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Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
THREATENING LETTER
LANDS WRITER IN JAIL

Carl Thiele, aged about II years,
but well developed and having the
proportions of grown man, was cap
tured on Thursday night last, near
Glendale, when he went to place
designated by a letter written to Mrs.
Harry Jester, Of Glendale, as a place
at which she should deposit money.
The capture was made by three Mil
ford young men who had been appeal
ed to by Mrs. Jester. Thiele was
taken to Georgetown where he is said
to have made a complete confession to
Deputy Attorney General Houston.
According to one of the members of
the party who made the capture, Mrs.
Jester had received threatening let
ters demanding that $4,000 be plac-
ed near a cedar post in front Of the
Charles Peck farm, near Ellendale.
The money was to have been deposit
ed on Wednesday night of last week.
Mrs. Jester asked the men who made
the capture to aid her in her trouble.
They concealed themselves and watch
ed until well on to midnight; but no
body made their appearance.
Shortly before eight o'clock on
evening Mrs. Jester was
handed letter by Thiele, who told
her that he had been given the letter
by a party of eight masked men who
were driving large car. They had
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
WILLIAM DYER DEAD

William Dyer died last Saturday
morning at his residence on Cover
nOr's avenue, in Dover, after an ill
ness of several weeks. He observed
his 95th birthday anniversary last
November and at that time was in
robust health and had promise of liv-
ing several years longer. He is sur
vived by one sister, Sarah E. MalOney,
aged "a years, also three nephews,
william E., Frank E., and Howard c..
MalOney and Mrs. Annie B. Matthews
and Wilhelmina Dyer, nieces.
Mr.. Dyer was born in Lebanon,
where he lived for many years, con-
Quoting a general store. He moved
to Dover and engaged in business. Mr..
Dyer was treasurer of the Kent COun-
ty Democratic Committee for several
years.
Funeral services were held in PeO-
pies Christian Church Monday after
noon at 8 O'Clock, with interment at
Friends burying ground, Camden, be-
sides the remains of his first wife,
who was Sarah Matilda Raymond. His
second wife, Eunity Crockett, former
ly Eunity Register, died some years
ago.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
New Ambulance Given
Milford Emergency Hospital

During the first week in May there
will be delivered to the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital, brand new, special
ly built ambulance, complete in every
detail and painted an ivory white with
red lettering on the sides. For some
time, it has been recognized that the
hospital has been handicapped, be-
cause of the lack of the service of an
ambulance equipped especially for
this service. With the addition of
this splendid gift, this most worthy
institution will be able to reach every
point, or corner of either Kent or
Sussex counties. With the Milford
Harrington cement road completed, as
it will be before the cool weather of
next fall closes in, and with the am
bulance in service, the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital will be only a very
few minutes distant from all the
towns and manufactures of the two
lower counties of Delaware. The do
nor of this splendid gift, has coupled
with it's presentation a condition, that
the giver's name is not to be made
public. In the name of suffering hui
manity and for the welfare of the peO-
pie generally, the thanks and appre-
citation of this splendid and greatly
needed equipment, will be best ex-
pressed by its services in the future.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
APRIL FIRST
Personal Mention
Saturday

