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Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
MILFORD CENTURY CLUB

The Milford New Century Club held
its regular weekly meeting on Mon
day, January %, at $3.50 p. m. The
president, Mrs. S. c. Evans, Jr., pre-
siding. The afternoons program was
in charge of the Committee of Edu-
cation, Mrs. Frank D. Welcome and
Mrs. julius Scott.
Mrs. Welcome gave a short talk on
the plans for the afternoon, of Home
Economics in a general way and in
troduced Mrs. Paul Schlatter who
gave most interesting address on ex-
tension work for women and related
experience in supervising this branch
of Home Economics. The second part
of the program consisted of work
done by the children, under Mrs. We'll
comes supervision. Club children il
lustrated different subjects studied in
the schools as follows: Latin, first
page of book of Caesar, recited, Jack
Specified in song," Catherine Horton,
Myra Alderman; music, piano solo,
VIM. Humes; physiology, Ellen Sip
pie, Joseph Elliott, Eleanor Bunstein,
Hyman ROOsa; arithmetic, recitation,
Henry Bunstein; advanced mathemat-
les. one, two, buckle my shoe, Geor-
giana Macklin, Elizabeth Hammond,
Cornelia Pierce
The program was much enjoyed. /
Program for Monday, January 80, will (
be in charge of Mrs. Charles Pretty /
man, chairman of Literature and Lii
Draries.
By invitation of the New Century
Club, the State Executive Board of
Federated Women's Clubs, held it's
regular business meeting in Milford
asst Thursday. Although some of the
Board were unable to be present, 27
members of this earnest, enthusiastic
)Ody of women answered to roll call,
while several letters and messages
rom absent chairmen were presented
~ the secretary. Ladies of the Hos
)itality Committee of the New Cen
ury Club served luncheon to the Wis
ting Board.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
MILFORD CLUB IN NEW QUARTERS

The Milford Club, which social or
ganization has occupied the entire
second floor of the Masonic building
for the past ten years, has moved
from its old quarters to the second
floor OF. the municipal building on
Walnut street. The new quarters of
the club are in the centre of the bus
mess section, and are more conVen-
iently located to the majority of the
members than the old quarters. Since
moving, two weeks ago, the town au-
thOrities have been making several
alterations to the rooms which when
completed will make them very de-
sirable for club purposes. The Mil
ford Club is one Of the oldest social
organizations in Milford. The MEM
bership has increased very material
ly during the past two weeks, since
the change in quarters.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
THEATRE NEARING COMPLETION

J. A. Bader G Company, of Will
mington, contractors who are build
ing the new Plaza Theatre, in Milford,
are rapidly bringing the work on the
building to an end. The interior fin
ishing is now well under way. On
Wednesday of this week the decora-
tors started to paint and decorate the
interior Of the structure The floors
have been completed, and the stage
trimmings are expected within a few
days. The pipe organ has arrived in
Milford, and it also will be put in
place in the very near future. Persons
who are in a position to know the
plans of the new management state
that a tentative date for opening the
new theatre to the public has been
being Wednesday, February
18th. The building is one of the fin
est theatres on the peninsula; in fact
the largest and best equipped south
Of Wilmington. The stage is excep-
tionally large, and can accommodate
a large musical chorus without diff
Guilty. The opening date for the new
will be announced in the
very near future.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
A DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE PARTY

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
E. Varney, on Railroad avenue, was
the scene of a delightful gathering on
Friday evening last, the affair being
in the nature of a surprise party for
Mrs. Varney. 1t was the anniversary
of her birth. The invited guests ar
rived previous to Mrs. Varney, who
had been invited to attend the movies
by one of those in on the secret. Af-
ter her arrival home the hostess took
charge of affairs and made her guests
very much at home. Very interesting
games and dancing was much enjoy
ed by those present. The guests in
cluded DR.. and Mrs. Elmer 7. Will
liams, DR.. and Mrs. Willard Pierce,
Mr., and Mrs. John c. Truitt, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. o. Halbert, Mr. and Mrs. c.
Donnan Holzmueller, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Marshall Townsend, Mrs. S. M. D.
Miss Elizabeth Aldred, Miss
Mildred Causey, Miss Mary Smith, |
Miss Elizabeth Carlisle, Miss Ida Dra- |
per, Jay Pierce and Harry Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
MILFORD HOSPITAL NEWS

