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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-05-18

Miss Mabel Hudson has returned to
her home in Bishopville after having
spent six months in Philadelphia
where she has been employed.
Joseph Moore and family are occu-
plying their new home on South Main
street.
Stephen Richards and wife have
moved to Ocean City for the summer
where he is in business.
We are glad to report Mrs. Ellen
Lynch, Mrs. Ida Ringler and Mrs.
Flossie Chopper who have been on the
sick list, all improved.
Miss Nellie Ringler was one of the
guests to a weekend house party at
her brothers, Roscoe Ringler, of Mill
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Hudson Of Sell
byville spent Sunday with the for
mers father, Curtis Hudson, OF this
town.
Many of the school children need
complimenting on their good work in
winning medals at the county field
meet. This is Bishopville first attempt
and may this one be stepping stone
toward higher attachments, another
year.
Sunday was Mothers Day and al
though the day was dreary our hearts
were filled with sunshine when we
thought of mothers. On account of the
rain, only few people were able to
attend the services at the church
wearing a white flower, the symbol of
mother, but let us hope that even in
our homes each one remembered it,
and pinned a flower on their breast.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-05-18
WHEAT CROP LESS;
OF BETTER GRADE
Not as Much SOWn as Last Year, But
Condition is Improved. Farm Ami
mails Not as Healthy as in Former
Years; Feed Scarce.

The Crop Reporting Board of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture estimates that the area under
winter wheat in Delaware on May l.
was about 100000. This is 5000 acres
OF per cent less than the area soWn
last fall, and about 1000 acres, or 3
per cent less, than the area OF Win
ter wheat harvested last year.
The average condition of the 1922
| 90 acres remaining to be harvested
was on May 1 estimated at 80 per
cent, against IS one month ago, 80
one year ago, and SO, the ten-year
average of condition on May 1. A con
dition of SO on May suggests har-
vest of 1,589,00O bushels, assuming
average variations to prevail there
after. Last year production was 1,76O,-
900 bushels. Condition of wheat on
May 1 ranged over the State from fair
to good.
Rye made good progress. Condition
on May 1 was go, as compared with 80
one month ago, and so, the ten-year
average of condition on May 1.
Hay lands on May 1 was SO, against
sc on May 1, 1922, and &c, the mean
of the May averages of the last ten
years.
The average condition of spring pas
lures on May 1 was 70, against So on
May 1, 1922, and SO, the mean of the
May averages of the last ten years.
Of the total acreage of plowing con-
templated, 55 per cent is reported as
actually done up to May 1, as COM
pared with 70 per cent at the corre-
spending date last year, and a ten
year average on May 1 of IS.
AS regards condition on May in
comparison with a normal healthful-
ness represented by 100, horses and
mules are reported at 90; cattle at 81;
swine at 90; and sheep (not including
lambs) at 81. Condition of the sundry
types of farm animals range from to
5 points below the mean Of the May
averages of the last ten years. For
the most part farm animals on May
1 presented, excepting in the case Of
dairy cattle, thin and scraggy ap-
pearance becuse of scarcity Of feed
and short pastures.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-05-18
MILLSBORO

