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Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
HOSPITAL NEWS

Sara Elizabeth Scott, who was
wounded in the railway accident in
FELTON, on July 25, was taken to the
hospital by DR.. Bringhurst. She escap-
ed with a compound fracture of the
right leg, while the remainder of her
family-father, mother and little bro
ther-were killed. At the present writ
ing she is recovering from the shock,
and resting fairly quietly.
VIM. Short, of Bowers Beach, was
taken to the hospital Saturday with a
broken knee cap. The auto accident
in which he was hurt occurred at
the Tub Mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Evans of Frankford
took their little daughter, Edna, to
the hospital for an operation on the
eye.
Mrs. Gilbert Michel will be able to
leave the hospital Saturday to return
to her home in Wyoming.
John Jester and Charles Webb, of
Frederick, are being treated in the
hospital
Books and magazines are being sent
to the hospital and the patients are
enjoying them.
At the present time there are five
children in the hospital, three boys
Ind two girls. A few more picture
books and toys could be used.
Donations of vegetables, fruit and
,anned goods will always be grateful
y received.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
LARGEST FIRE IN YEARS SWEEPS
SHIRT FACTORY AND GRANGE HALL
FIRE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN DESTROYS STRUCTURE IN WHICH BLAZE STARTED
MILFORD GRANGE HALL, DAMAGES The SPPLE MARBLE WORKS
BUILDING AND OTHER STRUCTURES
The PIERCE HARDWARE COMPANY SUFFER HEAVY Loss
MACHINERY STORED In BURNED BUILDING BY PIERCE COMPANY TOTAL LOSS
HARRY INDIE WHO CONDUCTED FLOUR AND FEED EXCHANGE
AND WM CLOBUS BATTERY SHOP AND GARAGE OTHER LOSERS

Wire which started the third floor the old shirt factory
building at the corner of Railroad West Fourth
street. OouC 1oO O'Clock Thursday morning. swept this struc-
Ie and surrounding buildings with estimated loss of
When the flames first discovered appeared to he about
the size OF bushe basket ladders could be placed and
SWeam played upon the blaze it had spread the entire
upper portion OF the building flames.
From the first it recognized the building was doomed
and efforts Immediately save all surroundno
property possible The building tenanted by William CoM
VINO had battery repair shop and garage His about
S45OO IN materials and tools with insurance Harry Indle
occupied the eastern section of the building flour and feed
store On Wednesday he had installed which was in
operaon lie carried Insurance his stock
the mill had not been placed about $4,000 partly
cred by insurance The Pierce Hardware Company had about
$4,000 worth of farming machinery the building This
was destroyed They had insurance The the burned
structure was E. Baxter of Philadelphia He had about $4,000
insurance on Cne place. The building valued at
From the old factory buildings, the flames jumped across
Front street and the Grange Hall mass of flames The
entire interior OF this building gutted and most of the
at about 5OOO and is practically loss The building was
mSued but the total carried available as the
Chronicle to The office factory building owned
ny W " Supple Son. marble works. next attacked the
badly damaged This loss is fully covered by insurance It will
amount to about $500.
When the fire the was blowing directly from the
west but afterwards southwestern direction
blaze Several buildings fire at the during
height OF the fire. The Draper Canning COpanys factory adj
Joining the Grange Hall fire Places and
CURED heroic work the of the remen The
old National Hotel building in North Milford squares
from the of the blaze fire from sparks differ
ent times the stores of Winfield Wright Hs
ant Howard Saps home the stable occupied by Dorsey Bowen
and others.
The remen fought with every energy them and
they deserve the praise that them Fire from
Georgetown Harrington Glendale and Dover responded calls
tof aid and good assistance The fire under control
when most OF the companies arrived but their readiness
spoke well for the fremen from these towns. H
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
USING/NEW CONCRETE
ROAD TO FREDERICA

