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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-01

but enough like 1t to be easily identi-
fed was too dazed to think; the
raps. the darkness. the voice. and the
fear that was creeping into my heart,
were almost more than could bear
Silence again, broken only by the
uneasy means of the medium. Then,
without warning, someone cried in
terror. Look! The stairs, the
stairsv'
Almost in front of us was the stair
way leading to the tower room. There
upon the top step, was tiny light
unlike any light that had ever seen
1t was hardly larger than d silver
dollar. Of an unearthly whiteness;
then it began to grow larger and
larger, until 1t changed into lumI-
nous arm floating in the air. heard
someone gasp in fear, then all was
silence again. The light continues 70
change. Now there were two arms.
then the trunk Of body. and then,
out of nothing, an entire human figure
appeared, glowing with soft. pale
light In the darkness. A misty figure
with ghostly, shining feet and hands.
but no head! 1t began to float down
the stairs, step at time. seemingly
upon the air.
Currie's hand trembled under mine /;
and controlled my own fear with an
effort, as / pressed 1t reassuringly.
Half way down the, stairs head
appeared above the body. One mo-
ment there was nothing there; the
next, a face with burning eyes and
tangled hair i knew instinctively
whose it was. It belonged to Slyke,
the murdered man. A voice that
seemed to come from the mouth said.
II have come back to place my hand
on the person that killed me-"
The figure took a step toward us,
the table before US fell over on the
floor with a crash. and voice almost
at my elbow cried in terror For
Gods sake turn on that light. Don't
let that id thing touch me"
AS suddenly as 1t had appeared, the
figure vanished, and we were left in
the darkness.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
RED CROSS DRIVE
The Annual Membership Drive VIII
Start Next Tuesday.

The annual membership drive will
be launched at Red Cross tea, given
at the home of Mrs. George w. Mar
shall, on Tuesday afternoon, NoVem-
Der 18th, at $3.50 o'clock. All members
are cordially invited by Mrs. Marshall
to come to the tea and start the drive
for members. The number of members
should be doubled this year. On Mon
day, November 9Th, in Wilmington, the
drive was launched at a luncheon in
the Hotel DUPONT. The speakers at
the luncheon were: Pres. Judge Gray;
Mr.. Henry P. Scott, Mr.. Pierre DUPONT,
Bishop Cook, DR.. Odell and Father
Temple. The luncheon was given by
Mrs. Pierre DUPONT and Mrs. Henry
P. Scott and was very much enjoyed
by all. Those who attended from Mil
ford were: Mrs. George w. Marshall,
Mrs. George H. Draper, ST., Miss Ida
Draper and Mrs. A. DonnelI Marshall.
After the luncheon the annual meet
ing was held, reports from the officers
and chairmen were given; also the
election of officers. On Red Cross
Sunday, Armistice Day, every minis
ter has been requested to preach
Red Cross sermon on the splendid
work of the Red Cross. It is hoped
hat all interested in this work will
go to Mrs. Marshall's on Tuesday af-
.ernoon to the tea and plan to make
his year banner year.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
MILFORD NEW CENTURY CLUB

On Monday, November 9Th, the reg
ular weekly meeting of the Milford
New Century Club was held in the club
rooms. In the absence of the presi-
dent, Mrs. S. C. Evans, first vice pres
ident, presided and in her usual
charming manner, welcomed sixteen
members Of the Rehoboth Village I'M
provement Association, who furnished
very interesting program for the af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Timmons gave very delight
full reading; Miss Short read a most
interesting original paper on sugges-
tons for the improvement of the r.
V. I. A.
An excellent report of the General
Federation Conference held at Allan
ia, Ca, was given by Mrs. McCabe who
was delegate.
The name of Mrs. Clarence Jester
was presented to the club and Mrs.
Jester was unanimously elected to
club membership.
Quite to the disappointment Of the
club, Mrs. Waller, who was expected
to be with us, was absent on account
of illness.
Mrs. Robert C. Hall announced a
meeting of the Board of Directors at
her home on Tuesday, November 9th,
at 2:3O p. m.
Mrs. o. D. Alderman, as club hos
tess, then served delicious home made
cake and tea.
Monday next, Business and Social.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
LINCOLN MAN HAS NARROW
ESCAPE IN AUTO ACCIDENT

