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Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
CHARLES DAVID ABBOTT, JR.
4 RECEIVES HIGH HONORS

The graduation class of 49, at Hav-
erford College, this year contained
several bright men, but their highest
honor man of the college was Charles
David Abbott, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles D. Abbott, Sr., of South Wal
nut street, Milford. Mr.. Abbott has
been a student at HaverfOrd for the
past four years, and the record he has
made is an honor for the college, as
well as for himself and friends.
Of three highest honor men, Mr..
Abbott stood first of all, and this in
the English course. He received hon
Orable mention in French study and
was awarded several college prizes
for eXcelling in several courses in
the college. He was awarded the Hib-
bard Garrett Memorial Prize for writ
ing verse, amounting to $25-his sub
ject being Ballad of Golden Days"
The special prize for English was
given him-$10 in cash. The honor of
being elected a member of the Phi
Beta Kappa Society, was won by only
five of the graduating class and Mr..
Abbott stood third on that list. He
won the degree of Bachelor of Arts,
and was singularly marked for con-
graduation by the President of the
college and his instructors.
Mr.. Abbott will return to Milford,
accompanied by his room mate, who
was also one of the honor men at the
graduation, for part of the vacation.
He has been awarded the very i'm
portant work of writing the bio
graphy of Howard Pyle, on recon-
mendation of the Professors in Eng
ish in both Columbia and Haverford
colleges which will be work in
,wo volumns, and will at one jump
and Mr.. Abbott into the lime light ;
# English authorship rare oppor- |
unity for any man. The honor of Mr.. l
abbott, reflects honor upon the town /
# his nativity Milford, Delaware. t
Ie started his school work in the Mil ~
ord public schools and has gone q
teadily on and upward by persistent S
tudy and fixed purpose to get to the "a
ront. Such opportunities are open for r
II, who nave the ability and devsrmi- d
alton to try. Il
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
PROVES A VALUABLE
ALL GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SSI
SHOULD VISIT WASHINGT

1t was a custom several y ago
that graduating classes of higl bhoOls
of Delaware, should make rip to
Washington, D. c., for the II bose of
viewing Ile National CAPT Mount
Vernon, and see the varics depart
ments of the government.
That "trip was one of the most valu-
able of educational work, by reason
of the fact, that the pupi visuaIized
much THAT had been taug,t during the
twelve years work in the public
school S, and also saw he process of
manufacturing money postage stamps
and va stness of pubic buildings, and
got a brief vision If the botanical
gardens, where may rare specimens
of planeSs and Important things in
of &perimental work to
better our agrrilItural interests in all
the United States is started.
If our recollection is correct-and
we believe that it is-the class of 1917
was the last and only class of the Mil
ford H. S. to make the trip to the Cap
itol of United States-and it's mem
bers recall the happenings and pleas
lres with much satisfaction. The trip
should be made for patriotic as well
IS sentimental or practical experience
for the boys and girls. It is a very
thing to them, and the
cost, when so much happiness is to
)e had for the graduates, seems to be |
very small. 1t would be fine thing |
or each boy or girl in the high school, |
where it is possible, to gradually ac-
'umulate the money by safe deposits
With either of the banks, with which
o make the trip. The railroad fare
would be at a reduced rate and the
lotel accommodations for the three
+ four days, or an entire week, could
e accounted for by prizes offered by
he friends of public school education.
he Glass of 1928 should break the
pell and resume the graduation trip
, Washington. That class will have
graduates - and possibly
lore.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
STATE OFFICERS AID AUTOIsTs

Arthur Johnson, State Automobile
Commissioner, it is understood, will
have charge of the branch Office of
the Secretary of State, which is to be
established at Wilmington on July 1,
for the purpose of distributing auto
mobile license tags, operators licenses
and registering titles to motor We
hicles. The new Office is to be estab-
lished in accordance with an act of
the last Legislature. The Office will
greatly lessen the emoluments of the
Wilmington magistrates as well as a
number of other individuals now Civ
ing service to automobilists.
While the law does not prohibit the
magistrates and others from continu-
ing to issue licenses, the new Office
will be able to facilitate these matters
and is expected to be popular with
motorists. 1t is understood that legis-
lation to give the Secretary of States
office and its branches sole authority
in these matters, will be pressed at |
the next session of the legislature.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
Milford Hospital News

