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Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
PORTRAIT OF DR.. MARSHALL
TO UNIVERSITY OF della.
u WARE BY WIFE AND SONS.

AT the February meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the University
of Delaware, the family of the late DR..
George William Marshall presented a
large portrait of him, by Hammitt.
The presentation was made by his
son, DR.. William Marshall, feelingly,
and received on behalf of the Board of
Trustees by Thomas Davis.
In his acceptance address as one
of the University Trustees, Thomas
Davis, Esq, of Wilmington, took oc-
casion to pay tribute to the memory
of George William Marshall, and his
remarks are reproduced here:
Mr. President, Members of the
Board of Trustees, and all who are
lovers of and interested in our Old
College. 1t is my pleasure on your be-
half and on your part to say to the
family of our departed friend and as
sOciate. that it is with great gratitude
and pride that we accept this por-
trait and display it upon the walls of
the institution he loved, by the side
of such devotees as George G. Evans,
Manlove Hayes, John C. Stoclley and
others, who labored with him when
the clouds hung low and dark, but
who could see on the other side the
silver lining.
George William Marshall, a son of
Doctor William Marshall, of Milford, |
IN old Sussex family. and a grandson
Of Reverend Trustin P. McCOlley, who |
married more couples, christened |
more children, and preached more fu-
leralS than any other man in lower |
Delaware, because it was said he
Gould preach the soul of the departed
o heaven and lock the gates.
. 'Will" Marshall and 1 were boys
ogether at Milford Classical Academy
n the latter sixties.
He entered Delaware College at it's
in the fall of 1870 and as
listed me in my decision to return
With him in the fall of 1871.
1t was under the instruction of
President William H. Purnell, the re-
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Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
FINEST THEATRE ON
PENINSULA In MILFORD
PLAZA THEATRE FORMALLY OPENED
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING WITH AN
APPROPRIATE PROGRAM.
SEATING CAPACITY IS 1900
WITH new PLAYHOUSE MILFORD CAN
NOW ACCOMMODATE CONVENTIONS
WHICH HAVE GONE ELSEWHERE.

An event of far-reaching benefit to
not only Milford, but the country for
miles around, occurred here on We'd
nesday evening, when the new Plaza
Theatre was opened to the public.
This theatre, which fills a long desir-
ed need, will do more to bring busi-
ness to the merchants of Milford than
any one thing that has happened in
recent years. The theatre has seat
ing capacity of 1,2OO persons; 700 on
the orchestra floor and 500 in the
balcony.
The initial performance on Wednes-
day evening was attended by a very
large audience, many of whom came
from as far as Wilmington on the
north to Selbyville on the south, and
everybody seemed to be delighted
with the appearance of the new
theatre. The first picture selected
for the opening was why Girls Leave
Home" The usherers handled the
crowd well and everything moved off
with far less friction than was to have
been expected at the opening of an en-
tirely new building, with all new at
their work.
The building is one of the finest
buildings in Milford as well as on the
peninsula south of Wilmington. The
contractors and builders, John A. Ba-
der & Co., of Wilmington, have done
their work well and with great rapid
ity during the very cold weather of
the present winter. The designers
were Hoffmann-Henen Company, of
Philadelphia, and the experience
which J. A. Bader & Co., has had in
theatre building has shown very plain
ly in this, the newest of his products. |
James E. Lewis, of A[iddletoWn, is |
president of the Plaza Theatre Cor
DOration; w. K. Belts is secretary and |
treasurer, and William Robinson, the |
present postmaster, of Milford, is the /
manager.
The building is III feet deep and
l9 feet wide, with the highest point
lbOut fifty feet from the sidewalk. 1t
t built of brick, concrete and tile en-
irely and REINFORCED with steel and
leavy steel girders. The Building In
pectOr of Wilmington has made an
Inspection of the building during and
ince it has been completed, and re-
'orts over his signature to the Town
,Ouncil of Milford that it exceeds the
in strength and fire haz-
rd, which is required for theatres in
The front of the structure is orna- /
tented with large pilasters and cor
ice and marquee extends across the {
ldewalk.
The interior of the lobby is deco !
lted in ivory, with mahogany wood (
Ork, and two wide staircases lead to s
le mezzanine floor and to the bal I
my. On the mezzanine floor are To- I
lted the ladies' rest rooms and a &
nOking room for men. The walls are v
in tan, with columns in a r
ghter shade of the same color, and +
lnels of old rose, in tapestry effect c
he proscenium arch is in old ivory, f
it'll a decorated frieze, which ex- i,
nds around the entire ceiling. The a
age is 26X48 feet and will permit the v
'esentation Of the largest produc- N
ms. n
At the opening performance on We'd N
sday evening Colonel Theo. Town 3
nd made a brief address in which he f
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Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
Willard Extension
Meeting a Success


