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Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
l DEAD, | INJURED IN
TRAM-AUTO ACCIDENT
WILLIAM J. DUTTON DIED AT MILFORD
HOSPITAL FROM INJURIES SUSTAIN
ED AT REDDEN CROSSING.
OSCAR WILSON INJURED
BOTH MEN WERE RUSHED TO MILFORD
FOR TREATMENT IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING ACCIDENT.

William J. DuttOn, blacksmith, re-
siding at Redden, and Oscar Wilson,
a resident of the village, were injur-
ed shortly after eight o'clock Tuesday
morning when an automobile in which
they were riding collided with train
on the d. M. & V. Division of the
Pennsylvania Railroad at Redden Sta
tiOn, just north of Georgetown. The
men had been at work plastering a
house near Redden, and were in need
of more materials. They took the au-
tOmObile and started across the tracks
to get more lime. A special work train
coming north struck the automobile
in the rear and threw both of the
occupants from the vehicle. buttons
skull was crushed and he was other
wise injured. Wilson was only slightly
injured, but suffered from shock.
The crew of the work train picked
up both injured men and the train
brought them to Milford where they
were placed in the local hospital. Will
son was given the necessary treat
ment, and an operation was perform
ed Immediately in an effort to save
buttons life. He rallied following
the removal of a section of the skull
which was pressing on the brain; but
the rally was only a short one. He
died about two o'clock in the after
noon. The dead man was about IS
years of age. Both men were married.
The automobile was total wreck.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
STATE TROOPS HOME AFTER
TWO WEEKS OF CAMP DUTY
THE TOUR OF DUTY ASEOUTED AT CAMP CHANDLER NEAR new CASTLE
THIS YEAR PROVED TO BE ONE OF The BEST In The HISTORY
OF DELAWARE GUARBSAIEN
MILFORD COMPANY MADE PLEASING SHOWING
The MEMBERS OF The LOCAL COMPANY SHOWED THAT INTENSIVE TRAINING
HASIDONE MUCH TO MAKE REAL SOLDIERS OF THEMMLFORDs
COMPANY HAD FIFTY men In CAMP.

highest to the lowest rank, leave the
camp feeling proud of the results at
tanned"
Turning to the instructors provid-
ed by the government he expressed
his highest gratitude for the efficient
manner in which they secured and
retained the respect of the men. De-
claring the period of the intensive
training was of the greatest benefit
to the organization individually and
collectively. General Ellison said the
work of perfecting this six-months'
old organization was only made pos
sible by the strenuous work of the
entire official personnel of the regi-
ment, with the hearty cooperation of
the individual soldiers.
1--WE feel" said one officer "the men
have advanced to a degree of eff
cheney during this camp, to take up
advanced training for active service
should war be declared tomorrow. "
While only about Il of the men of the
regiment were veterans of the Nation
al Guard or had previous army SER
vice, it is felt every man is physicaIIy
and mentally fitted to take his place
in the army should call be made
Much credit is given the instructor,
Colonel H. w. Stark commander of
the regiment; Captain Ben B. Blair,
of Fort Mott; Captain Charles w. Wal
ton, of Edgewood Arsenal, Md; Lieu
tenant L. w. Mccormick, of Fort du-
Pont and Sergeants G.. R. Coyle and
George Hepler, of Fort DUPONT. From
a regiment made up of 70 per cent
rockies" they have rounded out one
of the best regiments of the Feder-
allied National Guard, according to
statements made by General Robert
Lee Bullard, Commander of the Sec
ond Corps Area, Governors Island,
N. Y, and General George c. Richards,
chief of the militia bureau, Washing
ton to the officers during their visit
last Friday.
One Of the outstanding features of
the camp was the meals served at
the mess tents OF several of the COM
panies. At the mess tent of Sixth
Company, of New Castle, Mess Ser
geant Big Boy" Truitt, spent near
ly $100 to augment the provisions
allotted at the food supply office.
This was made possible by money
raised ct theiI horne armory by Civ
ing dances and entertainments dur
ing last winter. Sergeant Truitt did
not deplete the company's treasury,
but provided what was said by visit
ors to be the best meals of the camp.
The quality Of meals and cleanliness
OF the kitchens and mess tents partic-
ulariy impressed General Bullard.
Band Master Wingert, who has
rounded out an excellent reghAental
band, is deserving of mucG credit for
his Untiring efforts. 1t was said by Of
hcers OF the camp that the music
furnished by the band on the many
parades and drills was about the best
d Delaware regiment ever has had.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
1000 owe STATE $4,000
ATTORNEY GENERAL WILL SUE DELIN-
QUENTS, THEREBY TESTING Law.

