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Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
Milford Hospital News

Mrs. Samuel Morris, of Frederick,
underwent major operation at the
hospital last Thursday. Although Mrs.
Norris was not in the best of physical
condition she stood the operation very
well, and is now making slow but
good recovery.
Mrs. Edward Harriet of Harrington
was able to return to her home Tues
day of this week.
Master Saleb SeacOrd, son of John
Seacord, of Magnolia, who had his
left hand mangled in a gasoline en-
gine, was brought to the hospital Sat
urday afternoon, and minor opera
ton was performed.
Mrs. Austin Bright, of Harrington,
continues to improve, and is doing
very nicely at the present writing.
Robert and William Cheeseman,
who have been patients for some time
in the hospital, are both improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Murphy, of
Pennington, are the proud parents OF
a daughter, born Tuesday of this
week.
National Hospital Day was originat-
ed last year for the purpose of ac-
quainting the public with hospitals
and hospital service, and give news
papers, religious leaders, profession
al and business men, club women and
others a better idea of the scope OF
hospital service so that the entire
community will take more interest in
it's institutions.
National Hospital Day will be OBJ
served at the Milford Emergency Hos
pital, May 18th, 1922.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
Milford All-Star Minstrels
Scored A Big Hit

Surprising all amateur productions
and comparing favorably with profess
sionals, the Milford all-star minstrels
played to a large and appreciative
audience on Thursday, April goth, in
the Plaza Theatre. From the time the
curtains parted on the spectacular
first part disclosing the circle dress
ed in colonial costumes, fanked by
six laugh-producing end men who
kept up a running fire of wit and hui
NOR during the entire first part, un-
til the final curtain on the last spec
ialty the entire show moved with
snap and zest that won well merited
applause from the audience.
The circle made up of the best solo
singers of Milford and vicinity were
well received in their solo and quar-
tet specialties. The end men were un-
usually good with an entirely new line
of jokes and comic songs. The spec
ialties of the second part were ex-
cellent. The dancing of Dempsey and
MacFee and the quartet act of the
Suscodela Quortet were both note
worthy features.
The show was given for the benefit
of the Scholarship Fund of the Mil
ford High School Alumni Association
and the sum of 5000 was cleared
above all expenses.
The personel included: II. Carlisle
Collins, interlOcutar; c. E. Varney,
Wesley Heebner, Harold Hatfield, j.
B. Carey, Chas. Johnson, G. A. Gray,
Wallace McFaul, Chas. Marsh. The
end men were: John Mayhem, VIM.
Denney, VIM. Nutter, J. X. Pettyjohn,
E. Evans and e. Murphy.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
Milford Grange

The regular meeting Of the Milford
Grange was held in Owls Hall, Satur-
day evening, April %. At this meet
ing we had the pleasure of having
with us Capital Grange, Dover. The
very entertaining program of music
and recitations which they furnished
were very much enjoyed by all, as was
also the remainder Of the program
furnished by the Lincoln division.
The meeting for April 29th, will be
held in Owls Hall, Saturday. After the
business meeting the lecturer hour
will be devoted to good literature.
There will be a paper on Some New
Fiction That Is Worth While" Mrs.
E. J. Lewis. Encourage the reading
habit in children, Mrs. J. R. Roosa. A
book review, Teresa Austin, and rec
itation by Margaret Num-.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
Peninsula jewelers. Hold
Their Annual Convention

