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Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
Milford Auto Party
Shot At By Negro

While driving in the sedan owned
by William. G. Abbott of Milford. ear
ly Thursday evening last, a party COM
posed of Mrs. William G.. Abbott. Mrs.
D1sston w. Jacob, wife of the pastor
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church. of
Milford, George Abbott, and Harold
Nutter had an exciting experience.
while about two miles south of Bridge
vile, on the BridgeVille-Seaford state
highway. The party had started from
Milford to Seaford where Mr. Abbott
and Rev. Mr.. Jacobs were attending
the District Conference of the mr. n
churches, with the intention of bring
ing the two men home. When about
TWO miles south of BridgeviIle. tbev
passed a negro walking along tbe
highway. Shortly after passing him
those in the car heard a noise. which
young Abbott, who was driving tbe
car thought was loose bumper, The
car was stopped, and it was then
-ound that a bullet had pierced tbe
gasoline tank Of the car. The man (
lad eVidentaly shot at the partv-tba
'uIIet having ricochet and bif tbe
ank. Abbott Immediately got in The
ar and drove rapidly to Seaford
Vnere the tank was taken off and re-
airs made. None of those in tbe car
7ere injured. N''i
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
Fire Did Not Destroy
Miller Brothers Store

The large fire in Wilmington inst
before the Christmas HOLIDAYS. which
burned out printing plant and stor-
age rooms for surplus stock of the
MILLER Brothers Store in Wilmington.
mas caused a wrong impression to get
into the minds of many people. The
retail store of Miller Brothers, is To-
Gated several squares distant from the
nre, and it was in no way injured.
Inc following letter will explain the
situation clearly:
Wilmington, Jan. IS, 1922.
Milford Chronicle Pub. Co..
Milford, Delaware.
Gentlemen:-
An impression seems to prevail
among some of the readers of your
paper that our store was damaged bv
hre on December 22nd, and we want
TO eliminate any such impression. I
should like to have you make it clear
TO your readers that it was our ware
house, located at 10th and Wilson SITS. |
which is about four blocks east of our
main store, that was Quilted by fire |
On December 22nd and that it did not
to any great extent interrupt our bus
ness.
We have Immediately procured a
lew warehouse, located at 10th and
french streets, and since the date Of
he fire we have received approximate
y eighteen carloads of furniture, car
'ets and floor coverings.
We are now preparing for the big
'est February Sale that this store has
yer had and you will receive our
ds in due time announcing this sale.
Thanking you kindly for the past
you have extended this
rm and hoping to enjoy your con-
nued good will, we are I
Yours very truly,
MILLER BROTHERS COMPANY
Nathan Miller, President. l
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
TWO SISTERS INJURED
MISSES MABEL AND ELIZABETH STEVEN.
SON HURT WHEN HIT BY AUTO.

While walking along the Shawnee
Road, between the boulevard and the
Milford town limits, Misses Mabel
and Elizabeth Stevenson, daughters of
William Stevenson, of near Milford,
received painful injuries when they
were struck by an automobile owned
and operated by David H. Reed, of E.,
of Ellendale, early Saturday evening.
The accident occurred at about dusk
in front of the home of John C. Hall.
The Misses Stevenson were walking
to Milford to attend a minstrel show
in the evening. Mr.. Reed claims that
he was blinded by the lights on a car
which he was meeting, and that he did
not see the young ladies until it was
too late to avoid an accident.
Reed appeared at the Office of JUS
tice of the Peace Hendrixson. of Mil
ford, on Monday morning to answer
any charges which may have been
brought against him. State Police
Officer Powell appeared, but said he
mad no charge to make at this time.
Reports were circulated to the effect
that Reed had been drinking, but this
Mr.. Reed vehemently denies, as do
others who saw him Immediately after
the accident. The State policeman al
so states that he is certain that Reed
had not been drinking when the acct
dent occurred.
Miss Mabel Stevenson is at the Mil |
ford Emergency Hospital suffering
from a broken leg near the ankle. She
was otherwise bruised and scratched. /
Miss Elizabeth Stevenson was taken
10 her home, where she has been suf-
iering from bruises and shock.
Mr.. Reed, who is Recorder of Deeds
1f Sussex County, was the victim Of
IN automobile accident few years
lgo. At that time his car ran into a
telephone pole, throwing him against
he pole. He lowered between life and
leath for several weeks as a result
# injuries received. at that time. At ;
he office of Justice of the Peace Hen.
rixson on Monday he stated that he
'as willing to do all that he possibly
ould to aid the injured ladies.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
MILFORD CENTURY CLUB

