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Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
BUILDING GOING UP FAST

The new six room colored school
building in Milford is going up rapid
ly. The brick work will be finished
this week and the roof be put on very
soon if the weather holds good. The
contractor has nearly completed the
placing of the sewage pipes and
drainage for the building, which will
be ultimately connected with the sew
er on Church street. The building is
constructed of red brick, after plans
drawn by specialist in public school
architecture. The lighting and ven
tilation are modern and effective for
the purposes. The grounds will be
large-about five acres-a1ld they will
be graded and arranged for athletic
games such as base. ball, foot ball and
other sports. When completed, the
colored schools of Milford will be SUI
perior in convenience and appoint
ments, to the school buildings used by
the white people. The building is
built and given to the colored schools
of Milford by the, State School Auxil-
iary, which holds the gift money and
applies it, which was given by Pierre
du Pont for bettering the colored
schools Of Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
DELAWARE PROMINENT
AT ROAD MEETING

Delaware is prominently represent
ed at the convention in Chicago of the
American Road Builders Association,
which began it's formal sessions We'd
nesday in the Coliseum. State High
way Engineer Charles M. Upham, who
as a director and member of the ex-
ecutive committee of the organization,
has had a large share of the RESPONSE
bility of arranging the program of the
meeting, left by an early train Mon
day. He will preside at the session on
Thursday morning and will read a
paper on Concrete Road Construc-
ton" on Friday.
The meeting this year is likely to be
the largest and most important yet
held, owing to the increasing interest
in and Importance of the subject. It is
to be the endeavor of Mr.. Upham and
others representing the eastern Sec
tion of the country, to have Philadel-
phia or some other city in the East
selected for next years convention.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
DELAWARE CANNING
CLUB GIRLS HONORED
KENT AND SUSSEX GIRLS CLUBS HAVE
SHOW OF SKILL ON EXHIBITION
AT WASHINGTON.
DISPLAY TO Be PERMANENT
THESE CANNED PRODUCTS WILL, NEXT
DECEMBER, Be REPLACED BY
GOODS PACKED THIS YEAR.

The Smithsonian Institute at Wash
ington, D. c., which is the greatest
permanent government exhibition hall
in America, has signally hOnOred the
Delaware Canning Club girls by re-
Gently inviting them to exhibit the ten
best jars of fruit, vegetables and
meats that they had packed in 1920
by the one period cold pack method.
The following named girls were so
successful in their home canning
work that their products were select
ed as DelaWare's first club contribu-
ton to the great Smithsonian collec-
ton of the best of everything in the
land.
The Kent County exhibit:
Berries-Naomi Hughes, FELTON,.
Cherries-Naomi Hughes, FELTON,.
CarrOts-Dorothy Heyd, FELTON,.
Greens-Rebekah Jester, FELTON,.
- Peaches-Sara Dill, FELTON,.
The Sussex County exhibit:
Beans-Mary e. Smith, Redden.
Beets-Mary 3. Smith, Redden.
Chicken-Myrl McNicol, Milford,
Cedar Grove Club.
Corn-Catherine Stuart, Redden.
Tomatoes-Mary 3. Smith, Redden.
These canned products were sent to
Washington this week, and will re-
main on exhibition until December
1st, 1921, at which time they will be
replaced by ten more jars taken from
the best home Canning Club exhibits
of the state. A permanent exhibition
space has been set aside for the 10
best jars each succeeding year from
the Diamond State Canning Club
girls.
Throughout the canning season,
these Girls Clubs canned fruits, veg
etables, soups and meats under the
direction of the County Farm Bureau
in cooperation with Delaware Col
lege and the U. S. Department of Ag-
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
STATE BOARD OF PARDONS
met In REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION AND
ACTED ON SEVERAL CASES.

