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Milford chronicle., 1923-01-05
FELTON,

Christmas has passed again, an
other year has passed. The spirit OF
giving and the exchange Of gifts, has
made it very pleasant Christmas
Quite few visitors have been in our
little town, which helped to pass the
holidays very pleasantly. We hope ev-
eryone has had Merry Christmas and
we wish all our readers Happy New
Year.
The entertainments that were held
here at the M. P. Church on Sunday
evening and at the M. E. Church on
Monday evening was very much en-
jOyed by all in attendance. The chill
dren were all well trained and did re-
markably well. Santa Claus appeared
at the M. E. Church on Monday even
ing, which pleased the little ones.
This community was saddened on
Sunday last when word was received
that Mrs. Della Vincent, had passed
away. She was the wife of George
Vincent and had been ill for several
years, and confined to her bed for the
past few weeks. Her sufferings were
great to bear, but in spite of her suf-
fering, she was cheerful and in good
SplI4ISs ROu6 Wdb d luGLuUSE VI Lie L 61-
ton Presbyterian Church. She was a
kind neighbor, a good and loving mo-
ther. Mrs. Vincent was 70 years of age.
She leaves a heart-stricken husband,
three daughters, and one son, and two
sisters, and a host Of warm friends,
to mourn her loss. Her funeral SER
vices were held at her late residence
on Wednesday with interment at Bar
rats Chapel.
Mrs. Agnes Carson has returned to
FELTON, after spending a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. john Carson.
Mrs. Mae Purdy and son have re-
turned from Baltimore after spending
the holidays with relatives there.
N Dorsey Torbert, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. G. Torbert, of FELTON, and Miss
Agnes M. Thomas, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Thomas, were married Sat-
urday, December 80, at 2:30 D. M, at
the M. E. parsonage, F'elton, by Rev.
Marine. The happy couple left by ma
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-05

The scarcity of coal here was some
what relieved last week when the coal
dealer, William M. Radcliff, delivered
in small lots three car loads.
A combined meeting of the Tuesday
Night Club and the W. c. T. U. was
held Tuesday afternoon in the club
house.
Miss Rena Reynolds and Ebe West
were married on Saturday at the Sea-
ford Circuit parsonage by Rev. N. C.
Benson.
Miss Sallie Rawlins will entertain
the Women's Foreign Missionary So
ciety at their monthly meeting this
week.
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-05
Unfortunately Exnressed.

A dinner was given to celebrate the
completion of a new church in South
London, England. When the health
of the builder was proposed, lie re
piled that he was more lifted for the
scaffold than for public speaking"
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-05

Every man enjoys being cheated by
a taxi driver at least once, because
he can then boast about 1t.
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-05
THE WEEK OF JAN. 9Th

pursued to it's Chinatown air-and went right in!
Crooks, POcerads, aerial chases, romance thrill and
laughter Wrl all the time in cyclone of surprise! From
the story by Charles Richman and A. s. Levno Directed
by A. Barry SEE Katherine Macdonald four splendid
roles SEE Wesley Barry Freckles" her ove-sick
mirer SEE An aerial circus unparalleled thrill! SEE
What the screen has shown you before
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-05