Time for payment of income taxes
to the State of Delaware expired on
Monday at midnight and Attorney
General Townsend is now awaiting
receipt of lists from State Treasurer
Fisher containing names of several
thousand delinquents.
On July 20, the State treasurer re-
ported to the encouragement that
the sum of $4,000 was due the State
in income taxes. This delinquency
covers the years 1917-1S-19 and ~
There are about 1000 delinquents who
owe sums ranging between $40 and
$50.
Action in court for collection of
the money due will be taken by the
attorney generals Office as soon as
the State Treasurer supplies the
names of citizens owing taxes to the
State and the amounts due. Attorney
General Townsend says he could not
do otherwise under the law. "If some
folks want to go to JAIL" he said,
that is not my fault, but theirs. 1t is
my sworn duty to enforce the statute
he added, "and have no choice in the
matter"
Another feature Of the income tax
muddle which is causing no little
trouble is that in number OF instan-
ces taxpayers have Overpaid the rates
on their incomes, but have no means
of obtaining redress or refund of their
money until the State Legislature
formally acts.
Such conditions, it was said, natur-
ally have caused irritation and con-
fusion. 1t also was pointed out that in
many instances only a portion of the
total amounts due the State have been
paid, and that taxpayers have refused
to settle for the entire sums due.
1t is probable that test case short
ly will be entered by the attorney-gen-
erals office with view to clarifying
the entire situation. Outcome of such
a suit will form a precedent for col
lection of the entire $4,000 which
the State Treasurer claims is due.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

ISecond crop of strawberries are
selling in the, Milford markets for zUc
per quart. The berries are OF excellent
quality.
Williamsville M. E. Church, Sunday
school, 2:3O; preaching, $500. same
topic as last Sunday: 1.-THE Gospel
What Is 1t.
The Milford, Chautauqua begins sep
tember 10th and ends September 1oth'
The program to be given is said to
be excellent.
Elder John Bowers of Ocean View
is to preach at Carey's camp Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock and Satur-
day night at 1880 p. m.
Milford schools will open for the
1922 season on September 9Th. 1t
is possible that the cOlored schools
will open on the seventh.
Edwin Messick has purchased the
lot adjoining the property OF William
M. Pierce, on Lake View avenue. Thls
is an ideal site for home.
The Carlisle Fire Company of Mil
ford will hold their carnival this year
the week of September II to "a inclu-
sive. Plans for an elaborate affair are
being made.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
STEAM LAUNDRY SOLD

Through the agency of the Milford
Trust Company, the steam laundry in
Milford has been sold to William
Routzahn and wife, of Philadelphia,
who are practical laundry people.
They have been installing new and
up-to-date machinery and getting the
plant in perfect order to reopen. They
purpose to start work there next Mon
day and their representative will call
on former customers during that day.
They will re-establish the agencies
for the laundry which were formerly
located in the many towns in both
Kent and Sussex counties. This is a
home industry, employing home labor
and paying out home money in the
community-so it will be well to pat
ronize the home laundry and give it
a chance to make good. The plant was
burned out several months ago and is
an old established business.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
HOSPITAL NEWS