The eighth annual convention of the
Delaware-Maryland Retail jewelers.
Association was held in the First Reg.
Armory, Cambridge, Md, on April 20.
About thirty jewellers were present
out of total membership of As, and
there were guests from New York and
Boston, representing the wholesalers.
The secretary's report showed the as
sociation to be in fourishing condi-
ton and five new members were add
ed to the roll.
The president in his address called
attention to the fact that the jewelry
trade was not relieved of the per
cent war tax despite the associations
active efforts to that end, while the
music trade, the soda fountains, sport
ing goods, drugs, &C, are exempted the
jewelry trade is still required to pay
the tax. A banquet was served by the
Cambridge jewellers and R. H. Gould,
secretary of the Cambridge Chamber
of Commerce, made an address. Dur
ing the afternoon session the vital in
terests of the association were dis
cussed by the members. The officers
elected are: S. c. Evans, Jr., Milford;
president; r. c. Jackson, Greensboro,
Md, 1st vice president; E. H: Ben
son, Snow Hill. Md, End vice presi-
dent; George Fisher, Salisbury, Md,
secretary; N. M. Stokes, Milford,
treasurer. S. c. Swans, Jr., was chOs-
en- as representative to the National
Congress to be held in Cincinnati in
September. P. E. Harper, Salisbury,
The association meets next
April in Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
EQUITABLE SOCIETY
LIFE-INSURANCE LEADER

Announcement is made in the cur
rent issue of the National Underwrit-
er of the volume of life insurance
written in Delaware during 1921. The
list is headed by the Equitable Life
Insurance Society with a total of
$2,2O2,854, making the amount of in
surance in force in this State by the
Equitable, $9,O92,O23, or more than
the total of any other company. In adj
dition, the same company wrote S5,-
597, ,412 in Group Insurance, in Della
ware, during the year, bringing its
aggregate of this class of insurance
(life insurance given employees by
corporations) in force in this State,
up to $14,757,71S.
J. B. Warner, Jr., is now Agency
Manager of the Equitable for Della
ware, eastern shore of Maryland and
two counties in Virginia, with offices
in the Delaware Trust Building, in
Wilmington. B. F. Johnson, of Do
yer, and J. T. Smith, Of Milford, are
assistants for Mr. Warner in the ter
ritory outside of Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
WIN ORATORICAL HONORS
STATE CONTEST HELD AT DOVER SAT-
URDAY--GIRLS WIN ALL PRIZES.

Miss Frances Sheridan of the New
Castle High School, won first prize,
S25 in gold; Miss Mildred Major of
Newark High, second price, SIS, and
Miss Eliza Phillips, of Wyoming Caes-
ar Rodney School, third prize, $40. at
the third annual defamation contest
between the secondary high schools
o fthe State last Friday night at Do
yer. The judges were Dean Winifred
J. Robinson, of the WOmen's College;
Dr.. Charles A. Wagner, of Chester, for
State Commissioner of Education for
Delaware, and Chancellor Josiah o.
Wolcott Miss Robinson as chairman
of the judges announced the points on
which the judges reached their de-
cision and Chancellor Wolcott made
the awards.
The contest was held in the Dover
Opera House with large delegations
present from the schools represented
in the contest. Prior to the speaking
the school delegations entertained
with their school yells and songs.
The first speaker was Miss Mildred
Major, of Newark, her subject being,
"The Other Wise Man." the second
speaker was Miss Emma Ralph, Laur-
ell, subject, "Rizpah;" third speaker,
J. H. Horrison Darbie, Seaford, sub
ject, "The Lions" fourth speaker,
Miss Dorothy Wood, Dover, subject,
"The Death Disc" fifth speaker, Miss
Frances Sheridan, New Castle, sub
ject, rip Van Winkle."
Between the fifth and sixth speaker,
the audience sang Our Delaware"
The sixth speaker was John Spicer,
subject, "The Egotistical
Lover" seventh speaker, Miss Eliza
Caesar Rodney, Wyoming,
subject, "The Highwayman;" eighth
speaker, Miss Vera Layton, Frank
ford, subject, "At Home to His /
ninth speaker, Miss Mae /
Thompson, Smyrna, subject, Bobby
After the last speaker, a film, Boys
Will Be Boys" entertained the audi
ence while the judges were consult I
ne
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
TRUCK LINE TO JERSEY COAST