The regular meeting of the New
Century Club was held January 18th.
After the routine business Mrs. S. M.
Tru1tt, chairman of the Hospital
Committee, announced that card par
/ ty would be given in the club room
on Friday evening, January goth. Ad-
mission so cents, proceeds toward the
amount pledged by the club for the
support of the Milford Emergency
Hospital
The meeting was then in the hands
OF Mrs. J. P. Pierce and Mrs. H. L.
Bunstein, chairmen of Temperance,
1t being the third anniversary of the
adoption of the Eighteenth Amend
ment, the subject was National Pro-
hibition and the following interest
ing program was given: Reading by
Mrs. Pierce, Extracts from the
speech before Congress by Hon. Wes-
ley L. Jones'" Some of the results of
prohibition which are backed up by
actual evidence are: ARRESTS for
drunkenness in former wet territory
greatly decreased. Many work houses
and jails closed. Labor conditions bet
tered. Marvellous increase in bank and
savings deposits. Increased sales in
legitimate business. Condition of
children bettered, less cruelty. Health
conditions improved. Insanity on the
decrease" Vocal solo, Mrs. D. W. ia
cobs, Prohibition in the Salvation
Army" read by Mrs. H. L. Bunstein.
Mrs. Frank Richards then spoke of
Mrs. Pierce's work in the ". c. u.
Is lts state President and of the many
Inspiring messages that she has
brought to those interested in the
,ause, and followed this with an ar
lcle "On Common Grounds"
Violin solo, Mrs. Haswell Pierce.
lrs. Pierce read the statement of
principles Of the W. c. T. U. and the
rogram closed with an article on
mild Welfare by Mrs. w. H. Riggs,
nd a poem, "Song of the Flag" read
y Mrs. Karl S. Bunstein. Next Nom
ay's topic, Education" Mrs. Frank
Welcome in charge.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Going to the card party Friday at
the club house?
Laws Church - Sunday school at
$3.50 a. m, January %.
Make up table for cards and come
to the Century Club Friday evening.
Get your cakes and pies for Sun
day at the Farmers Produce building.
Why cook this Sunday when Won
can get everything at the bake, held in
the Farmers Produce building.
The local W. C. T. U. meets with
Mrs. Roy Cannon, North Second street
next Tuesday afternoon, at 2:3O. Text
word, Believe"
The ladies of the Milford Grange
will hold bake in the Farmers Pro-
duce building on Saturday, January
zlst, at 1O:3O a m. Chicken salad,
pies and rolls will be on sale.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
REAL ESTATE SALES

