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Evening star., 1923-05-14

The romance of the sea passed out
with the coming of the turbine and
wireless. The real sailor men have
been supplanted by marine factory
hands.
Evening star., 1923-05-14
GILBERT K. CHEsTERTON.

The Russian revolution was not a
real social revolution, but a humbug.
1t was merely an exchange of ty-
Evening star., 1923-05-14

The difficulty with the Permanent
Court of Arbitration is that it is not
permanent, not court and not an
adequate agency of arbitration.
PROF. MARLEY o. HUDSON.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
CAPTAIN COWARD INJURED
Hiram Truitt Forced To Ditch Auto
To Avoid Crash.

Captain James Conard, of Milford
while returning from Barratt's Chapel
anniversary services on Sunday after
noon collided with another machine
going in the same direction. Capt.
Connor started to pass the car but
misjudged the distance and locked
wheels. He was thrown through the
windshield and his face badly lacerat-
ed and his ear cut. He was brought to
the Marshall Hospital at Milford by
the State police, but his condition is
not serious. The occupants of the
other machine escaped injury.
While going in his automobile to
the filling station near Milford, Hiram
Truitt, son of 1. D. Truitt, was COM
PEELED to ditch his car to avoid ma
chine that was approaching. Mr.. Tru-
lit, who was accompanied by his fa-
ther, started to pass milk truck that
was coming toward him. Just then
car shot from behind the truck toward
the Truitt machine. Mr.. Truitt ran
his automobile into a ditch and the
other machine in endeavoring to stop,
turned over Nathan Renner of HOus-
ton, an occupant of the overturned
car, was cut about the face and bruis-
ed, but the Others escaped uninjured.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
REV. D. W. JACOBS
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Popular Milford Pastor In AutOmO-
bile Accident On Causeway !
Near Chestnut Knoll. !

Rev. Disston w. Jacobs, pastor OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church, OF
Milford, had a narrow escape from
death last Thursday morning, when
the sedan in which he was driving ran
off the causeway leading from Chest
nut Knoll. Rev. Jacobs had been to
the Knoll and in attempting to cross
the narrow causeway his car ran off
the side. A small stake, standing at
the edge of the dirt, was broken off
and the remaining portion of the post
acted as a support for his sedan.
Though the car was balanced so that
the shifting of any weight was liable
to precipitate the car into several feet
of water, the preacher managed to
get out of the car without it turning
over. Although badly frightened by
his experience, he managed to get to
the du POnt road, crossing Haven
Lake and get the attention of the
members of the Carlisle Fire Company
who were testing their new fire truck
at that place.
This was about 1O:3O o'clock in the
morning, and the men worked until
after one o'clock before the car was
brought back to solid ground. Mr..
Jacobs would have been imprisoned in
his sedan in over ten feet of water
had the vehicle gone over the en-
bankment. He has been singing the
praises of the members of the Carlisle
Fire Company this week.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
PRATT-CRIER WEDDING
WAS BRILLIANT EVENT
Upwards OF 400 Persons Attended
Marriage And Reception In
Milford Saturday Evening.
RECEIVED MANY PRESENTS
Among Which Was A Chest Of Sill
yer, Given By Classmates OF
The Groom.

The marriage of Miss Mary Osmond
Grier, daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Frank
Layton Grier, and Ensign John Lock
wood Pratt, U. S. ~, son of DR.. and
Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt, of Milford, which
took place at the Avenue M. E. Church,
last Saturday evening at z o'clock, ard
the reception which followed, at Lake
lawn, home of the brides parents, was
a brilliant social event of Statewide
interest.
The wedding had a distinct military
atmosphere, which blended well with
the patriotic and autumn decorations
in the church auditorium, which had
been arranged under the direction of
Misses Anna and Bessie Ratcliff, cous-
ms of the bride. The chancel was
banked with profusion of autumn
flowers and foliage, with the Ameri-
can flag occupying conspicuous pO-
sition. The marriage ceremony was
performed by Rt. Rev. Philip Cook, D.
D., bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of
Delaware, assisted by Rev. Disston w.
Jacobs, pastor of the church.
To the strains of the wedding MARCH
played by George Madden, with violin
and cello accompaniment, the bridal
party proceeded up the main aisle, be-
ing met at the chancel by the BRIDE
groom and his best man, Harold Caulk
Grier, brother of the bride. Miss Grier
was escorted to the altar by her IA
ther, who gave her in marriage. She
looked charming in a gown of white
velvet brocaded chiffon with side dra-
perry of old point lace and panel train
of plain white chiffon. She wore a veil
of tulle and old Brussels and point
lace, which belonged to her grandma
ther. 1t was caught with orange bios
SONS, which the brides mother wore
at her wedding. The bride carried
bouquet of Bride roses, lilies of the
valley and gardenias, with shower
of narrow white ribbon.
The bride and her father were pre-
ceded by the bridal party, Miss Sarah
Osmond the senior maid of
honor wore yellow velvet with side
drapery studded with rhinestones and |
carried a bouquet of bronze dahlias
and yellow butterfly orchids. The
junior maid of honor, Miss Frances
Layton Grier, a sister of the bride,
wore butter cOlored tulle over mari
gold yellow georgette, trimmed with
CONTINUED on page twO)
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
MILFORD GRANGE

