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Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
OVERLAND CELEBRATES
BUILDING MILLTONTH CAR

In commemoration of the building
of the 1,000,000th WHY'S Overland
car, an achievement of which any
manufacturing concern might well be
proud, John N. Willys, president Of
the Willys-Overland, Inc, of Toledo,
has set aside the week of June 18 to
%, inclusive, as jubilee week.
In honor Of the occasion the entire
Willys-Overland organization in every
part of the country, Canada, Great
Britain and in all parts of the world
where Willys-Overland and knight
cars are sold, will celebrate with
special exercises, with special features
and big demonstration of the car
which has run up to the 100000
mark.
Bill Webb, secretary of the Kent
County Motor Company, who sells the
Overland cars in Milford and Dover,
has done much to make this car pop
ular in lower and central Delaware.
Webbie has always taken care of the
cars he has sold, and has stood back
of them so that the Overland WHY'S
Knight has enjoyed a remarkably
large sale in Kent and Sussex coun-
lies. While many of the dealers have
organized parades featuring the Over
land for this week, Bill says that he
will not feature anything like that in
either Milford or Dover. He has just
a demonstrator of the new
Red Bird" model put out by the Over
and and is proudly displaying it this
week. He has invited any of his
riends who desire to look his line
'ver to call on him this week. An ad-
Tertisement calling attention to the
nillionth car will be found on another
,age of the Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
NEWLY.WEDs IN TOWN

MIR. and Mrs. Theodore Zeigler who
were married in TamaQua, Pa, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Markell, on Tuesday, June
10, 1928, are spending a few days in
Milford as the guests of former
friends in the coal regions of Pennsvl-
vania, Mr.. and Mrs. Earle F. Wor-
North Walnut street. The
young couple will make their future
home in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
Two CANALS COMPLETED
MispilliOn River Shortened Several
Miles By Government Work.

Two of the several short canals to
be cut in the Mispillion River by the
United States Government, have been
completed and are now in use. The
first is from Milford to the High Hill
Brickyard Landing and the second is
from Humphreys Reach to Reeds
Landing, which cut off over one mile
of river mileage alone. The dredge is
now cutting across the Dorsey mead
ows and Humphreys Fishery will be
left off the main channel of the river
when this is completed, as it will
connect the two completed canals in
almost direct eastward course.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
MILFORD RESIDENTS ARE
HAVING TREES TREATED

VA number of Milford residents have
had representatives of the Davey Tree
Expert Company working on their
trees during the past few weeks. The
same company had been in Milford al
most all summer last year, and at that
time much work was done. This sum-
mer DR.. Frank L. Grier has had all
of the trees on his lawn pruned and
treated. Others who have had work
done are DR.. Paul Poetschke, William
c. Smith and R. A. Derrickson. The
work is being done by George A. Sto-
yer and his two assistants, Ralph
Bentzel and William Lowe. The Davey
Company is unique in that it main
tains the only school of its kind for
teaching its students tree surgery.
The work that the company's men did
in Milford last year was very salts
factory to the owners of the trees
treated.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
FIVE MURDER CASES
in SUSSEX COUNTY
Are Scheduled For Trial AT Court
COnvening In Georgetown On
Monday, June Is.
2l DIVORCE CASES LISTED
Court Of Oyer And Terminer Will
Meet To Try Murder Cases On
Monday, July 2.

The June term of Superior Court
Court of General Sessions and Court
of Oyer and Terminer will convene at
Georgetown next Monday with Chief
Justice Pennewill and Associate
Judges Harrington and Richards on
the bench.
The Court of Oyer and Terminer
will meet to try the murder cases of
Walter L. Long, George Barbour, Ben
jamin Morris and Clifford Harris and
Cory Johnson on July 2.
The Superior Court calendar con-
tains twenty-seven divorce cases and
two certiorari cases. Following is the
list of divorce cases scheduled: Lille
May Harmon VS.. Elmer Harmon, Mar
tha E. Collins VS.. Wesley J. Collins,
Anna M. Montcalm VS.. Surrius r.
Montcalm, Cornelia B. Brewer VS.. Roy
Brewer, Frank R. Kitchens VS.. Maggie
3. Kitchens, Lawrence Rogers VS..
Myrtle Rogers, York Williams VS.. Liz
zie Williams, George F. Campbell VS..
Mary E. Campbell, Edith A. Hudson VS..
James I. Hudson, Blanche M. Reed VS..
Edward H. Reed, Harold S. Quillen
VS.. Frances F. Quillen, Robert J. Sedg-
wick VS.. Matte Sedgwick, George Fos-
key VS.. Georgianna Foskey, Margaret
c. Decker VS.. Henry Decker.
William A. Carlin VS.. Elizabeth A.
Carlin, Elijah Stevens VS.. Louisa Ste
vens, Ira Smith VS.. Marjorie E. Smith,
Margie E. Swiggert VS.. Thos. c. Swig-
gett, David H. Lloyd VS.. Raidee Lloyd,
Annie c. Wright VS.. Walter Wright,
Ernest Collins VS.. Lydia Collins, Liz
zie B. Grant VS.. Cyrus N. Grant, Will
liam P. Savage VS.. Verno W. Savage,
Pearl S. Hopkins VS.. Howard G. Hop
kins, Samuel R. Wilson VS.. Alice M.
Wilson, Ella J. Donovan VS.. Frank R.
Donovan, Frances Neal VS.. James S.
Neal,
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
DELAWARE DAY AT
WILLOW GROVE PARK, PA.

