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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
new EQUIPMENT FOR
The MILFORD FTREMEN
Combination Pumper, Chemical And
Hose Truck Will Be Delivered
Next September.
OLD TRUCK TO BE IMPROVED
When New Apparatus Is Received
Old Will Be Sent Back To Be
Equipped With Larger Pumps.

A committee of members of the Car
Isle Fire Company, Inc, of Milford.
composed of Messrs. c. Donnan Holz-
mueller, Charles E. Varney, Charles
Banning, Henry Ryder and Roy E..
Pettyjohn, went to Elmyra, New York
on Sunday where they inspected the
several models of fire-fghting appa-
ratus manufactured by the American
La France Company, who specialize in
the manufacture of fire-fighting equip
ment. While in the New York city
they placed an order with the above
named company for O. large modern
piece of fire-fghting equipment, which
is the equal of any to be found in the
United States.
The new apparatus very much re-
sembles the present truck owned by
the company, but the equipment is
more complete and it has greater ca
pacity. The truck will be equipped
with 1000 gallon per minute pump.
1t will carry chemical tanks, ladder
equipment, and ample hose for any
emergency. The motor is slightly larg-
er than that in the old truck. It will
be equipped with pneumatic tires. The
truck, exclusive of some extras which
the firemen desire on the apparatus.
costs $4,000. The contract entered
into with the manufacturers calls for
delivery within 12O working days. This
brings the date of delivery about the
first of September.
When the new fire-fighter arrives in
the old truck, which is of the
same make as the one just ordered.
and which has proven its worth, will
be shipped back to the manufacturers
to be rebuilt and equipped. The pumps
will be changed to give the truck a
pumping capacity of about 1000 gal
Ions per minute. The ladder euuip-
ment will be changed to give a great
er amount of ladders, and it is DOS
5ible that the hose carrying features
Will be changed. At the present time
he truck is equipped with solid tires.
This will be changed to pneumatic tire
equipment. The estimated cost of MAX
ng the change to the old truck is S4,-
700. When the change has been made,
ind the apparatus returned to Mil
ord it will be held in readiness at all
lines to answer Out-Of-tOwn calls for
i'd
When both trucks are in service the
carlisle Fire Company will be the best
quipped of any fire company in the
state, and Milford will have fire pro-
ection equalled by but few towns of
Ike size in the United States.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
FIRE in SLAUGHTER NECK
Destroys Home Of Farmer Thursday
Morning, April IL.

The fire siren of Milford blew an
alarm about two o'clock on Thursday
morning of last week, in response to
a call for the Milford firemen for as
sistance at a fire, which destroyed the
home of Moude Foulk, a farmer re-
siding near Slaughter Neck Church,
ten miles south east from Milford.
The firemen made a quick run to
the scene of the fire, but found the
dwelling already a roaring furnace,
too far gone for the chemicals to have
much effect in retarding the blaze.
There was no water supply available
for the engine to pump from; but, for
tunately the wind changed and blew
the fire away from the barn and out
buildings. The house with its entire
contents, even the clothing of the
family, was entirely consumed, moth
ing remained but the three chimneys
and cellar walls. There was a small
insurance on the building.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
MR.. AND MRS. POLLY
TTCKK HERE MONDAY
Will Be Rendered At The Plaza
Theatre Under The Auspices
Of Local Organizations.