The State Board of Pardons, in reg
ular monthly session at Dover on
Thursday, February 3, reorganized
from the fact that two new members
of the board-Lieutenant-Governo
Bush and Secretary of State Benson
took their seats with the board fol-
the first time.
State Treasurer Fisher, hOldoveI
member, presided. Cover
nor Bush placed Chancellor Curtis in
nomination for president Of the board
and State Auditor Thompson nOminat-
ed A. r. Benson for secretary. Both
were cOsen unanimously, and assum-
ed their respective positions.
The case of Ella Del Savage, a
young white girl serving a life SEN
tence in the workhouse for infanticide
was presented by George w. Lilly.
The board held the case under ad-
visement until the next meeting.
In the case of Isaac Gaddis, color
ed, serving a term in the New Castle
County WorkhOuse, his counsel, John
D. Hawkins of Dover, asked for a con-
tinuance because of sickness in his
family which prevented him appear
ing before the Board.
The decision of the board in the
cases heard at the morning session of
the three pickpockets-Israel Leibo-
witz, alias Charles Miller; Alexander
alias Charles Harrison,
and Harry Cutler, alias Harry Gold
was adverse to recommending the
pardon.
In the case of Martin F. Cottingham,
three years. sentence for
the drug act, application for
pardon was denied.
Probation Officer Oliver asked for
| reopening Of the case of young Fish
IT, Dover boy who was indicted with
.hree other Dover boys, two years ago
or violation Of age of consent law,
whose terms will expire within twen-
y days. He asked that Fisher be
)ardOned. The request was granted
md Fisher will be under observation
# Officer Oliver for six months.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
BISHOP COOK AT MILFORD

Rt. Rev. Philip Cook, D. D., Bishop
of the Diocese of Delaware made his
first official visit to Christ Church
parish, the past weekend. A recep-
ton was rendered by the members OF
Christ Church Guild at the rectory,
Saturday evening, Rector and Mrs.
Thomas V. Wingate, Mrs. J. Lynn
Pratt, president of the guild and DR..
Robert Y. Watson, senior warden of
the parish, receiving with the bishop.
A collation. was served by the guild.
Sunday, Bishop Cook preached and
celebrated Holy Communion at Christ
Church and spoke to the children of
the Sunday school at noon. In the af-
ternoon he preached to a large con-
gregation in st. John the Baptist Mis-
sion at Milton and after the service
held an informal reception. In the ev-
ening the bishop preached to a large
congregation at st. Stephens Church,
Harrington, and also met the people
there at the close of the service.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
CLUB WORK IN SUSSEX COUNTY

The Baking and Sewing Club of
Bridgeville gave an entertaining pro-
gram on Saturday, February 5th.
There were seventy-five club mem
bers and leaders representing twelve
clubs on the west side of the county.
The program was in charge of Miss
Florence Becker, local club leader.
The Bridgeville baking club the Ju-
nior cooks of 192O-gave a spirited
original club play and prepared re-
freshments for their guests. The men,
bers of the sewing club presented a
drill in splendid form. The Georgetown
sewing club gave a kimOna apron
demonstration showing the steps TAX
en- in making of a garment. The club
members gave their songs and cheers,
exhibited their sewing bags and all
voted the winter reunion joyous
Among the clubs sending
were Wesley, Can
mons, Progress, Fishers, Smiths,
Georgetown, Tyndalls and Messicks.
Miss Comstock, Kent county club
leader, attended the reunion and
brought greetings from the clubs of
Kent.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
BOY KILLED AT FRANKFORT