Mrs. Ida Garrett, of Denton, was
sufficiently improved to be taken
from the hospital last Friday for a
visit to her sisters.
Mrs. Alice Waller, of Laurel, and
Mrs. Jennie Belle Watson, Of Milford,
who recently underwent serious op-
erations at the hospital, were able to
go to their respective homes this week.
Miss Stella Wright of Milford came
to the hospital on Saturday for a mi
nor operation.
Andrew Stayton of Milford is re-
ceiving treatment at the hospital.
Mrs. Mary E. Riley of Dover came
to the hospital for an operation on
Sunday. She is doing nicely.
Miss Mabel Stevenson is improving.
Miss Sara Elizabeth Camper, of
Frederick, who was operated on last
week, at the hospital, is doing nicely.
Thomas G. Wiley, of Greenwood, is
receiving treatment at the hospital.
Miss Louise Donovan of Lincoln, un-
derwent an operation at the hospital
on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Carol Palmer of
Kennett Square, Pa, are receiving
congratulations, on the birth of a fine
daughter at the Milford Hospital on
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
BIG DOIN'S in THE WTCWAM
A HANDSOME RECALIA PRESENTED TO
PAST GREAT SACHEM SIMPSON.

In response to notification, about
one hundred Red Men gathered at the
wigwam of Sakimas Tribe, No. 10, I'm
proved Order of Red Men, in Milford,
last Saturday evening, to take part in
a meeting which is intended to mean
much to Red Men and the tribes of
lower Delaware. At this meeting the
Great Chiefs of the Great Council of
Delaware, were present and were
handsomely received and entertained
by the Red Men of Sakimas Tribe.
Addresses were made by the Great
Chiefs and by visiting Red Men from
other tribes, which outlined the great
points which have led to the present
high standing of the order all over
the United States.
1t is purpOsed to have q great adop-
tiOn of pale faces through the effort
of all the Red Men of Kent and Sussex
counties, combining to make the drive
for new membership during February
and the early part of March. 1t is
proposed to have this great class
which will possibly be hundreds in
adopted in Milford, in the
New Plaza Theatre, which will be
open and ready for use by the time
this work is ready to perform.
Just before the close of the session,
Past Sachem Lewis H. Ross, of Mil
ford, who was occupying the stump of
that Office, called upon Past Sachem
Theo. Townsend, also of Milford, to
present a very handsome regalia, to
Past Great Sachem Seward Simpson,
who is also a native of the Milford |
Forest. 1t was given by Sakimas
Tribe to express the high regard in
which the activities of Past Great
Sachem Simpson, for the benefit of
2edmanship in general, as well as for
he persistent effort he has shown for
he welfare of his local tribe.
1t was accepted with feeling words
# appreciation by Mr.. Simpson, who
'ledged himself to renewed effort to
lelp bring about a Red Mems build
ng in Milford, which will be Il mOnu-
lent, as we'll as a splendid addition
0 the welfare of Sakimas Tribe.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
CUTTING DOWN
ACCIDENT LIST
SAFETY COUNCIL AND STATE HIGHWAY
COMMISSION REPORT SMASHES AT
RAILROAD CROSSINGS.
AGAIN CAUTION TRAVELLERS
EVERY GRADE CROSSING In The STATE
WILL BE PROPERLY PROTECTEDBY
WARNING SIGNS.

