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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10
Houses For Sale

BUSINESS PROPERTY--Ten rooms,
bath, gas, electricity aud steam heat
. conducted as restaurant. good huiiuess
locality: sold 10 iehtle estate. 1Tl7
Delaware aNenuh.
BARGAlN-N stone house, square
plan, ten rooms, two baths: all modern
improvements; fine location Call 2iOs
Van Buren, street.
HOUSE Six rooms on Fast Twenty
fourth street, 2 squares from MBrke all
improvements, owner viii sacrifice for
50 300. Apply Walter Il. Powell, OOI
shipey street Phone 5l9T.
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SEALED BIDS win be received at City
Treasurer Once. Tenth and King streets,
W wilmington. Delaware until II O'Clock
noon on Monday. March 20 4. D. 1922
for all or any part thereof of five hundred
seventeen thousand dollars OF sinking
Fund four and one-half per cent bonds OF
the city of Wilmington. Delaware said
bonds viii bear date of April l. A ID. 1922
and will be issued in denominations Of
nifty dollars or mutlples thereof and will
bear interest at the rate Of four and one
halT per centum per annum, payable
semi-annually on October ! and April /
OF each year until maturity and win ma
ture as follows.
October l. \ d 1853 SA4 $50
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DECEASED Notice is hereby given
that letters tcstament0ry upon the
estate OF Mary Jane Miller, late Of VIII
granted unto Lewis kramer. on the third
day OF March. \ ID 1922. and an per-
So0s indebted TO the said deceased are
rclNostcd 20 make payment TO the
executor without delay. and all persons
having demands aSainst the deceased
are required 90 eNhioit and present the
same duly prohated 10 the said executor
ON or before the third day Of March,
A. -. 1923, or ahtcie ny tlie law IA this
behalf Lewis kramer, executor Ad-
dress William r. Lyman. attorney-at-
Law. Equitable Building Wilmington
Delaware
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Musical, Dancing, Dramatic

Musical, Dancing, Dramatic A
A G. DENNIS--Teacher OF violin man
dolin. guitar. banjo and ukelele I'll
Market streio. Studio foom. 2O9. Phone
1889.
EXPERT TUNER--And repairer OF pianos
and players. VIM. Zolper. Phone 77ls J.
GRACE II. SANDERSON-Teech OF
piano and harmony. studio, 6IU North
Broome street. Phone 1858 J.
MANDOLIN INSTRUCTnN-Stric
private, particular attention given to
beginners. ". u. Martin, 1919 Washing
ton street For terms phone 2C76 J.
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LIVE STOCK.
y - I-7T-I----I----l
Poultry and Supplies
MERCHANDISE.
Articles For Sale

A SALE OF--Gas wator heaters. Gas stoves
anu OIL COOK STOVES. stove Repair
House. 2Ia West Fourth street.
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REAL. ESTATE FOR SALE.
Houses For Sale

LARGE BUNpALoWe-Lot 100 300
feet. at ltosolle: hot water h,At electric.
gas. 80 fruit trees. chicken house. also,
lot, 76 225 feet. u. l.. Jones. RoseIlo.
IDni
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MERCHANDISE.
Musical Instruments

ALL MAKEs-Talking machines repaired
called for and delivered sortmAu' .
Music shop. 4 West Seventh street
Phone 5S32 r.
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AUCTION SALES-Of every descrip.
ton. Anywhere. II you want to selJ
see Hamilton. the Square Deal Auc-
tioneer and Farm Agent. 7O5 Madison
street. Phone 731S W
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Legal Notices

SEALED BIDs-S5I7 600 AZ PER CENT
CITY OF WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
SINKING FUND LOAN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10

MADISON STREFT-Twenty- NTH 20
Twenty sixth streets new housea for sale
Apply Charles +. Wltsil. 1929 Jefferson
street.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