HFarmers of Long Neck and sur
rounding country will have a new
profitable outlet for their products
this season as an automobile truck
line is to be established between this
section of the State and Atlantic
City, N. ].
A promoter from Atlantic City who
has an interest in many hotels there
will establish truck line between the
resort and that section of Delaware
east of Millsboro, known as Long
Neck. He hopes to supply the hotels
with most of the vegetables and fruits
they use by getting them from this
part of Delaware.
A truck will leave every evening at
o'clock and proceed to Atlantic City
via Wilmington-Penn's Grove ferry,
making the run in IL hours.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
MUSICAL RECITAL AT DOVER

Edward Morris, who will appear at
the Presbyterian Chapel, Dover, Fri
day evening, April %, is a pianist Of
charm and technical address. He has
gained an enviable reputation both at
home and abroad, and all lovers Of
good music will be delighted to hear
him. There will also be vocal solos
by Arnold Richardson, leader of the
choral society and duets by Mrs. Lew
is Armstrong and Mrs. w. D. Bur-
ton. This recital promises to be one
of the best that has been presented
to Dover people in long time.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
2191S TAX RETURNS FROM SUSSEX

NJ. Howard Jester, State Tax Com
missioner, announced on Monday that
State income tax fees payments in
Sussex county showed that 21,9lS
persons, corporations and partner
ships had paid the tax. The total
registration of the county at the last
election was 1870, of this NUMBER
1920 persons voted.
The total amount of the tax col
lected in Sussex county was estl-
mated to be between $4,000 and $9O'-
900.
The returns from Kent county, 1t
was said, will not be complete for
another month and those OF rural
New Castle county and the city OF
Wilmington will not be available for
some time to come.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
DELAWARE SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION
ANNUAL MEETING OF The DELAWARE
STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVEN-
TON In MILFORD.
NEXT WEEK, May 2 AND 3
The SESSIONS WILL BE HELD In AVENUE
CHURCH WITH A MOST INTEREST
ING PROGRAM ARRANGED.

The protesants Sunday schools of
Milford are making every preparation
to take care of the State Sunday
School Annual Convention which
meets in Avenue M. E. Church, May
End and 3rd, next Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
The committees have been appoint
ed, consisting of members from the
various schools and these committees
are diligently at work making neces-
sary preparations.
The. homes of Milford are being
asked to entertain one or more dele
gates for lodging and breakfast, for
the First M. P. Church will serve din
ner and supper on Tuesday and din
ner on Wednesday for the members
of the convention. Each delegate is re-
quiFed to secure the necessary meals,
except breakfast, at the M. P. Church.
Cost per meal is so cents.
The following program has been
arranged, with song services in charge
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter o. Hoffecker,
of Smyrna:
Tuesday Morning
Registration.
IL: 1:0O-DevOtiOnal.
Il: 11:15-ConventiOn sermon, workers
Together With Him." Rev.
Charles H. Bonner, pastor of
Hanover Presbyterian Church,
Wilmington.
II: 11:45-AppOintment of Committees.
Announcements.
49, 0-Adiournment.
Tuesday Afternoon
1 1:3O-Song Service.
1 Greetings from MilfOrd-Rev.
Disston W. Jacobs of Milford.
2:00-"Our Work and Purpose" Lew
is M. Price of Smyrna, Presi-
dent of State Association.
2: 2:15-RepOrts from the Field.
Howard R Moore, Kent county.
J. Chandler Pyle, New Castle
county.
Mrs. N. R. Register, Sussex
county.
2: 2:45-Report of Treasurer, George J.
Chandler.
2: 2:55-"The Challenge of Today" Miss
Maggie S. Wilson of Seaford.
3 3:25-SOng.
3:30-"The Present Conditions in the
Near East" DR.. J. Clavitt Clarke
of Pittsburgh.
( :00-"The Masters of Tomorrow"
Hon. Robert G. Houston, Of
Georgetown.
L:30-Convention Business.
{: :45-Adjournment.
!: :00-Dinner for State Executive Com
mittee at Hotel Windsor. pilates
reserved only for members of
State Executive C0mmittee.)~
Tuesday Evening
Services.
':0O-"The Corners of Your Mouth
Up or Down." DR.. Thomas Friz-
zelle, of the Baptist Society, |
Philadelphia.
Wednesday Morning
9:OO-Sectional Conferences.
Children's Division.
Young Peoples Division.
Adult Division.
2:OO-Adjournment.
Wednesday Afternoon
;3O-Song Period.
:45-Report of Conferences.
:15-The Young PeOple-"The Times
and Their Challenge" Miss Es-
ther 1. Williams of Baltimore.
of Resolutions Commit
tee. Report of Enrolment Com
mittee.
: :05-Song.
:1O-"The Objectives of the Chill
dren's Division" Miss Emma G..
Lemen, Penna. State Children's
Division Superintendent.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
NJ. P. BROTHERHOOD