finder the auspices of the Sons of
Delaware and elsewhere, a most pleas
ant occasion was participated in at
Willow Grove Park, Pa, on Saturday
last, by a goodly number of former
Delaware folk, of Philadelphia, and
nearby points. A we'll prepared pro-
gram was carried out in an amiable
manner, c. c. Graham, presiding.
Sports consumed the time of early af-
ternoon. The closing exercise of the
afternoon held in the auditorium, was
a most impressive one. Addresses de-
livered by Rev. W. S. Mitchell, pastor
of Calvary M. E. Church, Philadelphia,
and G. B. Hynson, Of Philadelphia,
touching upon many phases of Della
ware life, and tending to more closely
unite the goodly bond of affection for
the home State, as well as the Della
warean abroad.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
DOVER TO ENTERTAIN
AMERICAN LEGION HEAD

In anticipation of the visit of Ma
tional Commander Alvin Owsley, of
the American Legion to Dover on June
29, committee consisting of Cover
nor Denney, Major John P. LeFevre,
General R. R. Kennedy and H. H.
Hanson, Past Commanders of Walter
L. Fox Post, has been appointed to ar
range for his reception. The commit
tee has planned trip for the National
Commander on the guard boat, on the
Delaware Bay and river during the af-
ternoon Of the 29th. Committees from
all other Legion Posts in the State
will be appointed and delegates sent
to Dover to meet the Commander.
There will be no parade or other dem
onstration, as the visit of Commander
Owsley will be limited.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
AUTOS CRASH WITH
DRUNKS AT THE WHEEL
An Accident On MiIfOrd-HarringtOn
Road Sunday Evening Sends
One Man To Hospital.

Edward Bowen, of Pennington, was
injured and taken to the Milford
Emergency Hospital, and Edward Gov
erdale, colored, John Adams, colored,
and George Larrimore, white, were
locked up in the Milford Jail, on Sum
day evening following an automobile
accident in which they figured.
The accident occurred in front of
the farm tenanted by Willis Voshel,
on the road leading from Milford to
Harrington. According to persons
who witnessed the accident, both Bow
en-, driver of one car, and Adams, driv-
er Of the other car, were drunk when
the collision happened. The car driven
by Bowen was a total wreck, but the
Adams car was only slightly damaged.
Witnesses who saw the whole occur
renee say that the Adams car was
driven slowly, but that the driver was
plainly under the influence of liquor.
The Bowen car was travelling at fast
rate of speed, and Bowen was very
much under the influence of liquor.
Following the accident the ambu-
lance from the Milford Emergency
Hospital went to the scene and
brought Bowen and Larrimore to the
hospital. This was about eight o'clock
Sunday evening. It was found that
Bowen was seriously hurt, but Larri-
more, whose home is in Harrington,
was discharged and turned over to the
police about eleven o'clock. He was
then very drunk, according to Chief of
Police Courtney.
On Monday morning John Adams
was taken before Justice of the Peace
Truitt, of Milford, and charged by
State Automobile Inspector Ball with
having driven an automobile while un-
der the influence of liquor. Witnesses
swore that he had been drinking. He
was fined $1O0 and costs, which
was in such a condition that he could |
not be moved from the hospital, but |
/ writ was served on the hospital au-
horities to hold him for the police au-
horities when he is able to leave the
hospital.
In addition to the fine imposed on
Adams, Inspector Ball stated to the
writer that he would recommend that
he drivers license issued to him be
evoked Immediately by the Secretary
# State. This will in all probability
De done. The same action will be
aiken when the Bowen case comes up
or trial.
The case Of Adams was the first to
e tried in Milford under the new
tate automobile laws, which provide
tringent penalties for driving an au-
omobile while under the influence of
quor. The State authorities say that
hey intend to stop drunken drivers
rom using the roads of the State at
ny cost.
Fine and Imprisonment Of not less
ian 80 days, up to two years, may be :
nposed.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
SELL SEAFORD PLANNING MILL