Robert Jones, of Harrington, who
was d victim of the auto accident last
week, is getting along nicely.
Miss Sara Scott, of the FELTON, acci-
dent, continues to improve and is en-
joying the books, puzzles, ETC., receiv-
&c on her birthday.
Mrs. Pearl Webb Of Harrington and
baby boy returned to her home on
Sunday.
Dallas WOOtten Of near Delmar, was
brought to the hospital on Saturday,
threatened with tetanUs, from having
stepped on a rusty nail. He is greatly
improved now.
Dr. James, of GumbOrO, brought in
two cases of acute appendicitis, which
he operated. Norman Mitchell from
MAR Delmar on Sunday and Harry
Jnghsh from near Laurel on Monday.
Goth are doing nicely.
Ernest Pettyjohn, a little cOlored
boy Of Glendale, was accidentally
shot i'll the leg last>Friday by an old
er coIored boy who was handling a
gun, not supposed to be loaded. He
was brought to the hospital and is
getting along nicely.
On Monday, Master William Sch
neider, who lives with Charles Pear
son, near town, was badly scalded
while helping with the weekly wash.
He was carrying a pail Of boiling wa
ter, when he dropped the bucket, spill
ed the water and tOppled over in it.
He is recovering from the shock.
Miss Pearl Parker of Salisbury,
Md, and formerly from the Homeo-
pathic Hospital, Wilmington, has come
to take charge of the operating room
in the hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
SUCCESSFUL FISHING PARTY

The Young Christian Workers Sun
day school class of the Avenue M. e.
Church OF Milford had a fishing party
in Delaware Bay last week on We'd
nesday. They started from Slaughter
Beach at eight o'clock in two motor
boats, going to the coral beds, about
two miles off Of Hog Island.
After fishing all the morning and
catching good number Of fish, they
returned to the beach about TWO o.
clock. Talk about being hungry-it
was a real hungry crowd that landed
and it didn't take them long to devour
the biggest lunch that was ever eat
en- on Slaughter Beach.
The afternoon was spent in bath
ing and Grabbing. Those who caught
the fish were Haswel Pierce, Jay Man
love, Donald Peet, Lowell Farber, Les
ter Booth, Paul Fisher, Carlton Far
Der. VIM. c. Smith, Jr., and Alfred
Swain. Anybody curious to know
about fishing in Delaware Bay can ask
any of these boys who will tell them
plenty
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
BIG FRIDAY AT OAK ORCHARD

Friday, August 18th, will be red
letter day for farmers, of lower Della
ware, that date having been selected
for holding their annual picnic at
Oak Orchard.
The Sussex County Pomona Grange
and the Farm Bureau will cooperate
in making this day success. S. j.
Lowell, of New York, Master of the
National Grange, will make an ad-
dress, and R. J. Allen, President OF
the Farm Bureau, is trying to secure
Mr.. Coverdale, Secretary of the Ma
tional Farm Bureau Federation, for a
speech. If he don't secure Mr.. Gov
erdale he will get some one from the
National Federation office.
1t will be worth great deal to the
farmers to hear these national speak
ers and every one is invited to at
tend this picnic.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
TOBACCO PLANTATION
FOR KENT COUNTY

! Culture of tobacco on a large scale
will be undertaken by Robert H. Hill,
of Wilmington, who has purchased the
Sem farm, in Kent county, and will
start soon to bring out crop of that
product. The plan is unusual, it is
said, because tobacco as large crop
has not been cultivated to any great
extent in Delaware. Hill, who comes
from a family of farmers well known
some years ago in southern Mary
land, believes the Sem farm is par
ticularly adapted to raising tobacco
and that the market will warrant de-
voting considerable time to the pro-
ject.
Delaware is farther south than Lam
caster county, Pa, where some OF the
best tobacco is raised, and some por-
tions of Delaware are especially suit
ed to it's cultivation.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
SALE OF OAK ORCHARD