llc ana l suggest Cn1S pracLlce be con
tinued next year on all of our road
16 feet or wider. This dividing lin,
provides for a better control and di
rection of traffic and without a doub
materially reduces the number Of &C
cidents."
With the funds available for 1928
Chief Engineer Buck remarks that i
will be impossible to do even a small
part of this work, but he urges thai
the commission lay out a program Ot
what it considers the most important
of the following:
New Castle County
2.5 miles. Marsh Road between Phil
adelphia Pike-SilVerside
Road.
10 st. Georges to Odessa.
3.5 Armstrong; Corner to
Smyrna.
so Summit Bridge to Tybout' S
Corner.
8.5 Christiana to Wilmington,
via Newport and Stanton.
80 Lancaster Pike to Penn
sylVania Line.
80 Hare's Corner to Christi
ana.
40 Centreville to Perry's Tav-
ern.
81 New Castle to Newport to
Cranston Heights.
Is Farnhurst to Stockle's Cor
ner.
so Townsend to Caldwell.
40 Walker School to Deakyn-
esville.
2.5 Glasgow to Maryland Line.
2.5 State Road to Bear.
AS Milltown to Mermaid to
Pennsylvania Line.
40 Faulk Road to Smiths
Bridge.
Kent County
80 miles. Marydel to Smyrna, via
Kenton and Clayton.
Ills Smyrna to Leipsic to Do
yer.
As Cheswold to- Kenton.
rs Clayton to Maryland Line.
1870 " Wyoming to Maryland
Line.
9.8 FELTON, to Whiteleysburg.
9.5 Harrington to Burrsville.
At Dover to Little Creek.
80 Pearson's to Hartly.
80 Connecting du POnt Road
north and south of Dover.
so Milford to Thompsonville.
40 du Pont Road to Bowers.
IS Woodside to State High
way.
rs Houston to Milford to Har-
rington Road.
rs " Through Frederick least
and west).
Sussex County
81 miles. Frankford to Omar.
5.5 Seaford to Reliance.
go Bridgeville to Maryland
Line.
90 Lewes to Five Points.
40 Milton to Harbeson.
8.4 Milton to Glendale.
-1.S Harbeson to Rehoboth.
1913 Milford to Rehoboth.
5.3 Mission to Gumboro. |
3.5 Dagsboro to Vines Creek.
0.2 Frankford to du Pont Road
0.6 Dagsboro to du Pont Road.
O.8 Glendale to du Pont Road.
0.8 Lincoln City to du Pont
Road.
so Concord to Laurel to
Georgetown Road.
80 Peppers to Mission.
rs Laurel to Maryland Line.
20 Harmon School to Oak Or
chard.
so Greenwood to Maryland
Line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
REDUCTION IN WHEAT
 ACREAGE IS REPORTED
Growers Have Followed Advice,
 Crop Report Shows

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Wheat producers have needed to some de- gree the warnings of agricultural eN- perts to reduce their acreage, 1t was indicated in todays report of the de- partmsnt of agrlculutre, winch an nounced, 40,191,000 acres had been sown to winter wheat this falh That is d reduction of 5,759,000 acres, or l2.6 per cent, from the acreage soWn a year ago. but the area IS l9.l per cent above the pre-war Q909-l3) aV- craze annual sowing.
 The estimate of sowing Is closely in line with the governments August report of farmers intentions to plant, which placed the acreage at 39, 2OO,- - 900, or 15.5 per cent below last years sowings.
 A forecast of production was not made in connection with the acreage and condition report, as this IS not customary. The condition of the crop on December 1 was SS.0 per cent of a normal, which is 1.5 points better than the ten-year average condition on that date, showing the crop goes into winter in good condition. Aban- donment of acreage last winter amounted to 6,42S,000 acres, or lf.0 per cent of the acreage sown. Aban- donment in the previous 10 years averaged 9.S per cent. ranging from l per cent to 31 per cent in the various years. If the average annual aban- donment occurs this winter it would leave about 96,252 900 acres to be harvested next summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
HOUSE COMMITTEE
 HEARINGS STARTED
Denbv And Work At Navy And
 Ipferior Discussions

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9-Hearlngs got under way before one House committee while several others made arrangements to hold them with view to expediting action on impor- tant legislation.
 The appropriations committee be- gan its drafting of annual supply hills. three subcommittees obtaining the views of cabinet officers and others as to what provision should be made for their departments.
 Secretary Denby appeared before the subcommittee charged with prep aration of the navy bill, while Sec retary Work attended the hearing held by the group drafting the in terior department supply bill. Those in charge of the army bill obtained from Mai. Gen John l.. Hines, dep- utv chief of staff, data as to the needs of the war department. All of the subcommittee sessions were executive.
 The House migration committee decided to devote five days to public hearings on immigration legislation. They will begin December 26 and continue through December 31.
 Hearings on proposed amendments to the House rules will begin tomor- row before the rules committee, which agreed today to hold sessions during the Christmas recess if House members desired to remain in Wash ington to present their suggestions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
ASK AID OF COPS WHEN NSANTAFAHS
And Lieutenant Assigns An Officer To See Why He
 Missed Tony