At bankruptcy sale at SeafOrd last
Saturday afternoon the Seaford Plan
ing Mill Co., property was purchased
by Roy Tubbs, of Selbyville, for $18,-
900; farm, containing 125 acres, To-
Gated between Cokesbury M. E. Church
and Georgetown, was purchased by
James E. Lloyd, of Broad Creek, for
$1,000, and a building lot in North
Seaford was also purchased by Lloyd
for $50. The plant had been oper-
ated for the past several years by
William Day and his son, Charles R.
DaV
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
TOLD IN A FEW LINES
It harvest with a rush.

Wheat harvest with a rush.
Red raspberries are il market
Summer officially begins today.
Eggs are only 18 cents per dozen.
The pea canning season closed this
week.
Today is the longest in daylight OF
the year.
Base ball clazy-the people of lower
Delaware.
Spring chicken and waffles-this is
the season.
Soft crabs are only so cents per box
at the bayshore.
Weeds grow rapidly when undis-
turbed by scythe or hoe.
Butter is down to 46 cents a pound
and creamery at that.
The cost of living is low down-if
you eat eggs as a steady diet.
Old Slaughter Beach looks fine this
sumner. New pier and new cottages.
Christ Church Guild will have
rummage sale at Draper-Davis Office,
Saturday, June 23rd, at 2 p. m.
On Saturday, June 23rd, the Guild
of Christ Church will hold rummage
sale in the office of the Draper-Davis
Company, commencing at 2 o'clock.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Meth
odist Protestant Church will hold
bake at the office of Draper-Davis
Fertilizer Company, Saturday, June
Both. Your patronage will be appre-
ciated.
The local w. c. T. U. meets with
Mrs. N. B. Downing, South Walnut
street, next Tuesday evening at 1880.
Text word, "Exalt." All members who
desire to picnic with the L. T. L. at
Millwood next Wednesday please ar
range to go.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
KILLED, HURT WHEN
AUTO TURNED TURTLE.
Party OF Seven WiImingtOnians In
Fatal Accident Just South Of
Rising Sun, Kent County.
BRING INJURED TO MILFORD
Following The Accident Those Seri-
OusIy Hurt Were Rushed To
Local Hospitals.

BENJAMIN Richardson is dead, his
son, Arthur Richardson, Sr., is in the
Jefferson Hospital, in Philadelphia
and his granddaughter, Emily, aged If
years, has just been discharged from
the Marshall Hospital, in Milford, as
a result of an automobile accident in
which they participated, near Rising
Sun, on Sunday morning last. The
person received their injuries when
the automobile in which they were
riding turned over twice and crushed
them under it.
Benjamin Richardson was SO years
of age, and resided at 500 West Thir-
teenth street, Wilmington. His son is
As years of age and resides at 406
East Ninth street, Wilmington. In the
party in addition to those above men
toned were Mrs. Arthur Richardson,
ST., Arthur Richardson, Jr., Harvey
Richardson, Margaret Richardson, and
Olive Richardson, making total of
seven persons in the car when the ac-
cident occurred. When the party left
Wilmington, Arthur Richardson, Jr.,
was driving, but at Dover, about three
miles above where the accident oc-
Cured, his father took the wheel and
was driving when the car turned over.
Versions of the accident vary to some
extent. One story is to the effect that
in attempting to avoid an approaching
automobile the driver turned sharply
to the left and ran off of the concrete
roadway. Another version is that he
was attempting to pass an automobile
going in the same direction and that
his car left the roadway. Regardless
of the different versions of the acci-
dent, it is certain that the left front
wheel "dished" when the soft earth
alongside the concrete was reached,
and that the car turned over twice.
Persons driving along the road aid
ed in getting the injured from under
the wreck. They were started for Mil
ford, but the elder Richardson died |
before Frederica was reached. The |
body was left at that town at the 10
cal undertaking establishment. His
son, Arthur Richardson, Sr., who was
driving when the accident occurred,
was taken to the Milford Emergency
Hospital, while Emily, the 16-year-old
daughter of Arthur Richardson, was
taken to the Marshall Hospital. Ar
thur Richardson was paralyZed from
his waist down. An X-ray disclosed
that the back was not broken, but that
be had sustained a dislOcatiOn of the
eleventh and twelfth vertebra. He was
removed to the Jefferson Hospital in
Philadelphia, early Tuesday morning.
The ambulance from the Milford
Emergency Hospital took him to that
,ity. Inquiry at the Marshall Hospital !
IN Tuesday brought reply that Emily
had received no serious
INJURIES, and that she would be dis
charged before today.
The automobile party was on its
way to Bowers Beach for days out
ng when the fatality occurred. Ar
hur Richardson, ST., is a conductor
m the D., M. & v. branch of the Penn
ylvania railroad.
Persons who saw the automobile
following the accident
ay that they cannot understand why
III the occupants Of the car were not
,illed outright. =
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
BARGE LAUNCHED IN MILFORD

