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Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
LIFE TERM FOR LONG,
SLAYER OF HUDSON

After a. lapse of p month and one day
since conviction, Walter L. Long, of
Wilmington, was Nsentenced in the
Sussex County Court, Georgetown, last
Saturday, to life Imprisonment for the
murder of his step-grandfather, Elisha
w. Hudson, near Selbyville, April 19
last.
Although the murder was partic-
ularly atrocious, according to the evil
dence adduced at the trial and the
jury found a verdict of murder in the
first degree, the twelve men "good and
true" also recommended mercy. It was
this recommendation, it was believed,
that caused the court to ponder at
length upon the sentence and finally
to mete out life Imprisonment instead
of hanging.
Public sentiment in Sussex county
long has been against capital punish
ment, and verdicts of murder in the
first degree usually have been accom-
panied by recommendations of mercy,
understood to mean that the jurors
favored life Imprisonment.
Before imposing sentence Judge
Rice followed the usual custom and
asked Long if he had anything to say
in his own behalf. -
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
EVERGREEN FOREST NO. 40 WILL
HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES TODAY
The Public Is Invited To Attend Memorial Services For Mr.. Harding
Four OcIOckRegadIess OF Religious Faith All Are Asked
To Join In Ceremonies For Departed President.
CHAPLAIN BUNSTEN RECALLED FOR SERVICES
Rev. Henry l. Bunsten Chaplain OF Evergreen Forest Will Return
From Vacation To Lead Tall Cedars And Milford Citizens In
Services For Deceased Chief

those who saw the beautiful ceremon-
les which made him a member Of the
organization dream that within two
months they would be called upon to
attend memorial services for him; but
those who came in close contact with
him on that day now recall the hag-
gard, tired appearance of the man,
who after a long, firing trip, arrived
in Milford late in the afternoon, and
who here became a real part of the
citizenship of the Diamond State.
Committee Attends Funeral
On Monday DR.. Walter L. Grier, Tall
Cedar of Evergreen Forest, received
notice that accommodations were be-
ing provided for a delegation from
Evergreen Forest in the public fune-
raj services which were held at the
Capitol building in Washington on
Wednesday. At the meeting of the
Executive Committee, on Monday, a
committee of eleven members were
appointed to attend the funeral to
represent the Forest. Those named
left Milford early Tuesday morning in
automobiles. They are DR.. Walter L.
Grier, Tall Cedar of the Forest; ex-
Governor John G. Townsend, Jr., of
Selbyville; George Fearon and DR..
Joseph NAPLES, of Georgetown; DR..
Frank L. Grier, R. Arthur Derrickson,
James P. Pierce, Henry A. Ryder,
Charles J. Holzmueller, G. Thompson
Reed and C. DOnnan Holzmueller.
The committee is made up of Off
GERS and members of the executive
committee of the Forest. They return
ed home on Thursday so that they
would be in Milford in time to make !
final arrangements for this afternoons
Memorial Services.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
7PEOPLE ENDANGERED
WHEN AUTOS COLLIDE
Smash-up Near Milford Wednesday
Morning Sent Five To Local
Hospitals For Treatment.