The Chapel was the scene of an in
teresting and enthusiastic temperance
meeting on Tuesday afternoon, Feb
ruary 14th, when Milford w. C. T. U.
as hostess, joined Lincoln Union as
guests to celebrate the heavenly birth
day of Frances e. Willard. The great
white ribbon army is calling this an
nual gathering an Extension" instead
of Memorial" for this organization
is betting the globe, and a spirit of
thanksgiving is being spread abroad,
and at home for the work already ac-
cOmplished, and the glad hope of re-
suits in the future.
The Chapel was beautifully trim
med with flags and white bows, and
festOoned by red, white and blue ev-
erywhere, this was the work of Mrs.
Carrie Ingram, Mrs. Lou Morrison,
Mrs. Sadie Bennett and Miss Mary
Hurbir.
The program with Mrs. John In
gram as chairman, was especially fine.
Addresses were given by Mrs. Geor-
gia G. Pierce, State President and
Mrs. Mary Prettyman, local president,
and those contributing by reading and
recitation were: Mrs. Anna NJ Davis,
Mrs. Sarah D. Draper, Rachel Griffith,
Lille Cannon, Clara Deputy, Lou Nor
rison, Bertha Carey and others. The
L. T. L. was represented by Kathryn
Davis and Jeanette Manlove. Mrs. |
Elizabeth Riggs gave a beautiful pi-
anO solo, and Miss Elizabeth Jones
was at her best in song, "Noontide,"
with Mrs. Jacobs as her accompanist. |
Rev. Kliver, as ever, helped the wO-
men with prayer of encouragement
and cheer. AS refreshments were serv->
I'd the spirit of comradeship was felt,
md bond of union more closely unit
ed than ever before.
We, of the w. c. T. u, have cause
20 thank God for the leadership of
he noble men who have so fearlessly
ought to uphold our precious 18th
but we must ever work
md hold fast lest they be supplanted
" men favoring more liberty, and
Who might add weakening amend
nents at the next Congress and State
No law is stronger than the senti-
lent back of it. Therefore, we beg of
ne and all to stir up public senti-
lent ever and always. This was the
eynote of the meeting Tuesday ev-
ming.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
FAIR DATES ANNOUNCED
ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF The
ASSOCIATION HELD AT SALISBURY.

The annual meeting of the Delmar-
Vla-PennsyNania fairs and racing
circuit was held at Salisbury last
week and dates fixed for the various
fairs for the year. The meeting fol-
lowed luncheon, at which William
NJ. Cooper, Salisbury; Senator C. D.
Murphy, Harrington; Joseph David
son, Wilmington; w. T. Wright. Tas-
ley, Va, and S. King White, Salisbury.
Nd, were the speakers. The chief top
lc OF discussion was the adoption of
higher standard of educational and
moral shows for agriculturists. J. M.
Crockett, Pocomoke City, Md, presi-
dent, and D. J.. Ward. Salisbury, Md,
secretary and treasurer, were re-elect-
ed.
The dates of each of the fairs this
year was made one day earlier the
following being the schedule: Har-
ringtQn, July 25 to 30; Cambridge,
Md, August 1 to 4; Tasley, Va, Aug
ust 8 to IL; Pocomoke City, Nd, Aug
ust Is to IS; Salisbury, Md, August
p to 25; West Chester, Pa, August
30 to September 2; Delaware State
Fair, Wilmington, September 4 to s.
The following representatives of
the seven associations were present |
at the business meeting: Wilmington, |
Joseph H. Gould and Joseph David |
son; West Chester, Norris G. TeIlple; |
Harrington, Senator c. D. Murphy, !
Ernest ROughley, C. s. Warren, w. |
H. Cahall, B. I. Shaw, A. c. Creadick |
and A. Raughley; Cambridge, J. Fred
Dunn and Edward S. Lake; Tasley, D.
Frank White and w. Wright; POGO
moke City, R. V. Gladding and ]. M.
Crockett; Salisbury, D. J. Ward, w.
c. Mitchell, D. w. Perdue, William NJ.
Cooper and DR.. J. McF. Dick.
A motion that each association still
remain as member of the National
Trotting Association was carried. It
was decided that no association of
he circuit shall offer or pay a higher
purse than $500 for each race, a fee
)f per cent to be collected from all
starters and added to the purse, and
10 deductions to be made to the mon
~ winners. This decision in regard to
he purse, however, does not apply to
The rule of the National Trotting I
Association compelling horsemen to {
lame the horse on or before o'clock J
# the day preceding the race will be
nforced. Secretary Ward requested t
hat the different fairs submit a ten t
ative race program to- each members
t the circuit on OF before March is I
nd each member to have their formal \
rOgram in the hands of the secretar- U
IS of the circuit not later than April 8
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
Personal Mention

