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Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
HOUSTON HAD BIG FIGHT
Automobiles Were Used To Carry
Voters In Spirited Contest.

The school election held at Houston
on Saturday afternoon last was a real
contest in which automobiles were
used to carry voters around the dis
trict to and from the polls. The total
poll was LAG votes cast, which was
found to be equally divided between
the two candidates. Theodore Thistle
wood received 7S and Benton Counsel
man received 73, which is a tie vote
and the State Board of Education will
probably settle the matter by appoint
ing one of the two as member of the
Board of Commissioners for three
years; or, the retiring member will
hold over until the next annual cleo
tiOn, as the law makes no provision
for tie votes.
There was no real issue at stake, as
the new school at Houston was built
and given to the town by the Service
Citizens Of Delaware, without cost. It
is intended to be model school build
ing of four rooms, for illustration as
to what should be done in other
small towns, where new school build
ings are badly needed. Those who
worked to secure the building of this
school were anxious to have Mr.. This
tlewoOd chosen as a member of the
Board of Commissioners, while those
who either opposed, or were apparent
ly not interested in building the new
school, wanted to have the credit of
it's future management; this seems to
be about all that can be seen on the
surface, as a reason for the contest
for membership of this particular
school board.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
WTLSON-CRIER WEDDING
Ceremony Will Be Performed To.
morrow Evening At M. E. Church.

The marriage of Miss Margaret
Vaules Grier, daughter of Doctor and
Mrs. Garrett Layton Grier, and Mr..
Marvel Wilson, of Flint, Michigan,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas r. Wilson
of Milford, will be solemnized at the
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church,
Saturday, May the tenth, at seven o.
clock in the evening. The ceremony
will be performed by Reverend Diss-
ton w. Jacobs, pastor of the church.
The bride will be attended by her
sister, Miss Ann Layton Grier, who
will be maid of honor. Mrs. William
v Grier, sister-in-law to the bride,
will be matrOn of honor, and the fol-
lowing bridesmaids: Mrs. J. Lockwood
Pratt, the Misses Elizabeth V. Carlisle,
Harriet Marvel Wilson, sister of the
groom, all of Milford, and Elsie R.
Houpt of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Mr.. Frank Tyson of Detroit will act
as best man for Mr.. Wilson, and the
ushers will be the following: Messrs.
William " Grier, brother of the bride,
Alfred DUPONT of Wilmington, Taine
McDOugal, Lester F. Lockwood, Har-
low H. Curtiss, and William N. Cot
ter, Jr., all of Flint, Michigan.
A reception will follow the cere-
mony at Willmarann, the home of the
brides parents.
After an extended wedding trip the
bride and bridegroom will be at home
after June LIST at Hotel Durant, Flint,
Michigan, until the completion of their
new home.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
WEIGH BABIES in MILFORD
$lOO And Silver Cup Prizes Offered.
. Contest Closes July lst.

Mothers of babies in Milford will
have an opportunity to have their ba-
bies judged by four of the best known
specialists in the country through the
second annual Healthy Baby Con-
test" arranged for by e. R. Squibb
and Sons, manufacturing chemists of
New York. These judges are DR.. Roy
al S. Copeland, United States Senator
from New York; DR.. Charles Gilmore
Kerley, author of several standard
works on the care of infants; DR..
Charles White Berry, fellow of the
New York Academy of Medicine, and
Mrs. Walter McNab Miller, chairman
of the Division of Health of the Cen
eral Federation of WOmen's Clubs.
The contest, which is now under way,
will close on July 1. Silver cups and
cash prizes will be awarded to the
twenty-five healthiest babies and to
their mothers.
Any baby under four years of age is
eligible to compete in this contest.
The mother may enter her child by
filling out an entry blank Obtainable
from her druggist, giving details of its
age, weight and other essential data.
This blank, together with photo
graph of the baby, will be forwarded
by the druggist to the judges who will
render their decisions on the strength
of the information and photographs
furnished them. The first prize is
silver loving cup and S100 in cash,
with cups and lesser amounts for
other winners.
Dr. Copeland, who was also one Of
the judges in last years contest, was
Commissioner of Health of New York
City before his election to the United
States Senate. He is widely known
through his syndicated writings on
health topics. DR.. Kerley is physician
for children's diseases in the New
York Polytechnic Hospital and consult
ing physician at the Baby Hospital,
the New York Nursery and Children's
Hospital and the Fifth Avenue Hospi-
tai, while DR.. Berry is connected with
the New York State and New York
City Health Departments as well as
with the Norwegian Hospital and Bay
Ridge Sanitarium. Mrs. Miller, in ad-
ditiOn to her activities for the Gener-
al Federation of WOmen's Clubs, is
special cOnsultant to the United States
Public Health Service.
Official entry stations in Milford
where mothers may file blanks enter
ing their babies in the contest are at
the store of H. J. Pettyjohn, II South
Walnut street.
Announcements of the prize awards
will be made as soon after the close
of the contest as the judges can com
plete their task.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
COMMUNITY BUILDING
WORK SHOWING PROGRESS