Farms and Land For sale -
FARMS-For sale Nj. W Vaughn, ola
Orange street.
ONE OF THE BEST Producing farms
In Maryland. on State road three miles
from Chestertown contains 82S acres
10 acres In wheat, possession in thirty
days one-third cash W. HI. Hadaway
kock Hail. Md
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Wearing Apparel

BOYS Rio USEs-New STYLES. cut fun
we'll made OF strong cloth. Sizes TO Ia
years. Special. 02c eac Mems Dent
smith-Zollingcr Fourth & Market SITS
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s5I7nnn

Total issue ............... $4,000
said bonds are being issued under au-
tnorlty OF an act OF General Assembly OF
the State OF Delaware approved March 4.
A ID. 1907, entitled, An Act to Au-
thorlze The Mayor and Council of VIII
ming ton 70 Borrow Money for the Curb
ing, Gutterlng, Grading. Widening. Paw
ing and Improving OF Streets and Avenues
and the Building OF Sewers and Conduits
in the City OF Wilmington. Delaware. and
under authority Of an ordinance of The
Council, passed May -. A u. 1921, and
approved by the mayor May 10, \ d.
1921, entitled. An Ordinance 10 Au-
tnoFike Inc Mayor and Council OF VIII
tnlngton TO Borrow Five Hundred and
Seven teen Thousand (S5l7 .OOO) Dollars
for the CURLING Guttering. Grading
widening, Paving and Improving OF Streets
and Avenues and the Building of Sewers
and ConduitS in the City of Wilmington "
ALL PROPOSALS must be accompanied
by a certified check, payable 70 the order
or The Mayor and Council of Whining
ton for two ~ per centum Of the
amount OF bonds for which bid is sub
United. said deposit 70 DO forfeited IN
event OF failure Of the successful bidder or
bidders 70 accept and settle for bonds
awarded them. The successful bidder or
bidders VIII be required TO settle for
bonds awarded them at or before -
O'Clock noon, standard timel on twelfth
day OF April. \. ID. 1922, with accrued
interest from April I, \ ID. 1922 at city
treasurer Office Wilmington Delaware
The senuinenesS Of the signatures OF the
tA@As+sNte A-htAk AANHb RUuNH anu 0l Tue
seal impressed thereon win be certified TO
by United States Mortgage and Trust
Company Of New York City and the
opinion OF AtesSrs. Reed, Dougherty and
Hoyt OF New York City that the bonds
are legal and binding obligations Of the
city Of Wilmington will be furnished 60
the successful bidder or bidders
The night is hereby reserved TO reject
any or ali bids
ROBERT ID. KEMP.
DAVID NJ HlLLEGAS,
JOHN J. MONAGHAN,
Commissioners OF sinking Fund
JAMES b. McMANUS
JAMES =. EVANS
JOHN +. HENRY.
Finance Committee Of THE Council.
ESTATE OF MARY JANE MILLER.
that letters tcstamentary UPON the
estate OF MArN LAnn AIiIinr Inc Of WI
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
EPWORTH LEAGUE NEWS

A general business meeting of the
league was held Monday evening in
the Sunday school room of the Avenue
M. E. Church. A number of important
items were discussed. Telford Hudson
was the lucky one chosen as a dele
gate by the league to attend the
League Institute held in Dover, dur
ing July. An election of officers for
the coming year was in order. Theo-
dore Hudson was elected president to
succeed George Macklin; Elizabeth
Jones was made 4th vice president to
succeed Mrs. Roy Cannon, who has
held that office for a number of years.
For Sunday evening the league is
planning a splendid anniversary pro-
gram in charge of Lydia Abbott and
Mrs. May Barrett, which will shake
up the entire evening. Everyone in
vited.
On Friday evening. May 18th, an in
stitute social will be given in the
chapel. Text word is "Smile." We are
making plans for a large evening and
a larger crowd. Everyone invited. A
silver collection will be charged at
The door. Don't forget the date.
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
State Sunday School Con-
VentiOn; Report of Treasurer

