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Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10
LOCAL FTREMEN
FIGHT STUBBORN
MIDNIGHT FIRE
Carlisle Fire Company DemOnstrat.
ed It's Ability To Conquer Flames
In Early Morning Blaze.
FIVE BUILDINGS ON FIRE
Blaze Was Stopped By Efficient
Work And All But One Building
Saved From Destruction.

Milford's efficient fire-fghting or
ganization-the Carlisle Fire Com
ny-demonstrated to the residents
OF this community the fact that they
are as good as the best, and better
than the most, early Saturday morn
ing when they were called out to
combat a stubborn blaze in the busi-
ness section of Milford. Shortly af-
ter one o'clock Saturday morning an
alarm was given which showed that
fire was burning in the business
district. The old granary building on
the south side of the river and in the
rear of the old Windsor Hotel prop
erty was burning fiercely when the
first truck arrived on the scene. The
interior of the structure was a mass
of flames, and any effort to save it
from destruction was a waste of en-
ergy. The flames had communicated
to the tin shop occupied by Oscar
Brown, a machinery shed adjoining
the granary, the large stables own
ed by Charles Windsor and the gar
age owned by William H. Robinson,
before the firemen had their hose
lines laid.
High pressure streams, pumped
direct from the river. were played
upon the blaze from several different
angles and the firemen made rapid
progress in their fight to check the |
flames. The granary was destroyed, |
together with its contents, the tin |
shop of Oscar Brown was badly dam
aged, but the other large structures
were saved without any great dam
age to them.
The building in which the flames
started is owned by George H. Hall
and was tenanted by the Milford Mu-
sic & Furniture Company as a ware
house. At the time of the fire about
twelve organs, several small items
of furniture and an automobile truck
were stored in the building. All were
totally destroyed. Neither the own
er nor the tenants carried any insur-
ance on the building or contents. ,
The loss in the large Windsor sta
bles was principally water loss to
the quantity of hay, but some small !
TENS were burned, including several
blankets and sleigh. The horses
we're taken from the building with
1ut much effort The damage to this a
structure is covered by insurance. Il
rhe front portion of RObinsons gar Il
lge was badly burned and part of
he roof was destroyed. Other than o
his the damage was slight. The Il
machinery shed was practically de- v
trOyed, together with two carriages
tOred in it at the time p.
To persons early on the scene of IL
he fire, it looked as if all of the ii
uildings were doomed to destruc- II
ion; but the efficient manner in
'hich the firemen waged their fight
topped the blaze completely within W vt
bout an hour from the time the '"
larm was given. On the streets of g
TilfOrd Saturday morning the fine pI
Ork of the firemen was the princi-
al topic of conversation. The mod
n fire-ighting equipment owned by W
le Carlisle Fire Company is prov tn
g to be a real salvation for Milford. cr
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10
HOTEL MEN FORM
STATE ASSOCIATION