V James Phillips, who for many years
has montrolled most of the waterfront
at Oak Orchard, the popular resort on
the Indian river, has, it is stated, dis
posed of his holdings to Mr.. Connolly,
a novelty manufacturer of Philadel-
phia, for $4,000.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Connolly took
a lease on most of the land and build
ings owned by Mr.. Phillips and besides
operating a store and confectionery
establishment, has many carnival at
fractions in operation.
1t is the purpose Of the new owner,
according to reports, to erect several
buildings for the accommodation OF
the resort visitors and operate several
more attractions. Plans are said to
be under way for building large
hotel and a massive pier.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
WILL NOT HOLD CARNIVAL

Members of the Robbins Hose Co.,
of Dover, have decided not to hold a
carnival this year, it being argued
that the carnival held recently at Do
yer was evidence that the people did
not have the money to spend for such
purposes. Other ways of securing
funds for their building are being dis
cussed. The hose company has in
structed the fire chief to ask Dover
Town Council for an additional thous-
and feet of new hose.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
COURT PAYS ELECTION OFFICERS

Failing to make provisions for the
payment of the registrars and assist
ant registrars for the last election, by
the last session of the Legislature, the
Levy Court Commissioners of Sussex
county have decided to meet the OBJ
legations by paying from the county
funds.
The State treasurer will be present.
ed a bill for moneys so expended and
when provision is made, or funds be-
come available the county authorities
expect to be reimbursed.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
CHLDREN'S GARDEN PARTY

A children's garden party will be
held Tuesday afternoon, August 2Srd
from 1870 to 4:30. The Cedar Grove
Canning Club will have party on
the lawn at the home of Mrs. G. A
Colell. There will be games and fun
for all, besides two SURPRISES by the
girls themselves. Lemonade and cake
will be served and a small fee of ten
cents apiece charged. If stormy they
will hold it the next fair day.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
SUSSEX COUNTY WEDDINGS

Miss Flossie Hastings, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hastings, of
near Seaford, formerly a cashier at the
du Pont Hotel, Wilmington, was mar
ried at the home of William Tyndall,
near Sycamore, Sussex county, Aug.
10, 1921, to Arthur B. Bryan, son of
Mr. and Mrs. David B. Bryan, of near
Laurel. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. William Tyndall, ST., a re-
tired minister. After a wedding trip
they will reside on farm near Laur-
ell.
Charles H. Phillips of Rehoboth and
Miss Marie W. Marshall of Lewes,
were married Sunday evening, Aug. z,
1921, at Epworth M. E. parsonage, Re-
hoboth, in the presence of many
friends. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. w. S. Grant.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
OBITUARY
HALL