A very enjoyable evening was pass
ed on last Wednesday, April 18th, it
being the monthly meeting of the
M. P. Brotherhood. At this meeting
the wives and sweethearts Of the
members were invited. A very fine
musical was given under the direction
of the Presbyterian orchestra. The
whole program was of the highest
quality. Our Presbyterian friends sure
Iy have our deepest appreciation for
their services on this occasion. Ice
cream and cake were enjoyed by all
present. Our next meeting Will con-
sist of special music and debate.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
WINS AT DOVER

The musical and oratorical contest
held at Dover for the colOred schools
Of Kent county on April 21st, was in
teresting and the pupils from Milford
won distinction for themselves and
the right to take part in the State con-
test which will take place in Dover
on May 18th. The following were
winners: Music, duet by Milford
School No. 2. Observation-Disclosures,
by Esther Powell. Dramatic, by Viola
M. Curry. Patriotic, by George Ross,
all of the Milford school.
These confidently expect to carry on
part of the prizes on May 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
Nuptials
.RIDGELY-HORSEY

RlDGELY-HORSE
VMiss Phillipa Elizabeth Ridgely,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Ridgely, of Dover, and Harold Wolfe
HOrsey, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer P.
Horsey, also of Dover, were married
Saturday evening in the presence of
a large number of relatives and
friends in Christ P. e. Church, at
Dover. The ring ceremony was used.
The ceremony was performed by DR..
w. Floyd Bevan, a member of the
faculty of the University of Delaware
and cousin of the bride, assisted by
the Rev. Benjamin Fish Thompson,
rector of Christ Church. The bride
entered the church on the arm of her
father, who gave her in marriage.
They were met at the altar by the
groom and the groOmsman, Donald
p. Horsey, of Philadelphia, brother
of the groom. The ushers were DR..
Morris Pierson, Dr.. John PiersOn and
Ernest Wilson, all of Wilmington,
and LinwOOd Hammond, of Philadel-
phia. The bride was attended by Miss
Barbara Harrison, of WhitestOne,
Long Island, a cousin of the bride,
while the bridesmaids included Miss
Katherine Virden of New York, and
Miss Helen Horsey, of Dover, a sis
ter of the groom. Mr.. Horsey is
graduate of the University of Della
ware and a member of the Sigma Nu
Both he and his brother,
Donald P. Horsey, who is now con-
nected with the Philadelphia branch
of the Federal Reserve Bank, were
students at the University of Delaware
at the same time and both won their
letters in baseball and basketball. The
bride is a graduate of Vassar College
and took a postgraduate course at
Columbia University.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
INSPECTING PUPILS TEETH

The Sussex county Dental Unit is
at work in the public school, this
week. and every child in the first to
the eighth grade will be given an ex-
animation, free of charge. A written
recommendation as to The treatment
needed will be sent to the parent.
instruction is also being given the
children concerning the care Of their
teeth. and their teeth will be clean
ed where necessary without charge.
The unit is meeting with cooperation
in the work.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
PERSONAL MENTION
MANY VISITORS ARE REPORTED DURING
The PAST WEEK.

