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Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
STATE NEGRO CIVIC LEAGUE
PEOPLE FROM ALL PARTS OF SUSSEX
ATTEND FIELD DAY EXERCISES.

Great interest was shown in the
field day held under the auspices of
the Delaware Negro Civic League, at
Bridgeville, on Saturday, hundreds of
spectators coming from all parts of
Sussex county. The day was marked
with public speaking, a parade and a
complete sport program.
The greatest interest was probably
taken in the athletic sports, which
were provided by the civic leagues.
These consisted of 25, so and 100-yard
dashes for boys and girls, standing
and running broad jumps, high jumps,
relay races, dances and drills. Rivalry
ran hig hamOng the various contest
ing schools. The manner in which the
girls contested drew much favorable
comment.
The schools taking part in the
events We're MiddlefOrd, ROxana,
Greenwood, SelbyHille, Trinity, Del
mar, Blocksom, Bridgeville, Milton,
Georgetown, Seaford, Ormar, Lincoln,
Blackwater, Frankford, Concord and
Glendale. Approximately 100 boys
and rs girls participated in the events.
Seaford scored high in all of the
events.
The speakers of the day We're State
Commissioner A. R.. Spaid, Dr. J. H.
billiard, DR.. D. H. Hargis and DR.. D.
H. Henry and Miss Laura Richards.
The parade, which was participated in
by Is schools, showed many novel fea-
lures, including cleverly arranged
floats and beautiful banners.
Exhibits from the various schools
included such useful articles as potato
mashers, rolling pins, bread boards,
book cases, china closet, chairs with
corn-husk bottom, mats made of grain
sacks and variouslX cOlOred screen
doors, miniature chicken house and
pen, porch chair. Community projects
as products of the Civic League or
were a sewing machine,
piano, and large amounts of patch
work.
Fancy and plain needle work formed
a large bulk of the work from many
Of the schools, such as crOcheting and
Plain dresses and ap-
rOns were in abundance.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
KENT LEVY COURT TO
BUY 8 MOTOR TRUCKS

At the meeting of Kent Levy Court
on Tuesday Road Supervisor Steven
son of the Eighth district appeared
before the board relative to the re-
moving of dirt from certain public
roads in his district when found ne
cessary. He was given the right to
do such work.
Collector Brown of the Sixth dis
trict was allowed an error on the
delinquent list of $138.47 for county
taxes and $666.78 for school taxes.
The Mothers Pension list was pre-
sented and orders for the several
amounts ordered drawn.
The clerk of the peace was allowed
to employ an assistant for the month
of June when annual licenses are to
be paid.
The court also authorized the pres
ident of the court to purchase through
the State Highway Department three
motor trucks at $40O each,
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
BALL IS FRIENDLY
WITH 7. c. DU POINT
The SENATOR DENIES THAT RELATIONS
BETWEEN HIMSELF AND GENERAL
DU POINT ARE STRAINED.
MAKES EMPHATIC DENIAL
A NUMBER OF new NAMES HAVE BEEN
MENTIONED in CONNECTION WITH
The CHANCELLORSHIP.

Emphatic denial that relations be-
tween General T. Coleman DUPONT
and Senator L. Heisler Ball have be-
come strained has been made by the
latter. In public statement Senator
Ball makes it plain that there has
been no misunderstanding "as to ap-
pOintments and other matters con-
cerning the party" and deplOres the
fact that the appointment of Senator
WOlcOtt to the bench was used as a
basis for the circulation of wild and
utterly untrue statements"
The Senator's statement in full fol-
lows:
"The relations between General
dupont and myself were never more
cordial. Any attempt to make it ap-
pear otherwise betrays either gross
ignorance of our relation or a male
VIOLENT desire to create mischief.
eve have a complete understand
ing as to appointments and all other
matters concerning the party in Del
aware.
'It seems most unfortunate that
the appointment of my colleague to
the bench should have been taken
advantage of as a basis for wild and
utterly untrue statements regarding
General DUPONT"
While there have been no new de-
velOpments in the situation caused
by Senator Wolcott's letter, a number
of names are beinb mentioned in con-
nectiOn with the Chancellorship.
These include Philip L. Garrett,
Caleb S. Layton, son of Congressman
Layton; Reuben Satterthwaite, Jr.,
and Henry Ridgely, the blind lawyer
of Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
MANAGER FOR HOSPITAL
SECURE MISS BATTLES FOR
SUPERINTENDENT.