Two automobiles, in which seven
persons were riding, collided at the
| intersection of the du Pont Road and
the Harrington-Milford road about
1880 Wednesday morning, and sever
al of the occupants were injured. Both
cars were badly wrecked. The cars
were owned by William G. Powders,
of Milford, local undertaken, and by
w. A. McAIillen, of Chester, Pa. The
Powders car, a Ford sedan, was dr1V-
en- by Mr.. Powders and was proceed
ing west on the Harrington road. The
McNillen car, a Chevrolet touring car,
was being driven by Albert McMillen,
16-year-old son of the owner. In the
car with Mr.. Powders was his wife.
The McAIillen car was occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. McNIillen, their son, Al
bert, who was driving, and their two
daughters, Martha, aged 10, and Es-
ther aged IL years. The vision at the
intersection of these two roads is OBJ
scured by an apple orchard in which
the owner has allowed weeds to grow
to height such that persons in au-
tomobiles have difficulty in seeing ap-
preaching vehicles.
Both cars met in about the centre of
the road. Both were overturned, and
considerably battered up. Mr.. Powders
had his left hand badly cut and bruis-
ed and is suffering from shock. Mrs.
Powders received a few minor bruises.
Mr.. Powders was taken to the Mar
shall Hospital, here, where 1t was
found necessary to amputate part OF
the little finger of the left hand.
A call for the ambulance of the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital, brought it
to the scene of the accident in a few
minutes after it had occurred. The
family were put in the am
bulance and taken to the Emergency
Hospital for treatment. An examina-
ton showed that Mrs. McMillen and
Albert were uninjured. The father
was badly bruised and was suffering
from contusions and abrasions. The
oldest daughter, Esther, was suffering |
from contusions and abrasions, while
the younest member of the party, Mar
tha, received a broken collar bone and
Is suffering from a probable fractured
skull. It will probably be several days
before Mr.. McNIillen and the youngest
daughter are allowed to leave the
hospital.
Corporal Ingram, of the State High
way Police arrived on the scene of
he accident shortly after it had oc-
cured and made an investigation. He
,ound that the boy, Albert, who was
irving the Pennsylvania car, had no
lriver's license. The wrecked car was
brought to Carey's Garage here and
given that it should not
,e moved until the State Police had
it. The driver of the car was
allowed his freedom, subject to his
mother producing him when he was
wanted by the authorities.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10

A meeting of the Executive Commit
tee of Evergreen Forest, No. 49, Tall
Cedars of Lebanon, of Milford, was
held Monday morning at which time
plans were formulated for holding a
public Memorial Service for the late
President, Warren Gamaliel Harding.
The plans as made, call for the hold
ing of the services in the Plaza Thea
tire this (Friday) afternoon at four o.
clock, the exact hour at which the
funeral services are held at Marion,
Ohio. Rev. Henry L. Bunstein, chap
lain of Evergreen Forest, has been re-
called from Bristol, Pennsylvania,
where he is spending his vacation, to
take charge of the services. Rev. D1ss-
ton w. Jacobs, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, who is also prom
inent member of Evergreen Forest,
has likewise been recalled from his va
cation to aid in the services.
A general invitation has been ex-
tended to the pastors of every church
in Milford to take part in the cere-
monies, and it is certain that they
will accept the invitation. The ser
vices will be open to the public, and
persons of all denominations and
creeds are invited to come TO the
Plaza Theatre, there to join in prayer,
and take part in the Memorial Ser
vices for their departed Chieftain.
Cedars Send Floral Piece
Evergreen Forest sent a beautiful
1oral piece to Marion, Ohio, as token
If esteem to the departed brother, who
nine short weeks ago journeyed to
Milford from his home in the White
House to be made a member OF the
FALL Cedars of Lebanon. Little did !
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL
OPEN SEPTEMBER nth

The public schools of Delaware must
omen their sessions the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in September,
each year, according to the law regu-
iating the matter. The colored schools
will open on the 18th instant follow
ing. This year the date fell upon Sep
tember 4th, and all parents should
have children who are to enter the
first grade enrolled before the school
onens. This is especially necessary
in Milford, so that the grade can be
organized and divided into the sub
Grades necessary to take care OF all
fbe children. It is hoped that the part
time attendance in the primary grade
can Cs, be eliminated this coming year
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
OLD SOLDIER STRICKEN

Last Sunday, James Williams, was
stricken down with a stroke of paraly-
sis at his home, in South Milford. He
is in his S5th year Of his age and a
veteran of the Civil War. His oldest
son is superintendent of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad ferries, between Phila-
delphia and Camden, N. ]. His oldest
daughter is Mrs. Orion T. Cannon, of
Milford. while several other children
are engaged in business in Philadel-
phia. The entire right side was affect
ed and there is no hope for his recov-
ery.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
FORMER lTILFORDITE HURT