What was pronounced IN ba +b.
greatest Sunday school convention
! ever held by the Delaware State SIM.
Gay school Association was held un-
Ger the auspices of the Protestant
sunday schools of this town last week
the sessions being held in Avenue
NJ. E. Church.
At the request of Rev. C. e. Dry
den, who was elected treasurer of f6e
local organization formed for the pur-
pose of arranging to entertain the
convention, Rev. Disston w. Jacobs
served as treasurer of said local COM
mittee.
Last Monday evening a report was
submitted by the treasurer, showing
that $44.O0 had been received bv him
from persons who found it inconven-
lent to entertain a delegate in their
homes but who paid for the entertain
ment of one or more, either at the
hotel or a boarding house. His report
also showed that $3O.45 had been ex-
pended covering necessary expenses
incident to the entertainment of the
convention; leaving a balance of
$3.50 which he had in hand as a
balance.
He was instructed to hold this sum
Of money and request any and all who
might have bills contracted by any
member of the local committee on en-
tertainment for the purposes of the
to submit same to him bv
Saturday, May 18th, after which date
ne will forward balance on hand to
George ]. Chandler, treasurer, 11S w.
18th St., Wilmington, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
WINS PROMINENCE

The "Haverford News" a weekly
periodical published by Haverford
College, has this to say about Charles
D. Abbott, Jr., a Senior and a former
graduate of the Milford High School:
'"The presentation of Mary Goes
First on the evening of April 2Sth,
was probably the most successful Cap
and Bells performance of recent years.
A discussion of the cast brings one
Immediately to the brilliant work
done by Abbott, 20, as Mary. From all
sides come commendation and uni
versal judgment which places him
well above all the rest. His interpret
alton of Mary, the chief feminine part
showed him far and away the most
successful of the cast in the losing
of ones personality in that of the
character portrayed" Mr.. Abbott is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D.
Abbott, of town.
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
Chance for Free Camp Trip.

The Milford Chronicle has been given the privilege of
naming candidate for the military training cans Which
are to be held this coming at Patsburg Barracks
and Montauk Point both in New York Stae-Or at Camp
Dix or Fort Hamilton New Jersey All expenses are paid
by the government to and from the home of the candidate
to the campasO the best food and comfortable quarters
vii! be served without cost. Any young citizen of the
United States who II years old and under 27 years.
who has an ordinary school education who is in
good physical condition. eligible for this place. The dura
tion OF the camps will be month"; and the training will
be valuable in after e-even should the young never
take part IN any military service The application blank
can be seen at the office of the Milford Chronicle and the
young man selected to will be expected to write short
about the camp during the month of training The pur-
pose is to have ambitious young man. who would com
one months vacation, with useful training service in
pleasant part OF the country at government expense get
this chance Call at the Chronicle Office and file your ap-
pcaon after reading over the application fOms but do
this soon or the opportunity may escape yOu m123t
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
Touring the Southland

DR.. and Mrs. Walter L. Grier and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Grier left in
DR.. Walters automobile on Wednes-
day for WaynesborO, Va. In another
car leaving at the same time and for
the same place were DR.. and Mrs.
Frank L. Grier, Misses Mary Grier,
Frances Grier and Sara Grier Frank
Grier and Louder Grier, are sons re-
spectively of DR.. Walter Grier and
Harry Grier. These boys are attending
Fishburne Military Academy at Way
nesborO and it is with the idea of
visiting the two boys that the trip is
being made. A delightful itinery has
been mapped out and the tourists an
ticipate wonderful time before their
return to Milford late next week.
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
AT DELIGHTFUL PARTY