Mrs. Davis R. Grier has been spend
ing several days in Philadelphia,
Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend is the
guest of Miss Elizabeth Mensch Of
Magnolia.
Miss Rachel Snyder of Shepherds
town, w. Va, is the guest of Mrs. S.
M. D. Marshall.
DR.. Frank L. Grier and family mo-
tored to Philadelphia on Wednesday
for several days.
Miss Irma Pierce who is attending
Beechwood School at Jenkintown, Pa,
is home on her vacation.
Mrs. Daniel Hirsch and Miss Eliz-
abeth V. Carlisle have returned from
very enjoyable trip to Bermuda.
Miss Grace Vale of Shipley School,
Bryn Mawr, is spending her spring
vacation with her mOthers Mrs. Ruby
Vale.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. Evans, Mrs. John
G. Dawson and Mrs. T. C. Reynolds
motored to Philadelphia this week for
several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Malseed and
son, of Philadelphia, spent the week.
end with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John C. Clifton.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Daniels, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Indie
and family spent Sunday with friends
near Georgetown.
Mrs. J. Cow Evans and small daugh-
ter of Cambridge, Md, are spending a
few days with Mrs. Evans mother,
Mrs. Sallie R. Davis.
Herschel M. Holland was called to
the bedside of his brother, Joseph R.
Holland, in Philadelphia, on Wednes-
day, who remains seriously ILL
Fred Lewis, who underwent an Op-
Grafton, and was in New York Hos
pital, improved rapidly and left the
hospital on Wednesday of this week.
o. B. Warren and family of Clayton
spent Sunday with his sister and par
ents, Mrs. Henry T. Warren, near Lin
coin, and Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Warren,
of Ellendale.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Warren and
daughter, accompanied by Miss Anna
Smith, of this town, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Spicer and
family at Midway.
Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Truitt, Mr.. and
Mrs. George H. Draper, Sr., Tom Dra-
per and Miss Ida Draper returned this
week from Florida, by automobile
where they have been spending some
time.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Coos, of
Ardmore, Pa, are receiving congratu-
lations upon the arrival of a ten
pound baby boy; born March 25th, at
he st. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster,
Pa. Mr.. and Mrs. Coos lived in Mil
lord last year, Mr.. Coos being manual
training teacher in the high school,
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
Obituary
william N. Warren

William N. Warren died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. John Davis, at
Marcus Hook, Pa, on Thursday,
March 2Srd, 1922, of cancer of the
tongue, aged 81 years. His remains
were taken to Ellendale on Sunday
and interment made in Red Mems
cemetery. Samuel J. Wilson and Son
were the funeral directors.
Mary Emily Wilson
Mrs. Mary Emily Wilson, wife of
William ]. Wilson, died at their home
on Market street, in Georgetown, on
Sunday, March 26th, 1922, aged &c
years, one month and one day. Fune-
raj services were held on Wednesday
at two O'Clock at the First M. P.
Church in Georgetown with interment
in the Union cemetery. Rev. John T.
Bailey officiating. Samuel J. Wilson
and Son, funeral directors.
Alexander D. Lynch
Alexander b. Lynch, a well to do
and highly respected farmer, died at
his home, near Greenwood, on Friday,
March oath, 1922, aged 78 years and
16 days. Funeral services were held
at his late residence on Sunday at two
o'clock with interment in the Smith
cemetery in Nanticoke Hundred. Rev.
of Greenwood officiating. He
is survived by one son, George Lynch.
Samuel J. Wilson and Son, funeral
directors.
Ola E. Steen
Ola E. Steen, wife of H. P. Steen,
and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
iore P. Johnson, of Stockley, died at
her home in Chester, Pa, on Satur-
day evening, March 18th, 1922, aged
Sc years and 20 days. She had been a
patient sufferer for several months.
She leaves to mourn her loss, besides
Ter husband and two little girls, aged
seven and fourteen years, father
ind mother, two sisters, a brother
md a host of friends.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
SWARM OF RED MEN
AT STATE ARMORY
Large Class Of Pale Faces
Adopted Last Saturday Night
In Milford.
FINE DEGREE TEAM WORK
Every Part Of Delaware Was
Represented and the Work
Was Done by Sakimas Tribe.

The State Armory in Milford last
Saturday evening was the scene of
one of the largest assemblies Of mem
bers of the Improved Order of Red
Men ever made in Delaware, to take
part in the adoption of a class of pale
faces into the mysteries of the order.
From Selbyville to Milford practical
ly every tribe had many Representa-
tives, and several had numerous can
didates for the adoption. The work of
the degree team of Sakimas Tribe, in
Milford, was perfection, and the beau
tiful scenic effects added the final
triumph to the work.
All of the Great Chiefs of the Su-
preme Council of Delaware were pres
ent, coming from Wilmington, and
other parts of the State, and the drill
floor of the Armory barely afforded
space for the work, after seating the
visiting Red Men around the hall. It
was after eleven o'clock when the
final work was finished. The Great
>Sachem of Delaware, made a short
talk on the merits of the work, and
paid the local tribe a compliment for
the excellent service of the degree
team. ne Ju6u luLEOuuC6Q Ou6 Oh Ju6
first workers for Red Manship in Del
aware, Charles MacIntire, who has
been identified with Delaware Red
Manship for forty years or more.
Theo. Townsend, one of the Charter
members of Sakimas Tribe, spoke
briefly on the causes for success of
the order in Delaware, and especially
for the success of Sakimas Tribe in
Milford. Andrew J. Lynch, Esq, of
Georgetown, was received with ap-
plause and his remarks as the repre-
sentative of Sussex county met with
cordial reception Edward MacIntire,
the Great Chief of Records, of the
Great Council, briefly told of the great
things which have been accomplished
in the past by the order in Delaware,
and thanked the Red Men of Milford
and lower Delaware, for the evidence
of earnestness in the affairs of the
order. They returned to their homes
via automobile, leaving Milford about
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
W. Herring CONFIRMED
He Has Moved to Wilmington
Where He Will Reside For
Next Four Years.