Elmer Steen, of Marcus Hook, Pa,
formerly of Milford, was badly hurt
while working in a congoleum plant
on Sunday. He was standing near his
machine, when a fellow workman
threw the machine in gear. The cogs
of the wheel caught him by the right
arm and shoulder, and he was whirled
around eight times,~ badly fracturing
his shoulder and arm, He was taken
to the Chester Hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
FLEET OF TRUCKS TAKING
PRODUCE TO CITY MARKETS

" Fleets of automobile trucks are now
engaged in hauling thousands Of car
riers of cantaloupes and other fruits
and produce to Wilmington, Chester
and Philadelphia markets. The trucks
are loaded late in the afternoons,
making the trip over the Delaware
State Highway at night, arriving in
the city markets early the following
mornings. The trucks, in many in
stances, are owned by the farmers OPP
Grating them.
By shipping in this manner, the
growers say they get better returns,
as the fruits and vegetables arrive in
the city markets in much better con-
dition. On some nights during the
week there is a steady stream of the
trucks going north from southern
Delaware and points on the eastern
shore, south of Seaford.
Dr. Tb,,redo1y OF CIauohfeY Roo ri,
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
HALE AND HEARTY AT 20

The daily paper of Ellwood, Indiana,
in it's issue of August End, had the
following person news item about a
Delawarean who was born in Sussex
county seventy years ago. 1t follows:
John w. Beebe, of Ellwood, Ind, re-
ceived congratulations August 2, 1928,
on the fact that he had attained bis 20
birthday anniversary. He was born in
Georgetown, Delaware, and fifty years
ago next September came to Indiana,
where he has since lived; one Of the
best known and most highly esteemed
residents. A quarter Of d, century he
has spent in the service of, the First
National Bank.
Mr.. Beebe has five children, eleven
grandchildren and several step-grand-
children. The children are scattered
between Pennsylvania and New Zeal
and. All who know this genial gen.
tleman agree that he is easily good
for a score or more years beyond
the allotted "three score and ten" and
hope to see him attain them.
Laws Church: Sunday school 2 p.
n
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
CALVIN COOLIDGE,
GRACE COOLIDGE"
Leaves for Washington


The formalities Of his simple inau-
guration completed, President COOL
idge and his wife made nasty prepaIa-
tions to leave for Washington. Ac.
cording they left the little hamlet OF
Plymouth shortly after O'CLOCK LOT
their Journey back to the national
capitol. Arriving there they went i'm
mediately to the New Willard Hotel
where the Vice President has been
making his home since his Inaugural
ton.
The hotel will be the home Of the
new President until after the funeral
services have been held, and Mrs.
Harding has had ample time to have
hacked her personal belongings and
vacate the White House. No effort
will he made to hurry her in her hour
of bereavement. In fact the new Pres
ident and his wife have already offer
ed her the asylum of the White House
so long as she may desire to stay as
their guests.
President Coolidge's first official
act was the issuance of a proclamation
oficially notifying the country OF the
Presidents death, and calling upon
the governmental departments to OBJ
serve a period of mourning for the de-
ceased chieftain. He Furthermore SET
aside today (Friday, August 1Oth'l the
day of the burial of the late President
at his home at Marion, Ohio, as day
for National Mourning. In accord
ance with this proclamation business
will cease throughout the country to-
day.
No announcement is to be expected
from President Coolidge as to his pol
icies until after the funeral of his de-
ceased predecessor in office. He has
announced in a general way that he
will follow the policies formulated by
Mr.. Harding; and with this idea in
view, has asked the continuance in Of
fee of the members of the Harding
Cabinet.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
MILFORD GRANGE

The next field meeting of the Grange
will be held at the home of Howard
Hager, Sr., Shawnee on Saturday,
AugYA1 Il. Cake will be served and
icel@eh for sale.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
COOLIDGE SWORN In
BY FATHER AT HOME
Awakened From His Sleep, Immedi-
ateIy Took Oath Of Office On Ad-
vice Of Attorney General.
FARM HOUSE SCENE OF OATH
Simplicity Marked Induction Into
Office OF Our 3Oth President.
Immediately Left For Capitol.