William v. Morris, of Lincoln, and
Howard Clark, of Philadelphia, had
narrow escapes from death shortly af-
ter midnight on Saturday morning last
when a large truck in which they
were riding ran into the Delaware and
Chesapeake Canal at st. Georges. The
men were driving from Philadelphia
to Dover, and when the canal was
reached did not notice that the bridge
was off until it was too late to avert
going over the bank. Morris was inn
prisoned in the cab of the truck and
was carried to the bottom of the can
al, which at that point is about twenty
feet. He was able to free himself
through one of the doors and swan to
the top where the engineer of a boat
being locked through the canal pull
ed him to safety. Clark was thrown
into the water and was clear of the
truck and had no difficulty in getting
out. Traffic on the canal was held up
for several hours while the truck was
taken out of the locks.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
HONOR KENT FARM AGENT
R. E. Wilson Wins Chicago Trip For
Supplying Best County Plans. 4

Russell 2. Wilson, Kent county ag-
ricultural agent, has been awarded
high honors as well as a trip to Chic
ago for suggestions for developing
definite county programs for the main
tenance of the fertility of land under
cultivation by farmers of the State.
The honors were awarded Mr.. Wilson
by committee of prominent agricul-
turists headed by Professor F. e. Bear,
of Ohio University.
For some time a large number of
county agents, including Mr.. Wilson,
have been giving special attention 20
the importance of developing definite
county programs for the maintenance
of the fertility of land under cultiva-
ton. The successful candidates, who
come from counties in Delaware, Min
nesOta, Kansas, Ohio and Vermont,
were obliged to satisfy extremely rigid
requirements by the judges, who in
cluded Professor Bear, DR.. A. G. Nc
Call. University of Maryland; Director
S. B. Haskell, Massachusetts Expert
ment Station; and Professor M. T.
Miller, University of Missouri.
Through the courtesy of the Soil I'M
provement Committee of the National
Fertilizer Association, the men have
been awarded diplomas certifying
their work and a trip to Chicago,
which will be made on November 70.
They will attend the annual meetings
of the American Society of Agronomy.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
TUNNEL HOLDS LEAD
In SUSSEX COMMITTEE
Norman Collision OF BridgeviIIe
Named As Chairman After
Caucus Is Held.

Norman Collision, of Bridgeville, was
elected chairman of the Sussex Coun-
ty Democratic Committee at a meet
ing held by the committee in George
town last Saturday afternoon.
Other officers elected by the COM
mittee were: Vice-chairman, Samuel
N. Culver, former speaker of the low
er house of the State legislature; Sec
rotary, e. Frank Locates, of Milford,
and treasurer, William F. Allen, Of
SeafOrd.
Andrew J. Lynch, who has been
looked upon as probable candidate of
the United States senatorship at the
next election; William Allen, and Roy
Pettyjohn, of Milford, were elected as
a committee to revise the rules of the
committee.
During the election of the officers, it
developed that James NJ Tunnel, who
is being groomed as the Democratic
aspirant for the United States Senate
next fall, has Is of the % members of
the committee as his followers.
Mr.. Collision, a Tunnel supporter,
and, therefore, Lynch opponent, was
nominated for the craftsmanship by
Mr.. Lynch, who apparently threw
aside any ill-feeling or disappoint-
ment to work for the party as whole.
The officers elected were slated at a
caucus held before the committee con-
vened, the election itself ensuing as a
matter of form.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
SYPHERD ''BIBLE" FOR
EVERY SCHOOL IN STATE

Through the generosity of former
Governor John G. Townsend, Jr., every
school in the State will receive a copy
of the Sypherd edition of the Bible. At
a meeting of the State Board of Edu-
cation, few days ago, the offer of
Mr.. Townsend to make such a gift
was presented and accepted.
According to DR.. H. v. Holloway,
State Superintendent of Instruction,
Mr.. Townsend's gift will go far, he
believes, as an influence for good. The
Sypherd edition will not in any way
conflict with the st. James version,
but will aid in undermining good
thoughts and worthy practices.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
Two MEN DROWNED
WHEN TRUCK TURTLES
Harmon B. Galloway And Willard
Anthony Of Harrington Pinned
Under Car In Mill Stream.
THE TRUCK WAS SPEEDING
Witnesses Say That The Vehicle
Took Dangerous Curve AT In
safe Rate Of Speed.