"a very delightful and unique party
was given at the home of Misses Anna
and Ida Harrington on Wednesday ev-
ening, May 10th, to announce the en-
gagement of Miss Eleanor Evans
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Ev-
ans, of North Walnut street, to How
ard Hager, Jr., of Pittsburgh, Pa, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hager, Sr., of
near Milford.
The guests were invited to what
they supposed to be the windup of a
series of sewing parties held through
out the winter, and the announcement
came as a happy surprise.
After an hour or so of sewing the
guests were invited to the dining
room. Before they were permitted to
enter, however Miss Anna Harrington
read in her delightful manner, Riley's
THAT Old Sweetheart of Nine" fol-
lowing which the dining room door
was Immediately opened displaying
beautifully decorated room, the color
scheme being green and white, carried
out in the use of dOgwood and ferns.
The centerpiece consisted of a large
basket of white carnations, babys
breath and ferns over which hung a
white crepe paper parasol from which
were suspended moon flowers with
white ribbon streamers leading to the
table and the corners of the room.
Fastened on the handle of the parasol
was a ribbon cord to which was at
tached a white paper heart and a
beautiful diamond ring announcing
the secret.
The place cards were moon flowers |
with names of magazines representing |
trait characteristic of the guests.
Refreshments. of chicken salad, sal
tines, coffee, pickles, ice cream, cake, |:
nuts and mints were served.
Those present were: Misses Eleanor
Evans, Marion Shockley, Elizabeth
Hammond, Mabel Stevenson, Edna
Barker, Isabelle and Lillian Hauser
md Mesdames Charles Swain and
Robert Prettyman.
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
HUSTLING FOR BIG FAIR

Modern stables are being built al
the Kent and Sussex fair grounds at
Harrington. besides an extension to
the poultry building. An addition is
also being provided at the State build
ing to house the agricultural exhibits.
A modern hog house, % by Sc feet, is
another new structure, to be used ex-
clusively by the Boys Club of Kent
and Sussex counties for a showing of
what they have done in the past year
in hog raising. The State road at the
fair grounds is under construction
and will be completed in time for
this years show and possibly by June
A number of horses are being train
ed on the grounds.
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
FIRE DESTROYS PLANT
OF N. B. DOWNING co.
FLAMES, WHICH STARTED FROM EX-
HAUST OF OIL ENGINE, SPREAD
RAPIDLYD DESTROYING PLANT.
oil TANKS ENDANGERED
PROPERTIES OF ATLANTIC AND HEARN
COS. in DANGER ZONE---HOME OF
MRS. PIERCE BADLY DAMAGED.

flre, which was caused bv a defec-
i've exhaust on the large oil engine
whIch operated the plant, totally de-
StrOyed the mill and contents of tba NJ
b. downing Company, of Milford Wed-
hesday afternoon. Several other nron-
ertles were on fire from BURNING ON
Ders carried by the strong wind ana
for time it looked as if NTiIford ''-a'. 80
TO witness a real serious fire Tbe
properties of the Hearn Oil Con,,a,,,,
auJoin the Downing plant, and next
~ tne Hearn Oil tanks are those of
t tne AtIantlc Refining Company. For
tunateiy for them, and also Milford
tne "ind was carrying the flames
away from these properties. For
very Few minutes the wind shifted and
DIeW directly towards these LARGE
tanks, IN which are stored thousands
OF gallons of gasoline The wind shift
ed back to its original position. how
ever and danger from this source
was past
Wlthln less than five minures from
tne time that the alarm of fire was
sIVen the Carlisle Fire Company was
on tne scene of the fire and had laid
OUT INES OF hose. Unfortunately. how
ever the first main feeding line laid
Cut was consumed by the flames which
jumped a distance of over forty foa+
10 reach the hose. This held the fire.
L. men up Tor several minutes until new
!lnes were run out. Notwitbstandino,
tnIs unfortunate occurrence. however
Cne downing property was seen IN he
'I19 GoOined when the fremen arrived
1 IIhelr efforts were made to hold down
Ine Dlaze as much as possible and tn
project nearby properties.
Burning materials were carried
over the railroad tracks and to resi-
uences on South Walnut street. two
oIocKs away. The roof of the home of
WIS. u. Fisher Pierce was practically
burned off, and the interior of tbe
nome severely damaged by water Her
Oss was approximately $1,000. THE
garage in the rear of the home off
rank Welcome, opposite the Pierce
lOlne, was on fire three different tiNoes
'ut was not seriously damaged His
oss viii be about SIS. The homes of
l. D. Short, adjoining +be
of Mrs. Pierce and that of
. M. Reynolds were on fire. but onIv
hght damage was done them. Fire
NN@DSoFN1A Ou Tie rOOf Of
le nome of Cecil McCIeary on Wash
lston street. This was put out with
Ut damage to his property.
Ihe entire contents of the DOWNING
lant were destroyed. All of his ma
llnery is total loss, and thousands
dollars worth of completed mill
ork and lumber were DESTROYED. An
le sash, frames and other millwork
II the new residence which he re-
emily started on South Walnut
rect were still in his mill and were
irned. Immediately following tbe
e Mr.. Downing roughly estimated
S loss at from $4,000 to $4,000 with
'sslbly half of it covered by insnr-
Again it has been demonstrated that
llIord needs more modern fire-fgbt-
g equipment. We have the pr0ner
rsonnel in the fire department. and
e equipment which they have is
odern, but they need another large
lcK. They are considering the pnr-
ase OF such an apparatus; let's hone
ey order it soon.
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
Milford Hospital News