Mrs. Gilbert V. Anderson and little
daughter, Gene, Of Philadelphia are
spending a few weeks with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Ellis.
Miss Pauline Burton has returned
from a visit with her sister, Mrs.
Clarence McIlvaine at Stockley.
Mr.. and Mrs. William HeaTn OF
Philadelphia spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Lingo.
Mrs. Maull and Miss Martha Maui
of Lewes spent last Thursday with
Mrs. Sara Truitt and Mrs. John Can
non and two sons of Llewes spent the
same day with Mrs. Nell Burton.
Miss Madge Wimbrow returned on
Monday to her position as teacher in
the high school, after a weeks alb
sence, caused by illness.
Rev. George R. Ellis preached an
excellent sermon on Sunday morning
to commemorate Mothers Day.
At the monthly meeting of the Sun
day school board the various commit
tees for Children's Day were appoint
ed and the date for the exercises dis
cussed.
Miss Hilda Burton has been home
from Philadelphia for a few days to
attend the funeral of her uncle, r. D.
Lingo, who was buried on Monday af-
ternoon in Brotherhood cemetery.
At a meeting of the school board
last Thursday night Mrs. Lulu Coma
way, Mrs. Ollie Atkins, Miss Maude
Blackston, Miss Betty Fooks and Miss
Pearl Ableman were reelected for the
next school term. Miss Ableman had
resigned but withdrew her resigna-
ton.
The High School baseball team visit
ed the Milford team on Monday after
noon and lost the game 1919.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Collins have pur-
chased a new Hudson super six sedan.
Walter Belts came home last Thurs
day noon to see his parents and
friends before going to Hartford, Con-
necticut to play baseball for the sea-
son.
Jesse Jone, another professional
ball player, of Millsboro, is home wait
ing to be notified where he is to play
this season-probably Kalamazoo.
Mrs. Walter Rogers, Mrs. Kernie
Clogg and a small child narrowly es-
capped death at a railroad crossing
last Thursday afternoon when a
freight train struck the mule they
were driving, killing it and damaging
the carriage in which they were rid
ing. They had been visiting their sis
ter, Mrs. Kendall Easham, for the day
and had started to their home in
Dagsboro, when the accident occur
red. Very fortunately the women and
child were not injured beyond a severe
fright.
Mrs. Emma Collins was called to
Baltimore on Monday by the illness
of a niece who lives there.
Drs. Irwin and Asher Burton of As
bury Park, N. j., visited their bro
Their, Capt. Theodore Burton, last Sun
day a week ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Birmingham of
Loves Cross Roads, visited their
daughter, Mrs. Olive Burton, on Sun
ey.
n. L. Barker is very poor in health
present and has been confined to
acdse unable to walk.
you are sick, take Chiropractic Ad-
Istments and get well. ANNA K. GRE
us, ChirObrGctOT. Offices: Milford
Dover. sS-f
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-05-18
TRINITY
(near BridgeVine)

At the school election at Trinity on
Saturday, May 9Th, V. w. Reed, r. j.
Hastings and Charles Smith were
elected for the coming school term.
Miss Ann Moore, county club agent
visited our school on Wednesday,.
Mabel, Mae, Blanche and Lily "
Neal spent the weekend with their
grandparents, near Cannon.
The Messrs. R. j. Hastings and son.
Clinton, Charles O'Neal and Artie
Harper made a business trip to Cam
bridge Saturday.
Mrs. Riggin, of Laurel, visiting tea
cher, visited our school on Friday.
Miss Lydia Martin of Baltimore, Md.
spent Friday with her brother, Hugh
Martin, Sr.
Trinity dodge ball team played At
lanta team at Atlanta on Friday. The
score was to in favor Of Trinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Hastings and
children, Margaret and William, were
entertained at supper Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wheat
ley.
spending some time with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. F. Hastings.
Mrs. Sallie Nelson of Bridgeville
has been spending some time at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Walls
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul West and daugh-
ter of Dagsboro spent the weekend
with relatives here.
James Wheatley and son of Bridge
vile and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wheat
ley of Epworth spent Sunday at the
home of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Wheatley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Records and
family entertained their sons, Frank
and Oscar, of BridgeVille, and grand
son, Morrison Stuart, of near Blan-
chards, on Sunday.
There was no school at Trinity on
Monday, owing to the teacher being
called to the bedside of an aunt, who
is very low at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Wright enter
tanned relatives from Bridgeville, Per-
ryville and Wilmington on Sunday.
Will Chaf1nch has purchased a new
Ford coupe.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. White and fam
lily spent Sunday with their parents,
near Denton.
Several of our boys from Trinity
took the examinations given at
Bridgeville High School this week,
preparing to enter that school this
fall.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-05-18
FRAN