FLast Saturday the concrete road
from Milford to the Frederica, cause
way, was opened for traffic-but it
must be held in mind always, that the
road is not finished and that autos
must run carefully. In meeting an
other auto or truck, each must slow
down until after the car is well un-
der control of the driver, before pass
ing each other. The shoulders are
not built and it is very dangerous to
attempt to run close to the edge of
the concrete at a high rate of speed.
Traffic on the road must remember,
that the road is not open for speed
way-but for the convenience of the
travelling public as well as those en-
gagged in hauling.
1t is now possible to leave Milford
and run on the new concrete road up
to the south end of the Frederick
auseway-passing over the old road
bed through Frederick and across the
north causeway and again get onto the
new concrete and on to Magnolia, etc.
The State Highway Commission at
it's meeting last Friday in Dover, di- |
rected that advertisements be insert
ed at once for bids to build the con-
Meeting link between the north end of
the concrete near Barratt's Chapel,
with the end of the concrete near the
end of the south causeway-the work
@ be completed before December LIST
fext.
Work is in progress at Magnolia to
close up that short stretch and also
he work of crossing Haven Lake is
The engineer states that
here is no reason why that particular
OBJ should not be completed before
he middle of November. This will
onnect the completed road through :
ussex with the Kent county road and :
lake a continuous drive from Selby- :,
lille to the Pennsylvania line fact =
efore the close of the present year. =
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
KENT AND SUSSEX FAIR
NOW IN FULL SWING

The Kent and Sussex County Fair
opened. Tuesday morning of this week
under very favorable auspices. The
fair this year is larger than last years
affair. The exhibits are more num-
erous and elaborate, while the racing
provided is excellent. The cattle and
poultry exhibits are among the best
at the fair; but good exhibits of ag-
riculture machinery, seeds, canned
goods and home economics are to be
seen. A carnival company furnished
amusement for those who are not in
terested in either horse racing or in
the various displays. An automobile
race will be the attraction for tomor-
row afternoon.
1t is estimated that not less than
1000 persons were in attendance on
Tuesday, and on Wednesday the gath
ering was much larger. Thursday was
the big day, and as the Chronicle goes
to press reports are to the effect that
fully $4,000 persons are in attendance. !
The cattle, poultry and hog judging |
took place on Wednesday, and the |
ribbons were awarded to the winners.
To those who are interested in fairs,
The Kent and Sussex County Fair
should prove of interest. The manage
nent has provided ample to meet the
varied tastes of all who attend.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
HOW TO DRIVE AN AUTO?

l. If you are not sure whether the
garage man has pumped gas or water
in your tank, drop a lighted match
in. If it goes out, it's water.
2. When you lose your starter, pull
your gas lever down as far as it will
go and advance your spark to the
last notch, then get out and crank it.
The hospital will furnish the splints.
8. In driving on a wide road, al
ways keep to the other fellows right.
4. When you wish to pass a car
going II miles per hour, first blow
your horn; if it turns out pass it at
about 43 miles per hour; if the driver
does not turn out, see that your speed
ometer indicates 68 miles per hour,
before trying to pass, otherwise he
might see you.
5. In turning corners, do not wear
out the steering gear, just slam on
your brakes and skid around. Much
easier on the tires.
6. When you sight speed cop then
is the time to see if your car can
make that so miles the agent said it
could. If it does, the cop will back
you up.
Z. And above all do not have 4
blowouts at one time, its hard on the
nerves, besides causing you to stop.
8. And lastly in case of engine
trouble 16 miles away from the gar
age, its best to carry a volume of
Websters Self Pronouncing Diction-
ary. 1t enables one to pronounce
greater variety of harsh and obsolete
detectives.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
Gen. 7. COLEMAN DU POINT
SWORN In AS U. S. SENATOR TUESDAY
BY YICE-PRESIDENT COOLIDGE.

General T. Coleman du Pont became
United States Senator from Delaware
on Tuesday afternoon, succeeding
Josiah o. Wolcott, who recently re-
signed to become Chancellor of the
state. The oath of Office was admin
istered by Vice President Coolidge at
one O'Clock in the afternoon. Senator
du POnt was escorted to the speakers
chair by Senator L. H. Ball, of Della
ware. Members of the Senator's fam
lily, including Mrs. du POnt, Mrs. Hol-
liday Needs, and Mrs. Frank Buck,
daughters of Senator and Mrs. du
Pont, Frank du POnt, Robert Rich
ards, Mayor Harvey of Wilmington,
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-G General
Harry H. Billany, L. M. Boomer and
Edward F. COlliday, Republican Ma
tional Committeeman for the District
of Columbia, were present.
Immediately following the ceremony
he was congratulated by a number of
Senators, both Republicans and Dem
Ocrats, among them being Senator
Underwood, of Alabama, and Senator
of Illinois. Senator du
POnt was assigned to the Office in the
Senate office building, formerly oc-
cupied by Senator Wolcott. Much fa-
comment has been heard about |
the national capitol regarding the
ability of Delaware's new Senator and |
it is expected that he will play
leading part in his party's councils
during his term of Office. He will |
leave for the west, where he is un-
1ergOing treatment for his health,
within the next few days.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
BASE BALL