Calvin Coolidge ,thirtieth President
of the United States, was inaugurated
President at 2:47 o'clock in the morn
ing of Friday, August 3rd, few short
hours after he had received notice of
the passing of his chief, Warren
Gamaliel Harding. The oath of office
was administered to him by his aged
father-unshaven and cOllarless-ln
the presence of a few intimate friends.
The scene of the inaugural, the one
marked with greatest simplicity OF
any in the history of the country, was
the parlor of the New England farm
home of his aged parents, at Ply
mouth, Vermont. 1t is located just
across the road from the house in
which he was born.
Decision to take the oath of Office
Immediately and not wait to go to
Washington for the affair, was made
after President Coolidge had received
a telegram from Attorney General
Daugherty, advising him to qualify
for the Presidency at the earliest pos
sible moment. John Coolidge, aged 7S,
father of the President had been
reused from his sleep; and it was he
who advised his son of the death OF
President Harding. He is a Justice
of the Peace, and as such is qualified
to administer the oath which the
President must take. The required
form of the oath was ascertained, and
the father administered the oath to
his son.
The first thought of President Cool
idge and his wife was for Mrs. Hard
ing. Immediately after he had been
made President he sent the following
telegram to the bereaved widow OF
the late chief executive:
1--WE offer our deepest sympathy.
NAV God bless you and keep you.
(Signed):
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10
APPLICATION MADE FOR
AMERICAN LEGION POST

Application has been made by
number of ex-service men of Milford
TO DR.. VIM. Speakman, State Com
mander of the American Legion, for
the charter of a post in Milford.
This organization is open to every
person who served in the military or
naval service of the United States be-
tween April 6, 1917 and November II,
1918. 1t is the duty of everyone who
is eligible to become a member of the
local post.
Wilmington, Dover, Harrington an6
Laurel have live active posts, why
one for Milford?
The American Legion is a gr
tional organization, and isl
wonderful work among th
and disabled veterans of u
Besides it is carrying Out
ericanization plan amo
grants.
Notice of a PUBLIC
DR.. Speakman an
Kenney, of Dove
ses on the Am
given in futy
All paren
children to-
September,
Mr.. Shillin
dren who
January Is
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10

Big Thursday at Slaughter Beach
next Thursday.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10

Advertising space In 'sMilfOrd
Chronicle" is sold on basis of
guaranteed circulation of over
5000 copies each week
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10

Laws Church: Sunday school p.
m, preaching 8, August 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1923-08-10

All parenf
children to
September,
Mr.. Shillin
dren who
January Is
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09
For Lease

WILL LEASE-Dining room and
kitchen of deber Hotel. Com
.pletely furnished. Period of 5
months. Inquire Heber Hotel.
St3
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09
BUSIN ESS MEN
TAKE VOTE ON
TRADE ASS N.
Chamber of Commerce
Asked for Views on
Question