A musical comedy entitled Mr.. and
Mrs. Polly Tickk will be rendered in
the Plaza Theatre on Monday even
ing next, April %, under the joint aus
pices of the Alumni of the Milford
High School and the Milford New Cen
fury Club. 1t is truly said this play is
written for laughing purposes only.
So remember the day and date, meet
your friends there and have a good
laugh.
Coach, Miss Helen Ray Hosie; man
ayers, Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt and Miss
Helen Tatman; chairman of tickets,
Mrs. Daniel Hirsch and Miss Anna
Harrington; pianist, Miss Emily Vim
yard; cast, Father Time, Jas. Humes;
Dame Fashion, Mrs. Wilson Vineyard;
old fashioned girl, Miss Sara Alexan-
der; 1875, Miss Helen Tatman; girl of
1850, Mrs. Postles Hammond; male
fiapper, Lynn Pratt, Jr.; beruffled
dude, Thomas Draper; the woman who
wants to vote, Miss Virginia Smith;
Mr.. Polly Tickk Paul Peach; Billy
Lawson, James K. Pettyjohn; Mr..
Eva Edwards, Lynn Pratt, Jr.; Mr..
Mary Lamb, Frank Barsby; Mr.. Ber-
tie May Harris, Willis Hammond; Mr..
Susan Johnson, Wesley Heebner; Mr..
Edna Ray, Thomas Draper; Mr.. Sale
van O'Brien, Franklin NAPLES; Mrs.
Polly Tickk, Mrs. Carl Colell; Daisy
Ann Gray, Helen Ray Sosier; Mrs.
Eva Edwards, Mrs. Disston W. ia
cobs; Mrs. Mary Lamb, Mrs. Elizabeth
Riggs; Mrs. BERTHE May Harris, Miss
Ida Harrington; Mrs. Susan johnson,
Mrs. Wallace Burn; Mrs. Edna Ray,
Miss Marian Shockley; Captain Bird
get O'Brien, Mrs. George Macklin;
leila Highbrow, Mrs. Hester Bum
stein. Children of the Tickk's: Son
sauna, Frances Grier; Georgette, Geo.
NIacklin; Fred, VIM. Sipple; Helen,
Janet Manlove; Clarrisanne, Henry
Margaretta, Eleanor Bun
stein. Chorus Girls: Miss Sara Os-
mond, of Philadelphia; Miss Betty
Smith, of Boston; Miss Helen Barrett.
Miss Mary Grier, Miss Helen Pierce,
Miss Eleanor Marshall, Miss Frances
Jones and Mrs. Charles Huber Miss
Ina May Foster will give a speciality
dance.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR NEWS
Meetings AT Different Places On
Peninsula Next Week.

District institutes for all interested
in young peoples work, will be held
under the combined auspices of the
Maryland Christian EndeaVOr Union
Delaware Christian Endeavor Union
Work of the Maryland Annual Con-
ference, on the following dates and
at the following places: Sunday, April
222, Centreville, Md; Monday, April
20, fredericksburg, Md; Tuesday, April
"a, Salisbury, Md; Wednesday,, April
rs, Pocomoke City, Md; Thursday,
April 26, Milford; Friday, April 81,
Webster Community Church, near
Havre de Grace, Md.
The meeting at Milford, in Sussex
county, will be held in the Methodist
Protestant Church and Christian En-
deavor workers from all parts of
southern Delaware are expected to be
in attendance. The meeting gives
promise of being red letter day for
this branch of church work in the
lower part of this State.
The program in the afternoon will
include addresses by prominent men
engaged in the work, including Car
roll M. Wright, field secretary, whose
headquarters are 1903 Continental
building, Baltimore; Rev. E. A. Sex
smith, general secretary of the Board
of Young Peoples Work, Rev. L. B.
Smith, Rev. R. w. White and others.
Christian EndeavOr conferences and
Sunday school conferences as well as
junior demonstrations will be held.
On April 20, a meeting of the Sus-
sex County Christian Endeavor Union
will be held at Laurel at which plans
will be made among the many socie-
ties of lower Delaware to carry for
ward the work as outlined at the meet
ing to be held at Milford. Delegates
from all parts of Sussex county are
expected to be in attendance at the
Laurel meeting. Decision also has
been reached to map out a campaign
at the sessions to be held at Laurel
for group meetings throughout lower
Delaware.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
JEWELLERS OF TWO
STATES in CONVENTION

The Maryland and Delaware Retail
jewelers. Association will hold its
ninth annual convention in the Hotel
du POnt, Thursday, May 3rd. The Off
GERS of the association are: Samuel G.
Evans, Jr., of Milford, president; R.
c. Jackson, of Greensboro, Md, first
vice-president; E. H. Benson of Ber-
lin, Md, second vice-president; G. M.
Fisher, of Berlin, Md, secretary; N.
M. Stokes, of Milford, treasurer.
Business of interest to the jewelry
trade will be transacted. officers will
be elected for the ensuing year. The
committee in charge of the plans COM
prises: Charles M. Banks, chairman;
Joseph T. Montgomery, treasurer; FL
wood A. Davis, secretary; J. Gilpin
Massey, Bernard Kleitz, George Kleitz,
Melville M. Wells, Howard R. Collins,
William G.. Bryan.
Elaborate plans are being made to
entertain the members and their fam
lilies while in Wilmington. The planned
program includes a sightseeing trip to
places of interest, including Long
wood and the new marine terminal,
and banquet in the evening in the
Hotel du Pont.
Speakers of national prominence
have been invited. Mayor Harvey;
Governor Denney, Senators Ball an
Bayard and Congressman Boyce haV
been invited to attend. During I'll
business session the visiting wom
will be entertained by the wives
members of the committee in cha2
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
TLFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs. A. H. Wheatley, of Frederick,
cOnvalescing.
Frank M. Hearn, of Laurel, who was
'erated on, is resting comfortably.
Daniel Haggerty, of Dover, is doing
'cely.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smithers, Of Dover,
pO is receiving medical care at the
spital, is now able to sit up in a
air.
Mrs. William G.. Andrew, of Green
od, is patient at the hospital.
Mrs. John F. Moore, of Viola, is i'm
)ving.
Mrs. Blanche Reed, of Laurel, is do
nicely.
.. J. Walters, of FELTON,, is still re-
wing treatment at the hospital.
Hiss Mildred Swain, of Harrington,
ltinues to improve.
Tray Williamson, of Greenwood, is
ng nicely.
William McAfee, of Dover, is MAX
a good recovery from his opera
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
HOW TO KEEP 'EM ON THE FARM