lNThe trustees of Milford Emergency
Hospital met Thursday evening, May
26,-and engaged the services of Miss
D. M. Battles as superintendent of the
Milford Emergency Hospital.
Miss Battles has had considerable
experience, having graduated from
the Presbyterian Hospital in New
York, worked there for some time af-
ter graduation and was then sent to
Korea by the Methodist Missionary
Hospital to act as superintendent of
a local hospital there. She is enthus-
ed about the work to be done here.
She left for New York last Friday
and will return to Milford June oath.
Everything possible will be done to
open the hospital by July 1.
One of the pleasing things showing
the interest manifested by our towns
people and others in the opening of
this institution is the game of ball
played on May 25, composed of two
teams representing the Fourth and
Sixth grades of the Milford school.
The proceeds of this game were do
mated to the hospital and the secre-
tary of the board has been instructed
to issue the following acknowledge
ment:
To the members of the base ball
club of the Fourth and Sixth grades
of the Milford School-At a meeting
Of the Board of Trustees of the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital held on
Thursday evening, May 26, the follow
in gresolution was passed unani-
mously: 1--WE appreciate the interest
and active cooperation of the young
school children of Milford and par
ticularly the ball teams representing
the Fourth and Sixth grades, and we
accept with pleasure and appreciation
the donation of the receipts of the ball
game"
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
MILFORD RED CROSS

The wool for knitting children's
sweaters and stockings for the chill
dren of Eastern and Central Europe
has been received. Mrs. George H.
Draper Sr., will be glad to have all
of the wonderful knitters we had dur
ing the World War call for the wool
and directions for the sweaters. The
little dresses, baby clothes, etc., will
be at the home of Mrs. George w.
Marshall. She cordially invites all
our splendid sewers to call for the
work. We all want to do what we can
in the making of the two million gar
ments so much needed in Europe.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
WOMEN MAY VOTE AT SCHOOL

Women have always taken deep in
terest in educational matters and the
school elections to be held on June
18th, of this year, will see all women
in Delaware who are qualified voters
for any general election, taking part
in the school elections generally. This
decision has been arrived at by the au-
thorities in Wilmington and other
parts of Delaware.
Many voters, especially the women
voters, are asking what are the quail
ifcations necessary in order to vote.
It will be remembered that hitherto
women have been allowed to vote at
the School Election, subject to prop
erty qualification.
It will be well to remember, that all
women who are entitled to vote for
any state official, has the right to vote
at the school elections on Saturday,
June 18th, 1921.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
GOOD POSITION VACANT

William E. Hawkins, of Georgetown,
who recently rendered his resignation
as county engineer of Sussex, having
accepted a position with the North
Carolina State Highway Department,
left last week for his new field of la
Dor. The vacancy has not been filled,
and it is understood the County Com
missioners have asked for the as
sistance of Charles M. Upham, chief
engineer of the State Highway De-
partment, in getting a suitable man.
The position pays $1,000 per year
and expenses in travelling about the
county. According to the law, the man
chosen must have two years exper-
ience in permanent road work and be
a graduate of a reputable engineering
school. 81
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
DELAWARE RESPONDING
TO APPEAL FOR HELP