Harmon B. Galloway, aged "a years
and Willard Anthony, aged AZ years
farmers living between Harrington
and FELTON, were both drowned about
4:SO O'Clock Tuesday afternoon when
Ford touring car in which thew were
riding upset in taking a curve in the
road near Cooch's Bridge and tumbled
into the mill race along the side OF
the road pinning them under the car.
The car fell into about four feet of
water.
Galloway is said to have borrowed
the machine from G. Rentz of FELTON,,
to go to Dover. Instead of going to
Dover he went to Newark and bought
TWO pigs from someone in that Vicin-
ity. They were on their way home with
the pigs in the car when the accident
happened. One of the pigs was also
drowned but the other one managed to
keep its head above water and was
still alive when o. W. Widdoes, of
Newark, and others pulled the car part
OF the way out Of the race about ten
minutes after the accident.
According to ]. T. George, a farmer
who was working in nearby field the
car was being driven at a fast rate Of
speed when it passed him only a short
distance from the scene of the acct
dent. Mr.. Widdoes first noticed the
overturned truck in the mill race.
When he reached the point in the road
where the machine turned over his at
tention was attracted by pig grunt-
ing. He then noticed the car over
turned in the race.
On investigating Mr.. Widdoes could
see the live pig through the window
Of the machine. In a few minutes other
aid arrived and with rope the ma
chine was pulled partly out of the wa
.er. 1t was then that the bodies of the |
,wo men and the dead pig were found. |
The bodies were dragged ashore and
irst aid treatment tried but without
'esults. There were no visible marks
# injuries and it is thought both men
drowned.
1t is thought that the driver of the
ar who was evidently Galloway, tried
o take the curve while going too fast.
he marks made by the wheels along
he side of the race could be seen for
ONE yards before it finally toppled
yer into the water. Before it dropped
1to the race the machine had evident
? turned turtle and when found was
acing towards Newark which was the {
pposite direction from which it was t
ding.
Galloway is married and is survived t
Y his wife and one young child. An
lony is survived by his wife and four I
llldrens -.
Galloway is the son of Wilbur Cal e
way, of Frederick, and nephew of I
]. Galloway, of Milford. a
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
MILFORD ENTERAINS CONT.
MENTAL REPRESENTATIVES

ROLAND S. Peet, the local represen-
tatiVe of the Continental Life Insur-
ance Company, of Wilmington, was
host to thirty Delaware representa-
tives of the company at luncheon
and meeting at the Hotel Windsor last
Saturday.
The Continental, last year, wrote
more business in Delaware than any
other company operating in the State,
and the purpose of the meeting was to
start drive for the last two months
of the year to duplicate its splendid
record and lead the State for 1928.
George H. Hall, president of the
Milford Trust Company and also a di-
rector of the Continental, was present
and gave short address. He spoke of
the remarkable growth of the COM
pany and of the strong financial po-
sition it holds among the life insur-
ance companies of the world. Mr.. Hall
declared that the public has come to
regard the life insurance man as
public benefactor, a man to whom the
community looks for the protection Of
their loved ones and that in his opin-
ion was man who was doing for his
community, perhaps more good than
cauld be accomplished by almost any
one else in any other way.
Daniel e. Jones, secretary Of the
company, spoke on the value of the
work of the life insurance man and of
his obligation to his community. He
illustrated this by a recent disability
claim which the company received
from young school teacher who was
now confined in sanaTOrium with
She will receive an in
come of $4,000 every month from the
Continental which will enable her to
light her battle for health with mind
free from financial worries; and, all
made possible through her wise decis-
on and the efforts of salesman Of
he company. Mr.. Jones said, that in
lis opinion the life insurance sales
nan who did not put before every
member Of his community, the value
nd advantages that life insurance
afforded and its absolute
ecessity to the welfare of the families
4 his community was not performing
is duty to that community.
After a discussion of the plans for
he coming months the meeting adj
burned. Before leaving Milford the
arty inspected the Milford Chronicle
rinting plant and were surprised at
s extent and capacity.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
MILFORD men HAVE
FINE FISHING PARTY