Winlock B. Hall, a retired farmer
of Milford Neck, died at his home in
North Milford at an early hour on
Friday morning, August u, 1921, af-
ter a long illness of a complication
of diseases, aged 78 years. He had
been an active member of the MethO
dist Episcopal Church for more than
fifty years. He was well known in
this community and had large cir
Gle of friends. Mr.. Hall leaves a wife,
three sons, two daughters and two
brothers. Funeral services were held
at his late home at o'clock Sunday
afternoon, Rev. Disston w. Jacobs Of
ficiating, assisted by Rev. Samuel c.
Welsh, pastor of the First Baptist
Church. Interment was made at Odd
Fellows cemetery.
HAYNES
Mrs. Sallie B. Haynes, aged 81 years,
widow of Rev. Thomas H. Haynes, a
prominent member OF Wilmington NJ.
e. Conference, died at her home in
Smyrna, on Monday afternoon, August
8, 1921, after lingering illness of gen
eral debility Mrs. Haynes was born
and raised at williamsburg, Va, in
early life married Mr.. Haynes, VINO
then was a member of the Southern
Methodist Episcopal Conference. When
Rev Mir. Haynes was transferred to
Wilmington Conference, Mrs. Haynes
followed him throughout his itineracy,
aiding him all she could in the work.
Her husband was a former pastor Of
the Avenue NJ. g. Church at Milford.
Ia I
mes ana Ernest S. Haynes, both of
Wilmington. Mrs. Haynes was before
her marriage Miss Sallie Bowman,
daughter Of SherrOd and Elizabeth
(Christen) Bowman, of Virginia. Her
remains were inferred beside those Of
her husband in Wilmington at Brandy
wine cemetery.
COFFIN
After an illness of more than two
years due to apOpleXy and internal
trouble, Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Coffin,
entered into rest at her home in Mid
dletOwn, Delaware, Thursday, August
11tn, 1921, at the age OF F7~years. Her
ancestors were among the earliest
settlers of Caroline county, Maryland.
She was the daughter OF the late
Thomas and Nancy Andrew Of Con-
cord, Md. In 1850 she married Joseph
Edward C. Coffin, Of Sussex county
and lived in Milford. Later they NOV
ed to Wyoming. In 1887 they moved
to Henderson, Md, where MI Coffin
died. Mrs. Coffin remained in Hender-
son until last November, then moved
to MiddletOwn. She was recognized as
one of the most progressive and cap
able women of the First District of
Caroline county. She is survived by
two sons, Joseph Edward Coffin, of
Middletown and Amos Coffin of New
York City, and one daughter, Olivia M.
Coffin, who is well known in educa-
tional circles. Funeral services. were
held at her home in Middletown on
Friday evening last, Rev. Northrup Of
Interment was made in
Greensboro, Md, cemetery, Saturday
Services at the grave were
conducted by Rev. C; D. Sharpless and
DR.. NOrthrup.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
MANY SOUGHT POST
MASTERSHIP AT LEWES

An examination for the postmaster
ship of the town of Lewes was held
last Friday in that town. Nine appH-
cants for the place took the examina-
tions. They were Emily c. Maull, Mrs.
Tabitha Kearney, Napoleon B. Regis
ter. James T. Lank, Mrs. Robert 5.
Metcalf, Mrs. Ida M. Lank, Char!es =;
Hickman, Cornelius c. Marshal! ana
George H. Orton. It is understood that
Mr.. Register has the endorsement OF
both of the United States Senators and
Congressman Layton. He is also said
to be the choice of ninety per cent OF
the patrons of the Lewes postofice.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
LAWS PROMPTLY PRINTED

The first installment of the session
laws of the Delaware General Assem-
bly, which adjourned in April last, was
received at Dover last week, at the
Office of Secretary of State Benson.
Considering the lateness of adjourn
ment of the Legislature and the thirty
days alloked by the governor to either
approve or disapporve Of the bills
passed by the Assembly, members OF
the bar and others interested in the
issuance of the laws, claim the record
in receiving the bound copies of the
laws at this time.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
PERSONAL MENTION