The local sales agent of the E. A.
Strout Farm Agency, of PHILADELPHIA.
who is G. Chester Marshall. in Mil
lord, reports sales consumated during
/ the past few weeks as follows: P.
August Krause, of Philadelphia, Dur
chased the 20 acre farm, located near
Ellendale, from A. c. Creadick. of
Harrington. The sale included all the
stock and farm implements, with the
crops planted.
The Foulk property, adjoining st.
PauPs NJ. E. Church, on North street
was sold by him to the trustees of the
church, and it has been Iremodeled
into a very attractive parsonage for
the pastor,
The farm at ClendaniePs Lake, own
ed by Charles Gill, of New York, was
sold by him to Thomas c. Boulton. of
Wilmington, who took possession i'm
mediately. Mr.. Boulton will erect
several large poultry houses on the
farm and raise chickens on a large
scale.
The same agency also sold the prom
erty at the corner of North and Fourth
to Robbins and Eliz4betb
feeIldn' MT. freeman is letter car
rier in the city of Philadelphia. They
are making changes in the property
md will occupy it at January 1, 1928.
The Needles Farm" and located
hear Haven Lake, was sold bv the
same agency for Short & Hall. to
frank 3. Hall, of Wilmington. The
lew owner is one of the assistant
oremen in the P. R. R. shops in VIII /
and does not expect to move ,
the farm for at least two-years vet.
is finely located little farm. near
he du Pont Boulevard and between
wo beautiful lakes, and less than one ,
lille from Milford. :
The dwelling at the corner of North n
nd Third streets, fronting st. Paul's v
hurch, which was formerly owned f
Mrs. Lydia G. Jump, was sold this n
eek by G. Chester Marshall. the n
gent for the Strout Agency. to Chas.
. Shockley. He bought it for an in
estment and will not occupy it him
IF. -----i
Mr. Marshall reports that numerous c
quiries are coming to them for real A
state, from people who are anxious 7
come to Delaware to live and en- c
lge in poultry raising. +,
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
SENATE CONFIRMS
ALL APPOINTMENTS
The STATE SENATE MET in SPECIAL
SESSION AT DOVER JANUARY II
TO CONFIRM APPOINTMENTS.
SESSION AWASI VERY QUIET
The OPPOSITION TO SOME OF The
NOMINEES WAS NOT ENOUGH TO
PREVENT CONFIRMATION.

The State Senate last week confirm
ed all the appointments sent to it for
approval by Governor Denney, who
called the Senate together to confirm
the nomination of Richard S. Rodney,
as a member of the judiciary of Della
ware.
/ Questions pertaining to the men
nominated by the governor were rails
ed by the senator's in only a few in
stances. 1t developed that there was
some opposition to M. Howard Jester
of Wilmington, whose name had been
sent in for confirmation as State
School Tax Commissioner for the
term Of four years to succeed George
w. Sparks, whose recent death left the
office vacant, and to William E. Town
send of Harrington nominated for the
office of State Cannery Inspector for
one year. There were also some uues-
tions asked regarding the appointment
OF TWO OF the men selected for mag
istrate, Caleb e. Mcgee, of Green
wood and Benjamin Vinton of st.
Georges.
In the case of Mcgee and Vinton
the names were not familiar to all the
senators. The opposition to Mr.. Jester
and to Mr.. Townsend, however, was
said to have been of a more serious |
and more strenuous character. |
From what could be learned after the
all the Senators were not in
with the selection of these
two men and for time it appeared
that they might fail of confirmation.
when it came to a question
n q fhnCn hoI
confirmation quickly saw that the ma
lor1ty was in favor of placing their
stamp of approval on both candidates
and the opposition instead of offering
'urther objections simply reported
themselves as, not voting A major. {
ty in favor of approving the nomina-
ions was secured and these two men +
;Ot through together with the rest of +
he list submitted by Governor Den
icy.
The governors appointments were T
II confirmed and are as follows: I
Richard S. Rodney, Judge of the 9
upreme Court for term of IL years. y
William e. Townsend, cannery in
pectOr for one year from June 1, p
]21. =
Dr. Walter o. Stack of New Castle 81
ounty, and Robert X. Jones, of Kent iT
)unty, members of State Industrial -
ccident Board for six years.
M. Howard Jester, State school tax .,
for four years, from No or
,mber l, 1921 w NJ
John Moore, State detective for New ~,
lstle county from December Is, 1921. GO
Warren Newton and Henry P. Scott fo
embers of the board of trustees of 90
diversity of Delaware.
Justices of the Peace - Caleb B. -.
egee, Sussex; Harry B. Stradley, -,
w Castle; Barnet Gluckman, Will d., r.,
ngton; Benjamin VintOn, New Cas- -
(; James E. Melvin, Kent; E. V. 49,, a,e
Sussex; w. F. Willis, -, o.
Mt, and James A. McKelvey, New On
stle county.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

