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Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
PLAZA THEATRE WILL
SHOW EDUCATIONAL PICTURES

The management of the Plaza Thea
tire, MilfOrd's fine playhouse, has an
nOunced that contracts have been
signed for a series of pictures depict
ing the life history of many of the
cOuntry's best loved poets and writeys.
These pictures are two reel in length,
and are to be run in conjunction with
the regular program show at the the
atre. This series of pictures is not
only instructive, but is so arranged
that the audience will get much pleas
ure as well as information from view
ing them. The first of these pictures
will be shown on June 22nd, when
Washington Irving will be the char
acter depicted. Others will be shown
the following dates:
June 29-Edgar Allen Poe.
July 6-Oliver Wendell Holmes.
July 13-William c. Bryant.
July 20-Henry w. Longfellow.
July 27-Nathaniel Hawthorne.
August 3-Mark Twain.
August 10-James Fenimore Cooper.
August Thames r. Lowell.
August 24-Ralph w. Emerson.
August 31-Walt Whitman.
The management of the Plaza The
atre has been running shows the
equal Of any shown in the largest city
theatres since it was opened. This
policy has drawn large audiences each
evening and the people for miles
around Milford are finding in the
playhouse valuable pleasure giving
place in which to spend an evening.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
Milford Hospital News

Dr. VIM. P. Hearn of Jefferson Hos
pital, Philadelphia, performed a ma
jor operation at the hospital Friday
of last week.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Rattray, of FELTON,, at the hos
pital on Sunday.
Mrs. Samuel Harrington, Of Har-
ringtOn, is making a very good recov-
cry from the major operation she un-
derwent last week.
Mrs. Joseph COrdray, of Harring-
ton, who was operated upon Saturday
of last week, is doing very nicely.
Mrs. Roy Naff, of Dover, has re-
turned to her home after receiving
treatment at the hospital for a week.
Mrs. Caroline Abbey, who was TAX
en- i'll at RehOboth, and brought to
this hospital Thursday of last week,
is still in serious condition.
Master Granville Messick of Mills
bOro and Master Leonard Schuyler of
are still receiving treat
ment following their operations and
are getting along nicely. Both these
boys during their long convalescence,
have been enjoying the story books,
blocks, paint books and other play
things sent in by friends of the hos
pital.
The new ambulance, a recent gift
to the hospital, has already been of
service. It has brought
20 the hospital patients from Milford,
Milford Neck, Georgetown, Rehoboth,
FELTON, and Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICES
FOR DECEASED ODD FELLOWS In PLAZA
THEATRE SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

Crystal Fount Lodge, No. 10, I. O.
o. F., has arranged for a special SER
vice to be held jointly with the Odd
Fellows of both Kent and Sussex, on
Sunday afternoon, June 11th, in the
Plaza Theatre in Milford. This ser
vice is especially in honor of the de-
ceased brothers of the order who died
during the past year. Those who were
members of Crystal Fount Lodge were
William H. Riggs, who died August
18th, 1921, and Adrian V. Woodruff,
who died October 5th, 1921.
The service in the Plaza Theatre
will be held at 2:3O p. M, when Rev.
j. W. R. Sumwalt, pastor of Grace M.
E. Church, Wilmington, will be the
principal speaker. This will be a
splendid opportunity to hear one of
the gifted men filling the pulpits of
this state, speak on a subject which
opens avenues of thought and express
sion of ideas which will be a privil-
ege for the people of Milford to hear.
The service is open to all regardless
of Odd Fellowship and the public is
cordially invited to attend not only
the service in the theatre, but 70 visit
the Odd Fellows cemetery after the
theatre service ends. The cemetery is
kept in a high standard of mainte-
nance and the Odd Fellows very Justly
feel a great pride in it.
In another column is a notice TO
members of the order which will be
informing to them on assembly, etc.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
STATE BOARD REORGANIZED
PETITION PRESENTED FOR CONSOLTDA-
TION OF SUSSEX SCHOOLS.