Mrs. I. D. Short spent the weekend
in Wilmington.
Miss Mary Powell spent the week
end in Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Smith is visiting friends
in East Orange, N. J.
Mrs. John w. Ratcliff who has been
quite sick is convalescing.
Miss Elizabeth A1dred is spending
the week in Boston, Mass.
Miss Bess S. Ratcliff is spending a
few days in Chestnut Hill, Pa.
Miss Clara Costic of Pocomoke City
is visiting at the home of A. w. Pow
ell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Hirsch spent
the first part of the week in Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. Robt. Cahall of Greenwood has
returned home after visiting relatives
in Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hamm and chill
dren of Dover spent Sunday with Miss
Rachel Frame.
Miss Elva Andrews spent Easter
with Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas w. Ewing,
Jr., at Rehoboth.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Varney are
spending some time in Philadelphia
and Reading, Pa.
Harry Hollis, of Philadelphia, has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. Carrie
Vierick, this week.
Miss Elsie Webb visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas W. Ewing, Jr., the past
week at Rehoboth.
Miss Emma Rulings, of Hillcrest,
will spend the weekend with DR.. and
Mrs. E. H. Bratten.
Frank Dickerson, of Philadelphia,
has been visiting relatives and friends
in Milford this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Draper, Jr.,
will attend the races at Havre de
Grace, Md, this week.
Mrs. Bessie Gillespie and daughter,
Emma, of Bryn Mawr, Pa, are spend
ing some time in Milford.
Mrs. VIM. G. Draper and daughter,
Ruth, have returned from a three
months trip to the west coast.
Mrs. Anna V. Carlisle and daughter,
Elizabeth, spent the weekend with
Mrs. Rachel Carlisle in Frederick.
Miss Elizabeth Webb. of near Fred
erica, has returned from a visit to
New York, Philadelphia and Chester.
Mrs. Stanley Deakyne and daughter
of Denton are visiting at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George H.
Hall.
Mrs. Charles Marine has returned
home after spending a few days with
her children in Philadelphia and East
Orange, N. J.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Voorhers were /
weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. /
Geo. H. Baynum, having motored |
from Philadelphia.
Little Marion Peet, daughter of Mr.. /
and Mrs. Roland Peet, has returned |
from Philadelphia, where she under
went an operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. R. Fries motor
ed from Philadelphia and were the .
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Rat
cliff and family over the weekend.
Major Mckay and wife, Mrs. Lam
caster, of New Castle, and Mr. and
Mrs. COnwell, of Chester, were guests
)f DR.. and Mrs. E. H. Bratten on Sun
lay
Mrs. Bessie Van Lienvan, of War
ZEN, Conn.,, and Carlisle Sipple, of
Rhode Island, are visiting their mo-
her, Mrs. Emma Sipple, of South Mil
ord.
John P. Steward, the merchant on
Vest Front street, North Milford, has
,een ill for the past two months and
1t present is under the care DR.. S.
4. D. Marshall.
Misses Laura Salevan, Beatrice Ma
zee, Katherine Davis, William Nutter
nd James Pettyjohn will attend the
Innual Kappa Alpha dance given in
Newark tonight.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
TO DINE SENATOR DU POINT

Governor Denney will give dinner
Saturday evening next, at Hotel Rich
ardson, in Dover, to United States
Senator T. Coleman du POnt, at
which several citizens of Dover and
vicinity will be present.
The dinner will be informal and Will
have no political signifance what
ever, as both Democrats and Repllb-
licans will be among the guests.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
Milford New Century Club

The Milford New Century Club held
it's regular meeting on Monday, April
oath. The president, Mrs. S. c. Evans,
Jr., presiding. After the open meet
ing, officers for the ensuing year were
nominated. Two delightful musical
numbers were given by Mrs. Wesley
Heebner and Miss Elizabeth Jones.
Next Monday will be the election of
officers. All members are asked to be
present.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28
TO ELLENDALE NEXT THURSDAY