Fatalities at railroad crossings dur
ing the past year, have been lowered
this year greatly, due in great meas
ure to the vigorous campaign of edu-
cation work which has been conducted
by the railroads, the Delaware Safety
Council and the State Highway Com
mission to bring more forcibly than
ever to the attention of motorists, and
others who use the highways the
danger at railroad crossings.
The chief engineers, superintendents
and assistants of the three railroads
in company with Thomas A. Walsh.
representing the Delaware Safety
Council, have visited railroad cross
ings in all three counties in Delaware.
They have inspected all warning signs,
and steps have been or will be taken
to make the signs even more visible
than they have been by changing their
location wherever possible into a
more prominent place, and by making
it certain that even the most careless /
motOrist will have the warning so
displayed before him that he cannot
fail to see it.
1T now becomes more than ever
q matter OF caution for automobiles
and team drivers" said Mr.. Walsh in
the situation. "The rail-
roads have done their part, the chief
engineer of the Highway Commission,
W. Dudley Buck, has rendered valu-
able help, the Delaware Safety Coun-
I'll has assisted in every way it could,
md the result is that there is not a
grade crossing anywhere in Delaware
which will not be properly protected
~ warning signs during the coming
summer
"To eliminate grade crossing acci-
lents completely this summer, we
must, therefore, look to the people
Who use the roads to exercise due
aution.'
The warning signs to be put up are
tandard with those used by other
tates and adopted by the American {
Hallway Association, so that, there
Ore, visiting motorists will have no
rOuble at all in following the warn
lgs which will be of the same type to t
-hich they are accustomed.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
FIRE DESTROYS STABLE

Just at noon last Monday the fire
men were called out to fight a fire in
the rear of Lowe Rodgers home, on
East street, North Milford, which de-
stroyed a small stable used for his
COW, together with hay and feed. The
building was quickly consumed, but
Mr.. Rodgers, who was at his dinner
table when the fire occurred, was
badly burned on the right side of his
face while getting the cow from the
burning building. The hogs in a pen
adjoining were saved by turning them
into neighbor's lot. The building was
surrounded by other small structures
all of which are highly inflammable,
but they were all saved by the fire
men. 1t was calm at the time of the
fire, but the blazing shingles hoated
and fell across two entire squares.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
The CAPE MAY-LEWES
FERRY BILL in SENATE
STATE SENATOR BRIGHT OF new JER-
SEY ADVOCATES The WATER ROUTE
CONNECTING ROAD SYSTEMS.
SHORT ROUTE TO The SOUTH
MEASURE WAS DRAFTED BY The at
TORNEY GENERAL AS AN AMEND
MENT TO ACT OF LAST YEAR.

Establishment and operation of a
ferry for vehicles and passengers be-
tween Cape May Point on vicinity and
Lewes, Del, is authorized in a bill in
troduced in the New Jersey Legisla-
ture this week by Senator Bright, of
Cape May. The measure was drafted
by the attorney general as an amend
ment to the act of last year and is de-
signed to overcome obstacles which
prevented the establishment of the
ferry provided in the earlier measure.
Under the Bright bill the ferry
would be established and operated as
an extension to the State highway
system, the policy in this respect be-
ing identical with that under which
provision was made for the Delaware
river bridge and the Hudson tunnel.
The State Highway Commission is
charged with the duty of acquiring
such lands and water rights as may
be necessary for the wharVes, docks
and approaches. 1t is authorized to
resort to condemnation if need be, but
may acquire the property by gift, pur-
chase or otherwise if possible, taking
title in the name of the State.
oPCethAAAS VI luC lCAly JILL 0CudLOl
Bright pointed out that it would pro-
vide a connecting link between the
State highway system Of New Jersey
terminating at Cape May Point and
the concrete roads of Delaware, which
in turn connect through Maryland,
and Virginia with the
main arteries of highway travel to the
South. The volume of this travel,
both originating in New Jersey and
outside the State, Senator Bright said,
amply justifies the comparatively
small outlay necessary to establish
md maintain the ferry.
In addition to obtaining the neces-
iary land and building docks, the
Bright bill empowers the Highway
to acquire boat or boats
or ferry purposes. These must be
dapted for carrying automobiles and
ther vehicles as well as passengers.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
new BOARD OF HEALTH
MILFORD COUNCIL NAMES new BOARD
WITH DR.. LOFLAND PRESIDENT.