The State Board of Education at
its monthly meeting, held at Dover
last week, elected officers for the en-
suing year as follows:
Secretary of the board and super
intendent of public instruction-H. v.
Holloway; assistants-In charge of
high schools, John Shilling; elemen-
tary schools, Wilbur H. Jump; busi-
ness manager, James o. Adams.
State Observation-Disclosures l..
c. Armstrong, Dover; Home Econo-
mics, Miss Jennie r. Bear, Dover;
Trades and Industries, A. B. Ander-
son, Wilmington.
Director of Bureau of Vocational
Education-R. w. Helm, Newark.
The school site for the colOred
school at Taylor's Bridge was ap-
proved, also sites for colored schools
at BlackistOn's, Woodside, Ebenezer
and Summit Bridge.
Permission for a referendum vote
for new school building for the
white children of Dover was granted,
also petition for the same from
Newark special district.
A petition asking for consolidation
of nine schools with Beaver Dam
School, at .Harbeson District No. 88,
Sussex county, was presented, but as
the State. Board has no funds with
which to build a school for consolida-
ton the petition could not be consid-
cred at this time.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
SAMUEL ABLEMAN KILLED

Samuel Ableman, aged SIS years and
a resident of Georgetown, was run
over by his own auto truck on the
boulevard, near FELTON,, on Tuesday
last, and so badly crushed, that death
resulted at four o'clock on Wednesday
afternoon in the Milford Emergency
Hospital. With his son he was rid
ing in a loaded truck and while the
son held the steering wheel, he stood
up and attempted to put on a coat.
Just at that time the truck struck an
obstruction and swerving, threw Mr..
Ableman out of the seat. He fell in
front of the wheels and the truck
passed over his body, crushing him
internally and breaking the hip bones.
The ambulance at the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital was called, and it
made a quick run to FELTON,, where
the accident happened, and brought
him to Milford in quick time, where
everything possible was done to save
him. He regained consciousness for a
very few minutes in the hospital, but
soon lapsed into Inconsistencies and
died.
Mr.. Ableman had a sub-contract
with the builders of parts of the new
boulevard, which were recently award
ed and had been engaged in laying a
narrow gauge track for carrying ma
terials to be used on the road work. |
His remains were sent to his home |
at Georgetown yesterday.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
HARD CIDER" IS
BANNED DRINK
JUDGE MORRIS MUS DISTRICT COURT
IMPOSES $500 FINE ON A SEAFORD
GROCER WHO SELLS.
WARNS OTHERS AGAINST IT
NORMAN NICHOLS, COLORED, OF SEA-
FORD, SENT TO WORKHOUSE FOR
SELLING WHISKY.