I I Abraham, a son of Mrs. Mary Dais-
icy, of this town, has gone to William
son School, Pa, where he has been
accepted as a student in that we'll
known institution. He will enroll in
the agriculture department. His many
friends were glad to know Of his good
luck.
w. D. Lynch who has been spend
ing few days in the Milford Hospl-
tai has returned home.
Mrs. Winamore Hudson has been
spending a few days in Ocean view
with Mrs. Oscar Nelson.
Mrs. Harry Thomas and daughter OF
Milford is here visiting her sister, Mrs
G. L. Thomas.
Mrs. James Dukes, Camden, N. j..
Mrs. Charles R. Davis, Mrs. Harry
Dukes, Nillville, and Mrs. Jukes Dukes
of Ocean View spent the weekend
with Mrs. P. H. Walls.
A company composed of George A.
Furman, Atwood o. Lynch, Asa Ben
nett, Burton G. Cannon and Samuel J.
Messick has been organized and Will
operate Benefits Cannery, OF this
town.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M.
E. Church celebrated the forty-hfth
anniversary of it's organization. Inc
celebration was held Monday even
ing at the home of Mrs. Ebe Walters,
who is the only living charter mem
ber At that time the pastor was REV.
r. H. Nelson, who then occupied as
a parsonage the property now owned
by John Coffin. The Ladies Aid Quilt
and paid for the present parsonage
Mrs. Walter, herself, raised the mon
ev that bought the lot of land. AT the
meeting Monday evening there was a
large attendance and three new mem
bers were received. The society since
it's organization has done lots OF work
for the church. The present pastor is
DR.. G. A. Cooke. He was present and
made some remarks appropriate to the
occasion. The refreshments were fruit
punch and cake.
Mrs. George A. Furman is WISHING
relatives in Philadelphia.
There will be an excursion here
Sunday from Philadelphia, Chester
and wilmington. The special train is
due to arrive here at 900 a. m. and
to leave at 7:15 p. M, giving the ex-
cursionists a full day here with
friends.
It is not believed that fruit has been
much injured by the recent frosts.
The problem of harvesting the crop is
giving much concern to the growers.
Many of them are declining to pay
the high prices. In this connection 1t
is being suggested to close the schools
sooner as it is argued that from now
until the end of the term it is more
athletics and other exercises rather
than scholastic duties.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Carey of Bal
timore and Miss Elizabeth Carey OF
Washington, D. c., spent the weekend
with relatives here.
Rufus Sidney Lewis, aged seventy
one years, died at his home in this
town last Sunday morning, after a
brief illness. He was born near Pitts
vile, Md. Before moving to this town
he was a farmer. He leaves to sur
vive his widow and one daughter, Mrs.
Nettie McCabe and two sons, Paul and
Linwood. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at his late home.
Interment was made in Carey's ceme-
terry. He was a member of the Pres
byterian Church, of this town. G. H.
Watson was the funeral director.
K. G. Hickey, Mrs. Hester Rutledge
and her daughter, Miss Nellie, Of Phil
adelphia, have been spending a few
days here with friends.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-05-18
Plea for Mercy.

Teach me to feel apOther's woe. to
hide the fault l see; that mercy to
others show, that mercy show to me-
POpe
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-05-18
THERE IS GOING lobe

an old person dependent upon
some day. That person will not
your father, nor your uncle, nor
elder brother, but you yourself. VI
are you laying by for his happin|
comfort and sustenance during
sunset days of life? The time
make provision for that elderly i
son is nOtV while you are young \
strong and prosperous. The way to
so is by means of an Equitable
tirement Annuity. Send for the be
let ''Why Not Give Yourself a /
sion?"
c. J. HOLZMUELLER
Special Agent Milford, Del
GEORGE R. MARSHALL
Special Agent Milton, De-
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
P. & F. Corbin Cylinder
Room Enjoys Social