While many Delaware women are
responding to the call of the Red
Cross in the clothing appeal for the
children of Europe, it is felt by the Of
ficials of the State Chapter of the Am
erican Red Cross that there are nu-
merOus other women who should ans
wer this urgent request that has come
from Eastern Europe. From the ma
tiOnal headquarters of the Red Cross
in Washington the report has been
issued that this drive is the most ur-
gent that has ever come to the Am
erican Red Cross, and that unless
clothing is sent to the millions of chill
dren of Europe they will die before
next winter. 1t is felt that the Red
Cross must rescue these little ones.
whose ages range from infants up
wards to IA years.
All States are assisting with this
work and branches and auxiliaries
have been called together again. Mrs.
Willard Hall Porter, chairman of the
WOmen's Bureau and the Bureau of
Production in Delaware, has sent re-
quests to all auXiliaries and branches
that they will take part in this cloth
ing call. While several branches in
this State have sent for supplies and
are sewing and knitting garments for
the children of Europe, the auxiliar-
les throughout the State are respond
ing with greater zeal, and interest.
1t is. hoped that in the next few days
that every branch and auxiliary in
Delaware will. be at work construc-
ting these garments and that the Del
aware Chapter will be in the lead of
other States in this campaign. One of
the most recent auxiliaries to have re-
is the Bridgeville Auxiliary.
Among the first women's clubs of Del |
aware to take part in this drive is the
Elsmere Civic Club.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
CAN FRUIT FOR THE HOSPITAL

It appears now that the Milford
Emergency Hospital will be open and
ready for patients July 1. A number
of the ladies have offered, when put
ting up their fruits, to include num-
ber of jars for the hospital. One lady
has stated that the hospital is to be
supplied with one jar out of every
six she puts up. This is a mighty
good idea and we hope a number of
families will lmake a similar arrange
ment.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
MILFORD LOST FIRST
GAME TO ST. PAUL s
TAKES One AND LOSES One ON DECO
RATION DAY. TEAM MAKES GOOD
SHOWING In FIRST GAMES.
GORDY TANNED THIRTEEN
In The AFTERNOON GAME The VISITORS
PUNCHED THEIR HITS ON HUMMEL.
HE STRUCK OUT TWELVE.

Milford lost the opening game of
the season to st. Paul's Independents
of Wilmington last Saturday, after the
game had been practically won. John
sons homer in the fourth looked like
the winning run, with both teams
playing errOrless ball. GOrdy was re-
leived in the seventh by Hummel for
Milford, an agreement having been
made to pitch both men in Saturdays
game. In the eighth Boggs batted
out homer for the visitors, but in
their half of the eighth the Milford
team again forged to the front when
Cook fenced ball for the circuit. In
the ninth the st. Paul boys went after
Hummel, and before the clouds had
rolled away had put two runs over.
Milford did not score in their half of
the inning. The score follows:
ST PATTI g
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
CLASS DAY EXERCISES
OF MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL

The Glass Day Exercises of the
Senior Glass of the Milford High
School will be held Monday after
noon, June 13, at 2.90 in the Armory
Hall. For some time previous to this
year these exercises have been held
directly following Commencement.
This year, in order that the Com
mencement Exercises may close the
year and so that Glass Day may be
more. distinctly class function, these
exercises will be held in the after
noon. The Senior Class extends
cordial invitation to the public to be
present.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
CHILD GIVEN TO MOTHER

Before Resident Associate Judge
William H. Boyce, last week, hearing
was given on a writ of habeas corpus
for the custody of the two-year-old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson B.
Bullock of near Whiteleysburg, Kent
county. Mrs. Bullock separated from
her husband on May 1, of this year,
alleging extreme cruelty. She took
with her their child, Ethel L. Bullock,
aged one year, but was unable to take
the second child, as she walked away
from the home and could not carry
both children.
Court awarded the mother the GUS
tody of the other child, with privilege
to the father of visiting it at stated
periods, designated by the court.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
MILFORD MEN ATTEND MEETING