Judge Morris in U. S. District Court
in Wilmington last Monday afternoon
warned that any one selling hard cid
er, even though he does not know the
cider is hard, does so at his own risk,
The warning was given while the
Court was imposing a fine Of $500 and
costs on Mike Minaco, a Seaford gro
Ger.
Minaco was arrested last week by
prohibition agents. He was repre-
sented at his trial in Federal Court
at Wilmington by Harry K. Hoch,
who entered plea of guilty. It was
said that the grocer bought the cider
from Philadelphia firm, thinking it
was sweet cider.
1t was brought out that Minaco had
appealed once before to Prohibition
Director Elliott to come to the store
and test the cider which he was then
selling. After analysis had shown the
stuff to be above the lawful alcoholic
content, the man had destroyed
large quantity which he had in stock.
Later he purchased another supply,
under the impression that it had been
so prepared as to remain sweet.
Complaints were sent to the prohibi-
tiOn office, and Agent Edwards detail
ed to obtain information regarding al
legged sales there. The agent testified
that he made three purchases, the
cider bought at the first two sales
showing per cent alcohol, and the
inal showing 9 per cent.
Norman Nichols, cOlored, of Sea- |
iOrd, was sentenced to four months
in the New Castle Coun-
y WorkhOuse, after pleading to the |
sale of whisky which analysis showed |
o contain Sc per cent alcohol. Willie |
cOlored, of SeafOrd, in
whose home the whisky was kept, was
sentenced to SIS and costs, after it
lad been brought out that he had been
the victim of unfortunate circum-
tances." Thomas M. Fleetwood, far
ner of SeafOrd, who employed Rich
rds, intimated to the court that the
nan had been made the goat" of his
rife and her relations and friends.
A petition asking for the release
the Ford automobile recently seiz-
from Louis Waukner, of New Cas-
e, for violation of the prohibition
Nv, was presented to the court by
ne Maryland Credit Financing Cor ;
oratiOn, under a conditional sales I
The re-delivery of the car
as opposed by District Attorney /
ames H. Hughes. Decision was re-
erVed. I
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
LAY MASONIC
CORNER STONE
CEREMONIES AT ADDITION TO HOME
ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON WITH
ELABORATE PROGRAM.
DRILL BY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
The RI. REV. PHILLIP COOK, D. D., AND
Mr.. FITZGERALD OF NEWARK, N.
j., WILL Be The SPEAKERS.

Laying of the cornerstone for the
addition to the Masonic Home on Ian
caster pike, west of SilverbroOk, now
under construction, will take place
Saturday afternoon with Grand Mas
ter George c. Williams in charge. The
ceremonies will begin at 2:30 O'Clock.
The speakers will be the Rt. Rev.
Philip Cook, D. D., Bishop of the Epis-
copal Diocese of Delaware, and Mr..
Fitzgerald, of Newark, N. j., a high
Mason.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged, consisting of musical num-
bers by the Masonic Band of Della
ware, and a quartet of singers, Mrs.
Elias Lewis, Miss Ethel Wilson, J..
Frank Ayars, and Frank H. Mason.
Following the ceremonies as a clos
ing number to the program, the Drill
Battalion of st. Johns Commandery
No. 1, Knights Templar, will give an
drill.
The Grand Lodge officers will be es-
cOrted to the home by st. Johns Com
and the Masonic Band. The
trip will be made in automobiles and
trolley cars to Lancaster and Cleve-
land avenues, from where those who
use the trolleys will be taken by autos
to the home.
The addition now under cOnstruc-
ton was to have been used as a hos
Dital, but more recent changes have
made it an infrmary for the care of
invalid Masons and their wives on
he first floor. The second floor will
be used as a home for guests of the
order from all parts of the State.
Nurses will be kept at the institu-
ion at all times to care for the af-
licted Masons and their wives.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
STATE DENTISTS IN
ANNUAL CONVENTION

About twenty-five members of the
Delaware State Dental Society attend
ed the summer meeting of that body
in Milford and Rehoboth last Satur-
day. The dentists arrived in Milford
by automobile Saturday morning, and
were entertained at luncheon by Off
cials of the L. D. Caulk Company at
the New Windsor Hotel. In the after
noon the party went to Rehoboth
where the business meeting was held
at the Hotel Belhaven. DR.. E. F. Gull
len, of Wilmington, submitted a pa
per which was discussed by DR.. Gale
Hitch, of Laurel, president of the as
sociatiOn, and others. The next meet
ing of the association will be held in
September. While in Milford the Wis
iting doctors inspected the large den
tai laboratories of the L. D. Caulk
Company.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
HURRAHy A BASE BALL GAME!

Come all ye fans if you want to
hear and I'll tell you of a game of
ball that will make you shout. You
know it has been a long, long time
since you were able to meander out
to the ball grounds on Saturday af-
ternoon to see a base ball game, so
listen to this:
Manager Dickerson of the NJ. P.
Church base ball team has arranged
to have the first game played at Mil
ford, Saturday, June 18th, with the
fast Hartley team. Come out and see
the boys in their first game. With our
new third baseman, Mr.. Dunyan, the
M. P. Church has the fastest infeld in
the State.
Manager Dickerson is to be COM
plimented in securing such a strong
team to represent the M. P. Church.
Come out and see the boys in their
new uniform on June the 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
TO Be BEST SWIMMER?
B. F. HUDSON TO HAVE FIRST LESSON
ON DECEMBER 25TH.