The members OF the cylinder room
of 2. & T. corbin and their friends
held a harvest supper and dance al
the Norden bungalow last evening.
The affair was in the nature of a
Halloween party and many grotesque
and pleasing costumes were in evil
dence.
The dining hall was decorated with
autumn leaves, ferns and orange and
black trimmings. After an excellent
supper an interesting and varied en-
tertainment, both amateur and pro-
fessional, was presented.
Solos by Robert Merriman and Wal
ter Falk were repeatedly eneored ms
were the numbers rendered by the
mixed quartet, composed Of Miss Mae
Machotz, Miss Alvira johnson, Mr..
Merriman and Mr.. F'alk. Charles
Hartman was the target for many
congratulations for his mastertul con-
ception of the way dances should be
prompted, etc.
A clog dance by Joe Wenis which
aroused great applause concluded the
amateur entertainment after which
George Gillnt, comedian and Arthur
Clements, magic fun maker, gained
continual laughs, with their programs.
Cooks orchestra furnished music for
dancing until late hour
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
final ACTION in
Stokes CASE NEAR
Witness for Hotel Man Tries to
DiSCredit Wife

New York, Nov. 7.-Summing up Of
the cases of plaintiff and defendant
in the divorce suit OF w, F.. ID. Stokes
against Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes
was begun at noon today Immediately
after the closing Of the rebuttal. :n
which an attempt was made to refute
statements of Mrs. Stokes that she
had never been in Bethel. Conn, with
Edgar T. Wallace, the correspondent,
George H. Chase, former teller Of
a Bethel bank, testified that in 1914
or 1915 he had cashed checks made
ny Helen Stokes" He was called IN
rehuttal by Mr. Stokes.
Earlier in the trial witnesses for
the wealthy hotel man declared That
Mrs. Stokes had been seen in Bethel
homes Of W. /. Pepperman and
Thomas Brender with Edgar T. Wal
lace. the correspondent.
After Chase had testified, Mrs.
Stokes took the stand and repeated
the statement that she had never been
In Bethel. She said she carried two
hank accounts in 1914 and 1915. but
that she had no way Of checking up
the stubs of checks which were at her
home N Denver.
In cross examination, Chase was
asked il he had not been discharged
from the bank after discovery of
shortage. He admitted that he had
made a false entry and added that his
Parents had made good the shortage,
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
ORGANISE and WIFE ARE
PRESENTED WITH CHECK
Prof. and Mrs. Trederickson Pleas
antly surprised BY Friends at
swedish Bethany Church

Professor and Mrs Thure Fred
erickson were pleasantly surprised
last evening in the Swedish Bethany
church by members Of the choir and
about 500 friends who had gathered
In their honor. The couple had been
under the impression that they were
20 attend dinner at the home Of Rev.
Mr.. wahlstrom on franklin square
and tircn choir rehearsal AZ The
church.
The edihcc was decorated In autumn
colors and an excellent program was
carried out. Rcv. q. Il. Phil opened
tho evening with prayer and a hearty
welcome 10 the choirmastcr and his
nife. This vas followed by the fol-
LOVING numbers: Soprano solo, Mrs
4. W. Dyertsrom. speech, Rcv. n. V.
johnson Of Auburn, Il. l.: reading Of
a poem, John Sternberg: vocal selcc-
ton. Mrs Oyerstrom; remarks Rev.
Mr.. wahlstrom, and reading Of a
poem, Miss Helen Peterson.
An interruption wasshere made by
the church treasurer. Charles Miilcr.
who presented to Professor and Mrs.
T'rrderickson, on hGhslf Of the guests
assembled. a substantial purse. Rev.
Mr. phil then offered prayer and
benediction after which refreshments
we're served by a committee OF ladies.
Professor Frcdorickson became
choir leader and organist Of tho swed-
ish Bethany church shortly after the
cdifce had been built and during his
stay here, has endearcd himself to the
members or the congregation. He is
graduate OF Yale Conservatory Of
Music. He was recently married 10
Miss Ruth Parson Of Jubilee street
Who is well known in this city. They
reside on Chestnut street.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
PARATIONS BOARD
PLANS EARLY MOVE
Continued from FIRST. Page)