A goodly number of the members of
the First Baptist Church and congre-
cation, filled all the available space in
!ne new home of the pastor, AT Wash
5ngton street, South Milford, on last
tuesday night. The occasion was a
birthday surprise party given to Mrs.
samuel c. Welsh, the pastors wife.
AFTER a very pleasant time, refresh
consisting of ice cream and
cake were served and many pleasant
reminders of the day were presented
70 Mrs. Welsh.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
SCHOOLS AFFECTED
BY SCARLET FEVER
DR.. |. S. CONWELL REPORTS NO DAN
GER, HOWEVER, OF AN EPIDEMIC
OF THIS DISEASE.
PERIL IS in MILDNESS
NUMBER OF CASES ABOUT THE SAME
AS in OTHER YEARS--SITUATION
WELL UNDER CONTROL.

There is no fear of an epidemic of
scarlet fever in Delaware. it was
stated Tuesday night by DR.. L. S. Con-
Well' Camden, secretary of the State
Board of Health, the cases reported
being of light form and the situation
being well under control.
Dr. Conwell admitted, however, that
the situation is serious, because of the
nature of the disease, and every pre-.
caution must be taken to prevent its
spread. At the present time there are
about thirty cases of scarlet fever in
rural New Castle county; twenty in
Kent county and between thirty and
forty in Sussex county. Fifteen new
cases in the entire state were report
ed Tuesday. This is about the usual
number at this time of the year Ev-
cry precaution is taken to prevent
spread of the disease, DR.. Conwell
said.
Movies Closed in Newark
At Newark, Del, the movies have
been closed and one of the schools
also was closed. A small school lust
outside Lewes also was closed. but
has been opened again.
A school near Dover was closed on
account of scarlet fever, but has been
The school at MillsbOro was closed
and after being fumigated has been
opened again.
The number of cases is not larger
-han in previous years, he said. There
s fear, however, that on account of
he mildness of the cases and it be-
ng unnecessary to have physicians.
hat many of the cases may not be re-
ported, which is dangerous, since the
mild cases are just as contagious as
he more maligant ones.
"Searlatina" Same as Fever Is
Dr. Conwell called attention to the
act that many people regard "scarIa-
ina" as mild form of scarlet fever.
is the same thing, the name "scar-
ltina" being merely the Latin name.
carlet fever may be mild or severe, t
ut is contagious in any event. I
So far as being alarmed at the pres \
Mt condition, the doctor said. the l
ildness of the cases reduces the T
anger of death in the patients and
'nders them upon recovery, immune
the disease in any form for some +
me. So long as the disease is well r
lder control, as it is at present. >,
ere is no danger of its becoming ep- II
emlc. No deaths have been report ~
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
REVIVAL SERVICES CLOSED
AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH

The extra service which has been
IN IN progress since the holidays in the
81. Paul's M. E. Church, of Milford.
mas closed after a very interesting
and heart-searching series of meet
ings-the greatest in the history of
the church-so it is stated. MANY
persons professed conversion from
sln' which means better morals, bet
ter homes, better community, better
people in general and better moral up
llIt. Let it be hoped that the saved
ones will stand the tests of time and
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
AVENUE M. E. CHURCH