B. F. Hudson, Of North Milford, is
an ex-member of the Delaware Legis-
lature and a man who enjoys being
actively engaged-to occupy his time.
For that especial reason he has been
with the Wilson Line of Steamers,
which ply between Wilmington and
Philadelphia daily. He makes two
trips each day and on Monday last
in passing through one of the saloons
of the steamer, he saw piece of gold
near an easy chair. Investigation re-
vealed the fact, that it was a gold
medal, that had been awarded to the
champion swimmer of one of the
leading swimming clubs of Philadel-
phia, handsomely engraved and let
tered with dates and by whom the
medal was won. Soon after the boat
was made ready for the return trip,
the lady with her father, came aboard
and made inquiry as to the lost medal.
1t was identified by the handsome lit
tie lady, who was OverjOyed to regain
possession and expressed her earnest
thanks for its return. The father
wanted to pay Mr.. Hudson for his
service and care of the medal-but he
refused to accept any compensation.
He attempted to press ten dollars
upon Mr.. Hudson-but he persisted in
refusal-but, agreed to accept a re-
ward, provided the lady would con-
sent to his proposition, which was:
That she teach him to become an ex-
pert swimmer. The bargain was closed
at once, but when the date for the
swimming lessons was to be fixed, Mr..
Hudson made it December 25th. But !
that was easy for the lady to comply |
with and she has arranged for the |
first lessons to be held in the swim
ming pool in Philadelphia, and if Mr..
Hudson doesn't have some experience
to remind him of Christmas 1922, then
it will be no fault of the champion
lady swimmer of the Philadelphia
Swimming Club. The lady pledges
herself that he will be the best swim
ner on the Wilson Line before the
lessons end.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
ROY PUSEY LOSES CAR

Roy Pusey, who was convicted for
selling liquor and sent to the Work
house for four months, not only has
to pay the fine and costs imposed, but
lost his automobile in addition-as it
was seized when he was arrested. In
the United States Court at Wilmington
last Monday, Judge Morris ordered
that the automobile be sold at public
sale for benefit of the United States
government, on June 9th. This will
make to sale Of liquor in this one
case, cost Pusey over $1,000, in ad-
dition to his lawyers charge for de-
Tending him, and his term in the
workhouse added, as lost time. He is
a carpenter and could have been
working all this season-if he desir-
ed to do so. He was formerly a resi-
dent of Milford but moved to Will
to carry on the illegal busi-
ness.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
DOMESTIC SCIENCE A
SPLENDID SUCCESS

This department in the Milford Pub
lie Schools is on a real basis for ac-
tual benefit to the children, and the
displays of the work done in the de-
partment for the past two seasons,
shows that it is now assuming a pro-
portion which is forcing recognition
from the patrons of the public school,
as one of the important parts of pub
lie school work in the high schools.
1t will be difficult for any obiector to
find ground on which to base an OBJ
lection to Domestic Science Depart
ment in public school teaching.
The display of actual work done by
the many students of the Milford High
School, which have been displayed in
competition with other pupils from
all the leading schools in Delaware,
and which have taken prizes for ex-
cellence and quality of work and or
iginality of design, is a matter of
pride for not only those who made the
effort and won the money prizes
awarded, but for the score or more
homes where these children reside.
This was on display at the Milford
Hardware show window last week. It
will start many more to enter the
course and gain knowledge and skill,
which was denied to their parents
and is generally looked upon as the
ability to create, luxuries for them
selves and others; thus opening to
many girls new opportunities to en-
gage in remunerative effort in chan
lels of business, or for their own |
homes. They will be able to be bet
er cooks, do better seamstress work
or themselves and their families.
Over fifty girls are. entered in this
,ourse for next year. Its a real school
department. and means more to the
lome than many others.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
MILFORD PUPILS AT
STATE FIELD MEET

