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Milford chronicle., 1924-02-08
PARENTS INTERESTS GROWING
in HOME COMMUNITY WORK
Three Hundred And twenty-five Organizations Now In Delaware To
Better Homes And Schools For Everybody

A new association has been organic
ed in Sussex to add to the large mum
Der that have joined the State-Parent
Teacher Association. This makes to-
tai of 1922 associations in the State. Al
Lizard Hill, District No. 131, neal
frankfort, the Community Welfare
Association was organized with q
members enrolled. The election Of
officers resulted as follows: President,
Mrs. Edna Bennett; vice president
Mrs. Hettie Gray; secretary, vance A.
McCabe, and treasurer, Mrs. Ella Muir
ray. The addresses of all these OIL
GERS is frankfort, R. F. D.
POstles Buys VOlley Ball
A fine meeting was held by the Pos
ties P. T. A. on the evening Of Janu-
ary 25th, with all but four Of their
members present. Fourteen new
names were given to add to those al
ready enrolled, making total Of thir-
ty-four. The association hopes to in
crease this number greatly, perhaps
doubling it, so that. they may fulfill
one requirement to win banner. The
meeting was called to order by the
president of the P. T. A., Mrs. Leon
ard Davis; "Our Delaware" was sung
and the Lords Prayer repeated.
Readings, recitations, and dramatiza-
lions were given by children of the
school, and met with much apprecla-
tion. The association decided to help
secure a volley ball for the school.
Refreshments were served by mem
bers of the social committee, and the
meeting then adjourned to meet again
on Friday, February 10Th.
Church Hill Buys Books for Library
There is a splendid spirit of COOP
Grafton shown at the Church Hill Par
ent-Teacher Association, live and
wide-awake association with about
thirty members. Church Hill, district
No. 4O1b, is situated between Houston
and Milford. At the January meeting
of the association, held on the even
ing of Friday the eighteenth, it was
decided to buy $40 worth of books for
the school library this month. The |
children had won five dollars for good |
work in school, and this sum is to be |
used to buy equipment for the play
ground. With the help of both the
grown?u and the pupils of the
school, surely the welfare of the
school will be well looked after at
Church Hill.
RehObOth School Community Center
The Parent-Teacher Association at
Rehoboth has resumed its activities
this year, holding regular meetings
since the opening of school this fall
Miss Hall, one of the teachers there,
calls the P. T. A. real live Organiza-
ton. The latest event there was a box
social, to which the members came
and had a most enjoyable evening.
The money raised from the sale OF
the boxes was used to wire the school
Milford chronicle., 1924-02-08

building, but there was more than wa
needed and this was used to buy som,
much needed chairs. This seems Il
indicate that the school is serving al
real community center for thu
grOwn-ups by night as well as for thu
children by day. Dancing was enjoy
ed at the end Of the meeting, and ev.
eryOne had a fine time.
Something Always Doing at CannOns
Cannon had a fine P. T. A. meeting
on Friday evening, January 25th with
attendance of 140, and nine new mem
bers added to their numbers. After the
opening exercises by the president, j.
j. Allen, a report was given about the
hitching posts which have been plac-
ed around the school yard. The mat
ter Of building garage to house the
teachers car was discussed. AS part
Of the program, a demonstration of
school work was well given by Rich
ard Messersmith and Helen Workman
and the members of the P. T. A..
found this very interesting. Then DR..
H. V. Holloway, State Superintendent
Of Public Instruction, was introduced
His address was on School Methods,
Old and New" and he gave many il
Illustrations of the way we have adj
vanced in knowledge and methods of
teaching during the past hundred
years. There were several visitors
present-16 from Brown P. T. A., 8
from Wesley, from Wainwright and
5 from Georgetown. Many declared
that the meeting was the best they
have had this year.
Demonstrate Teaching TO Parents
A splendid report was received from
Sycamore Community Club of their
fourth meeting of the school year,
held on Friday evening, January 25th.
Over hundred attended, and seven
teen new members were enrolled. A
membership committee is doing good
work in arOusing interest among all
the people of the district After a dis
cussiOn of starting a library, the pro-
gram was given, consisting of DEM
onstratiOn in beginning English, an
contest, recitatiOns, plays,
and the consideration of the State
Bulletin. There was a fine
spirit shown and everyone enjoyed
the evening to the fullest extent.
Pine Hill School
The next meeting of the Pine Hill !
School and Home Association will be |
held Friday evening, February 18th, |
instead of February %, as was in last
weeks ISSUE
The pupils that made perfect at
tendance for the month of January
are as follows: Henry Isaacs Short,
Carlton Magee, Hazel Ray Collins,
Adelia May Collins, Ida Edna Hudson,
lula Grace Magee. The ones who
made good attendance are: Lewis
leonard King, Virgil Lee King, Mar
saret Nellie Hudson.
Milford chronicle., 1924-02-08

