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Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
Vaudeville Next Week
At Plaza Theatre

The management of the Plaza Thea
tire in Milford are advertising in this
weeks issue of the Chronicle a full
program of vaudeville for Thursday
evening of next week, March 10th. The
talent for this entertainment has been
secured direct from the Keith cir
cult, and the local managers have
been promised that this talent will be
only of the best. Interest in MilfOrd's
new playhouse is increasing weekly.
This week announcement was made
by the owner of ConOway's bus line,
of Georgetown, that a bus will leave
Georgetown three evenings of each
week at 7:15 o'clock for Milford. This
bus is being put on to bring theatre
parties from Georgetown and that
section of Sussex county to the Plaza
Theatre. It will arrive in ample time
for the second show. The fact that
persons in other towns are providing
means to reach the beautiful theatre
now located in Milford, is a sure dem
onstration that the efforts of the man
agement to give good clean entertain
ment is proving attractive to the res
idents of not only Milford, but other
towns as well.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10

Two white-robed figures bearing the
insignia of the Ku Klux Klan entered
the Peoples Christian Church in Do
yer, during the services in that church
Sunday night and marching up the
aisle, placed an envelope on the pull
pit. Without speaking a word the two
figures then turned and marched
down the aisle again, out of the front
door and disappeared.
At the time the large congregation
was standing singing a hymn. Every
one in the church looked on with
amazement as the two figures march
ed up the aisle and placed the enve-
lope on the pulpit. No effort was made
to detain them as they marched out
of the church.
When the hymn was concluded, the
Rev. Roy c. Heldenstein, D. D., pastor
of the church, opened the envelope
and read the following note enclosed
to the congregation:
REV. R. c. Helfenstein, D. D., please
deliver this amount of money, $31, to
the person whose name you will find
We understand a certain
family in our town is in need and we
desire as an organization to make this
toward its support"
Signed,
KNIGHTS KU KLUX KHAN,
Dover, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
HIGHWAY BIDS OPENED
TWO HUNDRED PRESENT AT MEETING
OF STATE DEPARTMENT.

At the opening of bids last week at
Dover for the nine contracts advertis-
ed by the State Highway Department,
fully two hundred interested parties
were present. The commission met in
the court house and considerable in
terest was manifested. Following were
the contracts and the low bidder on
each:
Camden, 3.74 miles, G. R.
Abbott & Son, Baltimore, $134,652.82;
st. Georges to Tybout's Corner, 4.51
miles, A. H. Mcdowell, Wilmington,
S1S3,785; through Camden, one mile,
James A. HirOn, Dover, S27,866.S0;
through Blades and .Seaford, 1.189
miles, A. B. Candidge Co., George
town. $34.1O725; through Bridgeville.
O.81 miles, A. B. Sandidge & Co., $21,-
1870; Felton-Frederica, SIG miles,
David Shontag, New York, $157, 400;
Cheswold-Leipsic, 4.278 miles, Peil
Construction Co., Baltimore, $122,394.-
25; Rising Wyoming, 3.O48 miles,
William Eisenberg, New York, $685.
141.24; Asbury Church-Barris' Cor
ner, 1901 miles, A. B. Candidge Co.,
$48,477
A delegation from Lewes appeared
before the commission asking for the
completion of the state highway from
HarbesOn to Lewes and RehObOth.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
Milford Hospital Notes

Mrs. William Faulkner, of Harring-
ton, underwent a minor operation on
Monday and is doing nicely.
A daughter was born Monday morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Nichols, of
Greenwood. Mother and baby are do
ing well.
Mrs. John Deputy, of Lincoln, who
has been i'll in the hospital for a long
time, is now able to be up in a chair.
Mrs. Henry Collins of Frankord was
operated on Monday of this week and
will return home soon.
A daughter was born in the hospital
Saturday to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lynch of Fort Salisbury.
Frank Edwards of Dover has enter
ed the hospital for medical treatment.
Roland Knots and Robert Brown,
both of Harrington, have made good
recoYeries from their operations, and
will return home soon.
The turkey and flowers sent to the
hospital from the firemen's banquet
last week were enjoyed by all.
The donations of milk, eggs and
other food supplies sent to the hOspi-
tai have been very much appreciated.
The regular meeting of the Wom-
ems Auxiliary of the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital will be held March
18th, at $3.50 p. m. at the hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
Two Birthdays Celebrated;
Sc and 80 Years Old

The birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. VIM.
Harrison Davis, of East Second street,
South Milford, are just one week apart
Mr. Davis having been born 86
years ago on February oath, 1922, and
Mrs. Davis being born 80 years ago
on Friday, March 3rd, 1922. Many of
Mr.. Davis friends remembered him
with birthday cards when his anniver-
sary came, but they had decided to
have homecoming of all the chill
dren and grandchildren on the ami
versary of Mrs. Davis on March 3rd,
which was held with most happy sur
roundings. Their oldest son, Walter
H. Davis, of Milford, with his wife:
Mrs. A. w. Powell and two daughters,
also of Milford, Mrs. Minnie Ackerman
and son and two daughter, and Mr..
Edward M. Davis, of Wilmington,
were at home for the annual birthday
dinner, which was served at the home
of their parents. The supervision and
preparation to a very considerable
well as the serving, was
directly under the approval of this
fine old lady and splendid home maker
for sixty years and more.
Edward M. Davis remained over
with his aged parents until Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
USHERS' UNION

The Ushers' Union of Avenue M. E.
Church, although just recently organ
lied, having as its president, R. Ar
thur Derrickson, and secretary, E. C..
Pierce is hustling company of men.
They have announced the following
ushers for the months of March and
April: Morning services-NOrth aisle,
B. w. Mills and E. C. Pierce; centre
aisle, Fred Higman and Van Hickman;
south aisle, Geo. Davis and John In
gram; door men, north door, Frank
Jones; center door, w. S. Simpson;
south door, A. E. Archer
Evening services-NOrth aisle, Thos.
Abbott and Wallace McFaul; center
aisle, Chas. Windsor and Everett Man
love; south aisle, Clarence Stuart and
Cecil McCleary; door men, north door,
Geo. Macklin; center, Geo. Swain;
south, Winter Bennett.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
Avenue M. E. Church

Last Sunday morning the time usu-
ally set apart for the sermon was de-
voted to a talk by the pastor, Mr..
Jacobs, on "The History of Method
ISM" and to the reading of the rules
of the Methodist Church, which the
conference requires to be read at least
once each year.
Our Sunday school was a record
breaker in every respect. The attend
ance numbered 4O4, this being the
largest during the present conference
year. At this time we had our last
chance to contribute to the deficit in
our missionary offering and our col
lection amounted to $152.OO. Mr.. ia
cobs was also very proud of the at
tendance in his Bible Glass, 1877 is
the largest number that he has ever
had present. Why not surprise him
and make it $50 in the near future?
Following the Epworth League in
the evening we had real treat when
Mr.. Kliver assisted Mr.. Jacobs and
brought us a most excellent message.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
TALL CEDARS TO HAVE
ABIG ENTERTAINMENT
The AFFAIR WILL COMBINE FEATURES
OF LADIES NIGHT AND WILL BE
HELD In PLAZA THEATRE.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, APRIL S
THE BEST TALENT AVAILABLE TO MAKE
this AFFAIR A GRAND SUCCESS IS
NOW BEING SECURED.

The officers and committee appoint
ed to arrange for the finest entertain
ment ever given by Evergreen Forest
No. 49,, Tall Cedars of Lebanon. of
Milford, report that they are rapidly
perfecting plans for the meeting to be
held on April 5th, which when an
nounced will cause the members of
that organization to "sit up and take
notice" The meeting will be different
from any of the Ladies' Nights" ever
held by the forest in that the mem
bers will not be limited exclusively to
the wives, sWeethearts and mothers of
the members. At the entertainment to
be provided at the meeting April 5th,
members may secure admission tick
cts for both men and ladies, regard
less Of whether the man is a mem
Der of the organization or not.
The finest talent available to make
the affair a success is being secured.
It is thought that the forest will have
to pay about $1,000 for the entertain
ers for the evenings program. This in
itself will assure a most enjoyable
evening for those who attend. No re-
freshments will be served at the
meeting, but money which would
have been spent for the "eats" will be
expended on the program. The gather
ing will meet at the new Plaza Thea
tire in Milford. The attractiveness Of
this modern playhouse will add great
ly to the pleasure of the audience.
Evergreen Forest is live wire organ
izatiOn, and when they put anything
across it is done right. It is needless
to say that the tickets for the even
ing will be sold rapidly to the mem
hers
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
White RObed KIansmen Stalk Up.
Church aisle; LeaVe Money for Needy