Harry j. Harkins, manager of the
Hotel DUPONT, was unanimously elec
ted president of the Delaware HOtel
Mems Association, at a meeting last
week called by Mr.. Harkins to form
the association, which, as he express
sed it, has long been needed in Del
aware" and attended by hotel own
ers and managers from every part of
the state.
Gen. T. Coleman DUPONT, although
I unable to attend, was made an hon
Orary life member of the associa-
ton, not only because of what he
has done for the state in the way of
building roads, but because of the
fact that he is one of the largest Ow-
ners and most important factors in
the hotel business in this country.
Other officers elected were: Geo.
Lindenkohl, Georgetown, first vice
president; T. T. Windsor, Milford,
second vice president; Clarence R.
secretary, and Ernest Purnell, !
Laurel, treasurer.
At the conclusion of the meeting
Mr.. Harkins was given a rising vote
of thanks, not only for conceiVlng
the idea of such an organization,
but because of his work in getting it
started and in entertaining the Wis
tors with a luncheon at the Hotel
luPont, where they met.
Those present included George
of the Brick Hotel,
Georgetown; A. McKelvey, Deer
Park Hotel, Newark; R. F. Herbert,
Windsor Hotel, Milford; F. Martin,
Hotel, Dover; S. G.
pierce, Rodney Hotel, Lewes; C. w.
I'LL, the Sussex, Seaford; A. A. Phil
ips, Phillips Hotel, Oak Orchard; {
lrnest Purnell, Laurel House, Laur- c
l; Clarence Holt, Hollis Hotel; Ed g
ard Krause, New Merritt Hotel, and a
larry J. Harkins, Hotel DUPONT. p
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w. Davis are
visiting his parents, Postmaster anC
Mrs. Mark L. Davis.
Lieutenant Theo. Coulbourne OF
the U. S. Navy is passing ten days
visit in Milford with his family.
Mrs. John Allen and mother have
returned home after spending two
weeks in Wilmington and Philadel-
phia.
Frank A. Doeringer, of New York.
has been in Milford this week. Mr..
Doeringer was formerly a resident of
Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Grier and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Grier spent
the weekend in Havre de Grace and
Baltimore.
DR.. William Marshall and his mo-
ther, Mrs. Mary Marshall, returned
home on Sunday from a visit to
Washington, D. c.
Mrs. Clara B. Rust, Mr.. and Mrs.
William P. Rust and son Harry of
Harbeson spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. R. RalstOn Davis.
Miss Marie Moore of North Front
street, is disabled and prevented
from attending to her school work |
and studies, because of an abscess.
I c. DOnnan Holzmueller, R. Arthur
DerricksOn and William G.. Powders
attended the Washington-New York
world series game at Washington
last Sunday
Miss Alice L. Worthington, a
graduate nurse of the jefferson Hos
oital, Philadelphia, has been visiting
ler brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Earle F.
of North Walnut street
or the past week.
DR.. and Mrs. S. M. D. Marshall left I
Milford on Tuesday for a motor trip
n the Shenandoah Valley of Virgin
a. They will visit the Luray Caverns l
nd visit with Miss Rachael Snyder '
t IShepardstown, w. Va, before re- t
Dfrning home.
Mrs. Annie Adams who resides t
18th her sister, Mrs. A. B. Peet, just 4
orth of Milford, left Milford this f
eek for an extended visit with her v
sters and other relatives in Penn C
New York and Ohio. She b
lpects to return to Milford in the a
Lrly spring. le
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10
DEMOCRAT SPEAKERS
ADDRESSED VOTERS
SATURDAY NIGHT
Kent County Tour Ended In Mil
ford Last Saturday Night With
Rally At Windsor Hotel.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Joseph Bancroft, VIM. H. BOyce,
James M. TunneII And W. [.
Adams We're The Speakers.

Inc tour of Kent county made nv
the Democratic State candidates 1aet
week terminated at Milford on Sat
uruay evening last when an open air
Hleetlng was held in front of the
New Windsor Hotel. A fair sized
crowd was present and heard the
speakers give their side of the 0ues-
tlons confronting the voters. which
IS TO be decided in November at the
general elections. Milford, being
StronS Republican district, did not
give the crowd as large as they had
received in other parts of the coun-
Joseph Bancroft, candidate for
Governor, said that in event of his
electlon' he would give the people a
Duslness-llke administration and
that taxes would not be increased.
Congressman Boyce told of the
national situation at Washington
ana claimed that in event of a Re-
publican victory the Congress would
be divided among itself. He urged
fulI registration and a full vote on
day.
James M. Tunnell, candidate for
United States Senator, spoke on both
state and national issues. His line of
argument was that a change should
be made in both our states adminis-
.ratlve body and at Washington.
W. L. Adams, candidate for Attor-
ley General, said that in event of his
election he would see that the laws.
+ the state were enforced.
Those in charge of the tour were
les.
Prior to the Saturday night meet
lg' Benjamin B. Vinyard, of Milford.
mo is the Democratic nominee for
insurance Commissioner, entertain
the party at dinner at the New
llndsor Hotel. Frank Burris. of
ouston and William Robinson. of
llford, were also members of the
nner party.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Wheat has again gone way up il
price.
Wheat sowing has started in Ken
county.
Those ducks knew how to dodge
the rings all right
Mispillion oysters will be in mar
ket next Wednesday, October 18th.
Villagers have very little to annoy
them except one another and static.
How did people spend their day
light hours when there were no mo-
vies?
Sunday school at Laws Church on
Sunday morning, October II, at 10
o'clock.
Last registration day is Saturday,
October 18th. No register-nO vote
so don't forget it.
Rally Day at Avenue M. E. Church
on Sunday, October the 18th. Every
one is invited to come out.
The ladies of St. Johns Church
will give their annual supper and
bazaar in the Grange Hall on We'd
nesday, November 5th.
Laws Church Aid met with Mrs.
Homer Belts in September and ad-
jOurned to meet with Mrs. Thomas
on October 10.
Halloween is just three weeks
away. Make it lively night for Mil
ford. The business men can well af-
ford to go after this event.
Tomatoes have brought a tidy bit
Of money to the farmers of Delaware
his season; more than they did last
year, when there was larger crop.
The Carlisle Fire Company was
'alled to the home of Sarah Fisher
asst Friday morning to put out
fire. No damage was done to
he property.
Did you win prize at the carni- :
al? Well, what you spent went to-
Yards helping the Milford firemen to
quip to save property, and that :
rOperty may be yours. ;
The Ladies Aid of Union will hold I
meeting in Union school house on t
'ednesday evening, October 18th for L
le purpose OF eIectlng officers. Ice s
ream and cake for sale. S
William A. Webb who was severe v
injured in an automobile accident Il
yo weeks ago, and who has been tt
'nfined to his bed at the Delaware R
ospital in Wilmington since that O
me, was brought to his home in b.
ilford on Wednesday afternoon. He n
not yet able to be about. S
The builders are not making rapid ST
ogress on the concrete road from m
ilford to the Brick Granary. Up to -
e first of this week, the road had 81
en- laid from the Brick Granary
to the Wynkoop farm, two miles tn
from Milford-not half of W
2 entire contract. Better hustle st
IS work along before winter wea- sp
er blocks further operations. Bt
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10
CELEBRATES FIRST
ANNIVERSARY