Tell 'em you 'aqO it in the Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1924-02-08
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
CHRIST CHURCH. MILFORD

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Milford chronicle., 1924-02-08
Rev. Samuel c. Welsh, Pastor
417 Washington st., South Milford

AeVs Odmuel CS WelSns faSLOE
Az Washington st., South Milford
Services for the Weeks
Friday, 1880 D. m.-Prayer and testi-
mOny.
$3.50 p. m-Choir practice.
Saturday:
p. m.-JuniOr meeting.
Sunday:
10 a. m.-Preaching- Teaching ser
vice.
2:30 p. m.-Junior meeting.
GAS p. m.-Youhg Peoples meeting.
1880 p. m.-Evening service.
First Monday, 1880 p. m.-Bible
School Association.
Second Monday, 1880 p. m.-Young
Mems Glass.
Third Monday, 1880 p. m.-YOung
Peoples Social-Business meeting.
Last Wednesday, $3.50 p. m.-Wo-
mans Department.
The Church Door swings open for
you.
The pastor will give another Bible
reading at the evangelistic service
Friday at 1880 p. m. on what Chris
tians Ought to Know"
The subject for the Junior meeting
on Saturday at p. m. will be "The
Hand Made Church"
Next Sunday at 10 a. m. Bible study
on "The Failure at Kadesh." Mum. IA:
ITO, followed by a talk by the pastor
to the children and a sermon on "a
Call to Conservation"
The subject for the Young Peoples
at GAS p. m. will be "In His
Steps: How, and What Jesus Taught"
Leader, Augustus Hall. ~
At 1880 p. m. evangelistic meeting
and sermon on "How Can I Know
That 7 Am A Christian"
There will be a prayer meeting at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Ben
nett, 400 E. Front street, next We'd
nesday at 1880 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1924-02-08
Lewes News

Professor Ira S. Brinser, superin
tendent of the Lewes Public Schools
was elected president at the fOurtl
annual meeting of the Sussex Count!
Teachers Association for the ensuing
year.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the Lewes
Methodist Episcopal Church met last
Monday at the home of Mrs. Ella
Pierce on South street.
Charles D. Steele mas been trans
ferred from the Henlopen Coast Guard
Station to the Coast Guard Station at
North Beach, Md. Garwood Thomas
succeeded Steele at the HenlOpen, be-
ing transferred from Hog Island sta
ton.
The building which Herbert B. JOS
eph is building at RehobOth Beach for
the Pennsylvania Railroad for pen
stoned employees, is nearing compile
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elverson w. Ingram
and son Lewis of Wilmington spent
the weekend with his parents here,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar W. Ingram.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold w. Hooker are
receiving congratulations upon the
arrival of a fine baby boy. Mrs. Hook
er is at the Beebe Hospital.
Mrs. William Leishman, wife Of the
pastor of the Lewes Presbyterian
Church, who is quite ill with pneumo-
mia, is slightly improved.
! Elmer Davidson, an automobile me-
chanic, has accepted a position in the
garage of Roland ]. S. Marsh, Inc, on
South street.
Jefferson Lodge No. IS, A. F. & A.
NJ, will give an entertainment known
as ladies' night on Wednesday even
ing, February goth.
Thomas r. Ingram's Sunday school
class gave Rev. Howard Davis, pastor
of the Lewes Methodist Episcopal
Church, a surprise party last Satur-
day night at his home here. The day
was his fOrty-ninth birthday. The
house was filled with the Sunday
school class and their friends. After
spending the evening with jokes,
games and other amusements, refresh
ments were served.
The Atlantic and Pacific Stores
Company has rented one of the new
stores which L. Finley Ross is build
ing on Second street, and will occupy
it about the first of March. 1t is lOcat-
ed next door to the American Stores
Company store here.
\ Local sportsmen gathered Saturday
for a big fox chase. They have been
enjoying these chases for some time,
and as the foxes are plentiful in this
locality, they have no trouble in get
ting on ones trail at most any hour
of the day. The principal location for
their chase is at "San Domingo"
which is just two miles down the Re-
hoboth railroad.
Paul B. Short who has charge Of the
Atlantic Refining Company's business
here, has moved his family from
Georgetown to the Joseph D. Thomp-
son property on Arnells avenue,
which was vacated by Harry J.
Schmierer, who has moved into Geo.
T. Harris property on Madison ave-
nue., succeeding Harry A. Frazer, who !
moved into Brereton's property on Ar
nell's avenue which he recently pur-
chased from the heirs of Ella Brere-
ton.
The local public school was closed
last Friday to allow the teachers to
attend the teachers meeting held in
Georgetown.
Gertha w. Joseph who for several
years has conducted the garage on
Rehoboth avenue, in Rehoboth Beach,
Is now moving around on crutches af-
ter spending about three months IN
the house, subsequent to Dadl!
crushed leg which ne sustained IN an
accident.
Milford chronicle., 1924-02-08
Rev. Alexander Patman, Rector