Peter Baker, of Greenwood, con-
tinues to improve
Robert and William Cheesn1an who
have been very ill at the hospital for
some time are able to be up now and
will return home soon.
Master Leonard Schuyler, of Har-
rington, underwent an emergency Op-
Grafton at the hospital, Tuesday, and
/ is resting fairly comfortable at the
present writing.
DR.. ]. M. Martin, of Magnolia, who
/ is a member of the Medical Staff of
the hospital, underwent a major oper-
alton at st. JOseph's Hospital, Phila-
delphia, Wednesday of this week.
DR.. Joseph Bringhurst, also a MEM
ber of the Medical Staff. who has
been away on a vacation, after his
long illness, has just returned to his
home very much improved and will
take up his work again.
DR.. w. T. Chapman, another mem
ber of the Medical Staff, who has been
confined to his bed for the past two
weeks, is beginning to show improve
ment.
National Hospital Day, the anniver-
sary of Florence Nightingale, the
great founder and leader in modern
hospital ideas and METHODS, is to be
observed May 18th. Eight thousand
hospitals in the United States and
Canada are going to open their doors
that. the general public might visit
the hospitals and see the work that is
being done. 1t is hoped that those that
still retain ungrOunded prejudice and
squirming horror of hospitals, will
see for themselves and learn that hos
pital work is rooted in needs of hui
manity and is founded in the ideal of
service. It's object is not only to cure
the sick and heal the wounded, but
to bring health and ease, rest and
comfort to mind and body, to prevent
diseases and to preserve health. Visit
he Milford Emergency Hospital-1O I
% II in the morning and 2 to in the
afternoon. e.
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
Real Estate Sales

G. Chester Marshall, local repre-
sentative of the E. A. Strout Farm
Agency, reports the following farm
sales:
The J. H. Porter farm. containing
so acres, including all farming imnIe-
ments, stock and equipment was sold
to c. w. Balls and Frank Rush of
New York City. Mr.. Balls and Mr..
Rush take possession of the Porter
farm at once. Consideration not given.
Charles Nichols farm, located near
Staytonsville, to Mrs. Matte A. Sim
mons of Baltimore. This farm con-
tains about SO acres.
George Mcdowell farm, near Stav-
louisville to William E. Smith, of Ches-
ter, Pa. This farm contains II acres.
George Murphy farm, near Lincoln,
to Samuel T. Finley, of PHILADELPHIA.
This is an IL acre farm.
The Valvert Fox Farm, Y acres. To-
Gated near Milford, to Mr.. Ringgold.
of Baltimore.
The George Allen tract of four acres
in Milford Neck-to Mr.. Bond. from
Alexandria, Virginia.
The William Macklin tract of 8 ga
acres in Milford Neck to William
johnson, of Norfolk. Va.
The George Macklin land, contain
ing 16 acres and located in Milford
Neck to Mr.. Grantland, of New York.
The Studduth farm in Milford Neck.
AZ acres to o. H. Wilson,
of Sheffield, Pa.
The George W. Clendaniel Farm.
Milford Neck, to Frank A. Miller, of
Baltimore. Farm contains 73 acres.
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
Milford Grange