George M. Sipple is visiting friends
in Palmyra, N. J.
Mrs. George H. Draper, Jr, is Wis
4 lting relatives in Philadelphia.
/ J. Frank Salevan is attending the
grand circuit races in Philadelphia.
Miss Myra Ackerman is visiting Bal
timore, Wilmington and other points.
Miss Helena Hudson spent Sunday
at the HenlOpen at Rehoboth Beach.
Mrs. John G. Sharp who has been
visiting in Connecticut has returned
home.
Miss Elizabeth Curwithen is enjoy
ing her annual outing at Slaughter
Beach.
Miss Anna Ratcliff is spending the
week at Rehoboth as the guest of
Mrs. Frank Grier.
Mrs. William Pennewill and family
of Dover are visiting DR.. and Mrs. T.
L. Grier at Rehoboth.
Miss Rachel Snyder of sheppards-
town, w. Va, is visiting Mrs. S. NJ.
D. Marshall at Slaughter Beach.
J. G. Hamilton Of Pittsburgh spent
q few days this week in Milford as
the guest Of Mrs. p. T. Carlisle.
Miss Libby Huntingdon who has been
visiting Mrs. John G. Sharp has re-
turned to her home in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Maggie Hammond and Miss
Lila Hudson are spending some time
with friends at Greenbackville, Va.
c. NJ WEIGH, formerly Of Philad9I-
phia has moved to Milford with his
family, who moved here q short time
ago.
Miss Ida Warren and friend, Maur-
ice Herd, from Marcus Hook, Pa, are
the guests Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Warren.
Mrs. Caster Jenkins and Miss Flor
ence Lyons, of Tappahamock, Va, are
visiting Henry Harrington at the
Windsor apartments.
Mrs. o. D. Ackerman and Miss Eliz-
abeth Ackerman have returned home
after a visit to Wilmington, Philadel-
phia and Atlantic City.
Mrs. Frederick D. Roach and son,
Hensel, of Philadelphia, are visiting
her mother Mrs. Watkins, and sister,
Mrs. Eliza j. Harrington.
Rev. VIM. E. Harrison, pastor of the
M. E. Church at Elliott City, Nd, and
wife motored to Milford and spent
few days with Rev. and Mrs. DisstOn
W. Jacobs.
Mrs. Annie Clendaniel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dora Roach, Mrs. J. G. Davis and Mrs.
Watson are having an enjoyable time
with her at the Benefits cottage at
Slaughter Beach.
Mrs. Charles Mag with her class
of Is girls, motored to Oak Orchard
on Friday last and spent very de-
lightful day, returning in the evening
and happy.
Mrs. Emma Moore of Daytona, Fla,
Mr. and Mrs. I. w. Cook and daughter,
Emma, and son, Lee, of Oxford, Md,
spent a few days of last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Graves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Alexander,
Miss Sara Alexander and friend, Mr..
Cook, of Frederick, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Walls and son, Osborne, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Tribbett and Miss Mil
dred Bennett, all of Milford, are
spending a week at "The Richmond"
cottage at Bowers Beach.
Misses Elizabeth Stidham, Helen
Bennett and Virginia Morris are all
taking their vacation together. They I
expect to visit Niagara Falls, and
Miss Stidham will go on to Ohio to
visit her brother, and Miss Bennett
and Miss Morris will visit in Bing-
hamten, N. Y, before returning to Mil
ford.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
MILFORD GRANGE

There will be a special meeting of
the Grange next Saturday evening,
August goth, in the lodge room of the
Owls. There is important business to
be considered and every member is
urged to be present. 1t is desired to
perfect plans for the new building as
rapidly as possible. The field meeting
for this month will be held on August
9th at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Calhoun. Further notice will be
given next week.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
MARRIED RECENTLY

The following couples were married
by Rev. Disston W. Jacobs recently:
Elijah Baker, of Milford, and Miss Vi
ola Harrington of Kirkwood, were
married Friday evening, August IL,
1921, at the parsonage; Eugene G,
Wonder of Rising Sun and Miss Ruth
Mohler, of Rising Sun, were married
Sunday afternoon, August IA, 1921, at
the parsonage.
Milford chronicle., 1921-08-19
FINE CANTALOUPES

E. H. Short who resides near Mid
way, claims to be the grower of some
of the finest cantaloupes grown in
Delaware this year. He has variety
which he has developed himself, and
is very careful to keep the method OF
cultivation a secret. He left speci-
mems of his melons at the Chronicle
Office this week-and the office force
can vouch for them.
The Ocala evening star., 1921-11-26

Mr. Joseph Bell, who always likes
TO have his friends around him, enter
tanned a party of them at turkey
supper last night. Joe, who is one of
the most accomplished hunters in the
county, went out in the woods We'd
nesday, and soon returned, bringing a
25-pound bird which had fallen to his
gun. He turned it over to Dewey for
preparation and at o'clock last
night he and nine lucky guests sat
down to a feast. The turkey was
cooked to a turn, and in company with
appropriate aecompaniments fulfilled
its destined fate. Mr.. Bells guests
were Messrs. H. A Waterman, John
Spencer, S. C. NJ. Thomas, R. r. Car
roll, Greenwood Haley, Lee Miller, p
V. Leavengood, ]. M. Thomas and j
h. Benjamin.