The regular meeting of the Grange
will be held on Saturday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Lodge will give a demonstra-
ton of her wonderful voice. Mrs.
Heebner will review some of the i'm
pOrtant current events.
Following this we will have a dis
cussion on what the Delaware farmer
can grow in place of wheat or to part
ly replace wheat. The grower of wheat
has not been overburden with wealth
during the last few years and if he
can grow another crop in place Of it,
he should know what it is. Several
prominent farmers will speak.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
THREE INSTITUTES

The Federation of Womens Clubs
will hold three institutes in the State
one in Seaford, October II; Milford
October 18 and Wilmington, October
10. The meetings will be presided over
by the vice president of their respec-
tive counties. The Kent county insti-
tute will be held in the Milford Cen
tury Club room at 1880 o'clock on
Thursday, October 18th. Prominent
speakers from this State and Pennsyl-
vania will be at the meeting. Mrs. S.
Blair Luckie who is president of the
Chester Women's Club and Mrs. Pur-
nell, of Philadelphia, is prominent in
affairs, will be among the speakers. 1t
is hoped that every club member in
Kent county will be present at this
meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
MANY DELINQUENT
ON INCOME RETURNS
Hundreds Have Failed To Include
In Reports Profits From Sales
Of Real Estate.

Investigations conducted by field
deputies of the Internal Revenue Ser
vice indicate that hundreds of taxpay-
ers in Delaware have neglected, in
tentiOnally or otherwise, to include as
income in their returns for 1920, 1921
and 1922, profits realized from the
sale of real estate, according to Col
lectOr John w. Herring, who several
weeks ago ordered a rigid probe to be
made of suspected evasions of income
regulation.
In order to close up the Government
tax books the collector has ordered
that transcript be made of all doubt
full transfers. A careful investigation
will be made of all these files, to de-
termine whether or not the sales in
vOlved, have been reported upon the
income tax returns. Collector Herring
suggested that all persons who failed
to include the profit realized from real
estate sales call at his Office, or file
amended returns, as it is the policy
of the revenue department not to as
sert heavy penalties when the disclo-
suTes Of failure to include income are
voluntarily made by taxpayers.
"It is my belief that the failure of
many taxpayers to include real es-
tate profits in their returns was due
to an erroneous Interpretation of the
income tax laws, and the misleading
publicity that was given out prior to
the ruling of the United States Su-
preme Court, holding that such gains
were taxable income under the reve-
nue. laws" collector Herring stated.
In cases where the taxpayer does
not voluntarily disclose items of in
come that were omitted, and where the
gains from real estate sales have not
been reported, the collector said that
it would be necessary to assert full
penalties from all returns where the
investigation disclosed the failure of
the taxpayer to include real estate
gains in his income tax returns.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
THE FLYING SQUADRON
WILL VISIT MILFORD
October l3, IA, IS, Days On Which
Law Enforcement Campaign
Will Be Put On Here.

The Flying Squadron, which is now
engaged in Nationwide campaign in
the interests of Law Enforcement, Civ
lc righteousness and Social and In
dustrial Justice will be in Milford for
six big meetings on Saturday, Sunday
and Monday, October 13, IA and Is.
The meetings are scheduled as fol-
lows:
Saturday, October 13: Methodist
Protestant Church.
Sunday, October IA: Plaza Theatre.
Monday, October Is: Methodist Epis-
copal Church.
Two meetings will be held daily, at
8 and 1880 o'clock.
The squadron consists of three di-
visions. The first will have charge of
the meetings Saturday afternoon and
evening; the second, those of Sunday
afternoon and evening; and the third,
the meetings of Monday afternoon and
evening. With the third division will
be the Hon. Oliver Wayne Stewart,
President of the Flying Squadron. The
speakers are making only the larger
cities, educational centres and strate-
gic points Milford is fortunate to be
numbered among those cities to be
visited by this body of speakers of
such known ability and worth. No ad-
mission will be charged to any of
these meetings, and everybody is in
vited to attend the meetings. Norma
c. Brown, the only woman speaker
with the Flying Squadron, was the
youngest chaplain the Illinois State
Senate ever had and the only woman
who ever filled that position. Though
the youngest member of the squadron,
it is reported that Miss Brown is a
most interesting and charming speak
ers. She will be heard on the after
noon and evening of the last day.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
LEGISLATIVE ACT
HELD TO BE INVALID