NGessrs. James B. Warner, C. DON
nan HOlzmueller, Benjamin johnson
and T. Carlisle Collins of Milford are
attending the agency meeting of the
leading producers of the Philadelphia
clearing house of the Equitable Life
Insurance Company of New York this
week. The meeting is being held in
Philadelphia. The Milford territory
is covered by one of the livest corps
of agents on the peninsula, and this
bunch of live wires are making the
Quaker City" sit up and take notice
this week. They are firm believers of
advertising, and carry advertising in
the columns of The Milford Chronicle
each issue during the year.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
SCUDDED ON WITH
THEIR AUTO AFIRE

while enjoying their ride through
Milford Monday afternoon Joseph
Lynch and a party of friends were
unaware that their automobile was in
flames.
Mr.. Lynch, who is employed at
Marcus Hook, had brought a party OF
his friends to Delaware to visit his
parents, who reside near Milford.
They were a gay crowd as they pass
ed through Milford until pedestrian
pointed at the machine and yelled
fire" Then their laughter was
changed to confusion. Luckily they
were close to a garage where a fire.
apparatus was available and
the flames were extinguished before
the jcar was destroyed.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

A very enjoyable birthday party
was given at the home of Edward
Walls, in honor of his birthday, May
%, 1921, when all his near relatives
gathered at his home. The day was
pleasantly spent and at 1.SO p. m. the
guests were invited to the dining
room where the best feature Of the
day too kplace, most sumptuous
dinner. Everyone had a delightful
day, and wished Mr.. Walls many more
happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
BIDS OPENED FOR NEW THEATRE

The bids for building the new the
atre in South Milford were opened
this. week and they ranged from $67-
500 to $119,OOO for completing the
structure. These were all beyond the
limit set for its cost and, for that
reason, all were rejected and new
bids asked for under some changes
in the materials and equipment in the
plumbing and other arrangements.
The siez of the theatre, 5Ox153 feet,
will be retained, however, and the
light colored bricks for the sides will
be changed to plain stretcher brick.
Workmen are cleaning and clearing
the ground getting ready for the foun-
datiOn work. Contractor Rogers is
finishing the foundation under the
Hotel Plaza at it's new site.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
BRIDGEVILLE HIGH
+ GRADUATES SEVEN

YThe Commencement exercises of
the Bridgeville High School were held
Friday night with seven graduates.
The program follows: Music by Fed
eralsburg, Nd, orchestra; invocation,
Rev. Thomas e. Terry; salutatory,
Dorothy Ruos; music, orchestra; val
edictory, Mary Conaway; presentation
Of diplomas by Harry L. Cannon.
president of the school board; music.
orchestra; Grafton, Harrington Mes
sick; junior reply, Elizabeth Smith:
address, DR.. Charles Calvert Ellis of
Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pa. ben
ediction, Rev. William L. White; mu-
sic, orchestra.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
NOTICE TO PARENTS

All parents having children who
will be six years of age on or before
December 1, 1921, will please COM
municate with Mr.. Shilling before the
close of the present school year. The
parents of children who will be six
years of age on or before January 25
should also communicate with Mr.
Shilling, in case they desire these
children to be admitted in September.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
MILFORD

