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Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
BIG PARADE

American Legion Day" at the
Firemen's Carnival, Thursday Sep
tember 22nd, promises to be a day
that will long be remembered in con-
nection with the American Legion
and the Carlisle Fire Company. The
parade will form at $3.50 p. m. at the
! carnival grounds and march north on
Walnut street, east on Front street
and south on Walnut street, past the
Judges Stand at the Plaza.
Governor Denney, 1t. Gov. ]. Dan
forth Bush, Col. Thomas Miller, Col.
LeFevre, Adjutant General Ellison
and many other State notables will be
in line.
The local company of the anti-air-
craft regiment and their truck mount
ed with machine guns, veterans of
the world war, private autos decorat-
ed, floats, secret organizations, fire
companies and many Independent bus
mess trucks will form one of the best
parades Milford ever witnessed. The
State convention of the American Leg
ion will open at 10:30 a. m. with pray
er by Chaplain Rev. Bolton, State
Commander LeFevre will then appoint
the various committees, after which
the convention will adjourn for lunch
which will be served at the Hotel
Windsor.
The afternoon session will consist
of reports of the committees, followed
by usual routine of business. Cover
nor Denney will then give brief adj
dress covering his recent trip to
France as an American Legion repre-
sentatives.
Colonel Thomas w. Miller will close
the session with a description of the
work of the legislative committee Of
which he is a member.
All ex-service men are invited to
attend this convention and to parade
come out, wear your old uniforms
and meet your old buddies.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
HAD FINE WELCOME ABROAD
GOVERNOR DENNEY AND A. B. MAGEE.
JR., WARMLY WELCOMED HOME.

Governor Denney and Arley B. Ma
gee, Jr., of Dover, who represented
Delaware with the American Legion
delegates of this country in France,
on the occasion of number of spec
ial celebrations by the French gov
ernment, arrived in Dover Monday
evening. They were warmly welcom-
ed.
Governor Denney spoke in the high
est terms of the cordial treatment and
welcome afforded them in France. He
said that everywhere the Stars and
Stripes could be seen, and on special
occasions the American national ban
ner was unfurled in honor of the Am
erican guests.
The President of France and his
wife entertained the party with all
the honor due Americans. King AL
bert of Belgium also received the gov
ernor and his party. Everywhere the
American representatives went they
were accompanied by bands which
played the Star Spangled Banner"
Both Governor Denney and Mr.. Ma
gee were glad to get back home,
speaking in the highest terms of the
mOnner in which they were taken
care of abroad.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
WALTER BURTON DIED
MONDAY AT REHOBOTH

Walter Burton, aged 79 years, own
er of the Hotel HenlOpen for many
years, died at RehOboth Monday NOR
ming, after a long illness of bladder
trouble. About year ago he under
went two operations within a short
time of each other and since then his
condition had not been encouraging.
Mr.. Burtons brother of DR.. Hiram
r. Burton, former Congressman, of
Lewes, for many years operated ho-
tells in Washington, D. c., owning the
Oxford and National at that place. He
had been ill for some time at Wash
ingtOn and early the past summer
was removed from that place to his
home in RehObOth. His condition was
such that at the time of the removal,
he had to be moved on a stretcher.
The funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at the Episcopal
Church, in Lewes, with interment in
the church burial ground.
Mr.. Burton was born in Lewes, in
the Burton homestead now occupied
by DR.. Burton. His parents were the
late Joshua S. Burton and Ruth HUM
Rodney Burton. When a young man
he went to Washington and in 1865
became connected with the old Ma
tional Hotel there, famous hostelry
of Civil War and postwar days. He
remained a member of the staff of
that hotel for many years. and in 1895
bought the Hotel Oxford in Washing
ton, which he conducted until 1910.
In 1908 he bought the Hotel HenlOpen
in Rehoboth, which he had conducted
since that time. Mr.. Burton vas
widely known because or Els many
years in the hotel business and his as
sociations brought many fine friend
ships with prominent men of the
country.
He was married twice. His first
wife was a daughter of Henry J.
of near Frederick. By that
marriage there was a son, w. Rodney
Burton, who survives. Several years
after the death of his first wife Mr.
Burton married Miss Lucy May john
son of Washington. By that mar
riage there are two sons, H. Ralph
Burton, a lawyer of Washington and
Clarence F. Burton, who far a while
was a lawyer, later engaged in busi-
ness in Nevada, and is now in busi-
ness in Boston. Mrs. Burton sur
wives her husband.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
WHY PREPARE FOR TEACH
ING AT THE WOMEN'S COLLEGE