The large fire house and community
building being constructed by the
Carlisle Fire Company is progressing
favorably. All of the foundations have
been completed, the fine new wharf
along the river has been finished and
the work of filling in about the foun-
dations is now in progress. The fire.
men have been putting in foundations
for their building which are second to
none in Milford. The work so far has
cost approximately S8,000.00, and the
firemen are in need of funds to keep
the work moving. Several persons
who pledged themselves for contribu-
tions to the fund have not paid their
first instalment which was due last
year. The second instalment is now
due. The treasurer of the fire company
would very much like to have all who
owe for last year and those who have
not paid the present instalment to set
tie for same now. The company hopes
to have it's new building ready for use
by winter time.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
3 KILLED WHEN TRAIN
HITS AN AUTOMOBILE
Mrs. Elsie Phillips, Son, George, And
William DickersOn Die Instant
Iy In Collision.
PHILLIPS HOME BURNED
Returning Home From Visit Family
Learned OF Fire--Were Going
To Fathers Home.

Tragedy stalked in the life of
George Phillips, fireman, Delaware di-
vision of the Pennsylvania railroad at
SeafOrd Saturday night. Mrs. Elsie
Phillips, 25 years old, his wife; their
three year old son, George, and Will
liam Dickerson, 80 years old, friend,
were killed almost instantly when the
automobile in which they were riding
was struck by fast southbound pas
senger train. The Phillips home was
also razed by fire.
The Phillips, who had spent the ev-
ening at Salisbury, Nd, were return
ing home shortly after 10 p. M, when
Dickerson, a neighbor, met them and
informed them their home had been
destroyed by fire. Phillips then re-
quested Dickerson to drive his wife
and son to the home of Mrs. Phillips
father, George w. Davis, merchant
residing at Bacon's Switch. He pro-
ceeded to the scene of the fire.
1t is believed that Mrs. Phillips be-
came hysterical over the loss of their
home, and that Dickerson, attempting
to calm her, either failed to notice
that he was near the crossing or fail
Gu " SG6 MuGLuGl d u clll WclD csR
preaching. The automobile, as it
reached the center of the track, was
struck by the fast passenger train.
Mrs. Phillips and Dickerson were
catapulted from the machine for a
distance of more than fifty feet, be-
ing killed, physicians said, almost in
stantly. The young child was later
found buried beneath the debris Of
the wrecked automobile. He had been
killed instantly, it was said.
The fire was declared to have been
caused by a defective chimney flue.
The building together with all its con-
tents, was a total loss. 1t was said
that insurance will partly cover the
building and contents.
Bacon's Switch where the automo-
bile accident occurred, is a small town
a few miles north of the termination
of the Delaware division Of the Penn
sylVania Railroad.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
MARRIED
EMORY-DICKERSON