Services:
5th Sunday after Epiphany, February
10th,
10 a. m. Sunday school.
IL a. m. Morning prayer and ser
mon.
Auxiliary meets on Wednesday, the
18th inst, at 2.30 p. m.
Teachers and officers of the Sunday
school will meet with Mrs. Donald
Marshall on Thursday, the 7th inst,
at 2:30 p. m.
There will be meeting Of the YES
try on Friday. the 9Th inst, at 1880 p.
m. in the residence Of Miss Holmes,
217 N. Walnut street.
The regular choir rehearsal on Sat
urday at 4:90 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1924-02-08
MILFORD GOSPEL MISSION
Rev. John H. Guam, Pastor

Rev John H. Qunnn1 FhsJOE
Wednesday evenings, 1880 p. A.
prayer meeting.
Saturday evening, preaching 1850.
Sunday, praise meeting, 1850.
Sunday school, p. m.
Preaching, 3 p. m.
Preaching, 1880.
Come and you will come again.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MEETING
Christian Science services every
Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at
the New Grange Hall.
All are welcome
Tell 'em you SaaO it in the Chronicle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-10
VIM. III. McEIfresh Dies

Mr.. VIM. H. McElfresh, mention
of whose illness had been made,
died Tuesday morning at 2:15 at
his home in Martins Ferry. He had
been i'll for number of months
with Brights disease. He was 53
years of age and was son of the
late Adam McElfre3h. He was
born at Rosseau. Up until he NOV
ed to Martins Ferry several years
ago, his life was spent near where
he was born, and in this county. He
was monument salesman. and he
was associated with his son Mr.. Rus
sell McElfresh in that business at.
Martins Ferry. His wife who was
Miss Mamie Brooks, daughter of the
1te VIM. Brooks, survives, also the
following children: Russell McEl-
fresh of Martins Ferry; Raymond
of GAINESVILLE; Mrs. Edith Parsons
of Fairmont, w. Va, and Mrs. Ma
bel Duff of Martins Ferry. One
bother. John McEIfresh of Rosseau,
also survives.
The body was taken to the Bate
man & Mangold funeral parlor,
GAINESVILLE, where funeral services
will be held today at 2:30 and
burial will be made in the Green
wood cemetery. The reason for
taking the BODY to GAINESVILLE for
burial. is that the widow is TO make
her home in GAINESVILLE with her son
Mr. Raymond McElfresh.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-10
Dies At Age OF Or

Mrs. Hannah Brooks, aged almost
90 years, died Tuesday at Ringgold
where she was born and where she
spent her life. She was the daugh-
ter of the late Absolom and Mar
garet Ames. Her husband VIM
Brooks, was frozen to death 35
years ago, his death occurring when
on his way home from McConnels-
vile They were the parents of 10
children, four of whom are living
Thomas Brooks of near Ringgold
with whom she made her home;
Ambrose Brooks of Vinton county;
Mrs. Brooks Spence who resides in
Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Bertha We
roma of Wisconsin, She also leaves
one sister Mrs. Israel Parsons of
Ringgold, and % grandchildren, IT
great grandchildren and two great
great grandchildren.
She was a member of the East
Branch Church of Christ. and Elder
Chas. NORM Of Malta will conduct
her funeral at that place this after
noon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-10
Sheridan LYON Dies

Mr.. Sheridan Lyon. aged So years,
died Wednesday evening about 8
o'clock, at the home of his sister
Mrs. J. B. Robinson Of kennebec
hill. While he had been i'll with
heart trouble for several years,
death was due to paralysis, he hav-
ing suffered stroke last Sunday
morning, from which he never re-
son of the late w H. H. Lyon and
wife. His father died two weeks
ago. The deceased was born IN
Doddridge county, West Virginia
where he lived until after his man
hood, when he went west where he
spent a number of years Return
ing he purchased a farm near Rural
Dale whore he lived for four years
Because Of poor health he came last
August to his sisters home where
he continued to reside until his
death. Besides his mother he is
survived by tire following brothers
and sisters: Alexander and Charles
G. Lyon Of Muskingum county:
Fletcher OF Unionville and Rufus Of
the home; Mrs. Louisa Bartlett Of
Salem, w Va; Mrs. Amanda Frum
of Meadowdale, w. Va, and Mrs.
Della Robinson OF this place. He
was never married
Private funeral services will be
held at the home Friday at 10
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. Thos.
Lasiey Of the local Baptist church
Burial will be made in the cemetery
here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-10
BOYD MCCORMICK, PROMINENT
MEIGSVILI.E RESIDENT, DIES