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-Chicaso cops are going to see to it that santa Claus stops at Tony Lombards home this year. In fact, they have staked their professional regulations on it.
 Complaint was filed against the el- derly gentleman Wednesday by Iohy' who is s years old his sisters, Jose, phine, Lucy, Sadie and Angelina ana Baby sam.
 They charged negligence.
 Tony's nose just reached the top of the Lieutenant Moneys desk as he stood on tiptoe.
 'If you please, mister Christnas is coming" the bcy began. Put San ia Clans isn't coming to see us this year. He didn't cone last year and my dad says"
 Now look here my boy, you cheer up" the lieutenant said severely as tony's voice broke.
 But, mister, the cops can ind anybody, can't they?p We thought maybe you could find him for us
 Sure, we'll find him. the lieuten- ant explained. Sergeant Flynn, l assign you to the duty of seeing that Santa Claus finds these children's house this year.
 "Don't worry, kids, I'll get him, the jovial sergeant assured them broad grin spreading across E;s Irish face.
 'Thanks, mister. and when you find him just give him this letter, Tony said as the children left the station happily
 The letter said "Dere San'y. Plls don't fergit us this year. Tony. P. S; Josie needs d new swetter and Sadie wants a pair of shoes.
 Sergeant Flynn is now passing the hat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
BOYLES REQUESTS HE BE RELIEVED
District Attorney Wants Ex- oneration Of Charges Be-
 fore Returning

MOBILE. Ala, Dec. 19.-(By Asso- ciated Press .)-United States Distric. Attorney Aubrey Boyles, who brought about IF indictments against alleged liquor law violators in the probe con- ducted by the federal grand jury, asked the attorney general tonight to relieve him from duty. Boyles has been charged by county officials with attempting to bribe William H. Hol- combe, Jr., deputy sheriff and member of the legislature from Mo bile county, and R. E. Hunt, special state law enforcement officer. The district attorney says that he wants the charges proved false before he assumes his duties, and asks that his assistant, Joseph John, act in his stead. A reply to the request is ex- pected tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
Detroit Manufactures Recently Had Subject Under Discus sion With The President And Madden In Backing Bill ANNOUNCEMENT CAUSES STIR IN POLITICAL CAMPS Underwood And Johnson De- cline To Comment On With draWal, But Action Brings UnconCealed EIation
WASHINGTON BUREAU l
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 Henry Fords commendation of President Coolidge in Michigan to- day is regarded in Washington as tantamount to a formal statement that the Detroit manufacturer will support the chief executive in the forthcoming campaign.
 The situation, which has developed, gives radiant color to the report which came to newspaper correspon- dents in more or less confidence that when Ford was last in Washington he informed MT. Coolidge he would not be a eandidat~ and that he was satisfied that Mr. Coolidge continue for an entire term at the head of the nation.
 Mir. Ford came to Washington to appear before the interstate com merce commission. He paid his re- spects to the President and with him discussed his offer for Muscle Shoals The President is understood to have informed Ford that at heart he supported Ford's offer. In turn. Ford is understood to have made the President very happy by a statement that he would not be presidential candidate.
 Ford. until the second term of President Wilson, was affiliated with the republican party. He ran for the Senate in both the republican and democratic primaries. He was nomi- mated by the democrats and has been regarded since as a democrat. His support of Coolidge indicates that lie has returned to his original faith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
PARKED AT ANGLE

Motorists parked their cars as they pleased in Birmingham Wednesday, although the amendments voted by the city commission Tuesday which virtually nullify the new traffic code will not become effective until Friday.
 Police made no effort to arrest violators, in view of the commis- sions decision to remit all fines col lected under the new law.
 The amendments will be published Thursday, and will be in effect Fri day morning, Commissioner w. B. Cloe said. Meanwhile motorists will be safe if they return to the old method of parking angular to the curb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
OUSTING OF O'SHAUGHNESSY
 BLOCKED BY COMMISSIONERS