The regular meeting of Milford
Grange will be held in Owl Hall, Sat
urday evening, May 18th, at 8 D. m.
After the business meeting, w. T. Der
rlckson, the head of the Bureau of
Markets in Delaware, will tell of this
new department which is under the
State Board of Agriculture. The es-
adjustment of the Bureau of Markets
nils a long-sought need in Delaware
and it is hoped that there will be a
good attendance at this meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
SCHOOL COMMANDMENTS
MILFORD HIGH WILL HOLD THEIRS ON
JUNE IL; GEORGETOWN june l.

The Milford Board of Education ha.
arranged to hold the commencement
for the public schools, in the Plaza
Theatre, on June 18TH They have
rented the theatre for that night anO
the management agrees to show a pic
ture appropriate for the occasion
starting early and the commencement
exercises following at about $3.50 d,
m. DR.. Holloway will deliver an ad-
dress to the people of Milford and vi
cinity, as well as to the graduates and
pupils of the school. The program will
be published later for this evenings
events. All of which will be free for
all.
On June 9Th, the Grammar School
Will have its exercises in the Plaza
Theatre-but the arrangements for
this program is just little different
as charge of ten cents will be made
Tor all school pupils of the grammar
grades and below, which will include
the picture and comedy suitable for
the occasion in the earlier part of the
evening, with the play and Oratorical
program following. The public will
be admitted at the usual schedule. The
charge is to defray the expenses of
the grammar school.
Georgetown Commencement
Commencement exercises of George
town high school will be held in Rv-
ons Theatre, Thursday night. June l.
Inc ADDRESS to the graduates will be
made by James M. Tunnel, member
Oh the Georgetown Board of Educa-
tiOn.
Class night exercises will be held
N the theatre on the night of May 81.
The class motto this year is every
1ne is the architect of his own for
.une. The class flower is the rose.
IND the class colors, maroon and
White. The graduating class this year
S composed of ten girls and seven
'Oys.
Milford chronicle., 1922-05-12
FIRE IN BUSINESS SECTION

Last Friday an alarm of fire was
sounded from the water works in Mil
Iord, which was caused by volumes of
smoke pouring out of the old proDertv
adJolnlng the home of DR.. RubI on
Causey avenue. The house was moved
from the site of the Plaza Theatre
and is unfinished and omen. witboTt
chlmneys. 1t is cluttered with rubbisb
anu oid paper, while boys make it
d [ehdevous for smoking cigarettes
ana playing games. The fire started in
pie OF old waste paper and straw
winch was under the first floor. and
Glrectly under where a chimney had
formerly been. The flames soon Great
ed great mass of smoke and started
What Did fair to be big blaze-aImost
IN the business section, with only the
FIaza Theatre intervening. Fortunate
ly the attendant in the theatre. Ed
ward Evans, with an automatic chem
lcal hre eXtinguisher, was able IN
smother the flames before the wood
work got thoroughly ignited. and tbe
hremen when they arrived did not On
into action. The building is open to
the public and is a menace-if ner-
mltted to remain in it's present condi-
lion. The management of the Plaza
Iheatre-fOr self protection-wiII
nave the building thoroughly cleared
u combustlbleS and close from tres
)assers. Had the fire been permitted
o Durn for ten minutes longer, the
BUSINESS part of Milford would have
'een Jeopardized-as the wind was
flowing to set the flames and fire
rands over that part of the town. We
ave TOO many fire hazards in the
hape of old buildings, to take any
lsks, and this experience should
ause property owners to act. At least
ne insurance interests should com
ell action by refusing to permit dang
rous conditions to exist.