There are many advantages in pre-
pairing to teach at a college. Primar-
lily there is the cultural background
that is essential to genuine teaching.
At the Women's College, University
of Delaware, there is every oppOr-
tunity for the student teacher to gain
such background. There is the asso-
citation with instructors who are mas
ters in their fields; there is the WE'LL
equipped library; there are the labor
atories; the Home Economics Prac-
tice House; the industrial arts equip
ment; besides, there is fellowship
with other students pursuing other
lines of work and following other in
terests-those who are loowing for
ward to chemistry as their work, to
art, to literature, to journalism, or to
household arts.
To a teacher who will work with
children from the varying walks of
life such contact at the beginning of
her career is invaluable.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
BANKERS ASSOCIATION
tHAS new PRESIDENT
FORMER MAYOR WILLIAM C. TAYLOR
OF WILMINGTON ELECTED AT ITS
CONVENTION AT REHOBOTH.
GEO. 7. REED VICE PRESIDENT
MANY LIVE TOPICS WERE DISCUSSED.
RETIRING PRESIDENT JONES AND
ELISHA Lee SPOKE.

William G. Taylor, vice-president OF
the Delaware Trust Co. and a former
mayor of Wilmington, has been cleo
ted president of the Delaware State
Bankers Association. The election
was held at the closing session of the
annual convention, in the BelhaVen
Hotel, RehobOth, September End.
A banquet, which preceded the cleo
ton, was featured by addresses by
prominent men, including Elisha Lee,
vice-president of the Pennsylvania
Railroad.
In addition to Mr. Taylor, officers
for the ensuing year we're elected as
follows:
Viee-president - George Thomas
Reed, cashier of Milford Trust Com
pany, Milford.
Secretary and treasurer-Haldeman
C. Stout, vice-president of the Indus
trial Trust Company, Wilmington.
Chairman of executive committee
Richard Reese of Wilmington, vice
president of the Equitable Trust Com
pany.
Bankers Helped in War
Had it not been for the bankers or
ganizatiOn during the World War,
George NJ. Jones, president, stated in
his annual report, Delaware would
not have taken the high stand it did
in the various Liberty loans, Red
Cross and other drives, for the banks
co-operated very materially and eff
fectiVely in them.
The problems that confronted the
banks during the past year and those
to be solved in the coming year, Mr..
Jones said, are in the main individual
and must be. met and solved by the
management of the local banks and
cannot be met by any ironclad rule
of cooperation, for the conditions
which enable one bank to meet it's
requirements may not be available to
another bank facing a similar prob
lem, and the solution by the other
bank of its difficulty may be just as
well and economically done. He
thought banks which took Victory and
third Liberty loan bonds should hold
them until maturity.
One of the most serious problems
confronting almost every bank, Mr..
Jones stated, is the depreciation of
corporate securities. In his opinion
Continued on page three)
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
OBITUARY
MELVIN

William Melvin, aged 81 years.
died at his home. 2O6 Hoyt street.
Buffalo, N. Y, on Friday, September
8, 1921, of Bright's disease, after an
illness of two months. He was the
Youngest son of the late Edward and
Susan Melvin and spent his boyhood
days in Milford. He leaves two sons,
William of Philadelphia and Clar-
ence of Milford one sister and one
brother, Edmond J. Melvin of Phila-
delphia. His remains were brought to
Milford Sunday evening. Funeral SER
vices were held at the home of his
sister. Miss Sallie Melvin, Monday
afternoon. Rev. Disston w. Jacobs
and Rev. Samuel c. Welsh oficiating.
lnterment was made at Odd Fellows
cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
Personal MENTION