Miss Ida Waller, of Laurel, return
ed to her home this week.
Thomas Lowe, of Pittsville, is able
to sit up in a chair
Miss Love Marie, who has made a
very gdOd recovery from her opera
ton, will return to her home in Sea-
ford, on Friday.
Mrs. Arthur Cavileer, of Dover, con-
tinues to improve.
Mrs. John Holloway, of Harring-
ton, who was operated upon Thurs
day of last week, is doing very nicely.
Paul Maddux, of Greenwood, re-
turned to his home Tuesday of this
week, after spending a few days at
the hospital for observation and treat
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fisher, of Fred
erica, are being congratulated upon
the birth of a fine daughter. Born at
the hospital, Monday morning of this
week.
Thomas Grant, of Harrington, is at
the hospital under observation and
treatment.
Little Miss Ellen Rapalje, of Har-
underwent a minor operation
at the hospital, Tuesday of this week,
ind was able to return to her home
fhe following day.
The splendid gift, water cooler,
presented by the Jefferson Club, Of |
stands on the second floor
Of the hospital, and IS appreciated by
all.
The fruit, flowers and vegetables
sent in by friends of the hospital, are
1ery useful and greatly appreciated
donations.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
EXPECT TO OPEN ROAD
BY THE MIDDLE OF OCTOBER

The contractors have started lay
ing concrete on the Milford-Harring-
ton road. About one half mile has
been laid from the Harrington end
and the concrete was started this
week from Houston towards Milford.
This necessitates a closing of por-
tions of the road. The Williamsville
road through Houston has been well
posted with detour signs and is in
good condition through to Harrington.
This road branches off from the Har-
rington road one-half mile west Of
It is expected that the new road
will be opened for traffic by the mid
lie of October.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
AUTO RACES JULY 4th
AT WILMINGTON

The efforts of the American Motor
Racing Association of Wilmington, to
give the people of Delaware and ad-
Joining States good motor racing is
apparent to all lovers of this exciting
and thK,lling sport
The CT. I'D that turned out on Deco
ration Day at the Wilmington Fair
Grounds was a testimonial to the men
who are endeaYoring TO give the pub
lie the best talent obtainable and at
popular prices. When one reasons that
1t costs from one to two dollars gem
eral admission in other cities the size
OF Wilmington, to see this sport, and
the charge here is only so cents, it
will readily be seen that the promo
tors are not getting rich at the ex-
pense of the public.
The meet on Decoration Day was
all that the management promised.
The various events were closely con-
tested and with few exceptions the
crowd remained to the last. The 4th
OF July races will startly promptly on
the hour advertised so that those in
will be able to get back
home early.
Inc management has been in touch
with some of the best drivers for the
past several weeks who will be seen
on the track and the present State
Champion, who halls from Bridgeville |
Will have to go some in order to re-
tain his honors.
The Fourth of July races will be the
biggest and best yet and the lovers of /
his sport will be given some sur
)rises when the names of the contes-
ants are published.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
NOW ENJOYING BOOM

v Rehoboth Beach is enjoying the
greatest boom it has ever known in it's
history as a seashore resort. Forty
eight new cottages have just been
completed and contracts are let for
twenty-four more all to be finished by
August 1. Despite the addition of so
many new cottages, most of those for
rent have been taken. At this time of
the year as general thing there are
few people at Rehoboth, but this year
nearly every cottage is occupied and
the hotels are doing a good business.
The older hotels, the Henlopen and
the Belhaven, are booked up for big
business this year while new hotel,
the Sussex Hall, formerly the Della
ware House, also has many bookings.
The work on the new jetties which
is expected to save the beach front
from washing away, is progressing
rapidly and is expected to be finished |
BY the middle Of July. The new board |
walk is expected to be finished by
fully 4th.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
Milford Grange

The Lincoln Division of the grange
will hold a bake on Saturday. June
oath, beginning at $3.50 a. m. in the
Child Welfare room, Windsor block.
All sorts of good things will be on
sale; get something for your Sunday
dinner.
Of course you are planning to at
tend the Grange picnic at Millwood
on July 4th. The committee is pre-
pairing for an interesting day, of
which further notice will be given
next week.
At the last business meeting the
resignation of Mrs. Bess Shew, as
lecturer, was offered and accepted,
with regret by the Grange. An cleo
tion to fill this Office will take place
at the regular business meeting in
July.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
NJ. P. CHURCH
TEAM DEFEATS MILLSBORO