John w. Herring was confirmed by
the United States Senate last We'd
nesday as Internal Revenue Collector
for the District of Delaware and he
will move his residence to that city
for the period of four years of his in
cumbency of the Office. Mr.. Herring
has never been engaged in any COM
mercial business, but has for many
years been an officer of the Milford
Building and Loan Association, and
director in the First National Bank of
Milford. In addition to these inter-
ests, he has looked after his farms, 10
Gated in Milford Neck and his invest
ments elsewhere. His father was post
master in Milford for twelve years,
about forty years ago, but Mr.. Herring
has never held any public Office, other
than representative of the Republican
party at one National Convention, and
as member of the State Central Com
mite. He was also a member of the
Constitutional Convention He never
married, but has always made his
home with his parents. His mother
died several years ago, but his fa-
ther, now over ninety years old, and
Mr.. John w. Herring, have maintained
their home and residence on East
Front street, North Milford. This ar
rangement is now changed, and the
new duties will take Mr.. Herring to
Wilmington for most of the time. To
meet the needs and convenience of the
aged parent, Mr.. William R. Herring,
who has resided on West Second
street, North Milford, since retiring
from his farm a few years ago, has
moved with his family into the old
homestead with the father.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31

requested him to deliver the letter to
Mrs. Jester, so he said. This missile
directed that the money should be
left at the designated spot before eight
o'clock that evening. Mrs. Jester i'm
mediately got in touch with the Mil
ford men, who went to the place and
concealed themselves. She placed a
package containing the money as di-
rected. Shortly thereafter Thiele
made his appearance; but became
frightened and started to run away.
He was captured after struggle. At
first he denied that he knew anything
of the affair; but when his captors
made him write the name of Mrs. Jes-
ter, his hand writing correspOnded
with that on the letters received by
her. He is then said to have confess
ed that he was the person who had
written the letters, both of which had
been signed white Caps"
He was taken to Georgetown, where
the confession to Mr.. Houston is said
to have taken place. He is now in the
Georgetown Jail.
Thiele is well-educated, writes an
excellent hand, and shows every evil
dence of being exceptionally intelli-
gent. He has been making his home
with his uncle, Mr.. Lewis, who resides
about two miles east of Ellendale.
Thiele was formerly from New York.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
MILFORD CLUB WOMEN
in ARTS AND CRAFTS
Held Its Regular Weekly Meet
ing Monday Afternoon, March
9th, at $3.50 P. M.
SOME PRINTS ARE EXHIBITED
Among Which We're Copies of
the Work of Maxine Parrish,
a Student of Howard Pyle.