The sixth grade at Cedarfield public
school, No. 7S, near Pennington, has
arranged to have an evening of enter
tainment at the school house on We'd
nesday evening, April 25th, at which
a farce, "How to Keep EN- on the
Farm" played by the pupils. Follow
ing that a box social will be held
combined with a parcel post sale.
They have provided the customary
supply of ice cream, cake and candy,
so those who want to help the sixth
graders should turn out. They an
nounce also, that if the evening set,
should be very stormy, the affair will
be held the next fair night. This
statement is based on a letter which
reached this Office Monday night last,
but it was without personal sigma
ture; ending with, Yours cordially,
"Sixth Grade" Cedarfield School.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
LEGISLATURE QUITS
WITH AWFUL RECORD
The Spite Program OF Senate Re-
spOnsible For Much OF The
Bad Record Made.
MILFORD MEN ALL RIGHT
Both Representatives PettyjOhn And
Marvel Have Voted For Pro-
gressive Measures.

The Biennial Session of the General
Assembly of the State of Delaware
came to a close shortly after midnight
last Saturday morning, much to the
qualification Of the thousands of resi-
dents Of the Diamond State. Opening
in January with the cry of Econ
omy," and other equally attractive
slogans, the Democrats organized both
branches and started their three
months grind to demonstrate to the
residents of the State what would be
accomplished under Democratic rule
The plans may have been good, but
almost from the beginning these few
Off at a tangent at very regular inter
walls. 1t soon became apparent to per-
sons familiar with legislative proceed
ure that the Senate was more inter-
ested in passing spite" bills to "ge:."
somebody, then it was in passing real
progressive measures which would
benefit the residents of the whole
State.
With the aid of a few Senators who
were elected by the Republicans, sew
eral rippers were passed by this body;
but that they were not without fare
back on those sponsoring them was
apparent later in the session. These
efforts were not only petty, but they
were costly to the taxpayers of the
State, for the daily sessions were ex-
tended long over the legal sixty days
time limit. It is true that the mem
bers received no pay for the extra
time, but the printing bills and other
expenses for each day were
accommodating daily. The attempt to
put over these spite bills in the Senate
CONTINUED on page six)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
NUPTIALS
KRAUsE- COBAUGH

August M. Krause, of Bridgeville,
and Elizabeth K. Cobaugh, of Bridge
vile, were married at the M. E. par
sonage, by the Rev. D. W. Jacobs at
6:15 o'clock Sunday evening.
MESSICK-GILLIS
On Tuesday, April 18th, 1928, at IL
o'clock very pretty wedding was
solemnized in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, by Rev. Disston w. Jacobs
and Rev. H. L. Bunstein, when Miss
Florence ellis, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey ellis, of this town, be-
came the bride of Mr.. Edwin Messick,
son of DR.. and Mrs. George 3. Mes
sick, also of Milford. Miss ellis was
attired in a dark blue travelling suit
and sand colored hat and wore a cor
sage bouquet of white sweet peas and
white orchids. She was attended by
Mrs. Roma Smith, as maid Of honor,
who was attired in grey taffeta with
shoes and stockings to match with an
orchid colored hat and carried pink
carnations and orchids. T. Carlisle
Collins acted as best man for Mr..
The bride was given in mar
rage by her father. After the cere-
mony the bridal couple left for an ex-
tended wedding trip. On their return,
they will reside on East Front street.
Mr.. Messick is assistant teller in the
First National Bank of this town.
The ushers were James Pettyjohn,
n. M. Stokes and Wallace McFaul and
8. Franklin NAPLES.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
BROUGHT FLEET OF CHEVO-
LET CARS TO MILFORD