On Monday evening, October 9th,
Mrs. Frank L. Grier entertained in
honor of her daughter, Mrs. J. Lock
wood Pratt. About twenty of her
friends were invited unbeknown to
Mrs. Pratt who was taken to the
carnival early in the evening. About
8:45 her friend, Miss Francesca
Schneider insisted upon her return
home where she found her friends
assembled. The affair was a great
surprise to Mrs. Pratt, who received
many gifts in paper, in honor of her
first wedding anniversary. A very
delightful evening was spent playing
cards and everyone had an enjoy
able time. The out of town guests
were Miss francesca Schneider of
Providence, R. l., and Miss Cathar-
ne Pennewill of Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10
.FIREMEN'S CARNIVAL
CLOSES AFTER HAVING
MANY HANDTCAPS
In Spite OF The Bad Weather En-
cOuntered During Annual Event
They Cashed In Good Sum.
LESS THAN LAST YEAR
The Gross Receipts Fall Below
Those For Last SeasOn.--PeO-
pie Responded NObly.

The annual Carnival of the
Carlisle Fire Company of Milford
came to a close on Wednesday even
ing after having suffered several
handicaps because of cold and stor-
my weather during the period of its
existence. Opening with one of the
largest and best spending first night
crowds, which gave every encour-
agement that this years event would
be the finest ever put over by the To-
cal hremen so far as cash returns
were concerned, cold rainy weather
played havoc with the arrangements
of the boys when it poured both
Monday and Tuesday of last week.
Notwithstanding the heavy rains, the
firemen were unable to collect rain
insurance either night for the rea-
son that by freak in the storm rain
ceased to fall in large enough guam
titles each day during the hours spe-
CITED in the policy to allow them to !
get their money. On Wednesday |
night the carnival opened up with a |
good crowd in attendance, but the |
cold weather sent many of them
home early.
Thursday night was a fine night,
and the largest crowd ever to visit
a Milford carnival was in attendance.
A large firemen's parade proceeded
the opening of the affair for the ev-
ening. 1t was by far the best ever
put on by the firemen here. Prizes
were offered for several classes in
he parade. !
The judges announced the win
lers as follows: Firemen's division,
525 in cash as prizes to the follow
ng companies: Five Points Fire
company of Richardson Park to the
iremen coming the greatest dis
ance; Laurel company for being the '
est equipped company in line; Eas-
on, Md, for the best appearing COM
any in line. Il
Secret organizations, SIS in cash; v
irst, Rangers of the Tall Cedars of
second, Boy Scouts. n
Floats, SIS in cash: First, Cedar W
eek Cunning Club; second, Home pl
economic class of the high school
nd third, class of 1927 of the high hi
,hool. ID
Inc parade was headed by the M
remen's division, the Five Points
ire Company having the right of NJ
ne. The companies represented tn
ere Dover, Laurel, Seaford, Easton. r.
arlington and Denton.
Friday nights crowd was the best /,
ending crowd of the carnival. con- III
1ering the numbers present. Sat ITJ IQ
day night another huge crowd was '"
the field and the firemen did
cd business. Good weather favor w
the firemen on Monday and Tues Ha
y of this week, and Wednesday the MI
air closed with a good attend
ce. str
Taken as whole the carnival has fro
id much better this year than the an,
ather conditions would seem to NJ
rrant it having paid. The iremen De
Il clear up a good sum of money, att
not so large as last year. The wo
farmers and visitors las
m other towns patronized the car \
al to the limit, for which the 90 10
mbers of the Carlisle Fire Com s9i+'
ly are more than appreciative. bor M
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10
OBITUARY
HALL