Miss Virginia DickersOn and Mr..
Lawrence Emory, both of Milford,
were quietly married by Rev, Straus-
burg on Sunday evening, April goth,
1924. =
LLIAMS-STEELE y
Elsie E. Steele, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor Steele of Millsboro, and
John J. Williams, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Williams, of FrankfOrd, were
united in marriage by the Rev. YER
bOycke, at Berlin, Md, at two o'clock
on Sunday afternoon. The bride was
attired in silver grey canton crepe
with hat and shoes to match. The
groom wore blue serge. Olive Will
liams, sister of the groom and Charles
Wilson were the attendants. The
L-'de is an active member of the M.
E. Church and for some time tele-
phone operator in the Millsboro Office.
For the past year she held a position
as boOkkeeper in Milford. The groom
is engaged in the mercantile business
and is one of the firm of the Mills
bOTo Feed Company. After a short
honeymoon Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
will reside in the Campbell apartment
on State street, MillsborO.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
ROBBERS OF ABBOTT
STORE GET 5 YEARS
MilIman And Vandebraak Plead
Guilty To Stealing Auto And
Given Maximum Sentence.
FORTY LASHES FOR EACH
The Whip Will Be Administered
Saturday---Must Stand Trial For
Abbott Store RObberies
COPIES THIS ISSUE

Pleading guilty to an indictment
charging them with the theft of an
automobile belonging to Philip Cor
bin, Paul Vandebraak and Roy Mill
man were each fined 1000 and costs
and sentenced to five years imprison-
ment, in addition to 40 lashes at the
whipping post by Judge Rice in Gen
eral Sessions Court in Wilmington
Wednesday morning.
Judge Rice characterized both men
as confirmed criminals, expressing re-
gret that the law did not permit him
to sentence them to life imprisOn-
ment.
Both men must also stand trial in
the lower part of the State on charges
of robbing two stores, one at George
town, the other at Milford. Judge Rice
intimated to the two prisoners that if
they are convicted on the robbery
charges heavy sentences will be i'm
posed on them.
Both men were recently released
from the workhouse on parole. Mill
man was serving a sentence on a
charge of carrying a deadly weapon.
He must now serve the remainder of
this sentence, which does not expire
until April 20, 1927, in addition to the
fve-year sentence imposed on him
Wednesday morning.
The sentences imposed by the court
were the maximum which the law al
lows. The men are to be whipped on
Saturday.
Speaking to Millman, Judge Rice
declared: ''You have had a criminal
career ever since I have been on the
bench. You are a confirmed criminal
and should be incarcerated for the
rest of your life, where you will be of
no further trouble to the community.
Judge Rice made similar remarks
to Vandebraak.
Millman and Vandebraak are the
two men who last week entered the
Abbott Department Store in Milford
and carried away 100000 worth of
ladies' dresses and mems shirts. They
were captured by the Wilmington city
police shortly after their arrival back
in that city with their loot. Millman
asst week pleaded guilty to the charge
)f carrying deadly weapons. On this
charge he was sentenced to three
7ears' Imprisonment.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
FTREMEN CALLED OUT
FOUR DAYS STRAIGHT
Carlisle Fire Company Did Good
Work At Reed Farm Fire Last
Saturday Afternoon.

The Carlisle Fire Company, of Mil
ford, answered alarms on Friday, Sat
urday, Sunday and Monday. FRIDAYS
fire was at Abbott Shipbuilding Com
panys yards in South Milford. The
blaze was caused by a red hot bolt
used in riVuting tanks in a barge be-
ing built, falling among shavings of
wood. As soon as the fire was discov-
cred an alarm was sent in. Workmen
at the Abbott yards extinguished the
fire before the f1remen arrived. The
damage was confined to a small area
of the boat and was not great.
On Saturday afternoon the firemen
were called to the farm of Jehu Reed,
whose large farms are located Just
north of Barratt's Chapel, where they
had a stubborn fire to contend with.
Mr.. Reed and his family were in
Chester when the fire occurred and
no one was in the house at the time.
Men employed on the farm noticed
smoke in the house and investigation
disclosed the whole Of the interior of
the main part Of the house to be in
flames. The Carlisle Fire Company re-
sponded to the alarm, as did the Rob-
bins Hose Company of Dover. The
Milford boys were on the job fifteen
minutes ahead of the capitol city boys
and were fighting the blaze when the
other company arrived. Fortunately
for the owner he has large water
tanks at the farm and the f1remen
were able to get a supply of water.
The blaze was confined to the inter
ior of the house; which was wrecked.
The loss to the house and contents
to several thousands of dol
lars. The Reed mansion is the most
beautiful farm house between Milford
and Dover. The work of the two fire
deserves much praise, for
.he fire had made a big headway when
he firemen arrived on the scene.
On Sunday the Carlisle Fire Com
Dany was called to the farm Of Mrs.
Frank Shockley in Cedar Neck. A
fire at the dwelling house
lad been extinguished when they ar
lived.
On Monday evening the Carlisle
Fire Company was again called out
this time in answer to an alarm
rom the Pearce Woolen Mills, at E[a-
zen Lake. The firemen made a quick
'un to the mills, but workmen had
)ut the fire out when they arrived.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