Mrs. Anna V. Carlisle is spending
the week in Frederica.
Mrs. George H. Roach is spending
the week with friends at Georgetown
Mrs. Clara B. Rust of Harbeson is
visiting her niece, Mrs. Ralston Da-
Wis.
Dave Rose of Chester, Pa, is Wis
fting Grier Baynum over the week
end.
Hall Pierce of Marlboro, Mass, has
been visiting his brother, William J
Pierce.
Mrs. R. Ralston Davis has return
ed home from visit with relatives
at HarbesOn.
Mrs. Robert B. Russell of Merchant
vile, N. j., is the guest of her mo-
ther, Mrs. Trice.
Mrs. Anna Musgrave of George
town spent few nights in Milford,
enroute to Washington.
Miss Marian Higgman of Staten Is
land, N. Y, was the guest of Miss
Sara Alexander last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ratcliff and
family are spending two weeks in Re
hoboth at the "Grier" cottage.
Miss Mildred Walls has returned
after spending two weeks vacation in
Philadelphia and Atlantic Citl.
Mrs. John w. Tribbitt of Bowers
Beach is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Percy Robinson, near town.
Edison and Arthur Pierce of Phila-
delphia have been spending their va
cation with. their uncle, Harry Mar
vel.
DR.. F. L. Grier and family have re-
turned home after spending the past
two months at their summer home in
RehOboth.
Mrs. Raymond Pierce and Raymond,
Jr., Of Philadelphia have. been spend
ing some time with her mother, Mrs.
Anna Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Pilgren and Mrs.
Edith Frazier and Laura James of
Philadelphia are visiting their aunt,
Mrs. Mary Nutter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Job Pride of Rehoboth
and Mr.. and Mrs. George. Chase of
Lewes spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Clendaniel.
Mrs. Sarah Hall Lister, of Philadel-
phia, and her son, Charles o. Lister,
Of st. David's, who are deeply inter-
ested in the Milford Hospital, paid the
Institution a visit on Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
18TH ANNUAL CORN SHOW

The fifteenth annual state corn show
will be held at Seaford, January 3rd
to 5th, under the auspices of the
Delaware Corn Growers Association
as a result of the annual meeting of
the Executive Committee which was
held August 25th at Bowers Beach
in connection with the Kent County
Farm Bureau picnic. Through the
Sussex county members of the execu-
tive committee an invitation to hold
the show at Seaford was extended on
behalf of the Commercial Club work
in cooperation with the local corn
show committee composed of farmers.
The last legislature appropriated
$400 to the association which has since
been supplemented by $10O through
the interest of the State Board of Ag-
riculture in the annual corn show.
That there is much interest in the
forthcoming show was attested by the
full attendance of the executive COM
mittee.
The premium list, which was en-
larged will be announced in short
time. 1t was decided to utilize the
second day of the program to dis
cussion of corn growers problems
and the. secretary was asked to Sc
cure as speakers some of the out
standing corn authorities in the East.
Prof. A. 3. Grantham, formerly sec
retary of the Association and agron-
omist of the experiment station and
now with the Virginia Carolina Chem
ical Company in charge of their Ed
ucational Department, will speak.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
HOSPITAL NEWS

Norman Walls of Pennington who
has been in the hospital since july 81
has left the hospital and is staving
with his aunt in town.
Robert Jones of Harrington is ran
idly gaining strength in the bones.
that were fractured in the accident.
Little John Warren of Milton was
injured the other night by being
thrown out of the auto in which he
was riding with his father and mo-
ther. The accident happened near
Magnolia as the family was returning.
from the Wilmington Fair. The little
IelloW was brought to the Milford hos
pltal by DR.. Martin but his injuries
were not found to be serious.
Dr. James of Gumboro brought up
another emergency appendicitis case
l&it week. This disease seems to be
prevalent in that section just now.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Addison Porter of
Greenwood, are being congratulated
on the birth of fine son, born Tues
day at the Hospital.
tuesday was very busy day at the
hospital. There were four opera
tlons performed during the day, three
OF them being emergency cases of
appendicitis from the surrounding
country.
Hasn't some one some pieces of old
linen that they could donate to the
hospital. They have so many uses
for old linen and as they are in a
stage of newness, they are finding it
very difficult to get enough for their
needs. They will be very grateful for
all that is taken there.
There are still some fruit Jars and
Jelly glasses in the cellar waiting for
some kind friend to fill them. Who
will be the next to offer?
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
HELP FOR THE POUL-
TRY INDUSTRY

A fine demonstration of the help the
State Board of Agriculture is extend
ing to the farming interests of the
State was given last Saturday at the
home of Howard Lemex in Shawnee.
For several years past heavy losses
have been incurred by poultry rails
ers through the ravages of roup and
chicken pox.
"A successful method of prevention
by inOculatiOn has been practiced in
other. states, but lack of funds has
prevented its use here, and the dis
ease has made heavy inroads upon
profits.
This year the Board of Agriculture
placed in the hands of Dr. Palmer of
the Experiment Station at Newark
the sum of $100 to be used in the pro-
ductiOn and distribution of serum for
the control of the disease.
A meeting of pOultrymen was call
ed to hear DR.. Palmer discuss the
disease and its prevention, and to see
the use of the serum. This is given
in the form of an hypodermic injec-
ton and its use is quite simple. Dr.
Palmer has had wide experience in
ALo uoS5 anu IL GuIlIGly
successful as a prevention treatment
or cure.
While further research is impossible
with the present appropriation, poul-
try growers may have the benefit of
the serum as long as it lasts, free of
charge. 1t can be obtained from DR..
Palmer of the Agricultural Expert
menU Station, University of Delaware.
The serum is free, and the necessary
hypodermic syringe is furnished at
nominal cost.
A large number of the leading poul-
try growers of the county were pres
ent and most of them ordered enough
OF the treatment to inoculate their
present fiocks.
Much credit is due the State Board
of Agriculture for it's efforts to make
the small amount appropriated for it's
use benefit as many of the farmers of
the State as possible by making use
of the latest agricultural knowledge.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