A party of Milford men, composed of
Messrs. William V. Sipple, Jr., Edward
Adkins and Howard Derrickson, of
Milford, and Wilson Ennis, of Pauld-
ing, Ohio, who is visiting Mr.. Derrick
son, enjoyed exceptionally good fish
ing OFF the breakwater at Lewes last
Friday. They brought home the fish
to show that they had made an excel
lent catch. The four men went off the
outer breakwater, off Lewes, and dur
ing Friday morning they caught about
600 pounds of black fish. The fish av-
eraged in weight from four to six
pounds each. These fish are excellent
game fish and the men had a good
mornings pleasure with their reels
and lines. They returned home late
in the afternoon, and displayed their
catch to their many friends here in
Milford. The three Milford men are
experienced hook and line fishermen,
who have made numerous large
catches of sea fish this season. Mr..
Ennis, the Ohian, was very favorably
impressed with the fishing possibili- |
ties along the Atlantic Coast.
On Monday a second fishing party |
composed Of Messrs. Howard Derrick
son, Edward Adkins, Wilson Ennis,
William v. Sipple, ST., William v.
Sipple, Jr., John c. Truitt and g.
Donnan Holzmueller went to Lewes
md fshed from the outer breakwater.
This party caught over 500 pounds of
inc black fish which they brought to
and gave to their many
friends. The fish certainly were tooth
tome
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
THREE MISSING MEN
PROBABLY DROWNED
Samuel Thomas, Samuel COverdaIe
And Son James Have Not Been
Seen Since Tuesday.
OVERTURNED BOAT FOUND
The Three Men Had Started After
DISQUALIFICATION River Be-
ing Dragged For Bodies.

Samuel Thomas, Samuel Coverdale
ana his son, James CoVerdaIe, have
Deen missing since Tuesday, when
they started after oysters, and il is al
most certain that they have drowned.
They left home about ten O'Clock on
tuesday morning with the intention
of longing for oysters for their family
use. Tuesday night they failed TO re-
turn home, and early Wednesday
morning search was instituted for
them. The row boat in which they had
left was found overturned near big
Isalnd, about mile from the mouth
OF the Mispillion River. The anchor
had fallen from the boat and was
holding, probably where the accident
occurred.
About 4 p. m. Tuesday the oyster
men coming to Milford with their
catch, saw the three men in their
boat, apparently getting ready to start
away; this was the last time they
were seen. The tides were high and
running strong. They were familiar
with the lay of the land, and it is GER
tain that they would have made their
way home within a few hours had
they escaped death. They have resid-
ed in Milford Neck practically all of
their lives. Every man in Milford Neck
was aiding in the search for the miss
ing men all day Wednesday. At night
fall the search was called off, but
early yesterday morning they were at
it again. The river is being dragged
In hopes that the bodies will be found.
Samuel Thomas was about 65 years
Did, one of the best known farmers in
his section. He is married but has no
children. Several brothers and sisters
reside in lower Kent county. They are
Nathaniel Thomas, of Milford; Pom
Ter Thomas, Frederick; Mrs. James
Webb, Frederick; Mrs. Luther Cub
'age, of near Milford; Mrs. Charles
dacklin, Frederick, and Mrs. James
Thomas, South Bowers.
Samuel Coverdale was about SIS
ears of age. He was married and in
edition to the son who is missing
nth him, has two children, Mrs. Ed
vard Jones, of Milford Neck, and Col
en- COverdale, about II years of age.
lis wife survives him.
James Coverdale was about SO years
age. In addition to his wife he is
lrvived by three small children. Mrs.
Overdale before her marriage was
Liss Herring, daughter of William
ering of Milford
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS
HOLD ECHO" SERVICE