Donald, aged 5 years, youngest son
+ of Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Nelson, OF
Frankford, was instantly killed at
noon last Saturday by being run into
by a Ford truck driven by Henry
Johnson of Williamsville.
The lad, with others, was playing
on Thatcher street, a short distance
from his home and had started to
cross from one side of the street to
the other when the accident occurred.
When the child reached the middle of
the street the truck hit him in the
head. The accident, according to eye
witnesses, was unavoidable.
Mr.. Nelson, father of the child, is
a student-at-law in the University of
Virginia. Before entering school he
was prominent young lumberman in
the southern part of the county.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Elsie Webb spent the week.
end with Miss Mildred Hill.
Miss Elizabeth Webb spent a few
days with Miss Nina Walls of near
Milford.
Mrs. Susie Anderson Ross has been
attending the wholesale millinery op-
ening this week.
Miss Mabel Dobson of MilIsboro. a
teacher in the Dover school, was a
weekend guest of Anna D. Scott.
William L. Stark, formerly with the
Milford Chronicle Publishing Com
pany, is with the Kells Printing Com
pany in Newark.
Mrs. Lydia C. Jump and her son,
John G. Jump, are visiting in Will
mington, where they will pass the
balance of February.
Thomas W. Ewing spent the week.
end with Miss Elizabeth Webb. On
Sunday they motored to Rehoboth to
visit Mr.. Thomas Ewing, Sr.
Mrs. Rebecca Warren, Fering Reed
and family and Elsie Emory all mo-
tored to Leipsic on Tuesday, the oc-
casion being the 63rd anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cummins.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph M,
Hall and daughter, motored to Will
mington Saturday last and celebrated
the list birthday anniversary of Mr..
Frank Jackson, Sr.
Mrs. George E. Roach has arrived
home after three weeks stay in
Philadelphia, where she went to take
her son, Walter E. Roach, to the Meth
odist Hospital, where he underwent
a very serious operation. Mrs. Roach
left Saturday and he was then doing
very nicely.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
REMEMBERED THE RECTOR

On Thursday evening of last week
the members of Christ Church Guild
rendered a pantry shower to Rev. and
Mrs. Wingate at Christ Church rec
tory. Material was brought by the
Wheelbarrow load and when the work
of the evening was finally completed.
three cupboards in the rectory were
completely stocked with canned goods.
bottled goods, flour, sugar, lard, meats
and other groceries, and also eggs and
several live chickens and several bas-
kets of vegetables were given.
The rector was also the recipient
OF an envelope containing checks and
money which were given bv several
members of the congregation.
Mrs. Wingate, after the surprise
was over, hurriedly prepared some
refreshments, and a pleasant evening
was spent by all.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
AN OLD OOLORED MAN DEAD

George Webb, of Oil French street
who died on Friday, January %, 1921
at the ripe old age of SO years, was
one of Wilmington's highly respected
colored citizens. The fact that he
worked so years for the Charles War
ner Company is an evidence of his in
tegrity. The deceased, until he was 81
years of age, was bound out to a man,
John Wesley Potter, of near Milford.
The man and his family were very
kind to the bound boy and treated
him like son. The deceased loved
his master and was loved in return.
At the age Of 81 years being released
from bondage he became a sailor on
a three-mast ship which sailed be-
tween Milford and New York. At the
beginning of the Civil War he was
drafted and enlisted in Philadelphia
in the Twenty-ifth Pennsylvania Reg
iment, Co. e., He became a corporal
and served until the close of the war.
After the war his former master gave
him some land in Sussex county upon
which to build a home but because
of his family he was unable to accept
this kind offer. Some years ago John
Wesley Potter, son of the man who
was master of Webb, came to this city
and went to the Charles Warner coal
yards and presented the deceased with
a gift of money and told him his cor
rect age. The deceased had been a
faithful member of Ezion Church,
Ninth and French streets for many
years. The funeral services took place
at his late home on Tuesday after
noon, Rev. Brown, Rev. Bell, Rev.
King and Rev. Moore officiated. Inter-
ment was at Mt. Zion cemetery-Sun-
day Star.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
THE TALL CEDARS
HAVE GALA NIGHT
THIRTY-SIX CANDIDATES INITIATED AND
GOVERNOR DENNEY WAS AMONG The
MANY PROMINENT men.
this FOREST IS A LIVE One
WORK PUT ON BY LOCAL BOYS Wins
PRAISE OF The HIGHEST CEDAR In
NORTH AMERICA.