The Firemen's Carnival opens to-
morrow in Milford.
Rain all around but none fell in
Milford this week.
Get a winter blanket cheap at the
carnival next week in Milford.
Help the firemen by attending their
carnival in Milford all next week.
Elder J. F. Bowers will preach at
ZOar Church next Sunday morning at
1O:9O.
Bring the children to the Firemen's
Carnival, and let them ride the merry
gO-round.
Let's all whoop it up at the Fire
mems Fair and Carnival Who wins
the first blanket.
Christian Science services every
Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at
the Century Club.
Did you see the elephant pulling up
the canvas top for the circus? He
worked slick and well.
Christian Endeavor services will be
resumed at the Presbyterian Church
ON Sunday evening. A good attendance
is desired.
The local w. C. T. U. meets with
Mrs. John Ingram, Washington street,
next Tuesday evening at 1880. Text
word, Praise"
Remember a free attraction each
evening at the Firemen's Fair and
Carnival. While waiting for it, be
free with your change.
The great backward dive into six
fee of water in tank at the FireInen's
Carnival every night next week, is a
thrilling act. Don't miss it.
The tiremen may save your home
from destruction-help make their
carnival ccess-cOmmencing to-
morrow night and all next week.
Williamsyille NJ E. Church-Sun-
day school, 200; preaching, 2:45. 1t
is expected that there will be help in
the pupit at intervals in the near fu-
ture. Everybody welcome.
A dollar spent at the Ffremen's Car
nival which starts tomorrow night
may bring back hundreds or even
thousands of dollars in property or
life saved at the next fire. Let's I
spend freely to help the boys.
/Another large street light has been
placed on South Walnut street, in
at intersection of Front .
street and the Plaza. This point is a
traffic congested centre and the light .
will lessen danger to people crossing .
at that point.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
THE SHAWNEE HILL
SEWING CLUB SUCCESS
ALTHOUGH HANDICAPPED BY BOTH
HOME AND SCHOOL DUTIES The
GIRLS SHOW. MUCH ABILITY.
TRIP TO The STATE FAIR
WAS GIVEN TO THEM BY WINNING A
NUMBER OF PRIZES AND FIRST PLACE
In MANY DEMONSTRATIONS.

There is a small club in the Shaw
nee district of which the peopIe NAV
well be proud. '''
1t was organized in January nv
five young girls under the rules of
the Home Economics Extension
ware.
Handicapped by both home and
school duties the girls were not able
to do much except preliminary work
until after the middle of March. when.
the work as outlined by the county
club agent was taken up.
This work for the first year con-
slsts OF the construction of a sewing
bag, under and outer garments,
darns, patches and a gift article:
these are to be cut and completed bv
the members. AS this club showed
unusual ability in needle work, the
leader, Mrs. E. J. Lewis, decided tn
complete a more ambitious program
than outlined, and prepared a conn
peting team to put on style show at
the kent-Sussex Fair in July. The
club members completed the reOuired
work for exhibit, then made dresses
and hats suitable for various occa-
slons, and demonstrated them on Fri
day in competition with all other
clothing club teams in Sussex cOun-
ty.
They won large number of prizes.
beside first place in both demon
stratiOn and judging team work. and
one of the number received the sill
yer medal for the best individual ex-
hibit in the county.
This entitled them to trip to the
State Fair at Wilmington and the
same team, composed of Naoma Far
Der, Trena Lemex, Bess Elliott and
Phyllis Griffith, competed against the
other clothing clubs of the State. The
girls were again winners, taking
many prizes and Bess Elliott won the
State sweepstakes.
Their demonstration work in botb
clothing and laundry work took first
place and was pronounced the most
entertaining and attractive by many
IN the audience. Three of the girls.
Irena Lemex, Bess Elliott and Phyllis
Griffith leave on Saturday morning
for Springfield, Mass, where thew
VIII again demonstrate and judge, as
the Delaware Clothing Club Cham
plOns, against the champion teams
that constitute the Eastern States
Delaware boys and girls were among
the winners in Springfield last year,
and 1t is hoped that they will be in
the first ranks this year.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
CARNIVAL OPENSTOMORROW
THIS YEARS. AFFAIR WILL Be The BEST
EVER MANAGED BY FIRE ladies.