Three years ago G. P. Carey, of Mil
ford, began to sell the Chevrolet cars
in this territory and has had success
from the first. The merits of the car
has been attractive to buyers, so much
so, that Mr.. Carey has found it impos-
sible to get his orders filled by rail-
road freight several times. Such has
been his experience this week and by
gathering a number of expert drivers,
he brought over the highways from
New York State, another fleet of Chew
rolet cars to Milford. During August
of last year, Mr.. Carey sold more
Chevrolet cars than any other one
dealer in the State of Delaware. He
reports the outlook for sales during
the coming summer, was never better
and all the cars arriving this week are
for immediate delivery to customers.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
THE P. T. A. WORK IN ii nLwOOD

Under the leadership of Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Nutter, IS president and Miss
Minnie Hill, rs teacher, th6 members
of the Wildwood and Pine Glove Home
and School Association have been
given some very great treats during
the winter by having the privilege Of
meeting and listening to the talented
speakers that they nave be@n able to
secure for their entertainm ents. Par
ticularly was the Ma ,ch injecting en-
jOyed when Prof Shit ing came out,
bringing The high school orchestra,
who played several Selections; also
a number of little tots from the End,
3rd and 4th grl1es, who save short
sketches and sang a number of SONGS.
These children showed the results of
the very clrsfIl training THAI had
been given them by their TEACHER. Miss
Weber.
The community has had the pleas
ure of having the humorist, Mr.. Bur- |
CESS, with them at two of their meet
ings. Wildwood is very fortunate in
having a community building in which
a number of people can be omfortab-
~ seated. After the entei tainments
the social hour follows in ,5hich time
parents and teachers become better
acquainted. The spirit of good will
toward one another is very manifest
in these meeting. The childlen of the ,
communities cannot fail t. become .
better men and women because of the :
better understanding between parents =
and teachers due to these meetings.
The teachers cannot help but do bet =
ter work because of the hearty sup
port and cooperation given by the
parents. The plans are now being :,
made for the next meeting which will >,
be held on April oath. -
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
DISTRICTS MUST
AISE MONEY TO PAY BONDS
9PrOpraOndBy Th Delaware Legislature For Schools In tn
State Not Provide For Paying Bonds Falling Due
Or Interest On Bonded Debt.
RAISE PRINCIPAL AND MTERES'
1000 And Interest On $4,000 Each Year
le And Cannot Be Refunded Because Leg
lie No Provision For Issuing Bonds.

The people now, because of Ii
failure of the legislature to provid
any building plan for Delawaj
schools, have made it compulsory I'd
the people composing the Specii
School District of Milford, to vote fl
levying money with which 10 nav til
thousand dollars of the bonds al
interest each year, of tie s170l
worth of bonds outstandins and a +
due. 1t is believed that wi en- this J
done, the holders of the bot ds viii B
willing, if the assurance isigiven al t.
the annual payments of these bons
will be continued, to let tie remainl-
er stand until the next session of tie
legislature can provide for their liuu-
dalton.
1t will require levy of i9 cents IN
each hundred dollars Of he assess
ment to raise the money ,equired to
meet the payments and interest die
on all the bonds each YER. That is
one of the things the people of MI
ford have to thank the leg Stature i0r
placing upon them. That S certainly
not making their load lighter in taxes
for them to carry; which vas proms-
ed during the campaign OF last fall.
In all parts of Delaware the need
for new school houses exits to such
extent, that it is a crime to herd chill
dren in the old buildings which were
sixty and seventy years
ago.
Such communities as Richardson
Park, near Wilmington, where last
year the children were made i'll be-
cause of the deplorable condition of
he building, which is o9ercrowded,
CONTINUED on paga y
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
GEORGE B. HYNsON TO SPEAK

The Ushers' Union of the Presby-
terrain Church will give the postponed
entertainment, Wednesday, April 25,
at 1880. George B. Hynson, formerly
of Milford, but now resident of Phil
adelphia, will give a lecture on the
song, Delaware" written by him.
The lecture will be illustrated by
lantern slides-worth II be price of ad-
mission by themselves, but in addition
there will be readingsI instrumental
selections, and a vocal solo to say
nothing of the refreshments. Be sure
and secure your tickets early-fifty
cents. For a good cause See the ash
ers.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
me ECONOMISTS
FORM ASSOCIATION

pr the purpose of organizing a Del
ire branch Of the National Home
Monies Association a meeting was
Saturday at Dover. The following
prs of the Delaware branch were
led: President, Miss Catherine
DIS of Newark; first vice-president,
Elizabeth Houston, of Middle
!; second vice-president, Mrs.
|ge Butler of Wyoming; treasurer,
Mcdaniel, and secretary, Miss
LEY.
spite of the storm the meeting,
b was held in the Supreme Court
was largely attended. Speakers
he occasion were Dean Robinson
E Women's College of the Univer-
Of Delaware and Miss Mary e.
ny, secretary of the National Am
Home Economics Association.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
AN APPRECIATION