Isaac Jester and son, Clarence and
family, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Griffin.
Miss Mary Smith who has been in
Wilmington for the past two weeks.
has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Truitt leave
on Monday to join Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
II. Draper, ST., in Florida.
Mrs. S. D. Hamilton and Mrs. Ar
cher Miller, of Pittsburgh, Pa. are
the guests of Mrs. S. NJ. Truitt.
y. b. Warren, of Clayton, spent the
Week-end~~with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrss>t A. Warren, at Ellendale.
f<Miss Agnes Hubbard of Cambridge.
Md, and Mrs. Harry Stuart, of Havre
de Grace, Nd, were the guests of Mrs.
Daniel Hirsch this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Graham, former
ly of Slaughter Beach, have both been
very i'll with grippe. At the present
time they are both improving.
MI. and Mrs. Edward J. SaleVan are
congratulations upon the ar
rival of daughter, Margaret Ann.
This is the second youngster in the
Salevan family.
@NA90So A@ouA d OdlSNdls margaret
Grier, Mary Grier and Sarah Osmond
who is visiting Miss Mary Grier, mo-
tored to Annapolis and attended the
hop On Tuesday evening.
Miss Alice WOrthington, a trained
nurse of Jefferson Hospital, Philadel-
Dhia, was the guest over the past
weekend of her brother and wife. Mr..
ind Mrs. Earle F. Worthington.
Mrs. Elizabeth Baker and Miss Ad-
lie Lank will entertain the Loyal
Circle Bible Glass next Wednesday ev-
ming, March 1st, at the Chapel. All
members are requested to be present,
o enjoy social evening.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
DECISION OF COURT EN- BANC, COMPRISING ALL JUDGES
EXCEPTING CHANCELLOR, SUSTAINS TAX LAW
ENACTED BY RECENT LEGISLATURE.
ALL MUST PAY THREE DOLLAR FEE
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS ALL ADULTS WHETHER
OR NOT THEY HAVE INCOME, ARE REQUIRED
TOPAY The FILING FEE.

The State Judiciary, sitting Friday afternoon
handed down decision declaring constitutional law enacted
by the last Legislature providing among other things payment
of filing fee of three and woman of q
years OF upwards in the State whether such person sub
ject to payment of income tax
The decision in
for that
Fridays
the Court banc comprised
The courts decision giving
Podnev
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
SIXTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY

The sixty7frst anniversary of the
Presbyterian Sunday school was held
on Wednesday evening last and was
a delightful affair. The Sunday school
orchestra furnished excellent music
for the occasion and the scholars un-
der the direction of Mrs. Hester Bun
stein, gave "a Dream of Mother
Goose" At the close of the anniver-
sary exercises the school enjoyed the
bOuntiful annual treat of ice cream
and cake.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The last regular meeting of the AL
den Branch of the Sunshine Society
of Milford was held at the home of
Mrs. G. Fisher Pierce. The president,
Mrs. Fl. L. Bunstein,. presiding. $500
was given to Miss Ida Rosa for Col
ony work. The name of Mrs. Jacobs
Wilson was added to the list of MEM
bers. After the business meeting re-
freshments were served and a social
time enjoyed. The society will meet
with Mrs. H. L. Bunstein this Friday
afternoon at three o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24

In view of the foregoing facts. we
hereby heartily endorse the follow
ing resolution and order that a copy
of same be sent to William H. Book
hammer and Rufus D. Lingo. Jr-
members of our party in control of
the Levy Court:
Whereas, Volume %, page 199,
Laws of Delaware, says: During the
month of January, in the year nine
teen hundred and seventeen, and ev-
cry four years in said month there
after, the Levy Court shall appoint A
competent civil engineer, who shall be
a graduate of some reputable engi-
neering school or college, and who
shall have had at least two years
experience in practical road building.
to be county engineer of Sussex coun-
ty,' and
Whereas, The Levy Courtmen were
negligent in their duties in that thew
failed in accordance with the law. to
elect a competent engineer, to-wit, on
the first Tuesday in January, 1921, be-
ing the first Tuesday in January af-
ter the time specified by law, and
Whereas, The Levy Court of/Susz
sex county have failed in their duty
to elect a competent engineer in ac-
cordance with the law to date, and
Whereas, A man, namely, one Rob
ert Clark Hill, who is not a graduate
Of reputable engineering school and
las not had two years experience in
practical road building, in accordance
With law, was in August, 1921, chosen
lcting county engineer of Sussex
county until January 1, 1922, and sub
iequently, to-wit, on December 20.
92l, before the. expiration of the time
# his election as acting county engi-
leer of Sussex county in August, 1921.
vas elected by the Levy Court to fill
he office of the county engineer of
'ussex county from January l, 1922.
o January 1, 1928, in violation of
he statute as provided by chapter rs.
olume %, page 1919, Laws of Della
yare; therefore be it
Resolved, That in view of the fact
Continued on page 'seven)
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting Tonight