Armory Hall, in Milford, was the
scene of the livest gathering in it's
history on Friday evening last when
Evergreen Forest No. 40, Tall Ced-
ars of Lebanon, of Milford, held it's
regular monthly meeting. Among the
thirty-six candidates for initiation,
were Governor William D. Denney, of
Delaware, ex-Congressman and Past
Grand High Priest of Delaware, AL
bert e. Polk; ex-Secretary of State,
Joseph Cahall, who is also a Past
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Delaware Masonry, and Hon. George
B. Hynson, also Past Grand Mas
ter. These four distinguished candi-
dates were made Cedars at Sight, by
William A. Wurts, of Reading, Pa,
Supreme Tall Cedar of North Amer
lea.
Following this impressive ceremony,
the four above named Cedars were in
vited to the stage where they took
seats with the other officers and Wis
iting officers. The other candidates
were then made Tall Cedars with ap-
propriate ceremonies.
Among the distinguished visitors at
liam A. Wurts, Reading, Pa, Supreme
Tall Cedar of North America; Rev.
George S. Gassner, Easton, Md, Su-
preme Preceptor; Walter L. Morgan,
Wilmington, District Deputy; Harry
Mayer, Dover, Past Grand Master of
Delaware; and Samuel Culver, Senior
Deputy and Linwood Price, Scribe, of
Eastern Sho Forest of Salisbury. They
were accompanied by about seventy
five members of the Salisbury Forest.
Those who were made Tall Cedars
at the meeting were: Governor Will
liam D. Denney, Dover; Theo. S. Coul-
bourne, George A. Gray, Harry L.
Thomas, Harold Purnell, Vaules
Grier, Oscar M. Thomas, James o.
Salmons, George B. Hynson, Edward
C. Morris, John E. Hearne, Charles F.
WeIch, Charles G.. NAPLES, VIM. B.
Wagamon, Walter c. WeIch, Clarence
E. Keyes, Geo. Herbert Smith, Robert
H. Palmer, John H. Edwards, Robert
G. Houston, J. Lester ScOtten, w. B.
William G. Abbott, Will
liam Johnson, Herman D. Johnson,
Harry N. Hart, William T. Tubbs,
George E. Magee, Carlton N. Conner,
Joseph L. Cahall, Charles M. Upham,
Leon Stein, Joseph Herold Macklin,
George Burton Atkins, Albert F.
Polk, C. E. West.
Evergreen Forest is proving an at
ractive organization to some of Del
wares most prominent citizens.
Charles M. Upham, the man who has
Duilt Delaware's wonderful concrete
'oads, was more than pleased with
he Cedars when be became a member.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
NO MERCY FOR "BOOZERS"
GENTEEL OFFENDER SEVERELY SEN
TENCED AT DOVER

Peter Consalvi, claiming Philadel-
phia as his home, who was arrested
Friday evening by Chief of Police
Lane in Dover after he had been seen
selling some sort of a cOncOction of
spirituous nature, appeared before
Judge BOyce, sitting in plead guilty
court, Saturday and entered a plea of
guilty to two indictments-the unlaw-
full possession of spirituous liquors
and the unlawful sale of spirituous
liquor. The indictment set forth that
he had sold one quart of the liquor to
Dover party.
COnsalvi was well dressed, genteel
and had nearly one hundred dollars, a
valuable gold watch and two diamond
rings. He was represented by R. r.
.Kenney and John D. Hawkins, each
of whom made a plead for leniency.
It was said he has a wife and two
children.
Judge Boyce told Consalvi that were
no extenuating circumstances in his
case other than the fact of his plead
ing guilty; andadmonished him that
Delaware is an unsafe place and would
continue an unsafe place for persons
of his calibre, and that all such Of
tenders would be dealt with in manner
that would cause them to sit up and
take notice.
Judge Boyce then imposed fine of
$10O and a five months sentence in
each case, making a 5000 fine and ten
months in the New Castle County
Workhouse.
Consalvi had nothing to say either
in reply to the judge or the sentence
imposed.
The liquor in the case was ordered
poured down the sewer which was
done by Sheriff Graham and State De-
tective Wharton.
Fred Callanhan and his son, Roland
Callahan, both colored, were indicted
for the larceny of several chickens
from Alexander Gooden, in the lower
part of the county. The elder Gala
han, having been in similar trouble
on other occasions, was given two and
one-half years in the workhouse and
ten lashes to be administered Febru-
airy 10. The boy was probated to his
mother for two years.
Lewis Gibbs, colored, who pleaded
guilty to the stealing Of pocket book
from W. M. Smith, young farmer of
near Clayton, was probated to Mr.. |
Smith for one year.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
MILFORD GRANGE