W In well played game of ball last
Saturday the M. P. Church baseball
team defeated the baseball team of
Millsboro by a score of to 4 in sew
en- innings. On account of the late ar
rival of the Millsboro team seven inn
ings were agreed upon. For the first
four innings the game was pitchers
battle between Manlove and Matthews.
But in their half Of the fourth Mil
ford broke the string of goose EGGS
by scoring thrice; in the fifth they
score two more and also two in the
sixth. MillsborO scores twice in the
sixth and seventh innings.
The M. P. Church will play in Mills
boro this coming Saturday. Arrange
ments are under way to have Dover
here on the 1st Of July.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
Told In A Few Lines

Laws Church. Sunday school $3.50
a. m, June 25th.
Christ Church Guild will meet on
Wednesday, June 28th, with Mrs. S.
J. Abbott at 2:S0 p. M.
There will be pies and rolls for sale
at Miss Sipple's store, Saturday, July
1st, at IL a. m, by Christ Church
Guild.
The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet at the home of
Mrs. James Stanton, on Wednesday
evening", June 28th, at seven o'clock.
The Ladies Aid of Millwood will
meet in Community Mall, June 23rd,
Friday evening. Everybody come out
and have a social evening together.
The Lincoln Division of the Milford
Grange will hold bake in the Child's
Welfare Office, Windsor block, on Sat
urday, June oath, beginning at $3.50 a.
m. Cakes, pies, rolls and doughnuts
will be on sale.
Miss Cora Fountain, (colored) died
in Philadelphia, June 18th, 1922, aged
80 years. Her, remains were brought
to Milford on Wednesday, where the
funeral services were held in Bethel
and interment made in Levi |
cemetery by w. G.. Powders.
Darwin S. Collins is now in the fire |
insurance business. He represents
several of the best, old reliable COM
Danies. Insures any kind of building,
fixtures, automobiles or any
)ther property. His advertisements
will appear in The Chronicle soon
Children's Day services at Laws
sunday school were a great success.
'he church was filled with apprecia- h
i've audience. Much praise was ex-
'ressed for the beautifully rendered
rogram. Watson and Jeanette Belts
f F'rederica assisted with cornet and
iolin.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
TAKE ACTION TO HOLD
UP R. C. HILLS SALARY

Robert G. Houston, of GEORGETOWN
appeared before Chancellor WoIcotf
at Dover Saturday afternoon and ask
ed for rule to show cause why a pre-
liminary injunction should not be is
sue against the Sussex County Levy
Court to restrain the court from nav
ing a salary of $1,000 per year to act
ing County Engineer Robert Clark
Hill. The claim is made that the sal
ary is illegally paid inasmuch as If is
not shown that Hill is a graduate of
a regularly authorized engineer coll
lege, which is required under the law.
Harry J. AXE is the complainant.
Daniel J. Layton as attorney for
the Levy Court was also present.
The rule is returnable July 1, at
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
Obituary
MARVEL

Mrs. Ida M. Marvel, wife of Joseph
Marvel, of Marvel's Cross Roads. be-
tween Milford and Harrington, died
Saturday, June 18th, 1922 aged 81
years, 3 months and IA days. The fu-
neral was held in Houston M. E.
Church on Tuesday, with Rev. Kelso
in charge, and interment was made
in Hollywood cemetery, near Harring-
ton, by William G. Powders, the fu-
neral director.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
LUCKY NUMBER WAS $3.50

At the sale of Abe Levinson's store
last week the number 225O on ticket
given each purchaser Of goods at the
special sale, drew the prize of an
aluminium set Of ten pieces. The hold
er Of the ticket can get the set by
presenting the ticket to the store any
time this coming week.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
LOYAL TEMPERANCE LEGION

All members of the legion should
be present, Saturday afternoon at 8
o'clock in Avenue M. E. Church. We
are preparing for social and enter
tainment to be given the first Of July.
Those desiring to take part in the So
cial must report this Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

Commencement exercises at Wash
ington College, Chestertown, Md, were
held on Monday last. The principal
address to the graduates was by DR..
Richard Watson Cooper, Of Delaware.
An incident Of the program was the
by the Olumni of a por-
trait Of the late DR.. Charles Wesley
Reid, Of Milford, president of Wash
lngton College, 1889 to 1908, by H.
Stauton Brown.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
Nuptials