ready declared he was willing TO give
a rather elastic Interpretation TO his
reservation. permitting it to cover a
period of perhaps two years.
Discussion is now proceeding as to
whether an accord cannot be reached
on the understanding that the word
present" would mean the period of
the moratorium asked for by Ger
many. which everyone admits must
be granted for at least four years.
Wants Early Decision.
The French premier is understood
to desire an early decision. as there Is
uneasiness in the foreign office as to
the effect of prolonged press cam
paign on French public opinion. the
foreign office having particularly in
mind the articles and dispatches
tending TO show Great Britain and the
United States drawn up together
against France.
Another alternative suggested in the
effort to reach an accord is the elimi-
nation of the phrase capacity for
payment" which has proved so irri-
tating to the French officials mind.
The British. Italian and Belgian dip
lomatists have considered new for
mula which would mean the same
thing but satisfy French sensibilities
Productive resources or progress
siye payments" are among the
phrases proposed The theory Is that
by adding such progressive payments
total might he arrived at without
the objectionable capacity for pay
ment" idea ever having been men
toned.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
5 RAILROAD MARKS
SET DURING YEAR
One Is Building Of Cars and
Locomotives

New York, Nov. 7.--Directors OF
the American Railways association,
after a meeting today, announced that
American railroads had established
at least eight records during the year.
More new freight cars and new To-
comotives were added during the per-
iod than ever before greater num-
her Of repairs was made TO rolling
stock: a new figure was set for :nov-
ing freight tonnage, the average
mileage OF each car day was greater;
can congestion was eliminated with
virtually no embargoes; greater
amount Of railroad coal was stored
than ever before: more coal was
dumped at Lake Erie ports for deiiv-
cry TO the northwest and every freight
car has carried an average OF Dol
tons one mile each day.
Today's session preceded meetings
tomorrow OF the American Railways
association and the Association of
Railway Executives, which Will con-
slider a program for next year drawn
M this morning.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
Stanley Works Girls
Hold Dance at Elks

The Stanley Works Girls club held
dance in the Elks' hall last eve
ming. The hall was very prettiy
decorated with black and gold. Trim
ity Bacchanalian orchestra furnished
music and hat and streamer dances
were featured. The prizes for waltz
ing were awarded TO Miss Alma
Stromquist and D. Stagg and for fox
trotting IN Miss Margaret Odenwald
and Mr.. Klein. The girls received
$3.50 gold pieces and the men, gold
knives.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
Episcopal Women Meet
AT Waterbury TODAY

Waterbury. Nov. 7.--Thc 4Srd an
nual meeting of the Women's AuXiii-
airy to the National Council Of the
Episcopal church was held in this
city, al ST. Johns parish house today,
delegates attending from all parts of
the state. Bishops Brewster and
Acheson of the Connecticut diocese
were present and Bishop Brewster
celebrated holy communion, Reports
presented at the business session in
cluded one by Rev. George r. Linsiey
On restoration of the Old Glebe houss
at Woodbury.. Mrs z. G. Aeheson,
president Of the auxiliary, presided at
the sessions. The speaker this after
noon was Rev. DR. Charles S. Reifns-
nider Of Toxic. who related expert
ences Of the earthquake in Japan and
told Of the needs for relief OF suffer-
ing In that country.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
SAYS Death WAS
DUE TO ALCOHOLISM
Man Found Dead in Local Hotel
| Room Still Unidentified