One of the most inspiring services
ever held was conducted in First M
P. Church, Georgetown, Sunday even
ing, November 4th, at which time the
Christian Endeavorers held their
Convention Echo Service"
The whole Sunday evening service
was given over to the delegates who
attended the Christian Endeavor Con-
vention in Seaford, October 25 and 26.
Christian Endeavor colors and chrys-
anthemums made the church beautiful.
Rev. John T. Bailey, pastor Of the
church, conducted the devotional SER
vice, using the convention chapter,
John Is, as his scripture reading. At
ter the singing Of convention songs
MT. Bailey read the convention pro-
gram.
The delegates then tried to bring to
the whole society an echo" of the
wonderful things they received at the
convention.
Mrs. Frank Green discussed, 1.-THE
Relationship Of Christian Endeavor
and the Church," Mrs. Jacob Sam
mons told of the things concerning
Stewardship" and Mrs. Charles T.
Jester talked on Junior Work" Miss
Mildred Donoho spoke of the Fun and
Fellowship" and also read, at the he
ginning of the service, the welcoming
address of Rev. w. L. Hoffman. pas
tor OF Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, |
to the delegates, at the opening ses-
sion. Mrs. Oscar S. Wilson gave a |
brief summary of the happenings and |
reports Of the convention and made a
short talk on 1.-THE Quiet Hour
The girls quartet Of the society
rendered very beautifully, two songs
that were specials for the convention:
Gust Outside the Door," and "Have
Thine Own Way"
A large crowd of about two hundred
enjoyed the services fully. After a few
remarks by the pastor. the service
closed with the Mizpah bepedictiou.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
PARENT
DRIVE SUCCESSFUL
Thirty-fOur New Associations Have
Been Formed AIready--The
Goal Is Fifty.

The Parent-Teacher Association
drive for new associations which
started on October 18th, is progress
ing in fine way. So far, thirty-four
new organizations have been formed,
and there are still two more weeks
before the end of the drive, November
14th. It seems very hopeful that the
goal, fifty new associations, will be
realized or even surpassed. There are
about thirty other meetings scheduled
for the different district chairmen and
it is expected that their efforts will
be rewarded as they have been in the
first weeks. Nine new associations
have been organized in Kent county:
Clayton, District No. 119, on October
18th; Denny's, District No. 81. on Oc-
tOber 18th; Moore's, District No. 10,
on October %; Oak Grove, District
No. SO, on October Goth; Downs Chap
ell, District No. 8, on October 29th;
Walkers, District No. 6S, on October
S0th; Kenton, District No. 8, on Octo-
Der 80; Cedarville, District No. 40, on
October 81; Carlisle, District No.
147-C, on November 2, and Thomas,
District No. SO, on November 2.
The latest news from Thomas, No.
30, near Harrington, came from Mrs.
Il. D. Boyer, of Smyrna, and Mrs. Gar
rett S. Harrington, Of Harrington, who
we're the organizers Of the Thomas
Association. Sixteen
members were enrolled and it was de-
,ided to affiliate Immediately with the !
Delaware P. T. A. The officers elected |
we're as follows: President, Mrs. Ell
ner Bullock; vice president, Mrs. Et-
Continued on page y
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
SUSSEX PHYSICIAN HONORED

DR.. w. S. Hunter of Greenwood re-
ceived word last week from the Medi-
cal Board of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road that he had been appointed as a
medical examiner and to report fol
duty November LIST.
DR.. Hunter will be located in Pitts
burgh and will move his family to that
city as soon as desirable quarters can
be procured.
DR.. Hunter has had very success
full and extensive practice around
Greenwood and will be greatly miss
ed.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-09
INCOME TAX FORMS
TO Be DISTRIBUTED

In accordance with the instruction
received from the Internal Revenue
Bureau, Collector John w. Hering
states that forms 1896 and 1899 fol
reporting salaries and wages, rents
interest, and other items paid in ex-
cess Of $1,000 during 1923 will be
available for distribution on November
1. This early distribution will facili-
tate this work for many local cOrpor-
atoms, partnerships and individuals
who maintain large number of en-
ployees on the payrolls and avoid a
last minute rush for these particular
reports.
The very large concerns requests
for forms will be transmitted to Wash
ington for consignments. Collector
Herring urges all employers liable for
returns showing salaries paid in ex-
cess of $1,000 to take advantage of the
opportunity to hasten completion of
such reports. Requests should be adj
dressed to the Wilmington office and
requirements for the concern should
be carefully estimated TO avoid waste.
Prompt consideration of such requests
will be given, he stated.
It was suggested, when possible,
that forms 1899 be made up in dupli-
cate, the carbon copy being given the |
to insure use of correct |
when individual returns is fill
I'd. Another valuable aid in verifying
N the form could be afforded by the
statement on the form
-099 as to whether the individual IS
married or single.