Miss Hettie Elizabeth Latchum.
daughter of the late James H. Latch
um, and sister of James Harry Lat
chum, of this town, and Maurice David
Ferera, of WatsOnville, Cal, were
married in Philadelphia, on March z.
1922. Mr.. Ferrera was formerly con-
nected with the General Motors Cor
poratiOn of New York City. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ferrera will reside at Knight
sen, CAL, where they are interested in
agricultural pursuits.
CONNER-BURNS
A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied Wednesday morning, June IA,
1922, in Philadelphia, when Miss Ma
mie A. Conner was united in matri-
mony to Mr.. Henry M. Burns, of Phil
adelphia. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. Everett D. Decker, D. D..
their former pastor. The bride was
gowned in white canton crepe, trim
ned with pearls, while the groom
wore the conventional blue. The happy
couple left Immediately following the
ceremony for a tour to Niagara Falls
md other northern points. Upon their
'eturn they will make their home in
where Mr. Burns is en-
aged in the real estate business. Miss
'onner is daughter of the late David
Conner, who was a valued corre-
pondent of the Milford Chronicle for
yer forty years:
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23
FRIES

Charles R. Fries, age 60 years. died
at his home in West PHILADELPHIA on
Monday, June II, 1922, after a ling
erlng illness. He was a member of the
firm of George R. Fries Sons Co,
wholesale and retail hardware deal
ers and manufacturers in, Philadel-
phia. Mr.. Fries is survived by his wife
who was Miss Bessie Smith, daughter
of Captain Sam Smith, formerly of
Milford, and one daughter, Mrs. r. P.
voorhees,, of Philadelphia. Funeral
services were held from his late home
on Thursday afternoon, June 18th, and
1nterment was made in West Laurel
Hill cemetery, of Philadelphia.
TUCKER
William Tucker, aged 2 wears &
months and IL days, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Tucker, of near Masten's
corner, village three miles north
west from Harrington, died in the
Milfordt Emergency Hospital of in
Jur1es received on Saturday by being
run down in wheat field by a reap
er, which inflicted cuts from which he
practically bled to death-although
everything possible was done for him
by the ambulance service and surgi-
cal attention. The funeral was held at
the home of the parents with Rev.
George Morris officiating, and the in
terment was made in Hollywood Gem
etery by VIM. G. Powders.
FISHER
Daniel c. Fisher, aged 66, who had
charge of the wagon route of the
Clayton Ice Company, died suddenly
Friday evening, June 8, 1922, at five
'clock while seated on the porch of
lis home in Clayton. He had finished
lis days work at four o'clock. went
lome and ate his supper and was en-
Dying smoke on his porch when
uddenly stricken with a heart at |
ack. He died almost instantly as he ]
ell out of his chair to the floor. He {
survived by his widow and one t
aughter, Mrs. Edward Lloyd, of near v
layton. Funeral took place Monday, t
une 18th, with interment at Odd Eel v
)Ws' cemetery, Smyrna. He was a S
On of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel a
isher, of Milford, and brother to Mrs. a
allie Nutter and Alex. Fisher. il
WYATT il
Mrs, Clara Taylor Wyatt, former O
'sident of Milford, passed away at 81
e home of her sister, Mrs. William 81
King, at Rehoboth Beach, on Sat- vi
day morning, June II, 1922, after
illness of Is months. She would II
I'VE been AZ years old had she lived M
It'll June 24th, having been born in e,
rs Mrs. Wyatt was a daughter of in
e late James Burton and Priscilla th
ilkins, of Georgetown. and leaves ba
e son, William S. Wyatt, who re- fo
les in Philadelphia; four brothers co
d two sisters, with large circle of ed
atives and friends who mourn her
ath. Funeral services were held in n,
, M. P. Church, at Georgetown, on III
esday afternoon. Rev. W. S. Grant "
Rehoboth Beach and Rev. J. T.
LEY, of Georgetown, conducted the sf'
vices. Interment was made at I'm MS
cemetery, Georgetown, by S. J. els
lson e Son, funeral directors. The cOl
al tributes were exquisite. t"'
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23

The Fellowship Bible Class Of the
Avenue M. E. Church picniced at Re-
hoboth on Wednesday of last week.
The trip was made by automobiles.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-23