The entrance and departure of the
two white7rObed figures was so mys-
teriOus, sudden and unexpected that
no one in the congregation apparently
had the presence of mind to follow
them outside to see which direction
they went after leaving the church.
The church was crowded and many
were so startled they forgot to sing
while the knights were marching up
and down the aisle.
The affair has caused a great deal
of talk among residents of Dover and
especially those who were at the
church services and saw the white
robed figures. There was much spec
ulation among members of the con-
gregation as to what the message con-
tanned until the note was read by the
pastor.
It is now recalled that when organ
izers of the Ku Klux Klan came to Do
yer last summer the first Klan to be
organized in the State was in Dover
and later it was reported that Klans
were organized in Wilmington and
other towns in the State.
This was the first public appear
ance of a member of the Klan in cos
tune since it was organized. No an
was made by Mr.. Helfen-
stein as to the family in distress that
the Klan desired to help.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
Milford Century Club

The Milford New Century Club held
its regular weekly meeting on Mon
day, March 9th, at the club house at
$3.50 p. m. The regular business was
quickly disposed of and the president,
Mrs. S. c. Evans, Jr., took charge of
the afternoons program. The Presi-
dents Day is always one of the days
of real interest to the members. Ev-
cry member cO-Operates-but this year
the entire program was rendered by
the children of the club members. It
is true that Milford has always had
talent and never failed to produce the
right sort when any movement was
afOOt to use this talent for entertain
ment or benefit. The New Century
Club can be proud of it's club chill
dren and see ahead a great future in
these children as future club mem
bers. Many club children were present
who took no part in the program.
The first number was a solo for two
YiOlins by Mrs. Haswell Pierce and
Miss Katherine Davis. Accompanist,
Mrs. E. G. Hurley. Next followed a
demonstration by the Sewing Glass
of Mrs. Edmund J. Lewis. These girls
were taught to plan to buy, to cut and
to make outright the clothes they
wore and demonstrated.
These girls have given this demon
in Washington, D. c., Spring
field, Mass, and at the WOman's Col
lege at Newark. School dress and hat
Demonstrated by Phillis Griffith;
street dress-By Trena Lemmox; best
afternoon dress-By Bess Elliott.
The civic committee of the Milford
New Century Club will cooperate
with the Board of Health for the gen.
eral clean Up of the town. The first
week of April will be the time when
each citizen of Milford is asked to
give this special attention.
The Milford New Century Club and
he Board of Health insist that you
lelp make this town a clean town.
The meeting next week will be bus
ness and social
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
WILL IS CLUMSY FORGERY
SAYS WEBSTER A. M. MELCHER, A PHIL
ADELPHIA HANDWRITING EXPERT.

AT the hearing of the two contested
wills of William S. Kinney, of Seaford,
before Register of Wills w. J. Mus
tard, last Monday at Georgetown,
Webster A. M. Meicher, a Philadelphia
handwriting expert, declared that a
will leaving Kinney's property to his
second wife, Mary E. Kinney, and cut
ting off his son with 5000, was a
clumsy forgery.
The expert declared that Kinney's
name had been made with a blue car
bon tracing and then linked over twice
but was so clumsy no one could be
fooled by it,
The expert declared that the will
and typewriting on it were several
years old, and that originally 1911 had
been typed, but afterward erased and
1921 inserted.
Nathaniel ConOway a former Justice
of the peace in Seaford, swore he wit
messed the will in December and saw
Kinney write his name.
Alvin Marvel, whose sister is bene-
flied by the will, also swore he pre-
pared the will at Kinney's request and
afterwards witnessed it in the pres
ence of Kinney.
The will revokes a former one
which left the widow $1,000 and the
residue of the estate to his only son,
Sorin M. Kinney, naming the son as
The estate is estimated to
be worth about $4,000.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
BALL AND DU POINT
AGREE ON Herring
RECOMMEND THAT PRESIDENT APPOINT
MILFORD man FEDERAL INTERNAL
REVENUE COLLECTOR.
ASSUMES OFFICE APRIL lST
HARRY A. BROWN TO BE DEPUTY COL
LECTOR RACCORDING TO ANNOUNCE
MENT In WASHINGTON.