VIM. E. Hall died at the home OF
his daughter, Mrs. George H. Jester,
in Milford, Wednesday morning, Oc-
tober 1st, at 8 o'clock. The deceased
was born in Milford Neck September
30, 1841 and therefore was 83 years
and one day old at the time of his
death. The funeral was held on Fri
day afternoon. Rev. D. w. Jacobs Of
ficiating. Interment at Odd Fellows
cemetery by Samuel Wilson & Son,
of Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10
ENTER SCHOOL HOUSE
AND DESTROYS CONTENTS

Persons, who the trustees say that
they know, entered the Shawnee
school building, in District No. 85.
sussex county, last week and rum
mIaged about the place. Entrance to
tne building was gained by prying
open a window. School materials in
quantities were destroyed and the
binds were badly damaged by the
lntruders. The trustees of the dis
trict say that they intend to bring
suit against any persons who again
enter the building. ''--
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10
USHERS' UNION

There will be a meeting of the
Ushers Union of the First Presbyter-
ian Church at the residence of Chas.
D. Abbott, Friday evening, October
10th, commencing promptly by sew
en-fOrty-fiVe o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The Milford New Century Club will
open for the first meeting this fall
on Monday, October 18th at 3 p. m. A
good program has been planned and
all members are requested to be
present.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10

Some children get spanked, and
some move warily when mother has
a headache.
Milford chronicle., 1924-10-10

Advertising space is sold
on basis of guaranteed
circulation of over 5000
copies each issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-08
LoUe Classic "Cytherea".
 To Play Week At Trianon
Photoplay Made From Joseph Hergesheimer's
 Famous Story Of Eternal Love

Joseph Hergesheimer's famous novel of an unforbidden love, "Cyntherea' has been made into a wonderful photo. play and comes to the Trianen next week. s
 An unusual story, alive with the glow and spirit of romance and adven- ture; settings and exteriors of rare beauty; perfect acting and direction, and a theme of universal appeal.
 That is the irresistible combination in "Cytherea." goddess of love, which comes to the Trianon. It is First National picture, and was produced and directed by George Fitzmaurice. The cast includes such popular players as Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Norman Kerry, Irene Rich, Constance Bennett, Betty Bouton, Charles Wellesley, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Peaches Jackson and Mickey Moore.
 -Cytherea" is said by critics to be a masterly romances genuine reflec. tion of life. Appealingly human and splcndidly enacted, the spectators will see themselves in the characters that move across the screen, so realistic is their portrayal of the roles they have been selected for.
 Lewis Stone, than whom there is no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-08
Old Age Fastened
 by Stomach Troubles

Premature old age is robbing the country of its youth and much of the glory that comes from youths vigorous life. Old age is to be honored and esteemed only when reached naturally It Is the young-old people who are standing in their own light; ignore the importance of their own health and grow old while still young. In tracing the real cause of early aging to its sources. nearly every case will show that an affected stomach is responsible. Whether 1t is indigestion, chronic con- stipation, impoverished blood, rheuma- tism or skin diseases, the fact remains that the stomach has not functioned as nature iptended and that the developed poisons and excess acids have been talk en up by the system, instead of being properly eliminated. FERRALINE, Ma lures Own Remedy, will restore the stomach to It's regular, normal condi- ton. enrich the blood, promote vigorous health and banish constipation from the system; give you the appetite of a hearty youngster and bring back the vim and glow of youth. FERRALINE offers you an opportunity to save your self from a premature old age. SAVE THE STOMACH AND YOU SAVE THE WHOLE BODY. All druggists have FERRALINE, $1.00 per bottle. Small dose-one bottle goes a long ways. Try 1t today.
 FREE YEAR BOOK FOR EVERY BODY. Send for one; it's full of facts, ffguers and data. Address, The Ferra- line Co.,, Dept. C-1 F. o. Box I633, ,AtIan- ta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-08
MW PROGRAM
 AT THE LYRIC
BiM Changes For Last Half Of This
 Week