Next Saturday afternoon there will
be a discussion on the subject of pea
growing, led by A. c. Howe, who has
charge of the program. Come and ask
questions, or add your experience.
At 1880 Saturday evening a special
meeting will be held for the purpose
of comforting the first and second de-
grees. All officers should be in their
places for this work. Following this
session there will be Valentine par
ty, to which all Changers and their
families are invited. An unusual pro-
gram has been prepared and there
will be plenty of fun for everybody.
Come and enjoy it.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Last Monday evening about two
hundred friends and relatives of Mr..
and Mrs. Lester Bennett gathered at
the home of Jennings Mills, Jr., and
marched in body to Mr.. Benefits
home, where they gave them an old
time serenade. There were young peo-
pie from Ellendale, Lincoln, Milford,
FELTON, and Millwood who enjoyed the
music of two Victrolas and out of
door games. Refreshments consisting
of cakes of all kinds, apples, candy
and cigars were served at a late hour
when all departed for their homes
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett many
years of happy married life.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
: LONG FLIGHT OF BIRDS

On October 8 of last year, Burton
P. Williams Of Middletown, received
two carrier pigeons from a cousin at
Council Bluffs, Iowa.
October IL the two pigeons escap-
ed and went back to their former
home, reaching there, a distance of
about 1,SOO miles, October 27.
The pigeons have been returned to
Mr.. Williams by express and will be
kept as breeding stock.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY,

A delightful party was held on Sat-
urday evening at 5O4 West Front
street, when her young friends sur
prised Miss Lila Hudson on the oc-
casion of her fifteenth birthday. Mus
ic, dancing and games were the order
of the evening, after which delicious
refreshments were served. The guests
were: Virginia Smith, Edith Coul-
bourne, Emma Lindale, Sara Grier,
Rebecca Matthews, Hedwig Matthews,
Myra Ackerman, Elizabeth Reedy, Ma
rie Moore, Thelma Jewell, Lynn Pratt,
Eugene Pratt, William Smith, Evans
Abbott, Donald Shockley, George Tru-
lit, Oliver Balsley and Harry Vinyard.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
S9th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Hudson,
of Fourth street, North Milford, were
married thirty-nine years on Wednes-
day, February 8, 1921, and the occas-
ion was observed by them that even
ing by a reception to their friends and
relatives. Two score were present
to congratulate them upon their long
life of welded happiness. Mr.. Hudson
is an ex-member of the legislature
and is at present connected with the
Wilson Line of steamboats, at Will
mington.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
DRESSED PORK SIS HUNDRED

~The price for pork dressed for the
meat market in Milford has been
steady at from SIS to SIG per hun
dred weight, for the past month. The
price for sausage ranges from 25 to
30 cents per pound, and the market
is getting less anxious for it. Pork
loins sell at thirty cents a pound,
while roasting cuts bring twenty-five
cents per pound. Lard is selling from
16 cents to 18 cents according to
quality.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The Alden Branch of the Sunshine
Society of Milford met with Miss Anna
Ratcliff on January %. After the bus
mess meeting social time was en-
joyed and refreshments were served
by the hostess. The next meeting of
the Society will be held this Friday
afternoon at o'clock at the home of
Mrs. Charles Barker on South Walnut
street.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Boldly of 1000
Adams street, Wilmington, announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Anna Louise Boldly to Frank
Harris Boldly of Atlantic City. The
wedding will take place in the spring.
Miss Boldly is well-known and pop
ular teacher in No. 9 school. She is a
graduate of the Wilmington high
school. Mr.. Boldly is an ex-service
man who did valiant fighting in the
battles of Argonne and st. Mihiel.
Miss Boddy's mother is a former res
ident of Milford and will be remem-
bered as Miss Mary Collins, daughter
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson Col
Inns,
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
BOX AND SHADOW SOCIAL