The Glendale Epworth League will
give an entertainment at White Hall,
Thursday evening, May 4th, begin
ming promptly at S:15 p. m. The chief
feature of the entertainment is Mrs.
Jones' Afternoon Tea" farce in two
scenes. Time of play, 40 minutes. Also
music and reciting.
Milford chronicle., 1922-04-28

Advertising space in 'lLilfOrd
Chronicle" is sold on basis of
guaranteed circulation of over
5000 copies each week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-27
Commodity News

UIIis
Tidioute, Pa, June 27.-This dis
trict has another oil boom. Three
wells have been completed near
here, with initial productions OF
500, 220 and 120 barrels a day The
latest is on the Hunter farm and
makes the best showing. 1t is the
largest producer drilled in north
western Pennsylvania in 20 years.
PAINTS.
New York, June 27-Demand for
lead pigments continues 10 in
crease and some corroders are two
to three weeks behind in deliveries.
Lithopone makers are working
their plants at capacity to keep up
with demand.
TOBACCO.
Lancaster, Pa, June 27.-The to-
bacco crop in this county is get
ting a splendid start and the last
years crop is being disposed of at
good prices.
CANNED GOODS.
San Francisco, June 27.-Canned
fruit salad is all the rage among
the grocers now and many Gamers
who hitherto have not put up this
product will list it in their output
this year.
Milwaukee, Wis, June 27.-The
crop of Alaska peas in this state is
running light according to several
Wisconsin Gamers, although quail
ity is very good.
LEATHER.
New York. June 27.-The leather
market gives every indication OF
continued improvement. Inclination
to shade prices by the tanners
which has been much in evidence
has disappeared and there is stiff
resistance to all bids below the
market.
FLOUR.
Hudson, Pa, June 27.-Large
quantities of flour and provisions
are being distributed among strik-
ing anthracite miners here whose
funds have become exhausted. The
distribution is being made by the
Hudson Mine Workers union.
COTTONS.
Boston, June 27.-Wide interest
is being expressed here in the eff
forts of the large Pacific mills to
open their factories at Lawrence,
Mass. The number of workers re-
turning to reopend mills in Rhode
Island and New Hampshire is re-
ported here to be increasing stead
lily.
KNIT GOODS.
Winston-Salem, n. c., June 81
Mills making winter weight under
wear are now shipping goods in
good quantity from this section to
distributors. All expect increased
volume of sales this year and some
are sold up on certain lines.
FERTILIZERS.
New York, une ga good many
consumers of fertilizer chemicals
are anticipating their requirements
and there is activity in the spot
markets for tankage and blood, the
former having advanced to 81 and
10 cents per unit. Ground bone
has advanced above s42.50 a ton.
SUGAR.
Honolulu, une 27-The Hawaii
an 1922 sugar crop will exceed orig
inal estimates. Grinding will be
completed much earlier this year
than last and will allow laborers
10 do considerable preparatory work
for 1928.
STEEL.
Pittsburgh, Pa, June 27.-Opera-
ting schedules of all the steel
mills has risen to about so per
cent Of capacity. Independents seem
to be adopting 30-day selling pol
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-27

ing sales exclusively for men.
These have been very successful
as theys have been directed at a
class OF trade which is employed in
factories and mills in the day time
and has difficulty in reaching
stores which close early. The
sales are held from 1880 to 9 p. m.
Harrisburg, Pa, June 27.-The
increase on wages in the steel mills,
construction work and some other
industries has affected the labor
supply available for the farms.
Farmers are having difficulty in
getting men to work for wages now
in effect and are restricting acre
age to a point where they can care
for their crops with the help they
have.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-27
Business Topics

New York, June 27.-Motorists
are going to get some of the bene-
fits of the reduction of railroad
rates ordered by the interstate com
Inerce commission which will go
into effect July 1. The Pennsylvan-
ia railroad will cut the rates on
trucks, automobiles, wagons, and
and all vehicles crossing its ferries
between New York and New Jersey
10 per cent on that date.
Sandusky, Ohio, June 27.-Local
stores here are now holding even