Advertising space in HlIilfOrd
Chronicle" is sold on basis Of
guaranteed circulation of over
5000 copies each week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-06-08
SCOUTS MAKING
 GOOD PROGRESS
 AT ENCAMPMENT
Playing and Working Hard at McCinnis Mountain
 Putting Up Cabin,

Contentment marks the Boy Scouts camp alt the foot of McGinnis Noun tain. according to J. F. Lang, who returned last night from the camp The Scouts have made great progress in the preliminary work of establish ing a permanent camp and are almost ready to start the big log cabin.
 The boys, headed by Scout Execu five Schurman, left for camp last Tuesday morning for the campsite at McGinnis Mountain, just beyond Glacier Highway. By 7:90 D. m. of the same day the temporary camp had been established.
 When I reached the camp" said MT. Lang, "it had the appearance Of having been established for much longer period Tents were well ar ranged in lime with that of Scout Leader Schurman on one end, each tent being in charge of patrol leader. The boys have been hard at work beautifying the camp, all rocks being removed from the tentsites and placed in rows to mark the street boundaries.
 "Yesterday morning the boys were busy cutting trail to the perman- ent campsite up the hillside. This was virtually completed by noon. The location for the cabin was chosen and clearing begun yesterday. Ali s,upraies were carried to the camp by noon yesterday, being packed from "the Rig Rock" distance of one quarter of mile, having been hauled from Glacier Highway by teams pro vidIed by C. w Cheatham of the Bu- reau of Public Roads"
 Yesterday morning w. T. Toleh, accompanied fby MT. Lang and Homer Nordling, took out a man to do the heavy work in building the big cabin.
 Commenting on the spirit of the bows Mir. Lang said: 'The boys are an weal and happy and having fine time. They are working hard, play ing equally as hard and enjoying it all MT. Schurman gave them yes |lterday afternoon off from work to go for a hike up McGinnis Mountain. There isn't a homesick boy in camp. I was impressed when just before mess call yesterday, Mir. Sehurman called all the boys to the lookout, preliminary to starting on the hike so as to point out to them the land marks to guide on, he asked them, How are We all, boys? and shout went up. 'Fine!' and Do we like il her.e?' brought forth an answering shout, We'll say we do!'
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-06-08
DRILLS WILL BE
 LANDED IN COLD
 BAY BY AUG. 1
Final Arrangements Made to Drill = Sargent Heads
 Survey Party There.

Final arrangements have been made for oil drilling in the Cold Bay neld by the Associated Ol Company and di'flLng outfits will be landed on the ground by August l. according to repcrts brought North on the Admiral Watson, reaching here today. It IS understood that the first we'll will be drilled on what is known as the Pearl Creek dome
 R. H. Sargent, well known en- gineer of the Geological Survey, was among the passengers on the Watson en route for the oil districts on the Alaska Peninsula. MT. Sargent has nine men in his party and is to make a topographic survey of the field for mapping purposes, He will be in the field the entire season.
 W. S. Laymon, who located several claims last fall in the Cold Bay field, was also on the Watson, re- turning there He said that pros poets for drilling this summer were very bright
 On the Evans, returning from the Alaska Peninsula, were w. L. Keyser and T. M. Sheehan, who have located a number of claims. MT. Keyser staked in the Aniakshak River sec tton. He represents Tacoma inter ests and was apparently pleased with the outlook for the field.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-06-08
DESCENDANT LINCOLN
 DIES TO WESTWARD

Al w. Roberts, pioneer road house man, died at his home at Roosevelt last Thursday (May 26) following "a stroke of apoplexy. MT. Roberts had been in dll health for some time, and his passing was not unexpected. Deceased was pioneer of Alaska and the Yukon, having re- sided in nearly every camp from Dawson Ito Fairbanks. Of late years he has been conducting a roadhouse and postoffice at Roosevelt on the Alaska Railway, near Seward. He also ran the sawmiM at Mile 312 of late years. leasing it to its pres ent managers.
 MT. Roberts was a member of Sew ard Igloo of Pioneers and had many friends in the Territory. He was 65 years of age at the time of his death, and leaves a wife ito mourn his loss. It is reported by those intimately acquainted with MT Roberts that he was a direct descendant of Abraham Iincbln, the great emancipation but of this matter he was very reticent and the story was never verified. The reulains were brought to Seward and may be taken to Kansas, his former nome. for interment t-Seward Gate way).