only seven days for shopping be-
fore Christmas.
Laws Church-Sunday school-1.15
p. m. Preaching 2:3O, December 18.
A white Christmas makes a lean
grave yard-so the old saying goes.
Get your turkey early and have it
ready several days in advance of
Christmas.
Get big wood pile ready for the
cold winter weather which will be
here during January and February.
Next Thursday is the shortest per-
iod of day light of all the days in the
year. From then on the days begin to
lengthen in light.
The concrete roads are a real bless
ing to the people of Delaware-Cspec-
tally during the \ wet and snowy
weather of winter.
The snow fall of Tuesday was heavy
but the temperature was above
freezing and the snow melted rapidly.
1t SHOWS easy this winter.
Clean off the pavements after each
snow fall promptly and save suit
for damages by some one falling on
ice or snow covered walks.
It's a shame that charity must be
distributed to the lazy loafing hus-
band so as to help the children and
family of which he is a part.
The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet with Mrs. Paul
Poeteschke on Causey avenue, Thurs
day, December 22nd, at p. m.
Remember that there will be those
who have not full and plenty for the
great Christmas festival. Help them
and by so doing get right with your
The holly wreath business will close
with this week so far as the manu-
facturing end of the business is con-
eerned. They will be sent to market
md be sold next week.
Friday evening, December 10Th,
Rev. G. w. Kliver is to give a sermon
md picture on the "Wise Men" at
wildwood Church at 1880 p. m. for the
benefit of rebuilding Millwood Hall.
admission Is and 25 cents.
The BLUE Hens Chickens Cook
Book" and subscription to the weekly
ssues of the Milford Chronicle, from
-ow until January, 1928, will make a
christmas present that will be appre-
lated for years to come. The recipes
n the cook book will make hundreds
+ homes have greater happiness.
through the pleasing edibles served
the homes of those who have the
ook.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. B. Jones cele-
brated the 5Oth anniversary of their
marriage at their home, in George
town, on Tuesday, December 9th, it
being the occasion of once more bring
ing together their six children, their
respective families and number of
their friends. The day was pleasantly
spent relating "reminiscences of by
gone days. At 2 p. m. the guests were
invited to a bountiful repast, consist
ing of roast turkey, duck, Maryland
biscuit, New Jersey cranberries and
many other things to delight the in
ner man. The house was beautifully
decorated with potted plants, yellow
chrysanthemums, ferns and holly. The
table was decorated with bridal roses.
In the evening refreshments were
served; consisting of ice cream and
cake and all the delicacies of the sea-
son. In the center of the table was a
large cake decorated with fifty can
dies. Those present were, their six
children, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Jones
of Georgetown; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
c. Thomas, of Stevensville, Md; Mr.
and Mrs. L. r. Vessels, of Leipsic;
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Walter Jones, of Bar
nardsville, N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Leonard Abbott, of Milford, and Mr..
and Mrs. Wilbur F. Jones, of Mt. Hol-
ly, N. ]. Their grandchildren, Casper,
Mary, Joseph and Dorothy Jones; AL
ton, Thomas, Allen, Margaret and L.
R. Vessels, Jr.; Morris and Wilbur
Jones, Ralph, Priscilla and Everett
Jones. Among the other guests were:
Mrs. R. C. Jones of Pittsville, Md;
Mrs. VIM. Baker, Ira West, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Holloway and. daughter,
Gertrude, of Laurel; Rev. and Mrs. J.
L. Sparklin, Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. B. West
and ]. M. Cannon of Georgetown. They
we're the recipients of many handsome
md useful gifts.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
OBITUARY
WILTBANK