The Ell Centre Chamber of Com
merce, as one of the representative
business organizations making up
the membership of the Chamber Of
Commerce of the United States, was
today asked to vote on a referendum
submitted by the National Chamber
dealing with the subject of trade
associations.
The activities of trade associa-
tions have been carefully gone into
by a special committee appointed
by the National Chamber a year ago.
This committee recently presented
q report containing the recommend
ations. The report and its recon-
mendations are the basis for the
propositions submitted to referen
dunn vote. The propositions, upon
which the chamber s membership
will vote Eyes" or "no', are.
Questions for Vote
"Because Of numerous useful anu
important functions of obvious pro
priety, trade associations should ex
ist for each important branch o.
industry and commerce.
q trade association should have
such membership that it can b.,
representative of the industry il
connection with problems .affectin.
the general advance Of the industry
ga trade association should b,
prepared to consider all problem
affecting the general advance of it
industry or branch of commerce.
'Trade associations should con
tinue free from special forms O.
government control.
"Statistics of capacity, produc
ton, stocks, and sales should b,
collected by trade association TO.
its industry or branch of commerce
'Statistics of actual prices il
closed transactions should be col
lected by trade association for it
industry or branch of commerce.
'Any Interpretation of statistic.
or other comment which could III
duce or facilitate concerted action
on the part of members should be
omitted by a trade association.
''Statistics of capacity produc-
ton, stocks, sales, and prices a trade
association should make as available
to the public and to government
agencies interested in following the
course of industry and commerce as
to members. -
Trade Groups Useful
1t is pointed out in the report
that "there is long list of func
tions which trade associations per.
form in the interest of their mem
bers and of the community at large
These functions are illustrated by
the standardizing and safeguarding
of the quality of goods, the reduc
ing of waste i'll manufacture and dis
tribution, the promotion of trade
both domestic and foreign, and tho
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09
HeiD " dnteL

WANTED A good all around
ranch hand for ! or 2 months.
Marcereau, Holtvillc. 9t2
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09

PHILADELPHIA BATTERIES
Stretch the maximum of others with
two year guarantee
Richardson g. Odgard, 773 Maine
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09
SULPHUR CLEARS
A .PIMPLY SKIN
Apply Sulphur as Told When
Your Skin Breaks Out

Any breaking out of the skin on
face, neck, arms or body is overcome
quickest by applying Mentho-Sulphur.
The pimples seem to dry right up and
go away, declares noted skin spe-
cialist.
Nothing has ever been found to take
the place of sulphur as a pimple re-
mover. 1t is harmless and inexpen-
sive. just ask any druggist for a
small jar of Rowles Mentho-S Sulphur
and use it like cold cream.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09
SAN FRANCISCO MARKET
TNMUlLS

TMu1[S
ApI les-Bellefleurs, per box, Gu
@1.25.
Newton Pippins, (Calif.) per box
1.75@2.15; Jonathans, a.5oGl.7o.
Grapefrult-6outhern Calltornia,
1.75@3.0O; Imperial Valley, 5.ooQ
$50; Arizona, 4.5O.
Lemons-Special pack, 5.5O@6.oO;
choice, 4.5O@5.50; Lemonettes, 2.oo
@4.0O.
Orangcs-All sizes, 2,50@4.Oo.
Pears--Anjou, 1.50@2.OO; Com.
Ic. 1.5O@2.25; Winter Nellis, l.5o
002.75.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09
upbuilding in scores of other ways
of industry and commerce.

upbuilding in scores of other ways
of industry and commerce.
Activities are not uniform with
all trade associations, the report
continues. "'The great diversity
Of problems before the numerous
branches of highly complex indus
trial and commercial structure
causes an equal diversity in activ-
tiles undertaken by organizations
representing these different fields.
One association may be spending
large sums of money i'll China in
an effort through education to i'm
prove the quality of the raw mater
ial upon which all of its members
depend. Another may be devoting
equal effort to scientific tests of
of the durability of the product its
members produce. A third may be
seeking to prevent losses through
frauds which only as a result of as
sociation activity can be brought to
light and placed before public au-
thoritic3.
Oppose Control
In its report, the committee OPP
poses government control of trade
associations. On this point, the
committee says that "the possibil
ity that a trade association may
err by violating statute no more
justifies any attempt on the part Of
governmental authority to control
trade associations in all of their ac-
tivities than the possibility of il
legal acts on the part of individuals
warrants like supervision over all
their actions.o
With respect to the statistical
activities of trade associations, the
committee is of the opinion "that
trustworthy information concern
ng capacity, production, stocks,
sales, and prices is essential to the
effective operation of industry and
trade under competitive conditions.
The voluntary reporting OF such in
formation in a manner which makes
it available not only to contributors
but also to consumers and to the
public generally is beneficial alike
to the field of business and the pub
lie and does not constitute re-
3traint of trade. -
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT

The following market quotations
are furnished through the United
Press by the state department OF
agriculture division of markets.
They are the average of actual
prices obtained between 1880 and 9
O'Clock this morning by San Fran
cisco jobbers from their sales to re-
tailers, hotels, restaurants, cafe, etc.
Slight fluctuations may be noted
during the days trading. =.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09
VEGETABLES

Artichokes-l00l3.
Bunched vegetapies-Per dozen:
Carrots, 50@6O; Turnips, 50060;
Beets, 5000; Parsley, 80; Radishes,
80; Cabbage, per ID. 1@lh.
Cauliflower-50@1.00.
Celery-Per crate. local, 1.O0@
$50; Southern celery, 4.oO@4,5O.
Lettuce-Iced, 1.50@l.?5.
Onions-Wniie Globes, l.25@2.0o.
yellow, 1,75@3.Oo; browns, 1900
200.
Peppers-Mcxican bells 12@15;
Chilis, 10@12; 1.3O@1.4o; Russets,
1.20@1.30.
Potatoes - Rivers, 60@SJ; idaho
Russets, 110@1.20; Washington Net
ted Gems, 1.0o@1.15; Salica. I.45M
1.60; sweet potatoes, 2.00M2,l5 per
Tomatoes-Southern Choice, leo
@1.25; l.. A. lug, 1.00M2.00; Mcxi-
can per lug, 1.25M1.75; dollhouse,
1.75M2.00 crate.
POULTRY
BroiIers-- l to 2 pounds, 40c.
Fryers-2H to } lbs, 36dA0.
Young Roosters-Colored 3h lbs.
and up, 29@25.
Colored old roosters-17@l8.
Leghorn-Olc ROSTERS. "a
Leghorn Hens-3 lbs. and over, 10
@21.
Large colorcd Hens--27@2s.
Ducks-lu ung, 1GG9-1.
Geese--Young, 23@26.
Live Turkeys-20W24.
Dressed Turkeys-30W32.
Hares-1SM20.
Squabs-55@60
Barley Feed - 1.5724@l.6O; ship.
ping. l.G5@}l.70.
Wheat-Milling, 2.0o@2.25.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09

FOR SALE-Turkey liens and grb-
bier, for breeding purposes, about
80 head. IA miles east of Beck
ers Ranch, Heber. Felix Niboli.
l7t12
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09

FOR SALE-Having sold my ranch
=, will sell the following before
leaving next week: Four year
old horse, 100 lbs; three year
old mule, HOO. These are extra
good and work well; eight year
old horse, 1900 lbs; l old mule,
both good workers; driving mare,
HOO lbs, perfectly gentle; Guer-
nsey cow, test 60; yearling heif-
err; Duroc Jersey boar, eligible
to registry, extra good register
ed sows. Spaulding deep tillage
pillow, cotton planter, buggy,
spring wagon. Quick Meal oil
range and kitchen cabinet. G. O.
Barnett, l mile south of Imperial
ON Dahlia. 7t4
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09

FOR RENT--Store room, 25xlOO
on Sixth, between Main and
State. Call Valley Lumber Co.
23tf
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09
PRESS BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
AutomOtive Electricians

ELECTRICAL SERVICE co.
615 State Street. Phone 504
HERBERT HOLT. Manager
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-09
For Observation-Disclosures

FOR RENT-Rooms 40, Ill, liz
Rehkopf Bldg. Available April
LIST. II. II. Rehkopf, Box 10l6,
FL Centre. 6tlO