Where is he? Who? DR.. John Wes-
ley Hill. No one was able to answer
this question when a number of the
citizens of our town assembled in the
Avenue M. E. Church, last Saturday
evening to hear him deliver a lecture
on Enforcement of the Law" AL
though many of those present regret
the fact that they did not have the
opportunity of hearing DR.. Hill, yet
no one can say that the meeting was
not a success. After five minute talks
by those ministers who were present
and appropriate songs by Prof. Loose,
who is assisting with the revival SER
vices at our sister church, resoIu-
tiOn was submitted and passed which
will be printed in this issue of the
Chronicle.
DR.. Hill was still among the miss
ing on Sunday morning, but Mr.. ia
cObs was prepared as usual and
brought to us the Scarlet Threads of
Faith, Love and Service which he ask
ed us to bind in our lives in order
that we might be better able to help
bring souls to Jesus Christ in our
coming revivals.
We again broke our record attend
ance in Sunday school. Those persons
who are travelling in the Hudson have
seen the sights in New York and de-
cided to return to California. Why
not help the rest of the school to see
New York, too?
Our evening services were well at
tended. Mr.. Kliver gave us an excel
ent talk on the Epworth League top
&c which was followed by a sermon by
)ur pastor.
Let us all try and be present next
week to do our share in helping our
pastor and the church in the extra
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Mollie Donovan of Houston
pent the week with Mrs. Mary Dono-
an of North Church street.
Mrs. Bessie Gillespie will leave To-
ay for Philadelphia, where she will
ass the remainder Of the winter sea-
On.
Mrs. Levin J. Tucker of near Bridge
lille spent a few days with her sis
er, Mrs. Thuel Meredith of Lincoln
nd her cousin, Miss Mary Mears, of
his town. -
Capt. VIM. Murphy left last Monday
1r Rocky Point, North Carolina
5here he contracts for growing vege-
abIes and early truck for next sum
Ter markets in the north.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL

An entertainment and shadow social
given by the Senior Glasses of Ep-
worth Sunday school, will be held at
Union School house, near Epworth
Church' on Friday, January 27, COM
mencing at 7:45 p. m. If that night
should be stormy it will be held on
Monday, January 80. The entertain
ment consists Of several good come
dies and one good minstrel. Every
body invited to come out and enjoy a
good laugh, Admission 10 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
Kent Levy Court
Recommends Both Roads

At the regular weekly meeting of the
Kent County Levy Court at Dover on
Tuesday the members of that body
selected several roads and. recon-
mended them for construction to the
State Highway Department. The road
of most interest to persons in Mil
ford was the Harrington Milford
road. After having recommended that
the rington-Burrsville road be
built the entire distance of twelve
miles, the Levy Court then recon-
mended that six miles of the road be-
tween Harrington and Milford be con-
structed. If the concrete road be-
tween these two towns is constructed
from the western to the eastern con-
crete roads, the people of Milford will
be satisfied with the work of the High
way Commission
The full list of roads recommended I
for construction follow:
From Smyrna to KentOn, distance
of five miles; Dover to Hartley, 10
miles; Rising Sun to Wyoming, three
niles; FELTON, to Frederick, six miles;
FELTON, to Hollandsville, six miles;
to Burrsville, Nd, nine
miles; Harrington toward Milford,
six miles; total 45 miles.
1t is proposed, as soon as the ap-
)roval of the State Highway is Sc
ured, to ask for bids for construction. /
The Levy Court reelected T. Mar
el Gooden, as county engineer and {
rank Jackson, as janitor of the court
ouse for 1922. I
A bill of S83 from Dr.. John w.
ames, for professional services to
risoners during the year 1921, was
flowed. Last year the Levy Court did
OF see fit to elect a regular Jail ply
cian giving the sheriff instructions
lat when medical aid was needed to s
ecure physician. y
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
RED MEN OF MILFORD

The Great Chief I. o. R. M. of Del
aware will make a visit to Sakimas
Tribe, No. 10, I. o. R. NJ, on Saturday
sleep, January 21st, when they will
hold a special meeting to present our
Past Great Sachem, w. S. Simpson.
with the sash of his rank. All bro
theirs are invited to attend, plenty of
corn and venison will be had so come
one and all.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
CARD PARTY

The Milford New Century Club will
n no!u at It's club house on Friday ev-
ealng at 8 o'clock a card party The
aHair is in charge Of Mrs. Saunders
M. Truitt, hospital chairman Tbs
ciuo promised to pay to the MilforJ
emergency Hospital the sum of ssoo
q portion of which has been paid. Tbis
allalr is to raise a sum for a payment mt
Aunlsslon SOC, including refresh
ments. 1t is hoped that the nublic i1snl vT;ii
participate. ' puOlie Will
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20