The body of the man found dead
in bed at the Hotel Bassett YESTERDAY
morning by James Gavin. proprietor,
and thought to be that of Thomas f.
King of Main street, this city. may be
I some one else. in so far as any def
mite knowledge in the hands of the
police officials goes.
Although papers found on the body
by Patrolman Thomas j. Feeney
would indicate that the dead man was
King, nothing has been learned since
to substantiate this belief. King
whereabouts have been unknown so
far as Hartford county factory rec
ords go, since July IA, and the Hart
ford police, after "A hours search,
/ have failed TO locate his family in
that city.
King is IS years old, while the dead
man did not appear to be over As or
Sc, according to Dr. Waterman Lyon,
medical examiner.
Although the room was full of gas
when Mr.. Gavin broke in and few
! minutes later when Patrolman Feeny
entered and opened the window, the
90 - ""7 'ioSSo anu tlcic dP-
peared 10 be no trace OF gas poison
ing in the body. DR.. Lyon said death
WAS not due to gas. Today he stated
mat WhiIe ne had not performed an
autopsy waiting for some positive
identification first, he felt satisfied
that death was due to alcohol poison.
The man was under the influence of
liquor when he entered the hotel ac-
cording to Mr., Gavin.
Th body is being held at the under
taking rooms of Frank Brodzik, city
undertaken. awaiting identification.
Late this afternoon nr. Lyon issued
statement that the man had died
from alcoholism and permission was
given the md, rtaher 10 proceed with
the cmbauning.
THAT Thomas King, who is thought
to he the man found dead at the pas
sett hotel yesterday morning had
been a resident in New Britain a num-
Der of years was learned TODAY from
friends who assert that nc has work
ed in this city, Berlin and Newinc-
ton on and off for the past 80 years.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
WILL OF MRS. COLEMAN
Estate u Divided Among Sons,
Daughters and Granddaughter
james Coleman Is Named Executor.

Sons, daughters and grand
daughter are remembered with be-
Guests in the will of Mrs. Rose Cole
man which was filed in probate court
today,
Miss Mildred Donahue. grand
daughter, is left 5000 and like sum
is left to each of the following sons
and daughters: Thomas and Michael
Coleman and Mrs. Catherine Hyland
of this city: Mary Bench of Chicago,
Elizabeth Wise of Naugatucll and
Annie Pauley OF Hartford. A house
at ESQ High street is left to the above
named sons and daughters and to
James Coleman and Margaret Ryan
of Boston, who are also children Of
the testator. Tho remainder Of the
estate is left 10 James Coleman who
is named executor.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
II. & L. Foremen's Club
Has Chicken Supper

The Russell e. Erwin's Foremen's
club gave a Harvest supper last eve
ming at the club rooms Chicken.
with all the fxins pumpkin pic and
ice cream we're served. Following
the supper a theater party was held
at the Capitol. The Russell e. Erwin
club Is the pioneer foremcns club in
the city. The members are planning
for more suppers and entertainments
An the future.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
MAY HAVE BUGLE CORPS
Roy Scout Officials Considering Corps
of 10 RugIers Who Would Parade
With Boys Club Drum Corps.

\ movement is under consideration
by Scout Executive Walter o. Cook to
organize a Boy Scout bugle corps in
this city. Although 1t has not been
definitely decided IL is understood the
executive committee Of tho Scout
council has approved OF tho plan
which would consist of about 40
buglers.
Mr.. Cook feels that such an organ
ization would be valuable aid to the
fife and drum corps being organized
at the Boys club, in parades, and will
cooperate with superintendent Dwight
skinner with this end in view.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-07
Zbyszko Fined $3.50 for
Not Taking Examination

Winnipeg. Nov. 1.-WIadtk IbEsz-
ko. Polish heavyweight wrestler Was
fined $3.50 today by me Manitoba
boxing and wrestling commission for
failure 10 appear for examination pre-
ceding his match with Jack Taylor
Monday night. ZiJyszko lost TO Taylor
when he forfeited the deciding fall
because Of pain he suffered from
boil