The Milford New Century Club hold
its regular weekly meeting at the cInh
mousse on Monday, March 9th, at $3.50
p IN. Inc president, Mrs. S. C. Evans,
Jrp presiding. After the minutes of
the previous meeting had been read
by Mrs. James Davis, secretary. and
approved, the meeting was in charge
of the Committee on Arts and Crafts.
Mrs. Charles D. Alton, chairman. A
paper on the subject was read by Mrs.
Abbott. The platform and adjacent
surroundings were decorated by ex-
hlbits of art and craft work. some of
which was done in our public school
IN the manual training department.
The old quilts, counterpanes, CARPET
bags and paintings were the property
OF Mrs. R. c. Hall, who brought them
with her from Saratoga Springs, some
years ago. Their origin dated back to
the early part of the 18th century.
Some prints were exhibited copies
of the work of Maxine Parrish, a stu
dent of Howard Pyle, dear to all Del
awareans.
Miss Bowser gave a vivid descrip-
tion OF his "Duorn Garden" which is
one of the most beautiful of his paint
ings and which is made of bits of
glass in reproduction on main wall
of the Curtis Building. She spoke of
the different character of decoration
which was a part of the decorative
scheme in the dining room of the
building
Mrs. S. C. Evans read "Old Homes
in Delaware" a trip by two men from
down East" and their experiences in
an auto tour of the State of Delaware.
Mrs. Thomas Davis read an article
on the making and decorating of
parchment shades.
Mr.. Barsby, teacher in the Manual
Training Department, of the Milford
public schools, was present, and told
of the work being done at the present
time by the boys under him. He stated
that the department had by actual ex-
penditure used just about $4,000 for
materials this year. They have just
completed for Prof. Shilling, the
school principal. new office, COM
pletely equipped.
Miss Hoffman, teacher of music in
the public school here, rendered two
numbers on the piano. Miss Hoffman
is an artist and it was a real treat.
The meeting on April will be in
charge of Mrs. Geo. H. Hail. chair
man of Civics. This day will mark the
beginning of "Clean-Up" week for
Milford. Let every yard be clean from
now on! Health and pride and beau
ty all combined.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
Judge Conrad Ill

Former Judge Henry C. Conrad, of
Georgetown, was stricken suddenly
while attending the Laymen's AssO-
citation convention of the M. E.
Church at Cambridge, Nd, Thursday
of last week. Judge Conrad had been
taking part in the discussion when he
realized that he was ill, and attempted
to go to his hosts home. He was TAX
en- by friends to the home of Rev. J..
R. Laughton, pastor of Grace M. E..
Church, where medical attention was
given. DR.. Steel, attending physician,
stated that the trouble bOrdered on
apoplexy, but he overcame it. The
Judge was able to return to his home
in Georgetown on Saturday. Judge
Conrad served a number of years on
the Delaware Bench, having been sue
ceeded last fall by Judge Richards.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
Milford Hospital Notes

Mrs. Walter Draper of Harrington,
underwent a major operation, Satur-
day of last week, and at present is do
ing nicely.
Mrs. John ShOckley, of Woodside,
was operated upon Monday, and is
making a good recovery.
Mrs. Robert Harrington of Freder-
lea, is receiving treatment at the hos
pital this week.
Miss Anna Rose, who was burned BY
nitric acid in the laboratory of the
Harrington high school, had a minor
operation performed at the hospital,
Monday of this week.
DR.. Joseph Bringhurst, of FELTON,,
was taken acutely i'll Tuesday of this
week, and was brought to the hospital
for medical treatment.
DR.. J. G. Spackman, of Wilmington,
operated at the hospital Monday after
noon of this week, and is expected to
be called to Milford again soon.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
Building Operations

Several operations which include
new construction as well as remodel
ing and repairs, are in progress in
Milford at the present time.
NlWilliam Smith Wroten is building
a new residence on North Walnut
street, on the lot between the homes
of Mrs. William johnson and q. ].
Galloway, above Fifth street, which
will be prepossessing in appearance,
if the plans are carried into effect.
The walls will be of concrete blocks
and brick construction, and they hope
to have it ready for occupation before
the first of July.
The two-story blacksmith and
wheelwright shop on Railroad avenue,
owned by Edward Atkins, has been
elevated several feet from its former
level, and will be remOdelled by V.
M. D. Harrington, the builder.
The new Grange Hall, which was
started last December, but work had
to be stopped during the winter, will
be started again and pushed rapidly
as possible under the supervision of
the architect, Mr.. Hager. They hope
to have the building completed and
ready for opening next fall.
Several dwellings, will be built dur
ing the spring and early summer, and
plans have been submitted to the con-
tractors for two bungalows.
The Carlisle Fire Company is ar
ranging the details for their new
building at the corner of Railroad
avenue and Front street The point in
volved at present is the final decision
as to which of two propositions
both of which are very attractive.
Plans for changing the entrance
and front of the Presbyterian Church
have been drawn and will be subm1tt-
ed for approval to the governing body
of that church.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
Harrington Ladies
Have Pleasant Meeting