Two base hits-Lynch, Townsend,
Covington, Cooke. Struck out-By
Hummel, 12; by Hughes, 2. Hit by
pitcher, Townsend, Porter, Wilkinson,
Cooke, Earned runs-Milford 2; st.
Paul's 6. First base on balls-Of
Hummel 6; off Hughes, 4. Left on
bases-Milford, 12; st. Paul, 10. First
base on errors-Pettyjohn, Sparklin,
Cooke, Hall, Boggs.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Mary Grier has returned home
from school and has as her guest her
roommate, from Iowa.
Miss Irma Pierce attended lance
given by the Kappa Alpha fraternity
at Newark last Saturday evening.
Miss Dorothy V. Paige of New Brit
ain, Conn.,, is spending a few days as
the guest of DR.. and Mrs. John Sharp.
Mrs. Stanford Marvel and daughter.
Emily, of Dover, have been visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P.
Truitt
Miss Frances French of Chester,
Pa, has been spending a few days
with Miss Elizabeth Webb of near
Frederick.
Henry Willis of Centerville, Md,
and Miss Annie Ingram of Slaughter
Neck visited relatives in Harrington
Sunday.
Charles Coulbourne, alias "Greas-
er," chief engineer of the Valiant
Fertilizer Co., spent the week in
Millsboro.
Miss Jennie Smith of PHILADELPHIA
has returned home after spending two
weeks vacation with her mother, Mrs.
William S. Smith.
Miss Eleanor Vinyard of the Wo-
mans College at Newark, spent the
week end with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson Vinyard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Holland
motored to Philadelphia and I'D the
state as far as Wernersville last week
and had a delightful trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Smith of
Philadelphia have returned home aft
er spending few days with his
mother, Mrs. William S. Smith.
Mrs. S. F. Sparklin and Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence A. Dayton of Whining
ton have been the guests of Mr.. and
MIS-. Lee L. Sparklin this week.
DR.. and Mrs. F. L. Grier and fam
lily attended the commencement of
their daughter, Mary, who graduated
on Wednesday from Ely Court, at
Greenwich, Conn.
Mrs. Rena o. Shaffer of Emporium.
Pa, who has been spending some
time in Philadelphia and Washington.
ID. C., is the guest of her cousin. Mrs.
Thopsas C. Reynolds.
IDr. J. N. Rhoads and daughter.
Margaret, are making a tour of New
England, which will include attend
ance OF the American Medical Asso- -
clatlOn to be held in Boston this year.
Mrs. Rolls A. Lane and daughter,
Ruth Ann, have returned to their
nome in, Union Park Gardens, Will
mlngton, after an extended visit with
ner parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James H.
Mayhem.
L. B. Graves attended the funeral
0f his nephew, Robert Dixon Cook.
Who was buried with military honors
1t Oxford, Nd, last Sunday. He died
n France just before the armistice
vas signed. The body arrived in New
York on May 21.
Z Mrs. Robert P. Davis is at Sweet
3riar College, Va, where she will
pend ten days with her daughter.
Hiss Kathrine Davis, who will gradu-
tie from said college June 9TH. Mr..
)avls and William A. Humes will go
own for commencement.
TOLD IN A FEW LINES
The local W. C. T. U. meets with
lrs. L. B. Graves next Tuesday even
lg at 7.SO, text word Glove"
There will be a picnic at Pine
rove School, district No. 10, DIETER
noWn as 44) Saturday, June 4.
The Alden Branch of the Sunshine
oclety of Milford will meet on Fri
ay afternoon, June Sd, with Mrs. Sal
e Truitt on Washington street at 8
clock.
Crystal Fount Lodge No. 10, I. o. o.
., will attend divine services at the
rotestant Episcopal Church on Sun
" morning, June 5th. The mem
'rs are requested to meet at the
dge room at 10 o'clock to attend in
body.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
DON'T FAIL TO SEE THIS

On Friday afternoon, June Srd. at
$50, the High School team will cross
bats with their old rival, the Dover
High School. This promises to be one
of the best games of the season. Mil
ford will play Smyrna, the state
champions, on Friday, June 10th. at
3 o'clock. Buy a ticket. Our aim is
to builq up better athletics for the
coming year.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
MILFORD