Those pupils from New Castle coun-
ty, Kent county and Sussex county,
who had won either first, second,
third or fourth place in their respec-
tive county Track and Field meets
competed at Dover in the State Track
and Field meet last Saturday. Not
withstanding the stormy weather the
meet was held, and the competing
schools made good showings. The rep
resentatives of the Milford schools
won third place for their school in
the meet. The winners and those Sc
curing places follow: Caesar Rodney
School, Camden and Wyoming, first
place; second place, DUPONT School,
near Wilmington; third place, Mil
ford; fourth place, Dover. The show
ing of the Milford school is a remark
able one when it is considered that
the children had had no training
along these lines until this year. Mil
ford won third place in both the coun-
ty and state meets. The Milford chill
dren have the ability, and with prop
er school facilities would rapidly de-
velop into state winners.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
CHURCH TO BE DEDICATED

y The new Mt. Zion M. E. Church, To-
Gated on the Laurel and Seaford State
Highway, will be dedicated Sunday,
June 18th. Morning service will be
opened with love feast at 9 o'clock,
followed by preaching. Afternoon SER
vices beginning at o'clock. The choir
of Centenary M. E. Church, Laurel,
will have charge and furnish the mus
ic. A very interesting program has
been arranged. Rev. F. F. Carpenter
of Seaford will be the speaker of the
afternoon. The dedicatory service in
the evening will be in charge of DR..
Mowbray, Dist. Supt, of Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
MILFORD WILL HAVE
A NEW LAUNDRY

Y Since the closing of the Milford
Steam Laundry a few weeks ago Mil
ford residents have been compelled
to send their laundry to Wilmington
and other nearby towns. With this
condition of affairs confronting the
citizens of the town, Thad. Windsor
and Charles Perry realized the op-
portunity Of starting profitable bus
mess here. They purchased laundry
equipment and are now installing it
in the building in the rear of the New
Windsor Hotel. The plant will be
fully equipped and will be able to
take care of the needs of the town.
While this work is being done, Mr..
Windsor has make arrangements to
have all laundry left at his hotel
washed at nearby plant.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
Personal Mention

George B. Hyson, of PHILADELPHIA,
was a Milford visitor on Wednesday.
Mrs. Eliza J. Harrington spent last
Sunday with Mrs. Ella Harrington at
Frederick.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. C. Hegeman of
Denton, Md, were Milford visitors
on Wednesday.
| Esquire Hendrixson enjoyed a very
pleasant visit last week with his chill
dren and friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Irma Pierce who has been at
tending school at Beechwood. Jenk-
intowH, is home for the summer.
I Louder Grier and Frank R. Grier
are home for their summer vacation
from Fishbourne Military Academy.
VIM. A. Humes has returned after
an extended visit with friends in
East Orange and Collingswood, N. J.
Miss Laura Watkins of Philadel-
phia is spending her vacation with
her mother, Mrs. John r. Watkins in
Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Ralston Davis at
tended the funeral of their cousin,
Albert H. Lank, near Drawbridge, on
Tuesday.
Mrs. E. c. Linde and daughter, Mar
ion, of Philadelphia, have been SPEND
ing the week with Mrs. Charlotte
Hammond
]. A. Dugan, foreman of the Will |
mington Mallable iron works. attend |
ed the funeral of VIM. E. Hazard on
Wednesday, last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Swain enter
tanned over the Weekend: Miss
Blanche Pettyjohn, Miss Anna Moore
and Halsey Cade of Blenheim, New
Jersey.
Miss Roma Smith is home for the
from Hollis College, Hollis.
Va. She brought school friend, Miss
Mary Vanderbilt, of Greenville, N. Y,
With her for a short visit.
Miss Jennie Watkins of Philadel-
phia, left on Monday for the White
Mountains, N. H., where she will
spend the summer camping. Miss Wat
1ins is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace S. Watkins of Cedar Neck.
Mrs. J. G. Stuart of 312 South Wal
tut street, and son, H. H. Stuart of
he U. S. ~, will motor to Harrisburg.
Pa, Saturday, June 10th, where Mrs.
stuart will join her daughter, Mrs. ,
Nm. H. Bennettham and motor to ,
chicago, Ill, where Mr.. and Mrs. Ben !
lettham will make their home.
Harry Galley and Miss Mary Little !
# Toronto, Canada, Martin L. Rich l
rds, of Detroit, Mich, Mr.. and Mrs.
harley Dateman, Of Overlook, Pa, \
lrs. Elizabeth J. Bready, of German
own, Pa, and Mrs. Annie M. Carey.
f Philadelphia are bening entertain
d by Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Lank. d.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