The Harrington New Century Club
was delightfully."- entertained Tuesday
evening at the home of it's president,
Mrs. Garrett S. Harrington. Mrs.
Clyde Miller being the club hostess.
The guest of honor was Mrs. Boyer of
Smyrna who is the State President.
Madame Curie" was the topic for the
evening and several interesting selec-
tions were read concerning Madame
Curie and the discovery of radium. A
most helpful talk was given by Mrs.
Boyer on the relationship of clubs to
each other; special emphasis being
laid on organization and cooperation.
The musical program was very en-
joyable. A piano solo by Mrs. Fred
Wilson and a vocal solo by Miss May
Jones and a piano duet by Mrs. r.
K. Jones and Miss Laura Belle Ken
nerly, vocal solo by Mrs. Clyde Mil
Ter and Mrs. Hilda Jackowick. Re
freshments of chicken salad, Della
ware biscuit and coffee were served.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
Cleanup Week in Milford

The chairman of Civics Committee
of the New Century Club, of Milford,
calls attention to the fact, that from
April 3rd to 9Th, inclusive, will be
especially observed as Cleanup"
week, as the cleanup season for the
spring. 1t will be recalled-that a
clean town, not only in the home, but
the streets, the yards, the alleys and
the property itself, only reflects the
habits of the people in general. Clean
liness must be daily habit; there
fore, the annual cleanup" is not
sufficient. Let us all take advantage of
the present interest in our civics and
keep the town, the streets, the yards,
the alleys, the homes and ourselves
clean every day. Let it be in thought
as well as act and the entire state will
profit thereby.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
PREMIUM ON SUSSEX BOND ISSUE

Two hundred thousand dollars
worth of Sussex County Highway I'M
provement bonds sold last week above
par, the Farmers Bank of the State
of Delaware being the successful bid
der at $1O2.371s. Other bidders and
the prices offered were: National
City Bank, $1O2.O79; Eastbrook & Co.,
$1O1.39; Gillespie-Meeds Company,
$1OO. 1882; Laird & Company, Whining
ton, $1O1.S2.
The bonds will bear date of January
1, 1922, and all are of the denomina-
tion of $1,000 bearing per cent in
terest, payable semi-annually, on the
first day of July and January in each
year. Five of the bonds will mature
on January 1, 1881 and five on each
date thereafter up to and including
the year 1870.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-31
Death Call to DIR. L. E. Barrett

The Rev. DR.. L. e. Barrett, one of
the most prominent ministers in the
Wilmington Methodist Conference, at
one time presiding elder of Whining
ton district, died at his home in Ches-
tertown, Md, last Friday night.
Dr. Barrett had been living in re-
tirement for the past three years. His
last charge was at Harrington. He
was 70 years of age.
Dr. Barrett was favOrably known
as one of the ablest and most elO-
quent ministers of the conference, and
he had been pastor of the largest
charges in the Wilmington Confer
ence. For five years between 1888
and 1891 he was pastor of st. PauPs
Church in Wilmington. From 1892
to 1897 he was superintendent of the
Wilmington District
DR.. Barrett became a member of
the Wilmington Conference in 1876
when he was appointed pastor of Ep-
worth. Charges he held in the Con-
ference include Epworth, Red Lion,
Onancock, Still Pond, Port Deposit,
St. Paul's, Milford, MiddletOwn, Do
yer, Elkton, Chestertown and Har-
He is survived by his wife, who
was a Miss Lydia Terrell, of Elkton,
and by a son, DR.. Walter K. Barrett,
of Milford, by a former marriage.
DR.. Barrett was born at Cambridge,
Nd, on August 16, 1843. He had
preached for 43 years and retired
from active work in the pulpit when
the Wilmington Conference was held
in ChestertOwn, in March, 1919.
Death was due to a form of kid
ney trouble from which DR.. Barrett
was a constant sufferer for the past
three years. Despite his ailment he
kept on the go at all times and fire.
Quently conducted services.
Funeral services were held at his
late home on Tuesday, and interment
was made at ChestertOwn.