such important subjects are being discussed. With not a word from either you or Commissioner Craw- ford, or from the city clerk, not wfthstanding the fact that phone onmunication was in effect between the city hall and my residence and the wires were in good order. I only learned when I reached my desk at 9:30 q. m. that a hasty call had been made by you to pass on so important d problem.
 Protests Against Methods.
 You no doubt read the Mobile Register this morning, the front page of this newspaper carried an article stating that 1 would request you to call meeting today and it is both surprising and interesting to watch the developments which are fast taking place in connection with your and Commissioner Crawford's defense of Police Chief O'Shaugh- messy, and your unwillingness to yield only inch by inch. I am not satisfied with the action of the ma jority members of the commission at the meeting called at such an searly hour this morning and I pro test the methods you have adopted in handling this situation.
 T insist that Police Chief O'Shaushnessy be dismissed from the service and l am unwilling that As sistant Chief LeGear remain lH charge of the police department. | therefore respectfully request you to call @ meeting of the commission to meet tomorrow at a time which suits the convenience of yourself and Commissioner Crawford, preferably in the forenoon. for the purpose of giving me a voice in the handling of the affairs of this city
 T am interested in this matter in which you seem to so thoroughly disregard my privileges and 1 also believe the public will be interested in attending a meeting called for the purpose of considering so inn portant a movement in the interest of public welfare and deceney in this community"
 It was announced tonight that in all probability conference would be held tomorrow by the city com mission and an order made dismiss ing Chief O'Shaughnessy from the force. The question of naming a new chief of police will come up for consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA TO BE HEARD SUNDAY
Special Solists On Program-Hour
 Changed To 3 O'Clock

The municipal orchestra will pre- sent it's second concert of the season, Sunday afternoon, December 23, in the Masonic Temple auditorium, at o'clock. The orchestra was greeted by 8 large audience at it's first con cert, when 5000 persons attended.
 In the opening number an invisible choir will sing the familiar carol Holy Night" The feature of the program will be the soloist. Beatrice Tate Wright, pianist, who will be heard in a group of numbers. Mrs. Wright is said to be brilliant per former, her playing having attracted the attention of Rudolph Gang, con ductor of the St. Louis Symphony orchestra who has requested her ap- pearance in St. Louis later in the season.
 The orchestra program will Include the following:
 Introduction to Act III from To hengrin." suite, by German; I'll Trovatore," selection; Evening Star from Tannhauser; Million Harle- quins," by Drigo, and Blossom Time" selection.
 Attention Is called to the change of hour.
 The ruling of seating no one dur ing the rendition of a number will be strictly enforced by the ushers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
ELECT NEW MEMBERS
Ihirfy-six Names Added To Chamber
 Of Commerce List

Oh SommcEcc LfSt
 Thirty six new members of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce will be formally elected at the monthly meeting of directors of the civic body Thursday afternoon. The increase is in line with the growth that is reported by the organization, in lining up the business interests ot the city behind the institution.
 The new members are: Brming- ham Rendering company, Haley and Haley, attorneys, North Birmingham Trust and Savings company, John I;. Williams, Hagan- -Smyer Drug com pany, R. Lenton Houston, E. V. San ders Lumber company. Haskins x Sells, B. B. Burnham, T. J. Calvert. Birmingham Cooperage company, k. k. Smiley & Co.,, Snow Smith Drug company, Nelson Drug company, French Dry Cleaning company, R. A. Mcleod Mastering company, Prof. O.. Fortner, w. l.. Sewell, Standard Bot tie company, Security Trust and Saw ings bank. Welded Products com pany. Erchert's Barber Shop, A. A. Gambill Realty company. Central Drug company, David Lupton's Sons Construction company, The Tire S~rv- ice company, William Fl. Brown Drug company, Jefferson Dairy com pany, Tiffin and Merrett Furniture company, D. C. Ewing, Nisbet Ham, brough. Dr. Robert kazian, Ridg- ley Pharmacy, Dobbs Marble com pany. Brock Drug company Duffey Motor company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
MOBILE ARRESTS CAPITAL | | SS|P
Impeachment Of Sheriff Caz- alas Discussed-Governor
 Holds Comment
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU ]
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Governor Brandon and Harwell G. Davis, attorney general. Wednesday afternoon declined to make any com ment on the sensational develop ments in the liquor investigation at Mobile. The governor stated that he had not given any consideration to the latest phase of the Mobile situation and would be unable to make any comment or decide what action, if any, the state should take until all information had been re- ceived
 Attorney General Davis held a conference with Walter K. McAdory, chief supervisor of the state law en- forcement department. but declared that he did not feel that any state ment should be made by the attor- ney generals department at this time.
 There was general discussion about the capitol during the afternoon about impeachment proceedings against Sheriff Cazalas It was pointed out that Attorney General Davis has no authority to take inde- pendent action toward the trial of Sheriff Cazalas on articles if inn peachment before the supreme court even if evidence against him is con sidered sufficient to warrant such proceedings.
 O O o
 Three Methods Of Procedure.
 The law prescribes three methods for the trial of a sheriff before the supreme court. The governor may direct the attorney general to bring impeachment proceedings. The grand jury may submit report recommending the impeachment oi the official. Any five or more free holders may submit information to the attorney general and give bond for the payment of costs incurred in the event of failure to convict If the governor or the grand jury calls for an impeachment trial the at torney general has no discretion and must bring the proceedings. If com plaint Is made by citizens the at torney general must first determine whether or not there is reason to believe the evidence is sufficient to warrant the filing of impeachment proceedings
 News of the indictment of Sheriff Cazalas. Representative William H Folcombe and other citizens created a sensation, though it had been talked in official circles for several days that the federal grand jury would return indictments against a large number of Mobile citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
CONSIDER. DESIGNING COPPER EXPORT BODY
But No Action Is Taken At The
 Meeting