At the last session of Town COun-
Gil, of Milford, the local Board of
Health was named to serve for the
ensuing year, as follows: DR.. James
P. Lofiand, president; Harry Thaw,
secretary, and DR.. Evans Roberts, ex-
ecutive officer. This should be an eff
fective working board-as DR.. Roberts
is well known for his advocacy of
keeping the streets, the yards, the
homes and all Outbuilding in health
full condition. He is fearless of the
criticisms of those who fail to prop
erly observe health rules, and has no
patience with the people who menace
the health of others by their own ne
glect of keeping clean themselves, or
insisting upon others to keep clean.
If DR.. Lohand and Mr.. Thaw will back
up DR.. Roberts, we may expect bet
ter conditions at the rear of the
stores and business places of Mil
ford, where rubbish lays in piles for
weeks at a time, to endanger the
health of the people or become fire
beds to start fires. When Dr. Roberts
gets going-just watch his smoke. If
the other members of the board will
act with him-then Milford will be a
clean town for one year at least. Then
there will be an Outcry against DIR.
Roberts-because he made them clean
up and keep cleaned up; but, that is |
exactly what the real citizens of Mil
ford want done-so lets hope that /
Doc. Lofand and Harry Thaw will |
lave the backbone to travel with Doc.
Roberts for one year, at least.
Just look at the rear of several of
he stores along Walnut street, and
Zee if they do not need cleaning-up-
ven now in mid-winter.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
AN EXHIBIT BY THE VOCATIONAL DE-
PARTMENTS FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

This afternoon an exhibit will be
held at the high school by the VOca-
tional Department. It will include a
display by the Home Economies, Man
ual Training and Mechanical Drawing
classes of the work done in the first
half year of school.
The Manual Training Glass will
have a variety of work on display.
The first two months of school were
devoted to learning the names and
uses of the various tools and in MAX
ing such joints as are essential to
good work. After the classes were
thoroughly grounded in this respect
and had grasped the fundamental tool
processes, various articles in the way
of school equipment were turned out.
Waste baskets are gradually being
supplied to all classrooms, as are
bookcases, where needed. Also much
of the furniture, including chairs,
desks and other equipment in need
of repair has been put in first class
condition. Thus a large saving is be-
ing made, both in cost of equipment
and repairs.
Many of the boys have been making
useful articles for home use and
there are taborets, serving trays, pi-
ano benches, clothes trees, medicine
cabinets and variety of other arti-
cles too numerous 20 mention. OF spec
ial interest will be an oak teachers
desk that was recently completed. If
-hese desks were turned out in large |
Quantities for school use a great saw
ng could be effected.
The Home Economics Departments /
exhibit will consist of wearing appar-
Il and other needlework made by the /
girls. All friends of the school in
crested in this department are cor
lially invited to attend. Exhibit will
asst from to 5 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
LOCAL MERCHANTS SWINDLED