v Last Saturday afternoon the W. G..
Abbott Shipyards in Milford, launch
ed sand lighter, 118 feet long, 80 feet
beam and 10 feet depth of hold, and
on Wednesday it was taken to Phila-
delphia, for delivery to the owners.
He has two more lighters of the same
size to be delivered to the same par
ties the latter part of the summer.
These yards have sufficient work in
hand to keep them going until late
in October.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
4 ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

\ \kFhe engagement of Miss Pauline E.
Carson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
E. Carson, of Dover, to William E..
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John S.
Of Milford, was announced at
a dinner party at the Wild Flower Tea
House, Friday evening, June 9Th. Miss
is a graduate of Wesley Colleg-
late Institute and was one of the
House steongraphers during the re-
cent session of the legislature.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
SUMMER SCHOOL
FOR TEACHERS

The musical and lecture program
for the University Of Delaware Sum-
mer School, which will again be fur
nished by the Service Citizens is near
ly completed. This, for several years,
has been a big feature Of the school.
Some noted lecturers are on the pro-
gram for this summer.
The school opens on Monday, June
25, and Friday of that week the stu
dents and faculty will be guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre S. du Pont at
Longwood, for dinner in the evening,
followed by an organ recital.
Among the noted ministers who will
preach at the Sunday services are the
Rev. Andrew Mutch of Bryn Mawr,
Pa, and DR.. F. Parke Cadman, of New
Work. There will be number Of
musicales.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
OBITUARY
MURPHY


Mrs. Margaret Ann Murphy, wife of
Charles Murphy, died at Glendale on
Saturday, June 18th, 1923, age 40
years. Funeral at McColley's Chapel,
Tuesday, June 10th, at o'clock. In
terment in cemetery adjoining church.
Rev. Alonzo Travers officiated. Samuel
J. Wilson & Son had charge of the
funeral.
ROBBINS
Arthur Robbins, aged &c years, 6
months and 81 days, died at his resi-
dence on North Walnut street, Milford,
on Sunday night, June 18th, 1928. The
funeral was held on Wednesday last
and interment made at Barratt's
Chapel cemetery, by w. G. Powders,
the funeral director. He leaves a wife
and two sons, Russell and Oscar Rob-
bins. For many years he was a sue
cessful farmer, but retired several
years ago and moved to Milford. He
was a member of the Methodist
Church and politically supported the
Democratic party.
HALL
Mrs. Elizabeth Hall, wife of Will
liam Hall, died at their home, near
Milton, Saturday evening, June 18th,
1928, age 80 years, months and Is
days. Funeral was held from the resi-
dence Wednesday afternoon at one o.
clock. Interment at Odd Fellows GEM
etery, Milford. She leaves a husband,
two sons, John Hall, near Milford;
Edward Hall, near Milton, and three
daughters, Mrs. Chas. Davis, of Mil
ford Neck; Mrs. George Jester, of Mil
ford, and Mrs. Joseph Watson, of Phil
adelphia. Rev. ]. w. Townsend of Mil
ton M. P. Church officiated. Samuel J.
Wilson & Son had charge of the fune-
raj.
MILLS
Charles Clayton Mills died at his
home, 2O25 Poplar street, Philadelphia,
at 1880 o'clock on Thursday night, !
June IA, 1928, after an illness of three |
months of hardening of the arteries
and a strained heart; aged SO years. |
He was a son Of the late William H.
and Sarah A. Mills, and was born in
January 18, 1854. Mr.. Mills
was an active member of the Central
Church, Broad and Green
streets, and president Of the Hoffman
Bible Glass. He was a member of Will
liam Windon Council, No. $50, L. o.
If A. and St. Johns Assembly, No. %,
\. o. M. P. He leaves a wife, who be-
ore her marriage was Miss Sue Ker-
icy Wilson, of Milford, and two sons,
lawrence w. and Clifford D. Mills.
funeral services were held at his late
lome Sunday evening, being conduct
ID by his pastor, Rev. DR.. MacMullen,
assisted by Rev. DR.. Aquilla Webb, '
'astor of First Central Presbyterian I
Jhurch, Of Wilmington. His remains !
were brought to Milford Monday and {
Inferred at Odd Fellows cemetery.
lev. H. L. Bunstein, his former pastor, t
ficiated at the grave. The floral trib-
ties were beautiful.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
LOYAL TEMPERANCE
LEGION PICNIC