/ Tuesday, January II, 1922, and the
/ remains were inferred in Odd Eel
lows cemetery by VIM. G. Powders,
the funeral director.
DREAMER
Miss Maud Creamer, daughter of the
late Rev. T. B. Creamer, died in Phil
adelphia, on Tuesday, January II,
1922, aged As years. Her remains were
taken to Glendale on Thursday and
funeral services held in the M. E.
Church in Milton with interment in
the M. E. cemetery. Samuel Wilson
and Son were the funeral directors.
WILSON
Mrs. Sarah E. Wilson, widow of the
late Major H. Wilson, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter E. |
Wyatt, in Lewes on Saturday, Janu-
ary 7th, 1922, aged "a years. Funeral /
services were held from her late res
idence and interment made in the M. .
E. cemetery at Lewes. Rev. Howard
Davis officiating. S. J. Wilson and
Son were the funeral directors.
BUTLER
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy E.
Butler, widow of the late George But
er, who died at the residence of her
laughter, Mrs Geo. P. Stoeckel, near
StOckley, on Sunday morning, Janu-
Try Is, 1922, of general debility, at the
lge of "a years, months and Is days,
we're held at Providence M. P. Church i
It two o'clock Tuesday ,afternon, Rev. ;
ohm T. Bailey, pastor of First M. P. ,
;hureh, in charge. Interment was ,
nade@ in adjoining cemetery. She is I
urvived by two daughters, Mrs. Geo. ,
,. Stoeckel and Mrs. George N. Rog-
rs, Georgetown, and seventeen grand
hildren and 19 great grand children. i
[. B. Hickman, funeral director. {
l DAVIS /
Mrs. Laura v. Davis, died at her
ONE on Railroad avenue, North Mil e
ord, on Tuesday, January IL, 1922, t
ged II years, months and 10 days.
he funeral will be held this after C
oon from their home at p. m. Rev.
isstOn w. Jacobs officiating, and in a
,rment will be made in Odd Fellows "
emetery, by VIM. G.. Powders, funer- S
director. Mrs. Davis was the oldest C
lughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert M. n
lrpenter of North Walnut street, and N
lie leaves a husband, George S. Dav-
and two daughters, Mrs. Alan Vim tt
.rd of North Milford, and Mrs. Stuart le
alton, of Philadelphia. She also iC
aves three sisters, Mrs. Annie E. OIL
i'll, Mrs. Benjamin Henderson and
RS. w. B. Mills, all residents of Mil W
rd. She was a woman of splendid p;
aracter, a friend to those who need sc
friendship and woman whose -
ristian professions were lived daily n
intercourse with not only friends,
t all with whom she came into as
oiation with. She was a consistent N
mber Of the Avenue M. 2. Church
many years, L.,
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
OBITUARY
CHAMBERS

Mrs. Carrie L. Chambers, widow of
the late George L. Chambers, of
Lewes, died at her home in Camden,
N. j., on Saturday, January IA, 1922.
Interment was made at Lewes on
Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20

IL help the hospital again by attend
Gi,5h lTg tne card party at the Century
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20
KIRBY

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Kirby, of South Milford, died
Tuesday, January II, 1922, and the
remains were inferred in Odd Eel
lows cemetery by VIM. G. Powders,
the funeral director.
Milford chronicle., 1922-01-20

Advertising space in 'AIiIfOrd
Chronicle" is sold on basis of
guaranteed circulation of over
6OOO copies each week.
The Seward gateway., 1922-12-23
SEWARD SCHOOL NOTES

The skating season for the pupils of the Seward school was altogether too shot. An army of boys and girls with brooms, shovels and blows clear ed away large skating rink on Il nearby pond after the first snow and then enjoyed themselves. But it was only for single afternoon. for after q big "wenie roast" had been advertis- ed and arranged for the first real snowstorm of the year put in an ap- pearance and blanketed both the rink and the anticipation of the roast.
 The girls, however. have decided that hiking is next best to shooting, and have organized hikes, Ms. Short accompanying the high school girls, and Miss Kelsey the upper grade girls.
 After patient waiting, the two large school banners have arrived. one for