A young man who gave the name Of
Powell and said that he had been re-
Gently employed on the railroad visit
ed local merchants last week and af-
ter telling a hard luck tale swindled
them out of small sums of money. He
went to the store of R. A. Derrickson,
where he secured credit for a suit of
Overalls and jumpers, on the face of
his having been employed by the rail-
road. He also tried to borrow money
until the first pay day, but was unsuc-
cessful. From Milford he went to
Harrington where he again managed
to get small sums of money. The
young man was arrested and taken to
Georgetown Jail to await trial. Mr..
DerricksOn went to Georgetown where
he identified the man as the person
who had purchased the clothing at his
store. The man had not been employ
ed at the Milford station.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Laws Sunday school LIS
p. m. Preaching 2.3O, January 29.
The faithful circle of Kings Daugh-
ters will meet with Mrs. I. D. Short,
Thursday, February End, at p. m.
Go with the Christion Endeavor So
ciety Of the Presbyterian Church to
far away Korea on Sunday evening at
7:15 p. m.
A box social will be held Thursday
evening, February 9, at Laws School
Everybody welcome. A pleasant time
is assured to all.
The Mite Society of the Presbyter-
ian Church is preparing a delightful
social for February Z. Remember the
date. Everybody welcome.
The regular meeting of the Ladies
Aid Society at the Chapel next We'd
nesday, February 1st, 2 o'clock,
prompt, as there is unfinished work
to be done for the hospital.
The Millwood Home School Asso-
citation will holds it's regular monthly
meeting next Tuesday evening, Janu-
airy 31st, in the school house. It will
be businss and social meeting.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Presbyterian Church will entertain
a family in native Korean costume on
January 29th, at 7:15 p. m. You are
be a business and social meeting.
The Loyal Temperance Legion will
have its regular meeting in the Ave.
M. E. Church, Saturday afternoon,
beginning promptly at three o'clock. |
Make an extra effort to be present. /
Each one bring one.
The first of a series of entertain /
ments and card parties to aid the Mil /
ford Emergency Hospital, was given /
by the ladies of the Milford New Cen
tury Club on Friday evening last. The
affair was a success both socially and
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
PERSONAL MENTION

DR.. F. L. Grier made a business trip
to Washington this week.
Miss Mildred Hill spent the week.
end with Miss Elsie Webb.
/ w. V. Grier is in Montreal, Canada,
attending a dental convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. William " Sipple, Jr.,
were visitors in Philadelphia last
week.
Mrs. SIN. Truitt and daughter, Mil
dred are spending the week in Will
mington.
Clarence Purnell of Berlin, Md,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S.
Stevens this week.
Miss Mary Grier is spending two
weeks in Philadelphia, as the guest of
Miss Sarah Osmond.
Mrs. Theodore Beal of Philadelphia
is spending some time at the home of
Mrs. William Watson.
G. Marshall Griffith, of near town,
is spending this week in Wilmington
and Marcus Hook, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Sammons en-
tertained at dinner Friday evening.
Covers were laid for twelve.
Miss Gertrude Drecher of Pitts
burgh, Pa, was the weekend visitor
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. Bryant.
Watson Pierce of Springfield, Mo-, is
here visiting at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Pierce.
Mrs. Pauline Hanley will return
home Saturday night, after a ten days
visit in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Roy A. Webb and children, Roy, Jr.,
and Miss Jean, spent the weekend at
RehOboth with Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
w. Ewing, Jr.
Mrs. R. Ralston Davis has been
spending this week in Philadelphia
with her brother, Joseph R. Holland,
who is quite ILL.,
Mrs. G. Layton Grier, Mrs. F. L.
Grier, Mrs. Anna V. Carlisle attended
a luncheon in Dover on Wednesday,
given by Mrs. Henry I. Beers.
Mrs. Frank Grier, Mrs. Harry Grier,
Mrs. Walter Grier, Mrs. J. L. Pratt,
Mrs. Anna V. Carlisle, spent a part
Of last week at the home Of Mrs. Will
liam Corey in Wilmington.
Drs. Samuel and William Marshall
the annual meeting of the
Philadelphia Medical Society, of which
they are both members, on Friday
asst. They report an interesting pro-
gram.
Captain Harry Pettyjohn, State
Commander of the Delaware Ameri-
,an Legion, is attending the annual Z
Meeting of State Commanders at Gin
,innati, Ohio. Mrs. Pettyjohn accom-
)anied him on his visit to the western
,itV
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
LIBERATE A FOX
DOGS HAVE LONG CHASE