"On Deck" at the Plaza, May 18th,
is some show.
Miss "On Deck" and you miss the
best show of the season.
A show sparkling with wit and
beautiful girls con Deck"
Lots of poppy chorus girls in "On
Deck" at the Plaza next Thursday.
There will be a social at the Shaw
nee Church, Wednesday evening, May
14th. Ice cream, cake, candy and pie
will be on sale. Everyone welcome.
The library of the Presbyterian
Sunday school will be reopened for
use on Sunday, May 18th. Those who
have borrowed books, please return
them on Sunday, May IL.
The Christian EndeavOr Society of
the Presbyterian Church will observe
Mothers Day Sunday evening next.
There will be recitations by the little
folks of the Junior Society.
The regular meeting of the w. C.
7. U. will be held at the home of Mrs.
Prettyman Carey on East Second
street, Tuesday evening, May 18th, at
1870 o'clock. Let us have a good at
Text word Thoughts"
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
Tune In On Springfield.

Millions of Methodists over the
United States now have the oppor-
tunity of enjoying many of finest
features of the General Conference
in Springfield, Massachusetts. Sta
tion WBZ, is broadcasting the pro-
ceedings, which are sent out on a
wave length of 337 meters.
The daily program has three
principal features:
1. There is summary Of what
the General Conference does each
day. This is broadcasted every
night at 10 o'clock, Eastern Stand
ard Time. The broadcasting each
day is done by one of the General
Conference delegates.
2. Many of the evening sessions
of the General Conference, includ-
ing both music and addresses, will
be sent out by radio. Announce
ments will be made in the daily
programs published all over the
United States.
8. The addresses at the morning
devotional services given by the
bishops will be broadcasted.
The WBZ station at Springfield
is one Of the most powerful in the
country, and can be heard without
difficulty in Delaware.
The morning devotional services
will probably not be heard outside
of New England, but the daily news
announcement and the evening
sessions can be received over most
of the United States.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
DOVER'S NEW SCHOOB
OPENED FOR PUPILS

The new school building at Dover
was occupied for the first time on
Monday by the pupils. That the child
rem were pleased was manifest, and
nothing but praise and words of satis-
faction were heard. The formal open
ing of the building will be decided
upon later by the Board of Educa-
tion.
At the opening Monday morning as
sembly was held in the auditorium.
The supervising principal of the
schools presided. Herman C. Taylor,
a member of the local Board of Edu-
cation, took part in the morning de-
votions. He also spoke to the student
body on the part of the board Mrs.
Russell Wilson gave two vocal selec-
tiOns.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
KITCHEN SHOWER

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Emory gave a
kitchen shower Tuesday evening in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence En-
ory who were recently married. About
rs relatives and friends were present
At a late hour they passed into the
dining room where refreshments were
served. All reported a very delightful
evening. The bride and groom receiv-
ed many nice and useful gifts. All
wish the young married couple long
and happy life.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
HARRINGTON SENIORS SUR
PRISE MIR. AND MRS. MICK

The graduating class of the Har-
rington High School gave Mr.. and
Mrs. Mick a very pleasant surprise
when they unexpectedly drove into
Chestnut Knoll last Monday evening.
Recitations, music and refreshments
made the evening very enjoyable. AS a
token of love and respect to their
former teacher, William Cahall, on
behalf of the class, presented to Mr..
and Mrs. Mick a gorgeous silver bask-
ct filled with cut flowers.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
CHAUTAUQUA ENTERTAINMENT

The guarantors Of the Milford
Chautauqua Association and their
friends will be entertained by a noted
Chautauqua cartoonist and humorist,
Miss Beatrice Weller, who comes to
us free of charge at the Armory Hall
in Milford, next Monday, May IL at 8
p. m. All those who attended the
Chautauqua last. year are invited to
be the guests of the guarantOrs at
that time. This will be an evening of
enjoyable entertainment.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
MILFORD GRANGE