Senator L. H. Ball and Senator T. C.
du Pont have reached an agreement
that John W. Herring, of Milford. shall
be Federal Collector of Internal Rev
enue for Delaware to succeed Harry
S. Graham. Senator Ball made the an
nOuncement last Friday that the rec
ommendatiOn had been made to Pres
ident Harding.
IL was also announced Mr.. Herring
would appoint Harry A. Brown. of
Wilmington, as deputy collector of
revenue He is a former clerk of the
peace, former Levy COurtman, and at
present clerk of the Juvenile Court.
Appointment of Mr.. Herring as col
lector is expected to be sent to the
Senate by the President in a day or
two. Mr.. Herring will not assume the
Office until April 1, to permit Collec-
tor Graham to go through with his ar
rangements for the filing and first
taX-payment period, ending March Is,
and to have an audit made of the ac-
counts.
Mr.. Herring is banker of Milford
and was a delegate to the last Re-
publican National Convention.
An understanding has been reached
between Senators Ball and du POnt,
regarding patronage in Delaware, it
became known on Wednesday. follow
ing a conference between the two
Senators Tuesday night.
One of the results of the confer
ence, it was announced is that Mark
L. Davis will be appointed postmaster
of Milford. Senator Ball had been
backing John w. Herring for postmas-
ter in Milford. Senator du POnt was
advocating Mark L. Davis for the Of
flee, and Congressman Layton had
recommended Joseph G. Davis for
postmaster.
Now that Mr.. Herring has been rec
commended for Collector of Internal
Revenue for Delaware, Senator Ball
will vote for confirmation of Mark L.
Davis, for Milford postmaster. Sena- !
tor Ball will bend his efforts toward
party harmony in the State, it was
stated and will vote for confirmation |
of the appointment recommended by
Senator dU Pont, when they reach the |
floor of the Senate.
The only differences or misunder-
standing that has existed between the /
two Senators was on the matter of :
for collector of in
ternal revenue and now that this mat
ter has been settled no further misun-
are expected TO arise be-
tween the two Senators over appoint
nents.
One result of the agreement be-
.ween the Senators was apparent
when the Senate on Wednesday con-
irmed John J. JOlls for postmaster
1t MiddletOwn. Congressman Layton
lad recommended Jay c. Davis for
hat place. Y
It was said that the two Senators
llso had agreed on Arthur S. Hearne
or postmaster at Laurel and J. M.
1Obbins for postmaster at Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
FRANK REEDY AT
= NATIONAL RADIO SCHOOL

Last Monday morning Frank Reedy,
a grandson of ex-Sheriff Frank Reedy,
of Milford, went to Washington, D. c.,
where he entered the National Radio
Training School for an eight weeks
course, to equip him for taking a po-
sitiOn in the Radio Service. He has
been taking a correspondence school
course in radio telegraphy and work
ing with his own amateur outfit in
stalled at the water tower site in Mil
ford for several seasons. He is
young man just entered his twentieth
year, and has always been deeply in
terested in wireless telegraph and tel
ephOne service.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
Told in a Few Lines

Watch for the Date.
Real March weather.
Full moon next Monday.
Fresh herrings are in market
Wheat and grass are showing green
Spring flowers are blooming in the
gardens.
Fun and then some at the minstrel
show soon.
Eggs are so cheap that we can af-
ford to eat them.
What date? The date of Milford's
Merry Minstrels.
Many young chickens are about the
farm homes now.
The blackbird and the thrush are
singing in the brush.
Cut the rose bushes back hard, if
you want large roses.
Spray rose bushes, grape vines and
fruit trees this month. '
Watch for the posters and date of
the Alumni minstrel show.
Law'sC hurch-Sunday school, 1:15.
Preaching, 2:3O. March 18th.
Trim the grape vines at once-if
you have not done this before now.
Christ Church-Services Wednes-
day evening, 1880. Rev. Turner of
Lewes officiating.
Funny end men in farce, fun, and
frolic in the merry minstreIs. Benefit
of the M. H. S. Alumni Association.
J. F. Salevan, of Milford, has been
appointed constable for the 10th dis
trict by the Kent County Levy Court
Contract for peas, pickles or canta-
loupes as well as tomatoes and beans
now, it's better to have some of all
crops.
Turnip green's and hogs jowl is
spring dinner dish in Sussex county,
and when properly served-it is hard
to beat.
DR.. Frank Layton Grier, of Milford,
has been appointed a trustee of the
University of Delaware, to succeed Ed
ward D. Hearn, deceased.
The Faithful Circle of Kings Daugh-
ters will meet at the home Of Mrs.
G. Townsend, Thursday af- |
ternoon, March 18th, at 3 p. m.
4HeT6 Will D6 d SOCldl dC Iue uOH6 |
Of Mrs. Maggie Williams, near Union
on Saturday evening, March
18th. Benefit of church. Everybody in
7ited.
The Fellowship Bible Glass will
hold it's class anniversary at the chap
Il Tuesday evening, Marc 14th. Mem
oers are requested to be on hand at
go p. m.
The Parent Teachers Association
will hold their first meeting March IL
It Church Hill school house. Join
With us and come prepared to tell us
N Irish joke"
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
OFFICES CONSOLIDATED