Last Friday Noble Poor, of Milford,
caught fox on the stone jetty at the
mouth Of the Mispillion River. He
brought the animal to Milford where
it was kept until Monday morning,
when the Milford Hunting Club, of
which he is a member, liberated the
animal. The fox was turned loose
near the fertilizer factories, east of
town. After about half an hours
start the dogs were released and the
chase started. The fox ran well in
to Milford Neck, then doubled and
swan the creek into Cedar Neck. The
dogs followed and ran him for sever
al hours before the chase was off. The
Milford Club claims to have one of
the finest packs of hounds on the pen
insula. They are planning to enter
tain a number of clubs from neighbor-
ing towns in the near future.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
SUSSEX TEACHERS 4
ELECT PRESIDENT
AT THE SECOND ANNUAL MEET OFTHE
SUSSEX COUNTY TEACHERS ASSO-
CIATIONsHELD LAST WEEK
PROF. D. A. ,PETRY NAMED
ASK CONGREGATIONAL DELEGATION TO
SUPPORT. .TOWNER- STERLING BILL
NOWGBEFORE The HOUSE.

The second annual meeting of the
Sussex County Teachers Association
was held in Georgetown and came to a
close Saturday afternoon, following
an interesting two-day session. Prac-
tically every teacher in the county
was present. The association now has
1906 members.
The music for the convention was
led and conducted by Professor J..
Lincoln Hall of the Hall-Mack Music
Company, of Philadelphia.
The principal speaker was DR.. Ed
win p. Sparks, of Pennsylvania State
College. The address for Friday even
ing was entitled, American Scholar
ship" and raised the question whether
American scholarship is declining or
advancing. His address on Saturday
morning was very inspiring and mas
terfully delivered and was entitled,
The Problem of the School Master"
The following members of the State
Department of Public instruction were
present and gave interesting addresses
and helpful assistance: DR.. H. V. Hol-
IOWay, Professor John Shilling, Pro
fessOr Wilbur H. Jump and Professor
Stahl.
A school trustees conference was
held in the courthouse on Friday af-
ternoon and about 60 trustees were
present. More cooperation is expect
ed to be the outcome of this confer
ence.
Professor w. A. Wilkinson brought |
greetings from the University of Della |
ware.
The convention voted to affiliate it.
self with the National Educational As
sociatiOn and to send delegate to
that convention.
At this meeting a petition was sign
ed by the teachers and sent to Sena-
tors Ball and du POnt and also to
Congressman Layton, asking them to
support the Towner-Sterling Bill,
which is now before the House of
Representatives
The legislative committee made
report and pointed out the weaknesses
of the present school law and made
concerning the fol-
lowing: School attendance, pension
and a building program, all to be con-
sidered at the next session of the Leg
The officers for the coming year
were 6l6CtCu dS lOllOWo. L4SSluSlJS L.
A. Petry, Selbyville; first vice presi- :
dent, Professor White, Seaford; sec :
1nd vice president, Ethel Gibson, :
Greenwood; third vice president, Pro- :
essor Thomas Entwistle, Milton; Sec :
'etary, Professor L. E. Timmons, !,
assistant secretary, Mrs. =
Todd, Bridgeville; treasurer, Mrs. a
Gaud Wright, Bridgeville. :,
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-27
KENT COUNTY MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY

At the annual meeting of the Kent
County Mutual Insurance Company
held at Dover Wednesday of last week,
the following directors were re-elect-
ed for three years: James ]. Ross,
Seaford; Joseph E. Holland, Milford,
and Edward Hart, Townsend.
James J. Ross was reelected presi-
dent of the company; Harry Mcdaniel
of Dover, vice president; Cecil c. Full
ton, secretary and treasurer and Lin
dale Frasier assistant secretary. All
the agents in the different towns in
Delaware and Maryland were reap
pointed.