Mr.. Boyd Mccormick, a promi-
nent farmer of Meigsville township,
and well known throughout the
county, died Tuesday at IL: 80 at his
home on Tyson run. Had de Eyed
until, Jan. % bio would have. been
80 years of age, Death was due to
heart trouble. from which 4 he had
suffered for some time, and he had
been much worse since Thanksgiv-
ing day. He was, a SON of the late
John and Sarah Morrison McCor-
mick and was born in Meigsyille
township at the place where Mr.. A.
D. Mccormick now resides. His en-
tire life was spent in that township,
where he was successful farmer.
His wife who was Elizabeth John
son died 20 years ago. Four chill
dren survive -Celesta, wife of W.
G. Glenn; Alice, wife of j. V. Rut-
ledge; and Chester Howard McCor-
mick, all residing in Meigsville
township, and Mrs. Roxie White
house, wife of Harry Whitebouse,
the latter making their home with
the deceased He also leaves one
sister, Mrs. Sarah Wiley of near Nc
kendree, and two brothers, A. ID.
Mccormick, mentioned, and John C.
Mccormick of Eugene, Ore.
Mr.. Mccormick was a man who
stood high in the estimation of all
who knew him, and was always
found on the right side of all moral
questions. He was an ardent dry
worker, and for many years was an
active worker in the Prohibition
party. He was member of the
Salem M. r. church, taking a prom
inent part, having served as class
leader and Sunday school superin-
tendent. He was member of Neely-
vile grange, and took keen inter-
est in that order.
Funeral services will be held to-
day at 1890 at his late home, and
burial will be made in the Salem
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-10
GRAVEL ROAD PROGRAM
WELL UNDER WAY
''Ghway Director BouIay Says
81 miles Now Complete; 400
Mites Agreed To.

Columbus, O.-(Special.) with 81
miles OF gravel roads completed. the
state highway department has en-
tered into agreement with 20 counties
for 400 miles of this type of construc-
ton
This full mileage and more, which
is in contemplation, will have Eeen
completed by the end Of the next con-
struction season, according to l.. A.
Bouiay, director of highways. The
gravel road policy for counties that
can not cooperate with the state on
high-priced payements has been push
ed vigorously by Director Boulay ever
since his appointment by Governor
Donahey last July l.
Six months ago the department
adopted a definite plan with respect
to counties where tax duplicates are
low To many of them it made possible
the construction of bridges and cul-
verts and provided grades with loose
gravel or stone surface until the finan-
cial situation will warrant pavements,
if they are wanted. Large areas have
been led out of the wilderness of mud
through this plan, which consists
chiefly of continuous dragging and
~scraping, and adding material as need
ed by state-county. forces apd equip
ment under supervision of engineers
of the highway department.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-10
Would Restrain Tax Collection

The State Tax Commission has
called meeting Of the county COM
.missioners and auditors Of Morgan,
WASHINGTON, Athens, Hooking and
Fairfield, to appear at a conference
at the auditors office, Athens, Jan
II, at II a. m. This meeting is
called to determine upon a prepara-
tton of defense in a suit brought by
the Connecting Gas Co. against the
treasurers of the aforesaid counties,
TO restrain them from collecting
taxes of the company named. The
tax valuation of this company as
well as all other public utilities. is
fixed by the State Tax Commission.
This company claims the value ex-
cessive, and asks that it be reduced.
Last year the same company got
court restraining order; the valua-
tion was reduced, and in so doing
Morgan county lost over $1,400 In
taxes.
The valuation OF the Connecting
Gas Co., in Morgan, as now fixed, is
S165.670 for Homer township, and
Sis, ,440 in Marion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-10
Death Of Aaron Wilson