The $4,000 for the improvement of
dirt roads throughout Kent county au-
thorized by the last session of the leg
islature, will not be available accord
ing to an opinion of the Attorney Gen
eral because the legislature failed to
place the item in the appropriation
bill. This was made known to the
Kent County Levy Court at their
meeting on Tuesday by their attorney,
Richard R. Kenney, who showed let
ter sent to the State Treasurer by the
Attorney General in answer to an in
quiry on the matter from the State
Treasurer.
The law as enacted by the Legis-
lature permitting the raising of $10,-
900 in the county by taxation and
like amount was to be given to Ihe
county by the State. The situation as
it affects Kent county will also apply
to New Castle and Sussex counties.
The matter was first brought to
the attention of the Levy Court when
they were seeking funds for the re-
building of Martins bridge, near Leip-
sic. A resolution was adopted stating
that the county would pay $4,000 to-
wards the rebuilding of the bridge
providing the State Highway Depart
ment would complete the work and re-
pair the road leading to it.
The Levy Court ordered five cars of
Stag to be delivered to Dover for use
on the Dover-Hazleville road in the
Fifth district.
The matter of finally passing On the
accounts of John S. Harrington, for
mer receiver of taxes and county
treasurer was settled at Tuesdays
when some friends of Mr..
turned over to the court
S594.96, the balance due on the books |
and secured the release of Mr.. Har- !
rington's bond The Levy Court a
few weeks ago instructed their attor-
ley to bring suit against the bond of
Mr.. Harrington at the October term
If court.
Another resolution passed by the
court requested the Dover Gas Com
)any to remove a meter from the court
house on which the county has been
paying meterage charges for ten years.
There are no gas lights or pipes in
he court house.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
POSTAL RECEIPTS
SHOW AN INCREASE

In a list of fifty industrial cities
which figure in postoff1ce department
statement of postal receipts for Sep
tember, Wilmington is one of ten
which show decreased receipts as COM
pared with receipts for September,
1922.
The receipts in September last were
$40845, and in the same month this
year, $42,8S9. The percentage of de-
crease is IS. The 1922 gain over 1921
was 11.51 per cent.
For the whole list of fifty cities the
gain was sos per cent over the cor
responding month last year. Gains
made by forty cities more than Offset
the loss in ten cities. Three cities
showed gains of more than .33 per
cent, while eight were in excess of 20
per cent.
Shreveport, La, with 4635 per cent,
had the largest increase, and Savan-
nah, Ca, was second, with 1910 per
cent.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
ACQUITTED FARMER
CARRIES GUN HOME
On Tuesday A Jury Freed George
Barbour Of Morris Murder
On Defense Plea.
DELIBERATE FOR Two HOURS
Weight Of Circumstances Over
comes Deathbed Statement
Of SOn-in-Law.

After two hours deliberation, a jury
acquitted George Barbour, middle
aged farmer of Cedar Creek, of the
murder of his son-in-laW, James Nor
rls. The freed man, accompanied by
his wife and family, went home, carry
ing with him the shot gun which had
ended Morris attempt to kill Barbour
and threat to kill young Myrtle Bar
bour.
The acquitted man need have pre-
sented no defense before the murder
jury" many cOntended, after the pre-
sentation of the States evidence show
ed conclusiVely the circumstances un-
der which the deed was committed.
The deathbed statement of the mur-
dered man introduced the only con-
Trajectory testimony to mar, ever so
slightly, a set of facts pointing the ac-
cusing finger toward the dead man as
the WrongdOer. In his last moments,
Morris is alleged to have blurted
forth the statement that Barbour shot
him from the side when the two men
were walking to the house to talk
over the difficulties.
The Cedar Greek farmers plea of
self defense proved convincing be-
yond the shadow of a doubt to the
Sussex county jurors. The evidence
showed the murdered man had driven
thirty-One miles to the Barbour home,
accosted Mrs. Barbour and her daugh-
ter, Myrtle, with a revolver, as the
two women drove down the road, and
hourishing the weapon, declared that
unless the sister of his first wife
AlOnnn with hn
old man, meaning Barbour, and him
self.
According to testimony, the women
drove home promptly and warned
their husband and father who secured
two shells to load his gun in prepa-
ration. Morris is said to have gained
entrance to the house but failed to
find Myrtle. Leading Mrs. Barbour
with him to the barn in search Of the
girl, he failed to locate the object of
his affection. At this point, Barbour
arrived home. Morris approached him
and was on the point of firing when
Barbour emptied the shot guns con-
tents upon his assailant. The shot en-
tered Morris abdomen, causing his
death the following day.
The dead man was the husband of
Barbour's eldest daughter, who died
l few years ago. Following her death
be became enamored of Myrtle, her
sister. During the forming of the
court case, the defendant, Barbour,
acted in conjunction with Attorney
General Houston. Full details pre-
sented in evidence showed the posi-
ion of the principals at the time of
he tragedy.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
THOUSANDS GATHERAT
CRADLEOF METHODISM
Exercises On Sunday Last At Bar
rats Chapel In Observance
Of l43rd Anniversary.