Saturday evening, May 10th, Mr..
Ennis, superintendent of Delaware
Colony, will speak at Milford Grange
and will give an outline of the great
work being done at the institution. All
should make an effort to be out. There
will be three more meetings before
adjournment for the summer. All
should join in making arrangements
for the summer meetings.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
"CARTOON CHARACTERS"

Chautauqua will open June 10. The
first advance worker will be in Mil
ford May 18th and in the evening of
that day give her lecture Cartoon
Characters" in the Armory at 8 o.
clock. Admission will be free. The
lecturer, Miss Beatrice Weller, has a
great reputation as a carroonist and
humorist and those attending will be
greatly entertained.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Morris announce
the engagement of their daughter
Ruth B., to George A. Culver, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Culver, of Bridge
vile. Mr.. Culver is employed by VIM
V. Sipple & Son, of Milford. Both of
the young people are popular in Della
ware.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
OBITUARY
'FRONT.'

HRONIZ
Mrs. Louise Hudson Frontz, age 81
years, died at the home of her father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Maull, at Philadelphia. Her remains
were brought to Georgetown on the
11:15 train and taken to Milton. In
terment was made in the M. p. ceme-
terry. Rev. Townsend officiating. Sam
uel J. Wilson and Son had charge Of
the funeral.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
.JDCEVILLE Man
HELD AFTER COLLISION

,obert A. culver, of Bridgeville,
/ held in $1,000 bail at Dover Sat
av by Magistrate E. F. Wood for
Iation of Delaware automobile
d in colliding with five persons
north of Silver Lake, Dover, Fri
evening, ard refusing to stop af-
Running into and knocking down
five persons, all Of whom were
or less badly injured. Culver
[ed a hearing and was held for
T,IIv term OF Kent County Court.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09

"On Deck" at the Plaza is the big
gest production ever staged here.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09

,Are are 100 people in the musi-
comedy "on( Deck"
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09

rtlsing space In "MIlfor5
bnlcle" Is sold on basis Of
anteed circulation Of over
5000 copies each week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-08
CAUSE OF RHEUMATISM
At LAST DISCOVERED
New OIL Prom Germany Stops Pain
Instantly la Many Cases

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from sons Internal infection
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bleed aud deposited iu ths ioints and
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-08
Critic Finds Phone Play
Isn't True to Real Life

it has been our experience that
when our wife wants 90 call up "A
friend she sits down az the dial and
says. "what ~ heck'u Anuics
number ssu or stCie'
Again. IN "plaunF Fan Up a
subscriber is supposed 90 set a
wrong number. after which The cx-
aspersupg quosyionary starting
viths what number aid you call
please starts After rs over and
the subscriber gets the snappy ad-
vice 20 "HanE up and call again.
please The subscriber says, Ger
tainly. central"
That Ia IA the play the subscriber
says Certainly. central"
nut In our younE life the sub
scriher says something 4 whole ioi
different n you SET our meaning,
In our opinion the dialogue ought
10 be- written something like this;
~what number did sou call
please
INA ln.0Coo
~pid you dial 81 a for MANI"
'Yesi"
~Did you do 20 and 70 and 70
and soTf
Yes yes yes. yes
Well you've made mistake
Hang up and Try again"
"iit''N"
hang
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-08

Always sager 60 give ART a
boost. The Star the other night sent
a reporter Go witness the dramatic
pla,lrt. "D.aiing 'Em Up" This
opus IS being presented in the Bon
thcatcr atop the toiepnone build
ms. Third and Seneca. Dial sub
scribcra are being admitted free for
educational purposes
The Ercat trouble With this
drama. n seems % US Is that Il
fails % drain the hitter dregs 'of
nfe on a dial phone. IL presents
the existence % a subscriber AZ a
happy round 81 getting the right
numbers the FIRST time and Of hold
ing Pollyanna chitchats with cen
,ral.
The playlct for instance, depicts
subscriber as thumhins thru a
telephone book. and saying 10 her
self; Now. the FIRST thing ! must
40 Il look up the number In the
Telephone book" All men who have
wives or sisters who % this viii
please stand up.
] An, We thought sa.