A meeting of intense interest to the
business persons of Milford will be
held in the New Century Club rooms
in Milford this evening at 1880 o.
clock. At this meeting the newly or
ganized Chamber of Commerce will
be addressed by Mr. c. M. Freeman,
Secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce of Salisbury, Md. Letters have
been sent out to about 200 Milford
business men, and persons interested
in the welfare of the town, request
ing their presence at the meeting.
Attendance at this meeting together
with the interest shown will deter
mine the future of the new body. If
you did not receive a letter, it is pos
sible you were overlooked; plan to
come anyway if you are interested in
the movement.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
Obituary
BESSET

Anthony Besset died Wednesday
February 10, 1922, at his home, 11k
miles southeast of Milford, aged s.
years, 8 months and II days. Mass
was held Saturday morning at $3.50 in
st. Johns Church, Milford. Interment
made in Odd Fellows cemetery. VIM
G. Powders was the funeral director
CONARD
Mrs. Annie Conard, wife of Capt.
James R. Conard, died at her home in
Milford, on Wednesday, February Is,
1922, aged &C years. Funeral services
were held from the NJ P. Church on
Thursday at p. m. Rev. Dryden Off
ciating. Interment was made at Port
Penn, Del, on Sunday. VIM. G. Pow
ders was the funeral director.
EUELL
Mrs. Mary Legar Euell, aged 33
years, wife of Grover C. Euell, of
Philadelphia, died last week of
pneumonia and was buried at FEEDER
alsburg, Md, her former home, on
Wednesday, February Is. She was a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. y. Legar,
now residents of Bridgeville. She
leaves three children, two sisters and
three brothers, one of whom is Jesse
E. Legar, Jr., of Milford.
SAPP 4
John M. Sapp, aged II years, died
Sapp, corner of West Front and Mill
streets, North Milford, early on Mon
day morning, February 20, 1922, of
second stroke of paralysis. He was
stricken first nearly six years ago and
had been confined to bed for five years |
and six months of the time. The fune- |
raj was held on Wednesday afternoon
and interment made in the family lot |
n Barratt's Chapel cemetery. About |
thirty years ago he served several /
erms as Chief of Police for Milford |
md was an efficient officer He. was a
on of William Sapp, better known as
Big Billy Sapp''-so called by reason
# the fact, that he weighed over 300
pounds, and was a well known man
Ocally.
LOF'LAND
The funeral services of Mrs. Eliza
}. Lofand, were held at the residence
f her daughter, Mrs. Ernest c. Mack
in, 2O8 Truitt avenue, Milford, on
tuesday, February 21, at 1 o'clock. I
.ev. D. w. Jacobs officiating and in
erment made at Barratt's Chapel.
he passed away quietly Saturday ev-
ming, February 18, 1922, after an ill
ess of over two years. She was a
lember of Avenue M. E. Church, and
devoted Christian from girlhood.
here remains to mourn her loss, two
two sons and two sisters,
rs. Ernest c. Macklin, Mrs. John H. l
emmett, Henry w. Lofiand, all of Mil I
I'd; Elias T. Lofland of Trenton, N. !
; Mrs. Emma M. Harrington, of MiIl Q
rd, and Mrs. Amelia E. Williams, of
N. Y, also many friends
Id relatives.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
STATE UNIVERSITY
TO ERECT LIBRARY

Trustees of the University of Della
ware at a meeting held last Saturday
approved of project for campaign
for funds with which to build a new
library at the university as memoir
ial Ito the sons and daughters of Del
aware who gave up their lives for
their country during the world war.
1t was specified that the campaign
shall not start before September, and
that it shal not involve any expense
to the university. The fund is to be
raised by popular subscriptions.
A plan was adopted specifically des-
ignating the rank and precedence of
deans and professors in TIE uniVer-
sity.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Walls, LOG West
street, gave birthday party in honor
of their son, Roland's sixteenth birth
day. Games were INDUCED in until a
late hour when the guests were in
vited into the dining room where a
big birthday cake was lighted with
16 candles. Refreshments of ice cream
and cake we're served in abundance.
The guests departed wishing Roland
many more happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
LOCAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED
FOR woodrow WILSON FUND