Approximately 5000 people from
this and neighboring States Sunday
afternoon gathered at Barratt's Chapel
to celebrate the 143rd anniversary O1
this ancient house of worship which
has become known as the cradle OF
Methodism in this country. The church
was too small to hold the number OF
people in attendance and the services
had to be held on the lawn.
The anniversary address was deliY-
cred by DR.. Clarence True Wilson, a
former Delawarean, now general sec
retary, Board of Temperance, PrOhi-
bition and Public Morals of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, Washington,
D. c.
Dr. Wilson said although a man has
a natural tendency toward God, he Of
ten draws away from the Creator into
devious paths Of intolerance. He be-
comes party to certain things not in
accord with the welfare of the coun-
try. DR.. Wilson declared. He said that
man always drifts back to God. The
speaker took as his text, "Be Not
Drunk With Wine, Wherein Is Ex-
cess"
The service was presided over by
Rev. Daniel J. Ford, pastor Of the
M. E. Church and Barratt's
Chapel. Rev. Thomas E. Terry, of
offered the prayer and
Rev. w. S. Dawson, of FELTON,, read the
Scripture lesson. Walter o. Hoffecker
led the singing.
During the day the visitors afford
ed themselves the opportunity of in
specting the historic landmark. Many
signed their names in the register,
brought out at each anniversary.
At this church Bishop Thomas Coke
and Francis Asbury met in confer
ence and established the Methodist
Church in this country. When Bar
ratt's Chapel was founded there was
)ut one Methodist Church, one in Phil |
ldelphia. The Barratt's, who then lived !
n the locality, were the founders and
builders of the chapel They con-
tructed it of brick and heavy oaken
imbers, which are still in their natur-
i state.
Among the clergy present were Leo
lard White, Dover; Harry Taylor,
John w. Jones, Delmar; S.
4. Faulkner, Delmar; J. c. Mccoy,
Iilton; J. J. Bunting, Smyrna; H. S.
Judd, Dover; S. w. Grant, Rehoboth;
nd DR.. Charles Walker, Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. VIM. V. Grier is spending the
week in Milford.
George H. Madden spent several
days in town this week.
Mrs. VIM. Wroten is spending some
time in New York City and Saranac
Lake.
Mrs. Lima Hayes of Wilmington is
the guest of her cousin, Mrs. K. C..
Hitch.
v J. Milman Bruning is having a fine
vacation with his father George Bru-
ming in Philadelphia.
Edgar L. Green, of Omaha, Neb., has
been the guest of Miss Elizabeth V.
Carlisle for several days.
Mrs. A. Foster Tull and son of Will
mington are spending this week with
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Marshall Griffith, near
town.
Mrs. S. M. Truitt has gone to Pitts
burgh, Pa, where she will spend sew
eral weeks with her daughter, Mrs.
Jesse G. Hamilton.
Rev. and Mrs. Mason of Dagsboro
and Mrs. George H. Hogan, of Will
mington, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee L. Sparklin on Washington
street.
DR.. Paine of Woonsooket, r. l., his
daughter, Mrs. Green and grandson,
Richmond Green, have returned to
their home after a most delightful
visit at the home Of DR.. and Mrs John
G. Sharpe. DR.. Paine is a cousin Of
Mrs Sharpe.
AfDr. and Mrs. S. M. D. Marshall left |
this week for Chicago, Ill. They will
go by Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Niagara
Falls. DR.. Marshall is attending a med
ical convention in Chicago and will re-
main about two weeks. in order to
take up special course in surgery.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
S. JOHN MEARS FALLS
DEAD In RESTAURANT

