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Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
Milford Hospital Notes

Robert Brown, of Harrington, who
underwent an emergency operation
Tuesday of this week, is doing nicely.
Mrs. L. H. Wright, of Laurel, who
has been receiving treatment at the
hospital, the past week, will return
home soon.
Roland Knots, Of Harrington, was
operated on Monday Of this week, and
has made a very good recovery.
Albert COhee, who is now quite i'll,
returned to his home in Frederick, on
Tuesday.
Isaac Lacey, who fell from a ladder
last week, had his dislOcated shoulder
reduced at the hospital.
Mrs. John Deputy continues to i'm
prove and is regaining her strength
gradually.
Miss Eldred Adams, one of the
younger nurses of the hospital has
been quite i'll for the past week.
Va little necklace of beads, with let
tered beads, spelling the name Of the
baby, is going to be worn by the ba-
bies in the nursery, for Identification.
These necklaces will be put on the
babies as soon as they are born, and
will remain on until they are taken
home. Any mother upon leaving, who
wishes to obtain the necklace for a
keepsake, will be allowed to purchase
it from the hospital. Misses Mary and
Frances Grier, are now raising the
money, to supply the cabinet of beads,
so that the system of baby identifica-
tiOn can be carried out in the hospital.
DR.. Frank 'Grier brought up the vic
trola from his Rehoboth cottage and
presented it to the hospital Saturday
of last week.
S. c. Evans and the Milford Music
StorG have already sent in a gOOdly
supply of records, and a little music
about the hospital is being greatly ap-
preciated by all.
Just two-thirds of the first year Of
the Milford Emergency Hospital has
passed. Many doctors and patients
have taken advantage of the oppor-
tunity that is theirs, that of using the
home hospital. In these first eight
months there have been one hundred
and ninety-seven patients in the hos
pital, one hundred and twenty opera
tions have been performed, and six
teen babies have been born. The
Board of Trustees are constantly add
Ing to the equipment, and there is al
so promise of other equipment for the
near future, among other things fine
ambulance.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
FARMERS INSPECT
new CASTLE DIARIES
BOTH KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTY WERE
WELL REPRESENTED ON AN AUTO
TOUR OF DIARIES UNDER
AUSPICES OF FARM BUREAU
SOME OF The BEST EQUIPPED AND MOST
MODERN DIARIES In THIS PARTOF
The COUNTRY WERE VISITED.

Kent county was well represented
on the automobile dairy tour which
was conducted by the New Castle
County Farm Bureau last Thursday.
A number of farmers from the two
lower counties took advantage of this
tour and were well pleased with the
trip. The agricultural class of the
Caesar Rodney high school and the
Smyrna high school were among the
visitors from Kent county. These
boys were in charge of their agricul-
tural teachers of their respective
schools. All down-State farmers were
met at the station in Middletown
where a number of automobiles were
waiting to take them over the county.
The tour was in charge of commit
tee consisting of Mr.. P. E. Pleasan-
ton, Mr.. H. C. Milliken and Mr.. w.
w. Buckingham, of New Castle County
Farm Bureau. Assistance in the ar
rangements of this tour was given by
R. o. Bausman, New Castle County
Agent.
Some of the best equipped and most
modern dairies in this part of the
country were inspected on this tour.
The first stop was made at the farm
of John D. Reynolds, near Middle
town, where the farmers we're shown
the results of using a purebred bull
on grade COWS as a pratical means Of
building up a good dairy herd. Mr..
Reynolds has been raising Holsteins
for a number of years and has great
ly improved his herd by following the
inexpensive practice of starting a
good producing herd. The next place
visited was that of w. e. Cam, near
Glasgow. Here the visitors were
shown some pure bred Holsteins
which had been raised by Mr.. Cam.
From Mr.. Cams farm the party mo-
tored to the farm Of J.W. Dayett near
Cooch, where more pure bred HOl-
stems were seen.
The pure-bred herd of Holsteins
at the Delaware University Farm at
tracted much attention and interest
ing facts were learned about the diff
ferent rations fed as experiments on
the different COWS. From the Uni
versity Farm the party drove to the
Blue Hen Farms which are located
just north of Newark. At this place
the visitors were shown a modern
Nel4AJ DeNAA anu q hCAA u
Guernsey COWS and Hampshire hogs.
During the noon hour the members
of the dairy tour were well fed at the |
Tea Shop in Newark, where delic-
ious lunch, consisting of sandwiches,
pie and coffee was served.
The first stop after lunch was at the
famous Breidabliak Farms on the |
Lancaster pike. Here the members of
the tour were permitted to inspect
one of the most modern dairy farms
In the country. Following this inspec-
tion the party visited the well known
Farms, where the finest
dairy equipment possible was exhib-
tied to the visitors. There were ap-
1000 acres in these farms
and the entire area is well improved.
There were between 125 and $50
farmers on this tour, and those who
lid not go certainly missed one of the
greatest opportunities to see some in
eresting dairy farms and equipment.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
PERSONAL MENTION
MANY VISITORS ARE REPORTED DURING
The PAST WEEK.