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Dissolution of the Copper Export association, formed shortly after the signing of the World war armistice, to dispose of surplus copper stocks, was con sidered at a meeting of the associ- ation's executive committee today. according to reports in the financial district Members of the committee refused to deny or confirm the re- port following the meeting.
 R. L. Agassiz, president of the Calumet and Hecla Mining company. who heads the association, said that no action was taken at the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
REPUBLIC SEEMS IN GREECE
King George And Queen Leave Country To Satisfy
 The Government

ATHENS. Dee. 19.-With King George out of the country, 1t is now certain that the national assembly will proclaim a Greek republic.
 This information was received from an authoritative source. From the same quarter it is learned that Georges return is impossible. The ruling military and political clique will not permit it.
 As no foreign prince would accept the Greek throne, under present con ditions, even if he had Il Q opportun- ity the men who stgrtesi George on his "vacation" decided & republican, form of government was Inevitable.
 Moreover, the decision of the army and navy that the Glucksburg by nasty be removed from power is final. Thus, King George Crown Prince Paul and other members of the by nasty will be banned, and a republic proclaimed.
 The Gonatas government, in the name of the people and the officers of the army and navy, has cabled eX- Premier Venize1os, now abroad, re- questing him to return to Greece.
 King George and Queen Elizabeth sailed Wednesday for Pireas, Port of Athens. on board the steamer Dagni. They will got to Constanza, in Rou-
 
 the court of Queen Marie, mother of Elizabeth. at Bucarest.
 Before his departure the King stated the reasons for the trip in a farewell letter.
 ''I yield to the opinion of the gov ernment and the revolution" he wrote, my departure is in the form of holiday during the period of discussions regarding the future regime of Greece.
 Having carefully avoided all in- tervention in Greece's internal strug- gle, l am convinced that my pres ence in the country could not in fluence in any way the freedom of discussions,
 Nevertheless, I am leaving tenn porarily with the Queen, in the pro found conviction and with the most ardent desire that the judgment Of the national assembly, as well as that of the Creek people, will be buded by love of country and dic- tated by national interests
 Premier Gonatas has declared that he will permit Grown Prince Paul brother of George, to remain Tn Greece.
 The assembly will meet January ? to determine what action shall. be taken on the formation of a new government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
Causes Stir In Camps


 WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-6By As- sociated Press. .)-Political camps here were visibly stirred today by the decleration of Henry Ford in support of President Coolidge for 1924.
 It brought unconcealed elation to administration leaders interested in Mr. Gooldge's cause, and democratic leaders said there was satisfaction at least in the fact that Mr. Ford was out In the open and apparently self eliminated as presidential possi- bility next year.
 President Coolidge plans to express his personal appreciation of MT. Ford's action by sending the Detroit manufacturer a telegram which will not be made public here.
 shoals offer Mentioned.
 In all discussions of the subject the Ford offer for Muscle Shoals had prominent mention. Recently MT Ford had the matter under discus sion with President Coolidge during a visit here, and Chairman Madden of the House appropriations commit tee and other republican leaders in Congress are behind a bin to have the government accept the Ford offer after qualifications. During the last
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