S. John Mears, aged sixty-five years,
died of heart disease in Philadelphia,
last Tuesday morning while eating a
lunch in a restaurant, near his place
Of occupation, John Wanamaker store.
For thirty years he had been em-
ployed in the store in the furniture
finishing department. He was seen to
fall inert in the restaurant after be-
ing served with food. Attendants went
to his assistance, but he was dead be-
fore he reached the hospital. He has
three brothers and two sisters, who
are, Charles w. Mears, of the Milford
Chronicle office; Miss Mary E. Mears,
Mrs. J. G. Workman, of Harrington;
William H. Mears, of town, and Rob-
ert J. Mears, of Washington, D. C.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Carrie Adams, of Bridgeville,
who received treatment at the hOspi-
tai for several weeks has returned to
her home.
VIM. c. Ellingswodth, of Whining
ton, an employee of the P. R. R. Co.,
who was injured at Harrington, early
last Saturday morning, is patient at
the hospital.
Sirman Marvil, of Laurel, has re-
turned home after receiving treatment
at the hospital for several days.
Little Darrell Hudson, of Selbyville,
is receiving treatment at the hospital.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Milford
Emergency Hospital, wish to thank
the people of Milford and vicinity,
most kindly, for contributing so gen
erously to the cause, during the Mil
ford Firemen's Carnival. Net proceeds
$6500 to be divided equally.
Do not forget the bakes, at the
Pierce Hardware Company every
Thursday from 10 to 12 a. M, held by
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Milford
Emergency Hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
MRS. SWAN RECOVERING

The friends of Mrs. Anna Y. Davis
Swan, of Rochester, N. Y, will be glad
to know that she is recovering after
the injury received July 18th when a
loaded coke truck, turning a short
corner, back of them, ran into their
car, demolishing the car and injuring
Mrs. Swan severely, when within one
block of home. Her husband escaped
injury. With help she has walked out
in the yard twice, and probably will
soon be able to resume her duties, I'M
less her heart weakened by the shock,
fails.
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
1000 AUTOTSTS SENT
DOLLAR EACH in MAIL

One thousand automobile owners
last Saturday received a letter con-
tanning 81 bill from the managers of
the Babies Hospital and Day Nursery,
of Wilmington, in which the Rev.
Philip Cook, of the Protestant Episco-
pal diocese of Delaware, is the lead
ing spirit The letter said:
1--WE have made an investment of
$1,000 in human nature. We have done
this because we believe every one is
really kind and that the reason folks
do not help when help is needed is be-
cause these needs are not understood
The incIosed 81 is evidence of our faith
in you, for we believe that every dol
lar will come back in the stamped en-
velope and every dollar will bring with
it one or more and maybe several, so
that $1,000 in the end will bring back
maybe $4,000 and possibly S25,OOO."
Milford chronicle., 1923-10-12
OBITUARY
Warren

Mrs. Anna Warren, wife of Mr..
Frank Warren, of Lincoln City, Della
ware, died at their residence, in that
town, on Monday morning, October 8,
1928, of paralysis of the throat and
body. The funeral was held on We'd
nesday afternoon, in the Methodist
Church at Lincoln and interment was
made in the cemetery nearby, by E..
Green Reed, the funeral director of
that town. Mrs. Warren was in the
sixty-ninth year of her age and was
one Of twin sisters that were born
unto Mr.. and Mrs. Wharfield Lynch, of
Sussex county, April 18th, 1855. The
other sister being Mrs. Mary J. Town
send, wife of Colonel Theodore Town
send, of Milford, Delaware. She leaves
a husband, three sons and one daugh-
ter, all of whom reside at Lincoln
City. Mrs. Warren was one of the
home-making women and fine mothers
that pass through life building up the
home-life and family ties, which are
the strength of our nation. Never
prominent in civic affairs, but always
encouraging by act or suggestion all
that was helpful for the public well
Idre anu Iue mural JIG VI CnO SOH
munity. Her influence was strongest
over her home, where she was natur-
ally best known and appreciated by
husband and children; but the un-
fortunate, the sick, the needy in this
worlds goods, always had a quiet and
helpful friend in Mrs. Warren. Her
last year of life had been one of more
or less suffering from what was
thought to be spinal trouble, or some
affection which caused days
and, nights of discomfort, but borne
without complaint; so, that her death
came as a surprise to her family and |
friends. The funeral was attended by
a large gathering of relatives and
friends to pay their respects to her