Mrs. VIM. V. Grier returned to Phil
adelphia this week.
John H. Nutter of Philadelphia il
spending few days in Milford this
week.
Mrs. J. B. Allen and mother spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Webb and family.
Mrs. Lena Stayton Reynolds spent
( the past week in Philadelphia buying
new spring goods.
DIR. S. M. D. Marshall has been
spending a few days in Salisbury as
the guest of DR.. Tull.
Willoughby Josephs is spending an
indefinite time with his sister, Mrs.
George H. Draper, Jr.
Miss Rachel Frame of Collingswood,
N. j., is spending some time with her
aunt, Mrs. Annie P. Williams.
Mrs. G. Layton Grier, Miss Margaret
and Ann Grier leave this week for an
extended trip to Atlantic City.
Miss Elizabeth Stidham has been in
Philadelphia most of this week look
ing after Spring styles in millinery.
Miss Irene Hunter of Swedesboro,
N. J., who has been visiting Mrs. Gle
ment Nutter, has returned to her
home.
Mrs. S. D. Duncan and Mrs. Archer
Miller who have been the guests of
Mrs. S. M. Truitt have returned to
Pittsburgh.
Miflin S. WoOdall left Monday for
New York, from which port he will
said on a two year trip to England
and points in the faw East.
Miss Mildred Ellingsworth and Miss
Anna Sheppard, Glendale, spent the
weekend with Miss Ellingsworth's
aunt, Mrs. o. M. SalmOns, at Lewes.
Mrs. william Corey, Mrs. Sarah Os-
mOnd and Miss OsmOnd who have
been the guests of Mrs. Frank L. Grier
returned to their respective homes
this week.
Miss Ida Warren and friend, Maur-
ice Herd, motored from Marcus Hook,
Pa, and spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Warren,
at Ellendale.
Brs. G. J. Manning of Narbeth, Pa,
and Mrs. W. G. Colbourn Of Philadel-
phia, are visiting their father, E. V.
and sister, Mrs. B. E. Gill
lis, for few days.
Last week an announcement was
received from Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
Jr., of Chicago, Ill, of the
birth. of daughter on February 18th,
1922 Weight, 91s lbs.
Va song poem, "a Dream of Love-"
written by Mrs. Virginia Henderson
Warren, has been accepted by the
Broadway Composing Studios of New
York and will be on the market in
short time.
Mrs. S. M. KINNEY of Williamsville
Is suffering from a severe attack Of
rheumatism. She had as her
guest last Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. H. W.
Johnson and family of Cannons, Mr..
md Mrs. R. A. Warren and daughter,
If Glendale, and Miss Anna Smith Of
his town,
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
Inspection of Soldiers
In Milford Last Week

On Thursday evening of last week
the United States inspection of the
local company of the National Guard,
stationed at Milford, was made by
Captain Foster from Fort du POnt,
Lt.-Colonel John P. LeFevre, of Dover,
and Major David Salter, from Will
mington. These inspections are made
once each year by the United States,
for the purpose of grading the organ
ization, as well as to see that the prop
erty owned by the U. S. Government
is in proper condition. Captain Harry
Pettyjohn commanding the local COM
pany in Milford, had forty-two men on
the floor of the armory, and had con-
fidently expected at least total Of
fifty-three men to be present-but, be-
cause of the snow and bad roads, the
members residing in the country,
were not able to answer at roll call.
The average attendance at drill for
the past year, averaged each week, SO
men. Every man in the town limits
was present.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
TWO OPPOSE SOLDIER BONUS
DU POINT AND LAYTON OPPOSE BONUS
AND BALL IS NON -COMMITTAL.