All members of the Loyal Temper
ance Legion will meet at Avenue M.
E. Church, in Milford, at o'clock p.
M, to practice songs and be instruct
ed where to meet the following We'd
nesday, June 9th, for the picnic
which is to be held in Millwood Grove.
Every member is urged to be present
as a fine time is anticipated.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

A meeting of the Alden Branch of
the Sunshine Society, of Milford, will
be held at the home of Mrs. R. G. Hall
on South Walnut street, Friday even
ing, June 22nd, at 1880 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22

Stop, look and listen, before going
over a railroad crossing, or passing
over a concrete road a. corners.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22

Two intoxicated drivers wrecked
their cars on boulevard Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1923-06-22

Advertising space in 'slLilfOrd
Chronicle" is sold on basis of
guaranteed circulation of over
5000 copies each week
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
Strand Attraction

Few motion picture fans who
watch the various outdoor scenes OF
Jack Hollis latest Paramount star
picture, "A Gentleman of Leisure"
which is the piece de resistance at
the Strand theatre today, are
aware of the difficulties overcome by
motion picture directors and players
in making such scenes. A brief de-
scription of a motion picture COM
pany on location may be of general
interest.
The day is Q lovely one, and the
transportation department has a long
line of automobiles before the Para
mount studio. ready to. be filled with
personnel and properties. Two cam
eras, worth $4,000 apiece, are being
loaded INTO the machine by the cam
amer and assistants. The assistant
director has summoned the players,
who are taking their seats. Jack
Holt, the star of the ~photoplay, pre-
fers to drive the high-powered Dad
ster he will use in the production.
Costumes have been packed in the
machines by the property depart
ment, the properties also, including a
varied assortment of burglars jim
mics. flashlights, New York auto IL
censes, golf clubs, spring water for
drinking, and luncheon. Las in the
line of automobiles is a huge truck
carrying an electrical generator con-
nected with n battery of strong
lights, to combat any deep shadows
encountered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-17
GREAT MISSING WORD
CONTEST STARTS TODAY
Continued from Page y

The contest will u for twelve
weeks, every Wednesday only, and
each week there will be a different
word to find, and don't forget it
may be left out of the same ad more
than once, and for this reason the
contestants should read every ad-
vertisement every week most care
fully.
If after reading the rules, they
are not clearly understood, they will
be explained at the Evening News
office either by personal call or by
telephone.
The word omitted will not be SUI
perfluous, but n which will ali
solutely spoil the sense of the SEN
tence from which 1t is omitted. The
answer each week should be plainly
written and sent to this office with
in the time limit. Cleanliness, good
writing and neatness will figure in
the securing of cash awards at the
close. (See rr<es).
The typewriter must not be used
on the answer blank. Pen and ink,
or lead pencil only must be used.
Cash prizes as follows, to be
awarded at the end of the twelfth
week: list prize to person finding all
or most of correct missing words,
$500; End, $1,000; Bird, $1,000;
4th, $500; next ten highest $500
each. In account of a tie prize will
be divided.
At the close of the contest the
winners will be announced and
checks sent to them.
But one answer will be permitted
each family each week. Every mem
Der of the family can assist n of
that family to win. 1t is advisable
that no one tell any one outside
| what the word is he found, as it may
mean the person you have told will
! win. Should you miss two or three
of the words, stick to the very end.
You may win a prize anyway.
Employees of this paper and their
families will not be permitted to take
part in the contest. All others, mer-
chants and their families, and all
other residents or readers anywhere
may enter the contest for the prizes.
This feature cannot help but be a
great benefit to ali business men rep
resented in the contest. Hundreds
of persons in all walks of life will
read and study every word of each
of the advertisements, educating
all in the study Of such.
Now away you go and let us see
what kind of hunters you really are.
Read your rules carefully first. then
go right after the missing word.