IN common WIN the residents of
THIS commurj&' we cannot FOrbear to
express our lcere regret At the re-
moVal OF Rev " f. Dryden, Of the M.
r Church, OF nls town. to another
neld OF labor ald TO express our ap-
preclatlon OF ms honest and manly
character. We wish for him in his new
home most pleasant SURROUNDINGS.
flv. J. H. Irwin.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
MILFORD GRANGE

Next Saturday evening a swarm of
aspirants will be inaugurated into the
first two degrees of our order. Every
granger should be present to give
them the glad hand of friendship.
The following Saturday, April 18th,
will be Dedication Day for the new
Hall. This will be an all day session
with free lunch at noon.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
RESIGNS AS CHIEF

Robert c. Curtin has armour
resignation as chief of the incC
estate tax divisions for the div
Delaware, where he has been
past eight years. He has ope
office in the du Pont building
mington, for the practice of i
Curtin is a former Sussex couI
80 saaa5e good in the Il
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
MUST vow TO(
Milford Has To-Day
Bonds Are "
islate
The legislature

The legislature a led without
making any provisid + debt SER
vice for the public is of Della
ware. By this each sc district that
had an outstanding Z before the
school law of two years 20 were en-
acted, is compelled to ain provide
for the levying of mo- upon that
district, to meet the pI pal and in
terest on the debt tn mains now
outstanding of SUCH cunts, to-
gether with the int falling due
annually on such DO
Milford is placed Dsition that
is probably different other spec
ial districts, for tn n, that the
$4,000 bonds that sued thirty
years ago to build the pres sent school
building, are now due and must be
paid. Yet, this cannot be cone, unless
the people hold a referendum and vote
to levy a tax to meet the obligation
of the Special School District COM
prising the Town of Milford Public
Schools.
The school boards having the man
agement of the l'tlford Public Schools
for the past thirty years, failed to
provide any sinking fund I pr the pay
ment of the bonds when they came |
due, or even pay them off It any stat
ed periods they left the bonds for
the future generations to pay and |
simply performed the duty of provid-
ing money for the operation of the
schools and paying interest, without
paying any part of the debt, other
han the floating debts each year. The
plan was without business founda-
ion as it failed to provide for the ul-
innate payment of the bonds.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
OPEN OFFICE IN PLAZA, TKEATRE

Milo Farber will move his real es-
tate business from his home, near
Milford, at May LIST, to the Plaza The
atre, in Milford. He has leased desk
konnq n the main office of the theatre
7Aa management r--5--1Ezill- have
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20
DEPRESSED FRATERNITY

/. Henry L. Bunstein delivered an
ISIS on Masonry before the Mason
aternity at Cambridge, Nd, last
ay evening. He is one of the best
ned and capable speakers on
tsy.x and his address is in
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-04-20

az hOdney, FELTON,, Harring
Milford We're represented.
The contestants and their
were as follows:
"Penrod's Nervous Bres
Hazel Helm, Dover; "Men
CrouI, )" Marjorie Ross, Milfol
Rugs les First Dinner Party
Smith, Camden; "Briar Rose
= ret Kesselring, Camden; "Kne
June" Bernard Ireland,
"HOmesick," Roland Pepper, I
ton; "The Council Assigned
Tornburg, Dover; Supposed
Of Regulus," Evans Yost; "a ]
Half Hour on the Bench" F
Rolph, Harrington; "The Ma
Wore the Button" Paul HodgsI
ton; "Her Wonder Son." 81
Cook; Here Comes the Bird
lian A. CULLEN, Smyrna.
The judges were Miss Bar
New Castle county; Miss Je1
Kent county and Prof. JohI
the Wilmington Collegiate I
of this town. After deliberaJ
judges announced the following
contestants who wi
pete in the State defamation
to be held in the Temple The
Dover.
First, Lillian A. CULLEN, s
prize of $40; second, Gloria
)urg, Dover, S.; third, Berna
and, $2.75. A fourth select
made as a reserve, Eliza w
smyrna. Ireland will represe
Iilfogd school.