The death of Aaron Wilson, who
reached his seth birthday on Christ
mas day, occurred Monday, jan. 7,
at 1890 a. m, as result of cancer
Of the face from which he had suf
fered several years. His death oc-
Cured at the home of his daughter
Mrs. Florence Huffman in Bloom
township.
Mr.. Wilson was a son of the late
Caleb Wilson. He leaves besides the
daughter mentioned two other
daughters. Mrs. Emma Robinett
who resides in Kansas, and Mrs.
Hattie Connell whose home is in
Washington state. He also leaves
three sons-Frank Wilson of Nc
Connelsyille; Curt who is located at
Shelby, o., and Ernest who resides
in Lancaster, o. Mrs. Geo. Picker
ell of Crooksville is a sister of the
deceased; VIM. Wilson who is lo-
Gated in Canada, and Benjmain
Wilson of Duncan Falls, O., are his
brothers, and H. l. Wilson of NAL
ia and George Wilson of Columbus
are his half brothers. Aaron Will
sons wife whose maiden name was
Hughes, died five years or
so ago.
Funeral services were held from
the Huffman home in Bloom~ town
ship Wednesday at 10 a. M, con-
Quoted by Rev. w. NJ. Wilson of the
McCOnneIsville NJ p. church. and
interment was made in the McCon-
nelsyille cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-10
Mrs. Liunic King Dies 1t Roseville

Mr Walter Elliott Of MeiGsyille
ownship went to Roseville Wednes-
aav to attend the funeral Of his
9"nt Mrs, Linnie King whose death
"ourrcd at the family home Mon
day morning at $3.50. Death was
due to cancer. Mrs, Kings maiden
rame was Elliott, and she was born
in Meigsville township Her hus-
band Mr.. J. M. King survives, also
two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Shaver of
near RoseviIle and Forrest OF the
me. One daughter, Mrs. Ed Mel
son, is deceased She also leaves
two sisters Mrs. Mary Heron of
this place and Mrs. w. L. Deaver of
Roseville. and two brothers, Mr..
Pearl Elliott Of Paulding. O., and
Virgil Elliott of Kansas. The late
Aquilla@ Elliott of this county was a
brother She was a member of the
M. E. church at Cannelville.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday at the Roseville M. Z.
church, and burial was made in the
Roseville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-10
MRS. CHARLES SEALOCK DIES
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Melissa Sealock, wife of
Charles Sealock, mention of whose
illness has been made in this paper
lfrom time to time, passed away at
their home on Kennebec ridge near
the safiatorium, Wednesday, at IL
a. m. She had been in failing
health FOR several years, and for
more than a month had been In a
criticalC condition. Death was due
to complications, the exact nature
of her illness however, never seem
ing to be fully understood She was
daughter of the late Nathan and
Louise Derwacter and was born in
Bloom township, where she spent
practically all of her life. She was
married Aug. 27, 1896. to Mr.. Chas.
Sealock. who survives her; also
leaves one daughter. Mrs Mary Nc
Atee of near Wliliamstown, w Va.
One daughter died in infancy. She
leaves two brothers. E. NJ. Der
wacter of East Bloom. and Joiln
Derwa acter of Huntington, w. Va,
and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Gray of
Pittsburgh and Mrs. Maude ~ lin
Of Columbus The latter was az yAer
bedside at the time of her death,
and had assisted in her care for sew
eral weeks. Mrs. Sealock was a
good woman who lived a quiet, use
full life, and whose first considera-
tion was her home and family.
Since early womanhood she had
been member of the Pisgah NJ p
church.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed from her late home Friday after
noon at 1:30, by her pastor Rev.
Walter Wilson. Interment will be
made in the cemetery here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-10

Authors Name Not to BE Revealed
Until After Referendum
In order that the vote may be taken
solely upon the merits of the plan,
the Policy Committee. with the ac-
quiescence of Mr.. Box, has decided
not to disclose the authorship of the
plan until after the referendum. The
identity is unknown to the members
of the Jury of Award and the Policy
Committee. except one delegated
member
JOHN w. DAVIS
LEARNED HAND
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-10
Union Prayer Meetings

Union prayer meetings are being
held this week. The opening one,
Monday night. was in the M. p.
church, Rev. E. o. Morris of the
McConnelsvile M. E. church deliver
ing the message. Tuesday evening
the service was in the Baptist
church, Rev F. Gillian of the Malta
NJ Il. church making the talk.
Wednesday night the Malta M. e.
church was the meeting place. Rev.
Thos. Lasley of the Baptist church
speaking. Tonight the meeting will
be in the Main st. Church of Christ,
the pastor of that church, Rev. b. F.
Pitman, addressing the meeting.
Friday evening, the service will be
in the McConnelsville M. Il. church,
Rev. w. NJ. Wilson of the NJ. p.
church bringing the message. The
meetings which are interesting and
helpful, are being fairly well at
tended.