The Firemen's Carnival, given an
nually by the members of the Carlisle
Fire Company, of Milford, will COM
mence tomorrow evening, and con-
tinue until Saturday of next week. in
elusive. The firemen have been MAX
ing strenuous efforts to make this
years carnival the best ever given
by them. A large number of booths
have been erected on the base ball
field this week, all of which have
been decorated and equipped with
lighting fixtures, ready for the Op-
ening tomorrow night.
The firemen will have large merry
gO-rOunds, and Dare Devil Oliver will
furnish the free attraction each night.
Music for the entire week will be fur
nished by George Madden's Carnival
Band. Madden's orchestra is we'll
known through the peninsula to those
who attend dances. His band is said
to be equally as good as the orchestra.
Come early, and stay late. Listen to
the music, and enjoy the other free
attractions. Don't fail to win a
blanket or some of the other fine
things which will be given at the
various DOOLnS.
For the information of the farmers
residing near Milford it may he well
to state that the Carlisle Fire Com
pany makes no charge for respond
ing to any call for aid when a farm
property is on fire. . The impression
seems to be very general that a
charge of $25.00 for each fire respond
ed to is charged. This was done when
the firemen first purchased their
equipment, but now that this has been
fully paid for the fire-fighters have
stopped charging for Out-of-town calls
The farmers have responded won
derfully to the request for chickens.
A special booth will be set up at
which poultry will be chanced off.
The members of the fire company ex-
peet to realize a gOodly sum from
this booth alone.
The Kings Daughters will also have
a candy booth. The proceeds from
this will be divided equally among the
firemen and Kings Daughters. The
portion given the latter organization
will be used in aiding the needy dufa
ing the coming winter. PatrOnize
this booth each night, and do a double
duty.
Remember, Tomorrow Night, at the
base ball grounds. Everything is
ready, but the crowd. Let's Go.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
PETTYJOHN MAKES EASY
ESCAPE FROM DOVER JAIL

WALT Pettyjohn, colored, who was
arrested by the police of Milford last
week. and taken to the Dover Jail to
await trial for stealing chickens,
broke Jail early Friday morning and
is still at large. This negro is one
of the worse chicken thieves in Del
aware, and is also a "slick" article
when it comes to keeping him con-
fined The Kent County sheriff was
warned when the prisoner was deliv-
cred into his keeping that any op-
pOrtunity which would allow the ne
gro to make break for liberty would
be taken advantage of by the prison
er. Notwithstanding this the man
was evidently allowed the privilege
of the corridor at the Dover Jail.
When the sheriff's wife went into the
Jail with a large tray of dishes, Pet
tyjohn slipped under the tray and
made his escape. Had the first of
two sets of doors to the main jail
been fasten behind her as she went
into the Jail, Pettyjohn would not
have had this opportunity to get away.
What the people of Milford want to
know is, why a man elected to keep
his prisoners secure, who after haV-
ing been warned of the character of
Pettyjohn, should allow his wife to
go alone to feed the prisoners? Ac-
cording to the report that reached
Milford as to the escape, the sheriff
was still upstairs in his home when
the escape was made. EX-Sherin Kir-
by, who resides in Milford, states that
he was compelled to sleep Pettyjohn
in irons while he was serving time
under him. This fact had been given
the Sheriff of Kent county.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
DO YOU WISH TO TEACHi

Do you believe that every boy and
girl should have opportunity to devel-
op as far as he is able? Do you en-
joy working at a problem? Does diff
ficulty inspire you to increased ef-.
fort? Do you work hard and play,
hard? Is your attitude that Of learn
er? Any girl who is graduate of
four-year high school and who can
answer "yes" to more than half these
questions is eligible for scholarship
of $3.50 year for two years in the
Department of Education at the Wo-
mems College, University of Della
ware.
Milford chronicle., 1921-09-16
CREDIT FOR EXCELLENT WORK

The pictures shown at the new Pal
ace Theatre in Milford, are of high
grade and the mechanical production
of the picture on the screen is such
that it is a real pleasure to sit thru
the show. The remodeled interior is
restful as well as pleasing, while the
air is charged with desire to please
the public. The people of Milford are
to be congratulated upon the char
acter of moving pictures now being
presented thru the local theatre. This
is not paid advertisement, but ac-
knowledgement of appreciation of an
effort to give entertainment, which is
elevating and refining. The program
for this week has been attractive.