Smyrnas colored base ball team
visited Milford on Thursday, July 21,
and played the Milford A. C. Club, be-
ing defeated by the local boys by a
score of Z to 2.
The Speed Boys of Easton, Md,
played the Milford A. C. Club here
last Saturday and defeated the local
team in an uninteresting game by the
score of to 4. They played a twilight
game Monday which proved the most
exciting game of the season, darkness
stopping play after seven innings
with the score standing tie, to 1.
The Speed Boys of Easton visited
Dover on Tuesday and defeated the
Senators by a score of to 2.
Milford A. c. and the Easton Speed
Boys played again on the local dia-
mond Wednesday and the Milford
boys outplayed the visitors and won
the game by score of to 2.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
PERSONAL MENTION

Lester Harper of Philadelphia is
spending his vacation in Milford.
Mrs. Gertrude Deputy is spending
some time in Wilmington.
Mrs. Mary Mears is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. James I. Donovan of near Shaw
nee.
George M. Sipple spent the weekend
at Rehoboth as the guest of his bro
ther.
Mrs. Edwin G.. Satterfield and little
son, Burton, of Denton, Md, have been
spending few days with her mother,
Mrs. Josephine Watson.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Mercuer who
have been visiting her mother, Mrs.
F. c. Houseman, have returned to
their home in Bethlehem, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sipple of North
Carolina are spending some time with
the1f parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H.
HolZmueller and William Sipple, Sr.
,/Dean Albert R. Mann of the New
York State College of Agriculture and
family who have been visiting Mrs.
Mann's sister, Mrs. Wesley Heebner,
for the past two weeks have returned
to their home in Ithaca, N. Y.
Charles V. Straley of Ripley, W. Va,
G. Gray Carter of Newark and Grier
R. Baynum of the University of Penn
sylvania, Philadelphia, spent the
weekend with the Iatter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Baynum.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
WILMINGTON DOLLAR DAY, AUG. 8

There is hardly a family on the
Peninsula to which the announcement
just made by the Mercantile Section
of the Wilmington Chamber of Com
merce, that the Fall Dollar Day will
be held on Wednesday, August 3rd,
will not bring appreciative anticipa-
tion. Wilmington merchants promise
to excel anything they ever have at
tempted in value-giving on this occa-
sion, and experience has taught Pen
insula shoppers that the bargains
available on Dollar Days are real,
honest and unusual. In the nine years
since these special bargain events
have been semi-annual affairs in Will
mington, there never has been one
single complaint registered by any
purchaser about either quality of mer-
chandise, prices or service. This is
a wonderful record to claim, but it
literally is true.
1t is anticipated that, following the
custom which has obtained for sev-.f
eral years, shoppers from the Penin-
sula will make up motor or train
parties to visit Wilmington, where |
there are plenty of good restaurants,
and bargains.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
HUSBAND, WIFE AND
SON KILLED BY TRAIN
Mr.. AND MRS. HERMAN SCOTT and SON
OF MASTEN'S CORNER met DEATH
in ACCIDENT NEAR FELTON,.
FOURTH VICTIM In HOSPITAL
YOUNG DAUGHTER OF The SCOTS SER
lOUSLY INJURED NOW In MILFORD
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.