The engagement of Mrs. Thomas
Jenkins, formerly of Easton, Md, has
been announced to Major Lynn Scar
les, of Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Jenkins
was Miss Lily Causey, daughter Of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Peter F. Causey,
and a sister to Mrs. McBlair Lloyd
and Mrs. A. D. Marshall of Milford.
She is very popular and we'll known
for her charming personality and
great hospitality. Major Searles, who
is mining engineer, is at present in
business in Grand Rapids, Mich. The
wedding will take place the 26th of
June in Washington, where Mrs. Jen-
kins is now living.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
MEMORIAL SERVICES

Crystal Fount Lodge No. 10, I. o. o.
F., of Milford and the lodges of Kent
and Sussex counties will hold a join
memorial service in honor of their
deceased brothers, Sunday, June 18th,
The public is cordially invited to be
present and the members of Crystal
Fount would be pleased to have the
public visit the cemetery, following
the service. The members of the var
ious lodges are requested to meet at
the lodge room at two o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
GRANDIFLORA MAGNOLIAS
ARE BLOOMING IN MILFORD

In the yards of several Milford
homes the beautiful and delicious
fragrance of the great Grandiflora
Magnolia trees are making handsome
pictures during the day with their
creamy white blooms and shining
green leaves; while the nights are
sweet with the strong fragrance of
the flowers. Two of these trees in
the yard of James Anderson on North
Walnut street, make the sleeping
rooms of that neighborhood fragrant
with the perfume thrown off by the
flowers during the still and moist
night time hours. It is one of the
handsome Towering trees used for
purposes in this part of
Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
MOVING PICTURES FOR
PRES. SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Children's Day program of the
Presbyterian Sunday school will be
given Sunday evening next at seven
o'clock. The exercises will consist of
carols by the school, responsive read
ings, special songs by the children
and exercises by the little tots. Mr..
Bunstein will make an address to the
school and a 3-reel moving picture
starring Little Baby Marie Osborne,
8 years old, entitled Sunshine and
Shadow will be shown. The congre-
cation and all friends of the school
are cordially invited.
The regular session of the Presby-
terian Sunday school will be at 10.
o'clock, Sunday morning, beginning
this week. Preaching service at IL o.
clock,
Milford chronicle., 1922-06-09
MILFORD AND DOVER TRAVEL

So many inquiries are made at the
Office of the Milford Chronicle as to
the schedule on which the busses op-
Grating between Milford, Bowers
Beach and Dover, leave and arrive at
the various points, that we are print
ing the latest announced schedule for
the line, as a free item of informa-
ton. 1t will be well for those inter-
ested, or are likely to be interested in
the arrival and departure of the buss,
to cut this item out and paste it on
a card, so that it can be hung up in
the home for reference when needed.
The buss leaving Milford and Dover,
each connect with Bowers Beach. The
fare for trips is also included in this
statement, as follows:
SCHEDULE BETWEEN MILFORD