There will be a box and shadow So
cial held at Laws School on Thursday
evening, February II. Should that
night be stormy, the social will be
held the next clear night. Everybody
invited. Ladies are requested to bring
something good to eat and gentlemen
well filled purses. Proceeds for a pic
mic to be given at end of school term.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
MORE PAY FOR RECTOR

= At the meeting of the vestry of
Christ P. E. Church, at the rectory,
Monday night, reports showed the
treasury of the church to be in a good
condition. AS a token of appreciation
of the work accomplished by the rec
tor, Rev. Thomas V. Wingate, during
the past year, the vestry unanimously
voted him an increase of salary, to
start the first of March.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
BOX AND SHADOW SOCIAL

There will be held Wednesday even
ing, February 18th, at Cedar Field
School District No. 7S, a box and
shadow social. Also ice cream and
cake for sale. Proceeds are for the
benefit of the school. Everybody is
cordially invited.
Milford chronicle., 1921-02-11
WILL HOLD MASQUERADE DANCE

At the February dance of the Tues
day Night Club, the dancers will
mask. The dance will be held We'd
nesday evening, February 18th, and
dancing will commence promptly at
8:45 o'clock.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-08-19
CHARLES CARROLL DUNN aat
+. Ii HILL DUNN, ,fanIs
In the Circuit Court for Prince
Georges County, Maryland.
No. 1926 Equity

No. 1926 Equity
t,HE OBJECT of this suit is to pro-
i cure decree for sale of certain
property known as One half Of Lot
three (3) of John-on, Chew and Barrie
subdivision, located n Prince Georges
county, Maryland.
The bill in substance states that this
suit is brought by May Hill Dunn
Mother and next Friend of Charles
Carroll Dunn and P. R. Hill Dunn
against the said Charles Carroll Dunn
and F. H. Hill Dunn, who are Infants
in order that the above land may be sold
and the proceeds therefrom applied to
the education of tine said Infants.
That the said Infants are seized in
fee simple in equal shares, as tenants in
common of one half Of the said LoI
three 81 of johnson Chew and Barrie's
Subdivision.
That the said land is now, and for
sometime past has been, unoccupied
and is producing no income.
That IN order for the said May Hill
Dunn to prepare the said Infants for anu
to complete their education it will be ne
cessary to sell the aforementioned land
and to apply the proceeds therefrom to-
ward the education of the said Infants.
That it will be for the benefit and
advantage of the said Infants to sell the
said real estate and apply the proceeds
of the said sale to the education of said
Infants.
That the SAID land is not susceptible
to partition without loss or injury to
the parties heI eto.
1t is thereupon this 28:h day Of July,
1921, ordered by the Circuit Court for
Prince Georges County, Maryland, in
Equity, that the Plaintiff by causing II
copy of this Order to be inserted in
some newspaper published in Prince
Georges County, once in each of four
successive weeks before the 29th day
August, 1921, give notice to the said ab-
sent Defendants of the object and cir
cumstances of this bill warning them to
appear in this Court IN person or by
solicitor on or before the 10Th day of
September next to show cause, if any
they have, why a decree should not be
passed as prayed.
SUMMERFIELD D. HALL, Clerk
of the Circuit Court for Prince Georges
County.
Copy-Test:
s. D. HALL, Clerk,
July29 &C. for P. G. Co., Md