Inquiries as to the attitude of United
States Senators T. Coleman du POnt
and L. Heisler Ball and Congressman
Caleb R. Layton in the matter Of the
soldier bonus which is being cOnsid-
cred by Congress, disclosed the fact
that Senator du Pont and Congress-
man Layton were unalterably opposed
to the bonus, and Senator Ball was
nOn-c -cOmmittal.
Their statements follow:
Miami Beach, Fla, Feb. "a, 1922.
''I am in favor of a fair, just and
liberal bonus for any one who was in
any way incapacitated in serving in
the war in any capacity but am unal-
terably opposed to a bonus for any
one not injured. Do not think we
should pay for duty of patriotism, and
a chance to serve ones country and
humanity should be welcomed priv
ilege.
COLEMAN DU PONT."
"My attitude toward the proposed
bonus for former service men depends
entirely on the form in which the
bonus legislation is presented to the
Senate" said Senator Ball. "That is
all care to say at this time"
Congressman Caleb R. Layton said
he did not think it necessary, in de-
fining his attitude, to add to his re-
cent statement in which he said:
81 desire to say that I do not ap-
prove of bonus to the soldier at a
time when the country is staggering
under such load of taxes as to make
readjustment almost impossible.
Even though it is more than three
years since the close Of the war, to
add to the existing burden by bonus,
necessarily running into the billions,
would injure the recipients them
selves, their families and the public
generally.
"I favor the most generous appro-
priation for those who were injured in
the service and for the dependents of
those who died in the service. I be-
lieve at this time that the soldier boy
who was uninjured by that service
should enlist in the exigencies of war
for the good of his country.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
Seeking to Improve
Berry Shipment Plan

Thousands of strawberry growers
on the D. M. & V. branch of, the Penn
cylvania Railroad, it is mooted, will
bring a concerted action to bear on
the railroad company for better ser
vice in the marketing of perishable
fruit.
The growers of Worcester county,
Md, and Sussex county, DEL, are
asking for train to leave Snow Hill
during berry shipping time for nor
thern markets about p. M, which,
it is contended, would put the berries
twelve hours nearer market.
1t is contended that if the berries
could be started twelve or fifteen
hours earlier and delays along the
route avoided, the berries would sell
for 80 cents more a crate than un-
der the shipping plans in the past. It
is also held that the railroad company
would be benefited by the increase in
quantity shipped and the consumers
would get fresher berries and be will
ing to pay one cent more a quart.
John G. Townsend, Jr., Selbyville, and
Orlando Harrison, Worcester county,
are said to be interested in the efforts
to get better train service.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
ON THE HONOR LIST
IN SUSSEX COUNTY

Schools on the eastern side of Sus-
sex county that made 80 per cent for
January. Because of the weather
conditions and the prevalence OF con-
tagious diseases in many districts
fewer schools made 80 per cent fol-
January than for any month so far
this school year.
We are glad to publish the following
list of schools which, in spite of these
conditions have been able to make 80
per cent.
Georgetown Special, 80 per cent,
high school, 91.7 7th grade.
Bethany Beach, one room, 90.73.
Ivy College, one room, 94.6.
Frankford, 7th grade, 95; 9Th, 9O.47;
4th, 94.72; 3rd, 1921.
Ellendale, 7-S, 91.O2; 7-6, 9S.S; S-4-5.
92.7.
Lincoln, 9th, 100.
Rehoboth, high school, 91.3; 7-S,
91.4; 5-6, 95; ga, "a.
Selbyville, 9Th, 90; 7th, 81; So, SO;
Lord Baltimore, 9Th, 9O.7; 7th, 91.7;
So, 93.7.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
Save Child's First Teeth

Parents feed, cloth and look after
the health of their children generally
but the great majority overlook
caring for teeth-especially the first
teeth of the child.
Every child needs every tooth ev-
cry day. There is only one way to
preserve the temporary teeth and that
is by taking care of them now. Every
tiny cavity must be cleaned and filled
at once.
Deep cavities in baby teeth are
dangerous because they may reach
the pulp. If the pulp is exposed it will
die and then the tooth may be lost.
Those years in which the child de-
pends upon its temporary teeth for
masticatiOn span the period of most
rapid growth. Keep the baby teeth
clean and healthy.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
AMATEUR PRIZE FIGHTER
COMES FROM MILFORD

Last week the sporting fraternity
of Salisbury pulled off small prize
fight, in which Ralph Sharp, of Laur-
ell, and Kid Weeks, of Salisbury, were
the principals. Ralph Sharp won the
contest in the fifth round, with a
knockout blow on the chin.
This is not the first prize fight that
Ralph has had a piece of, as he got
the short end of a contest at Dover
about a year ago, when fellow from
Wilmington made short work Of him.
He was with the American army in
France during the war and got some
training as a sparing partner while
serving with the soldiers.
He is schedule to meet another man
from st. Michael's, Nd, in April and
is training for the affair at Laurel
This is the story Ralph Sharp sent tC
the Chronicle, accompanied by the
posters announcing the Salisbury con-
test of last week.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS

On Wednesday morning, March LIST,
W. Boardman Hammond, of the firm
of Hammond G Ennis, shoe dealers OF
South Milford, was stricken with par
alysis at his home at Fourth and Pear
streets, North Milford. This is the Sec
ond stroke-the first came several
years ago, and he recovered very
largely from that one. He came to
Milford about forty-two years ago
from Berlin, Md, with Samuel R. En-
mis- and started. in the shoe business
and maintained his activities up to
the affliction which came to him in
recent years.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

A conference was held last Satur-
day at the State House, with Cover
nor Denney by prominent temperance
workers in the State, looking toward
the observance, some time in April
of Claw Enforcement Week" Re
quest was made of the governor that
he issue a proclamation for the obser-
vance.
Those attending the conference in
cluded Mrs. George G. Pearce, State
president of Delaware W. c. T. u;
Mrs. Ella Cordray, president Of Kent
county w. c. T. u; Mrs. Stephen
Slaughter, of Dover, and Rev. E. G.
Prettyman of the Anti-Saloon League.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
new WTHEATRE OWNERS
ARE CONGRATULATED
J. E. LEWIS, PRESIDENT OF The PLAZA
CORPORATION, RECEIVING MANY
LETTERS AND TELECRAMS.
IS A HANDSOME PLAYHOUSE
MR.. LEWIS IS WELL PLEASED WITH The
WELCOME HIS EFFORTS TO AMUSE
THEATRE GOERS RECEIVED.

Mr.. J. E. Lewis, president of the
Plaza Theatre Corporation, owners of
the new Plaza Theatre, in Milford, has
been the recipient of many letters and
telegrams of congratulatiOn GpOn the
opening of his fine new theatre in Mil
ford. Among the many, was one from
the Fox Film Corporation, which was
interesting and to the point. The tel
egram, received the opening night, fol-
lows:
Philadelphia,
Feb. %, 1922.
J. E. Lewis,
Plaza Theatre,
Milford, Delaware.
The people of Delaware are today
celebrating two events of extreme i'm
pOrtance; first the birthday of the
Father of our Country" George
Washington; second, the birth of the
new Plaza Theatre, which should be a
pride of theirs as well as the memory
of our great Washington. Your new
theatre will stand as monument Of
pride to the people of Delaware. You
have the congratulations of the entire
Fox Film Corporation on your new
venture, ana we all nope and wish
for you the best of luck.
GEORGE F. DEMBOW,
Fox Film Corporation.
The owners and management of the
Plaza Theatre desire to express their
appreciation of the large audience
which greeted the opening of the the
atre on February 22nd, and assure the
public, that nothing will be left un-.
done to attract and please the people
in the management and future service
of this theatre. 1t is the purpose, just
as soon as it is possible, to complete
arrangements with the booking agen-
cies of Philadelphia and New York, to
present high class vaudeville perfor-
mances at least once each week in the
Plaza, which will be announced in the
columns of the Milford Chronicle each
week in advance.
Mr.. Lewis this week assured the
writer, that he is more than pleased
with the welcome his efforts for the
amusement of the people of Milford
and vicinity, has been received at and
since the opening Of the new theatre.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
DEMOCRATS TO MEET
AT DOVER MARCH II

Henry R. Isaacs, chairman of the
Democratic State Committee announ-
ced recently that he would issue a
call within few days for a meeting
of the committee for Saturday, March
II, at Dover. The matter of finances
will be discussed at that time and
plans made for the coming campaign.
This meeting, Mr.. Isaacs said,
would be followed by another one
when arrangements would be made
to entertain National Chairman Cor
dell Hull who will visit Wilmington
the latter part of the month.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
COWS CONDEMNED

State veterinary examiners last
week condemned 20 head of fine dairy
COWS from the herd of Thomas Latto-
mus, in New Castle county, a local
farmer, which were subject to tuber-
culosis germs.
The fact that Mr.. Lattomus was
forced to sell these COWS for the sum
of $40 per head to a local dealer, to
be butchered, when he had bought
many of this lot for prices ranging
from SIS to $1OO each, not only has
caused him quite financial loss, but
has caused great concern among other
local dairymen whose herds are to be
tested
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A very happy birthday was spent at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ma
rine, Sunday, February 26. A few of
their children being Charles Marine,
Jr., Calvin Marine, Martendale Ma
rine, John D. Marine and their grand
son, Harold Marine, who spent the day
with them.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
NEW VOCAL MUSIC TEACHER

v Miss Alice X. Hoffman, of Camp
Hill, Pa, has been placed in charge
of the vocal music training department
of the Milford public school. The
grammar school will have chorus sing
ing at 9 a. m. each day. The high
school sings at 1926 a. m. Each
grade has three periods Of instruc-
tiOn in singing each week, in the
grade rooms. Miss Hoffman comes to
Milford well recommended and quail
fed. She uses the same method used
throughout Pennsylvania.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
SENATE CONFIRMS TWO
MEN AS POSTALASTERS