ManEfBH BT wfat is Said to be one, of Rn1zz1h tifiR sensun1 d new program of five mus ef hig time Keith vaudeville will aQszn at tlie HSric this afternoon to be NnnzmztfmH ait the Lyric, the remainder aG tfls week.. I'm adIfti0n to the head- Ninzr. tltare will be four other numbers AN wunnHH anl novel entertainment.
 TitR Ham1Ifnar IS the offaring of Chic EarlhR anlI Rose King, who present
 Ate 01f Family Hin Type"
 Mnimm uaatngraphE has relegated the tlin tgUR into the diScardI Neverthe- hsssz, ntz mamGrE IS not extinct Most x1suEune remamhens tiie old f:lmi1y tin Hyrn ar tine tim type talsem at the coun- my EHlarn ar tine villnge street. It is this alE family tim tgpe timt Chic Yorke and ExaR klng ure giving new life. They 1I1H uHirg iii as basis for am ecceu- aniir hun of eumadg Datter and song.
 Tlhe aEfifssH attraotinn IS described as 11Hf3hzr hg offaring., ElroE Sisters and Nzrnuamw present. this offaring, which Hk sirging and mlsieal act. There are &zur paapls im this number. which is wRah n Be falhl with pleasing enter sHiirmEm1
 Ilfn sHmriiHn featIne ia q quartet. The utmS11g frgm tine Pennsylvania mine fnitisE. TllR Welssh ane famous for their Ei11RrS aanh tlfese are Welshmen who glEx@ mp mining coal for the, gold mine mhHzr vuiisas are proving to be-.
 Eauinifng out tine bill are Chong and &akile MEeE,, wii@ present. their Chinese we5tzuEm gf Amgninam songs and dances. an1A WalEar GilBert,, talkatives contor- tixsiiissz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-08
MUSICAL REVUE
 BIJOU FEATURE
Heads Next Weeks New Vaudeville Bill At
 LOew's

Comedy is the thing on the bill which will open at Loew's Bijou Monday, May F, from the special comedy drama on theN screen to the unusually enter taining headliner, which has been booked by the management.
 "Polly's Pearls is this headliner. It is a merry musical farce, featuring George Taylor, the Sothern Sisters and Julie Dunbar. This is a light musical comedy offering in two scenes. The sextette of artists who put it on and over are said to be; great, while bright costumes, fine scenic effects, and snappy comedy and songs make the act un- usual in every way.
 There is more of comedy and singing. with some special dances for good measure, in 'The Tryout," which Bell and LeClair prove has been tried and found all that could be asked, it is said. Caulfieh, Rifchie and company have entertainment in their boy and girl revue, while the Three Founders are opponents of harmony and humor. Opening the bill is the Bellis Duo, spec tacular novelty gymnasts, who are said to perform daring feats in midair. ~ Viola Dana is the star of the screen feature, 'The Heart Bandit" Metro special, with Milton Stills supporting the star.
 Headlining this weeks vaudeville bill is an artistic musical terpsichorean re- vue entitled. "The Dance Shop" featur- ing Kasha Forvoa and Martin Young. with Flora Patterson, Mildred Hess. Olive Vernell and Mickey Dolan, in what critics declare rare gem Of an act. s
 Adding to the variety, Billy Clark and George Roberts. dealers in soaps, sponges and towels" in a combination of comedy and song,. also Kerr and En- sign in Fiddle Up," a comedy skit with chatter, dances and violin selec- tions, and rounding out the weeks of fering, Sam Duncan, pride of Bonnie Scotland' offers some original charac- terizations, and the bill closes with Dura, Fross and Renee, in a real va riety feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-08

Agent T. c. Lowery and several leading paaztry Among the sdhjectz an- nsunced for dixr,ssion are: The Care 'es Baby Chicks by B. D. Mouiin, one sf the leading boaIfry breeders of Pratt City: '.The Benefts Resulting From a Poultry Association,r hy F P. Holms. and -The Development 6f the Poultry IndHstry,~ by Mr. Lowery. Other ad- dresses win be made by feed sslesnen and others interested in the poultry in- Idustry. Dr. w. IT. Varin, president of the association. win preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-08

more finished actor, is seen as the hus- band who, although his hair is graying in the vicinity of the temples, has never lost his spirit of romance. Irene Rich, as the wife who pays more atSntion to her household duties than to keeping her husbands love, has a role that only an accomplished actress such as she is could handle with fidelity.
 Alma Rubens, one of the most be- loved screen stars, is cast as the woman in whom the dissatisfied husband sees his ideal. So strong is the love that they, bear toward each other that they sacrifice the regard of relatives. friends and the world in general, and seek a love haven in which they find the elu- sive joy which had been denied them.
 Joseph Hergesheimer, the author, has woven a tale of love eternal; of a love that rose above the human and assumed the strength of the divine. Full of poignant drama, the picture is haunting in its appeal, and q screen epic of the emotions.
 The colorful island of Cuba is the locale of much of the action, and tinted sequences enhance the natural beauty of the setting.