Three persons were instantly killed
and the fourth seriously injured when
the automobile in which thew were
driving cOllided with a train ON tbe
main line of the PENNSYLVANIA rail-
FOaG, at Hurds Crossing, just north
OIL FELTON,, early Monday mornine
Ihose killed were Mr.. and Mrs. Her
man scott, and their 12-year-old son,
Leon OF Masten's Corner, not many
miles from where the accident occur
red. The fourth occupant of the car,
the daughter, Sara, aged 10 years, was
seriously injured. She was brought
to the Milford Emergency Hospital by
DR.. Brinkhurst, of FELTON,. Both
bones in one of her legs were broken,
and she was otherwise cut and bruis-
ed.
The bodies of all three who were
killed were badly mutilated, that of
Mrs. Scott being crushed and ground
into many pieces.
The train that struck the autOmo-
bile was known as D-457, which left
Wilmington, sOuthbOund, at 6:15 o.
clock. The accident occurred at 9:4O
O'Clock.
According to the railroad officials
the train blew its whistle and the
bell at the crossing was ringing as
the train approached, but Scott at
tempted to drive across the tracks |
ahead of it.
1t is thought Scott was busy watch
ing train approaching from the !
South and did not notice the south |
bound train bearing down toward the /
crossing, and drove his car directly
in front of it.
Their auto was hurled great dis
tance and smashed to pieces.
Scott, his wife and their two chill
dren were thrown through the air and
landed many yards away. Mrs. Scott
was hacked and cut into many pieces,
portions of her body being gathered
up from along the tracks. >i'
The head of Scott and the head of
MS son, Leon, were crushed to pulp.
md many bones in the bodies of both
we're broken. .
Little Sara was picked up, appar- Z
'ntly dead, but was revived and rush +
I'd to the Milford Hospital in an auto +
Mobile.
Conductor Alexander hastened to I
elton in an auto and got DR.. Joseph +,
but the three were be- II
ond human aid when he arrived. G
Scott was driving from the west !,
ard at the time the accident occur r.
ed. u
Coroner Needles, of FELTON,, took r.
large of the three bodies, which h. :.
ere turned over to Undertaken Will -
am A. Berry. ~ -
Mrs. Scott was a sister of George u,
i'll, who resides near Church Hill fo
'hool house, west of Milford. Scott ne
as the owner of a threshing engine ,r aT
ltfit and had been operating in the sa "a
cinity of Laws Church. o oo
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Elder J. F. Bowers will preach at
Oak Orchard next Sunday, July 31st
at 1880 a. m. and 8 p. m.
The local w. C. T. u, meets with
Mrs. Bertha Carey next Tuesday ev-
ening at 1880. Text word Thank"
Williamsville M. E. Church-Sun-
day school at 2:SO, followed by preach
ing. Men of Williamsville come out.
Mrs. Mary Lofand, mother of Mrs.
Walter Barratt, fell down stairs at
the home of her daughter last Monday
and broke her arm.
Presbyterian Church - The last
preaching service at the church for
the summer will be held on the COM
ing Sunday, as the pastor expects to
be absent from town during August.
The Loyal Temperance Legion will
have its regular monthly meeting the
last Saturday in each month during
July and August at the Avenue M. E.
Church, beginning promptly at o.
sired.
A house party of ten girls and their
chaperons spent the past week at
Slaughter Beach. They were: Mar
5aret Mills, Sarah Belts, Helen Mar
in, Margaret Num-, Elsie Webb, Eliz-
Lbeth Reedy, Lucille Covey, Virginia
1incent, Marjorie Rosa and Frances
RUSSELL.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
TWO MILLIONS FOR SCHOOLS
TOTAL OF APPORTIONMENTS MADE BY
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The State Board of Education. will
all members present, held a length,
meeting at Dover last week at tbC
State House. DR.. Joseph OdeI. DIR p
w. Cooper and A. j. Taylor of tbe Del.
aware School Auxiliary met with the
State Board and submitted plans for
future cooperation by the Delaware
School Auxiliary with the State Board
on the building program.
The board adopted the distribution
of the school funds as outlined bv the
superintendent of public instruction.
and then adopted the distribution of
funds as follows:
State Board appropriation, $685.
49O.27; ClaymOnt, $22,6OO.OO; du Pont.
$S7O72.99; Newark, S42,425.76: New
Castle, $S4,619.69; Smyrna, S44 4,126.51:
Dover, $45,941.24; Caesar Rodney. s36.-
1874; Harrington, $33,268.3S; Mil
ford, $4O,736.35; Georgetown. SIS. go
"a; Lewes, $25,S86.O3; Seaford. S32.-
3S8.51; Laurel, $34,665.15; Wilmington,
S751, ,622.O9. Grand total, $2,O36,932.O5.
The board also adopted a salary
schedule for white teachers of the
State, whereby maximum salary for
each grade is fixed. This schedule. as
agreed upon after a conference with
local boards and trustees, was as fol-
lows: First grade certificate. S115O:
second, $1,000; third, 5000.
The board adopted rules and regula-
lions for the certifcation of teachers;
llos, plan for acceptance of types
)f high schools to meet the varying
needs of the different communities of
he State.
Mr.. Hance of Wilmington was elect
I'd consulting architect of the State
3oard in connection with the building
program.
The matter of changing the district
ines of the BrenfOrd school was dis
ussed, but no action taken.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
BOYS AND GIRLS HALT
ICE CREAM PRICES