1.-THE Senate on Tuesday confirmed
two Delaware postmasters. They are:
W. Bateman Cullen, Clayton, and
Joseph C. Hutchinson, Townsend. Rep
resentative Layton recommended the
appointment of these two postmasters
a few days ago.
The nominations Of Two Delaware
postmasters were also sent to the
Senate Monday. Gertrude West, Days
boro, and William H. Rogers, Fred
erica. Representative Layton also
recommended these to the Postof1ce
Department recently.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
CAPT. S. C. CAREY DEAD

Captain Stephen C. Carey, for As
years identified with towboat interests
of the port of Philadelphia, died last
Friday at his home, No. 1924 Larch-
wood avenue, that city.
He had been confined to his home
the last three months. He leaves a
widow. He was IS years old and was
born at Frankford, Del. He was the
owner of the well-known river tow
boats, Delaware and Edna.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
RUN DOWN BY AUTO

Walter Hudson, negro, was run OV-
er and injured by an automobile while
standing at the corner of North Front
and Walnut streets, Monday after
noon. The car was being driven by
Mrs. Harry Greenly, of Houston, who
lost control Of the machine when
turning the traffic pole at the corner.
The automobile ran upon the sidewalk
striking Hudson and knocking him
down.
Hudson was taken to the Milford
Hospital, where it was found he was
suffering from shock and badly bruis-
ed
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
BOX AND SHADOW SOCIAL

There will be box and shadow So
cial held at Church Hill School, on
Thursday evening, March 9th. Should
the above date be too stormy the So
cial will be held the following even
ing. Proceeds for the benefit Of pic
mic at the end Of the school term.
Come and help to make this social a
s1Iccess
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vadakin, living
near Milford, gave birthday party in
honor of their daughter, Viola's tenth
birthday. Games were INDUCED in un-
til a late hour, when the many school
mates present were invited into the
dining room where a large birthday
cake was lighted with ten candles.
Refreshments Of ice cream, cakes and
candies were served in abundance.
The guests departed wishing Viola
many more happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
FIRE AT JOHN NAMOR'S FARM

A gasoline engine on the farm Of
John Nailor, one-half mile north Of
Milford, exploded, Monday, at noon,
while he was pumping water for his
stock. The Carlisle fire company re-
sponded to the alarm and the flames
were extinguished before any damage
was done to buildings.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
VALENTINE PARTY

Mrs. R. A. Stearns of East Front
street, entertained the girls of the T.
w. A. Club at very enjoyable val
entine party last Friday evening. The
evening was spent in games,- after
which punch, heart-shaped cookies
and candy were enjoyed by all.
At ten o'clock the girls, together
with their chaperon departed to their
homes.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
ON CHARITIES BOARD

Governor Denney made the follow
ing appointment to the State Board
of Charities: DR.. Frank L. Grier, Of
Milford, in lieu of DR.. G. Layton Grier,
resigned.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03
Obituary
ABROTT


Mrs. Sallie Abbott, widow of the late
William L. Abbott, of Milford Neck,
died at the residence of her son. DR..
Herman Abbott, in Philadelphia, on
Tuesday, February 28th, 1922, aged
rs years. Since the death of her hus-
band, who died at their home in Phil
adelphia, where they had moved after
retiring from their farm, near Mil
ford, she had made her home with her
sons.
MAGEE
Mrs. Amanda Magee died at her
home on West street, Milford, Friday
afternoon, February "a, 1922, at 4:20
o'clock. She was member of the M.
E. Church and funeral services were
held at her late home on Monday af-
ternoOn, conducted by Rev. D. W. Ja-
cobs, of that church, assisted by Rev.
Welsh, of the Baptist Church. Burial
was made at Odd Fellows cemetery.
She is survived by a husband and a
brother, R. H. Wilson, of New Berne,
N. C.
BLAIR
Charles A. Blair died at his home
in Connecticut last week, after months
of suffering from cancer. He was 78
years old. About 1880 he came to Del
aware and resided in and near Milford
where he was engaged in the lumber
and basket business for several years.
He made many friends here, but about
1886 he went back to New England,
where he engaged with the COrbin
Lock Company and was with them for
thirty-four years. His wife died sew
eral years ago, but a number Of chill
dren survive him-all of whom re-
side in New England. He was a man
of much mental ability and made
many warm friends while in Della
ware.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03

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Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03

Turnip greens are in market.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-03

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