bThe freight and passenger ticket Of
flee in Milford, has been operated for
many years with separate heads in
charge; but a recent order consoli-
dates the two under the management
of one person and Mr.. L. B. Graves,
who has been the freight agent at Mil
ford for twenty-five years, has been
placed as the chief. Mr.. Baynum who
has been the ticket agent will be as
signed to other duties. In both the
freight and ticket offices at Milford,
very efficient young men are the as
sistants in the clerical and telegraphic
service of these departments, and the
service will be up to the usual stand
ard in the future.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
Educational Picture
At Plaza Tonight

In conjunction with the regular
program at the Plaza Theatre this ev-
ening, an excellent picture which has
the backing of the many churches in
Milford will be shown on the screen.
This picture, Safeguarding the Ma
tion" has been brought to Milford not
by the theatre owners, but by those
interested in having the picture
shown to the residents of the town.
1t is highly instructive picture, has
the backing of the better element of
the citizens of the town, and is well
worth seeing. The regular price of
admission will be charged at the
Plaza this evening; but the Safe
guarding of the Nation" will be an
added feature. Announcement that
the picture would be shown has been
made from the pulpits of the Milford
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
SAW FIRST MOVING PICTURE
ON HIS S9th ANNIVERSARY

Mr. Samuel C. Evans, a retired jew
eler, of South Walnut street, attended
the matinee at the Plaza Theatre on
Saturday, February 25, and witnessed
the first moving picture he ever saw
thrown on a screen. It was his first
trip away from his home for several
years-as he has been afflicted with
rheumatism, which made him almost
a prisoner to his home and surround
ing grounds.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The last regular meeting of the AL
den Branch of the Sunshine Society
of Milford was held at the home of
the President, Mrs. H. L. Bunstein,
who opened the meeting by singing,
Scatter Sunshine" followed by Sun
shine prayer. Then was reported the
sick and shut-in visited. The Interna-
tional Sunshine convention of the
Sunshine Society will be held in New
York in May. Delicious refreshments
were served and a social time enjoyed.
The Society will meet this Friday af-
ternoon with Mrs. R. C. Hall, South
Walnut street, at o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
,TOTTEN CASE SETTLEMENT

The settlement of the Totten nom
support case was made through the
attorneys, R. R. Kenney, counsel for
Totten, and James Hall Anderson,
representing the State for Mrs. Totten.
Mrs. Totten did not appear in court
but Totten did and pleaded guilty.
The order of the court was that Tot
ten pay for the support of his wife,
Ruth w. Totten, $50 per month, first
payment to be made May 1. Totten
then entered into a surety bond of
$500 for performance Of his contract.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
KENT BOND ISSUE
GOES AT DISCOUNT

At last Tuesdays session of the
Kent Levy Court, bids were opened
for the authorized Good Roads Bond
issue of $5OO,0O0, which will be used
in connection with the State appropri-
alton and the Federal appropriation
available for that purpose. There were
but two bids: Laird and Co. and Har-
ris Forbes Co., (joint bid) $478,050,
and Harrison & Smith Co., Biddle &
Henry, and Price & Whitley, $469, ,15O.
The award was made to Laird and Co.
and Harris Forbes Co.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
KNOWLES
First Week in April
Will Be "Clean-Up Week.

DR.. Evans Roberts, member of the
Milford Board of Health, met with a
committee of the Milford New Century
Club this week. At this meeting plans
were made for a Cleanup Week to
be held in Milford, the first week in
April. At this time an active campaign
to clean up the entire town; both the
streets, backyards and rear alleys will
be started.
The Milford New Century Club is CO.
operating with the local Board of
Health in this drive to make better
the general appearance of Milford,
and their efforts should meet with
success. Items looking to the infOr-
nation of the public along the Clean
Up Week plans will appear in the
Chronicle in the near future.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-10
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED

The home of Mrs. Charles Zackzrew-
ski was filled with friends last Friday
afternoon, to help her celebrate the
passing of another mile stone on life's
journey. A course luncheon was serv-
ed, and very delightful time enjoy
ed. Rev. T. C. Davis, former pastor
of the Baptist Church. was also
guest, having stopped over on his way
to Chincoteague for short enforced
pocf