The campaign started recently by
New York youngsters and their mo-
theirs to bring down the price of soda
and ice cream bore fruit, when forty
cOnfectiOners, several of whom own
chains of stores, agreed to make re-
ductions.
The new price will be eleven cents
for a dish of ice cream and fifteen
cents-war tax inclusive ice
cream sodas. The cuts were decid-
ed upon at a conference called by Mrs.
Louis Reed Welzmiller, deputy COM
missioner of public markets. Many of
the dealers, the deputy was Informed,
have been getting IL to % cents for
ice cream sodas. Dealers declared war
time prices for the CONNECTIONS would
prevail when served at tables, but
Mrs. Welzmiller urged the public to
keep up the fight by sitting or stand
ing at the counters.
The cost of production of ice cream
soda is 71s cents a glass, prominent
pharmacist stated in announcing that
it could make a reasonable profit by
charging the customer ten cents. The |
cost is divided as follows:
Syrup, one cent.
Milk, one cent.
Ice cream, two cents.
Labor, breakage, waste, &C., 31s
cents.
Most prices are Is cents and up, plus
war tax.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
ROAD CONTRACTS AWARDED

At a meeting of the State Highway
Commission last week, award was
made for the strip of road from Laur-
ell to Asbury Church, distance of
seven miles, to Delaware Construction
Co., the lowest bidder, at $157,0OO,
provided they comply with the bond
within five days, otherwise the bid
will go to next lowest bidder, Field,
Barker Co.
Award was made for a strip of road
east and west through Georgetown,
at $4,000. For construction of truck
storage shed at Dover to w. NJ New
ton, for $1,395.
The Federal government has given
to the State Highway a concrete mix
er for work on road maintenance.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
DAY GATHERING
TO HAVE INTERESTING TALKS

Dean G. A. McCue of the College OF
Agriculture, University of Delaware
has secured Pres. A. F. Woods, of the
University of Maryland, to address
the Annual Farmers Day, held on the
University Farm Thursday, August 4.
In securing Prof. L. A. Clinton, Direc-
tor of Agricultural Extension in New
Jersey and Pres. Woods as Farmers
Day speakers, Dean McSue assures
the farmers of Delaware that they
will hear two of the outstanding ag-.
ricultural leaders, writer's and think
ers of the entire country.
Pres. Woods was formerly assist
ant chief of the Bureau of Plant In
dustry in the U. S. Department of Ag-
riculture, and for ten years was dean
and director of the agricultural de-
partment of the University of Mime
sofa, which school under his leader
ship became one of the leading agri-
cultural institutions of the country
both in student enrolment and in the
volume and quality of it's agricultur-
al research. Maryland Agricultural
College secured Pres. Woods four
years ago, since which time he has
brought about the complete re-organ-
ization and development of the Mary
land Agricultural College and affiliat-
ed state schools into the University |
of Maryland. Among Pres. Woods /
other qualities, he is also fine pub
lie speaker.
Pres. Walter Hullihen of the Uni
versity of Delaware is expected to ex-
Tend his greetings to the farmers of
Delaware as this will be the first Far
ners' Day meeting since he became
President.
Reports from down state indicate
hat the coming Farmers Day meet
ng will be the largest in the history
# the institution, if the weather man
rants favorable day.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
MORE DELAWAREANS WILL
ATTEND PLATTSBURG

Six young men from Delaware have
been certified by the Board of officers
appointed by the End Corps Area
Commander, Maj. Gen. R. L. Bullard.
to attend the Plattsburg camp, which
will open August and continue for
one month. These men are in addition
to those selected two weeks ago by
the same board, and complete the list
of those who may attend the camp
from the State.
In the list are found one young
man from Kent county; one from Sus-
sex county and four from New Castle
county. The following are the selec-
tions of the board: Frank G.. Swain,
Harrington, Kent Co., Del; Vernon S.
Brewer, Lewes, Sussex Co.,; George
E. Fletcher, S22 Madison St., Whining
ton; Chester #. Greenwood, New Cas-
tie; Richard L. Jones, 1902 w. 18th
St., Wilmington; Herman o. Schlech-
niger, 112 Winchester Place, Whining
ton.
Gen. Bullard has found so much in
terest in the camp this year, that he |
has announced to the camp authori-
ties that they may receive applica-
tions until the opening of the camp,
in order to make up the preferred list
iOr next years camps. 1t is hoped that
lext year there will be enough money
appropriated to provide for the full
series of camps that have been plan
led by the War Department, and which '
will include Red, White and Blue {
ourses in military lore and training. {
he first of these fits a young man to {
ecome a private; the second is the t
raining course for nOn-c n-commissioned {
Ulcers and the third is designed to t
i've that training which will allow L
ne graduate to take the examination t
)r End Lieutenant in the Reserve n
orps.
Applications may continue to be
led with Maj. Harvey H. Fletcher,
ecruiting Adjutant, Governors Is
nd, N. Y. Harbor, or with the Mill
ry Training Camps Association rep "
,sentatives. D