Captain John Cornelius WiItbank
died at Sailor Snug Harbor, Staten
Island, N. Y, December 6, 1921, where
he had been for 26 years. He was
born at Lewes, and spent most of his
active life on the water. He was three
times ship-wrecked-the last time
landed on one of the Dutch East In
dies Islands, where he remained for
eighteen months without vegetable
food. This broke his health. He suffer-
ed from Beri Beri and stomach trou-
BILE. He was aged 81 years, 25 days.
Funeral services were held in Phila-
delphia, December 8. Interment made
at Lewes, from noon train Friday He
leaves three brothers, two sisters and
three children: John G. Wiltbank, Jr.
of Milton; Mrs. Mary Mckinney and
c. Harry Wiltbank, both of Philadel-
Dhia
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
RAILROAD OFFICIALS
ENJOY CUNNING

c. S. Krick, General Manager OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
with headquarters in Philadelphia,
and H. H. Garrigues, Superintendent
of the Delaware Division of the same
road, spent Monday and Tuesday
cunning near Milford with Senator 1.
Dolphus Shorty of Milford The rail-
road officials came to Milford in a
special car and made that car their
headquarters while on the trip. Ow-
ing to the showing weather on Tues
day they shortened their stay here
and left Tuesday afternoon. While
only having Monday and Tuesday to
gun, the party had good luck and re-
ported an excellent two days shoot
ing
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
AGED MINISTER DEAD

Rev. Philip H. Rawlins, one of the
oldest members of the Wilmington M
E. Conference, died at his home in
Seaford, December 10th, 1921, follow
ing a paralytic stroke on the left side
early Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Rawlins is survived by two sons
Thomas N. Rawlins, former State
Treasurer, of Seaford, and Wilbur F.
Rawlins of New York City; also by
five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at st. Johns M. E. Church
at Seaford. Interment in Bridgeville
cemetery, beside his wife, who passed
away thirteen years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The last regular meeting of the AL
den Branch of the Sunshine Society,
of Milford, was held at the home of
the president, Mrs. H. L. Bunstein. Re-
ports from the different committees
were given. Miss Anna Ratclffe re-
ported the number of wheel-chairs in
use. Several letters were read from
the sick and shut-ins, expressing
thanks and appreciation to the So
ciety for remembrances. After the
business meeting delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess and
a social time was enjoyed. On this
Friday afternoon the society will meet
with Mrs. John Horton, South Wal
nut street, at three o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
A MILTON SURPRISE PARTY

The many friends of Mrs. James
Jester of Milton made December 9th,
a pleasant memory for her by organ
izing and carrying out very pleas
ant surprise party, which was largely
attended. Forty-six participants par
took of the refreshments served by
the visitors and the presents were
useful and appropriate for the season
and as mementoes for Mrs. Jester
from her many friends. We regret that
lack of space and time prevents rec
ording the names of all the guests.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
CHRISTMAS DANCE

At the regular dance of the Tues
day Night Club it was decided by un-
animous consent that the club hold
the annual Xmas dance on the 26th,
with music furnished by the Original
Six of Wilmington. Also any persons
not members of the club, desiring to
attend the dance should have their
application in the hands of the secre-
tary not later than Tuesday, Decem-
Der goth, accompanied by $500. All
members desiring invitations for this
dance should also have their applica-
tion in by the goth, accompanied by
$500.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
DEDICATION STOCKLEY SCHOOL

The official opening of the hand
some new school building at Stockley
will take place next Thursday, Decem-
Der 22nd, at 8 p. m. The building cost
about $4,000, of which the people
raised $4,000 and Pierre du Pont gave
them $1,000 as building fund. The
equipment will be of the very latest
pattern in school furniture and teach
appliances. The public is invited to be
present and look at a model school
building for small town.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-16
BOOK ON POULTRY DISEASES
PREVALENT IN DELAWARE

A few copies of the book issued by
the State Board of Agriculture for
free distribution to those interested in
poultry growing, and egg production,
can be had at the Office of the Milford
Chronicle, by those desirious of in
formation. The book illustrates the
method of treating disease of affected
fowls and explanations of proper
methods for housing, care and general
facts touching the poultry business
and health of poultry. These copies
can be had by calling at the Milford
Chronicle office and making request
for the booklet.