The following persons have been
appointed as the local committee for
Milford, on behalf of the Woodrow
Wilson Fund, and those who desire
further information can confer with
either member of the committee, who
are as follows: Roy Pettyjohn, chair
man; 7. Carlisle Collins, Charles E.
Varney, Robert P. Davis, and John
Mayhew-all of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
COOvER- -McNICOL

A very pretty but quiet marriage
was solemnized at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Colin McNicol, Tuesday, Feb
ruary 21, 1922, at the hour of 1870 p.
M, by Rev. C. E. Dryden. The con-
tracing parties being Miss Beulah,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. McNicol,
florist, of Milford, and Mr.. Charles C.
Coover, of York, Pa. The young cou-
pie left on the early train Wednesday.
morning for Reading, Pa, where Mr..
Cooper is pianist in the movie palace
of that town.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
M. P. BROTHERHOOD

A brotherhood for social fellowship
was formed in the Methodist Protes-
tant Church on Wednesday night last.
SiXty-five men and boys were made
members. A splendid patriotic enter
tainment followed by refreshments
was enjoyed.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
REAL ESTATE SALES

v c. T. w. Williams, real estate agent,
has this week sold the farm of Is
acres, located one mile east of Mil
ford and owned by Frederick Foulds,
to Joseph L. Pendleton, of Philadel-
phia. Mr.. Pendleton will start a chick
en- farm.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24
Nuptials
MESSICK-BURKS

Miss Thelma Jane Burks, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh T. Burks, of
Sandidges, Va, and G.. Harold Mes
sick, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard IS.
Messick, of Georgetown, were quietly
married at the home of the brides
parents, by Rev. V. T. Crawford Fol-
lowing the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Messick left for their home at George
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24

Laws Church, Sunday school 1870
p. M, February 26. Preaching by the
District Superintendent. All come out
and give him hearty welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1922-02-24

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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-08-11
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
 of DEAN MINES COMPANY "

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual meeting of the stockholders of Dean Mines Company, a corporation existing under the laws of Arizona, will be held at the office of the com pany, in the city of Kingman, County of Mohave, State of Arizona, on Mon- day, the 14th day of August, 1922, at the hour of 4 o'clock p. m. to elect officers for the next year, also to take action on the approval or disapproval of the proposed conveyance by this corporation of all its assets to the Dean Mines Consolidated Corporation for the purpose of enabling the com pany to proceed to place the company in better position for listing it's stock as recommended by it's Board of Directors.
 Said meeting shall also be held for the purpose of amending the bylaws of this corporation and such other business as may be transacted at any regular meeting or come before said meeting.
 By order of the Board of Directors.
 IRVINE O'SHEA, ,'. Secretary. First insertion August 4.
 Last insertion August II.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-08-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of J. D. Lee, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned, Virga P. Lee, Administra- trix of the estate of J. D Lee deceas- ed, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceas- ed, to exhibit them, with the neces- sary vouchers, within ten months af- ter the first publication of this notice to the said Administrative at the law offices of Louis L. Wallace, mixing man, Mohave county, Arizona, the same being the place for the trans action of the business of said estate, in said County of Mohave.
 VIRGA P. LEE,
 Administratrix of the estate of
 J. D. Lee, deceased. Dated this 18th day of June, 1922. First insertion Aug. II. &.. Last insertion Sept. 8. '.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-08-11
1 Assessor
 1 School Superintendent 1 Clerk of the Superior Court

ASScSSOI
 1 School Superintendent 1 Clerk of the Superior Court PRECINCT OFFICERS:
 Justice of the Peace, the number as set forth in Para. 3S1, Chap. VIII, Title VI, Revised Statutes or Arizona, 1913, Civil Code. Constables, the number as set forth in Para. 2505, Chapter W, Title X, Revised Statutes of Arizona' 1913, Civil Code.
 County Precinct Committeeman, the number as set forth in Para. 3O44, Chapter XII, Title XII, Re- vised Statutes of Arizona, 1915, Civil Code. r IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. Done at Kingman the county seat of Mohave county, Ariz- ona, this 18th day of July, 1922. (SEAL)
 ORA R. THOMPSON, Clerk, Board of Supervisors of Mo- have County, Arizona. First insertion August 4. Last insertion August IS.