Hits off Hughes 10; Gordy 5; Hum
mel 5. Three-base hit, Speakman
Home runs-Johnson, Cooke, Boys
Struck out-By Hughes z; by Gordy
8; by Hummel 5. Left on bases-St
PauEs 4; Milford Z. Stolen bases
Smith, Boggs 2, Covington, Speak
man, Townsend. Hit by pitched ball
-Gordy. Bases on balls-Off Gordy
2; off Hummel 1. Number of innings
pitched by Gordy s.; by Hummel g.;
by Hughes 9. Time of game-1.55.
Umpire
On Decoration Day Milford split ev-
en-, winning the morning game to 2
and losing the afternoon game to Q.
The morning game was an excellent
one and Gordy starred, in the box.
With the exception of one inning
when the visitors found Hummel for
hits and scored 5 runs, the afternoon
game was good. The score follows:
Morning Game
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
STATE TO COLLECT INCOME TAX

State Treasurer George M. Fisher
announces that the list of delinquent
income taxpayers will be placed in
the hands of local magistrates for
collection after June Is.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
NOLL

Mrs. Abasha E. Noll, aged 81 years,
died on Friday, May 9th, 1921, at
the home of her husband, 81 West
Front street, North Milford, Della
ware. Death resulted from a stom-
ach trouble. Her husband, J. w. Noll,
and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Heusted,
of Camden, New Jersey, survive her.
The funeral was held from the resi-
dence of her sister, Mrs. P. C. House
man, on Sunday last, with Rev. Dis
ton w. Jacobs in charge of the ser
vice. Interment was made in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Milford. She has
five sisters and one brother living.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
MILFORD SCHOOL VISITING DAY

Parents and other interested pat
rons are invited to pay. visit to the
school on Friday afternoon, June 3rd.
From 1.30 to $50.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
OBITUARY
WILLIAMS

Francis Clarence Williams, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Williams, died
at the home of his parents in Ellen
dale on Monday, May 30th, 1921, aged
three years, eleven months and seven
teen days. Funeral services were
held from the home at 2 o'clock on
Wednesday June 1st, and interment
made in Red Mems Cemetery, Ellen
dale, Rev. Barrett officiating Sam
uel J. Wilson and Son were in charge
of the funeral.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
MILFORD

Earned runs-Milford 1; st. Paul L.
First base on balls-Off Gordy l.; off
Boggs 4. Left on bases-Milford 6;
st. Paul 5. First base on errors,
Hager, Wilkinson, Smith. Two base
hits-Gordy. Home runs-Hughes.
Struck out-By GOrdy 10; by Boggs
2. Hit by pitcher, Porter.
Afternoon Game
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-03
HOLD MATINEE RACES
AT GEORGETOWN

Matinee races were held at George
town Driving Park on Saturday, the
first of the season. The summary:
2.25 Glass
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-07
LEAVES II CHILDREN.
Mrs. Hattie Fletcher Died at Daugh-
ters Home in Barre Town.

Mrs. Hattie Fletcher, aged II years
died this morning at 6;45 at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Lowrey, in
Barre Town, just out of East Barre
Mrs, Fletcher, who was a native OF
Richford, was brought to her daugh.
ter's from Chelsea about five weeks ago
by ambulance, about week before
that having been taken i'll with an at
tack of gall stones. Heart trouble de-
veloped and was the immediate cause
of her death. During the five weeks at
her daughters she received her tender
ministrations and untiring care Most
Of Mrs. Flctcher's life was spent in
Washington though lately she had
made her home in Chelsea. A hard
working woman she kept her family of
children together until they were able
to care for themselves and proved her
self worthy of commendation.
Eleven children survive herbert
Fletcher Of Chelsea, Mrs. John Mathie-
son Of williamstown I'd. Fletcher of
Montana, Fred Fletcher of Williams
town, Mrs. Wallace Adams Of East
Barre. Mrs Frank Kenney of Barre
City, Perley Fletcher Of Williamstown,
Mrs Arthur Mercier Of East Barre,
Orison Fletcher Of East Fairfield, Mrs.
Lowrey of Barre Town and Mrs. Lee
Of Washington. She also
leaves three brothers, Daniel, 0rison
and Orman Adams of Eden.