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Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
BridgeviIe

The M. E. Sunday school will hold
their Christmas entertainment this
Sunday evening, commencing at 7:3C
p. m.
George W. Willen was in Whining
ton the first of the week.
o. T. Warrington was on a busi-
ness trip to Philadelphia on Mon
day.
A large number of Bridgeville
people attended the revival services
at Seaford on Sunday that are being
conducted by the Rev. DR.. Cook,
that being the closing of his services
DR.. Cook held a very successful SER
les of meetings here about two years
ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Macklin
were Milford visitors the first of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stuart of
Seaford and Molly Gordy Of Marcus
Hook, Pa, spent Sunday with rela-
tives here.
o. z. Wiley with a party of
friends were in Dover on business
on Monday.
Much sickness throughout this
community is being reported at this
time.
C. D. Holzmueller Of Milford was
town visitor on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Williams and
son Earl of Milford, spent Sunday
with relatives and friends here. This
was Mr.. Williams first visit here in
seven long days.
George Young has secured posi-
tion in Wilmington.
William Jones, one Of the hagmen,
at the Market street crossing, for the
P. R. R. Co., who has been of duty
on account of his eyes, returned
back to work the first Of the week.
Eugene and Alton Kitchens of
near Georgetown spent Sunday with
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Kinnamon
spent Sunday with friends in Sea-.
ford.
Sol Kline has completed the paint
ing Of his store on Market street.
This week will probably finish the
buying of holly wreaths by our To-
cal brokers for long shipments.
A number of young people from
here attended the minstrel show at
Milford on Wednesday of this week.
Miss Mildred Curry was shopping
in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
PIERRE S. DU POINT PROPOSES
CHANGES IN INCOME TAX LAW
TO GET So, 700, 900 FOR SCHOOLS

during recent years. The buildings
contain nothing but class rooms
lockers OF wardrObes and the neces-
sary corridors, toilet rooms and
heater rooms. Auditoriums and gym
nasiums have been included in the
estimate only to the extent as is
likely to be insisted upon by the
members of the Assembly, the State
Board of Education and the public.
The estimates, unlike many, include
land, necessary provisions for sewer
and water, building plans, the build
ings, architects fees, equipment OF
schools, levelling and seeding OF
grounds with such roads and walks
as are necessary for access to the
buildings. The ultimate cost of the
whole program extending over four
years may be altered materially
through the change in cost of labor
and materials. On this point, Mr..
dupont says:
If economics are introduced, the
total bond issue might be somewhat
reduced; two years experience will
develop much information on this
point. The importance of good con-
struction with a view to minimizing
repairs cannot be overestimated.
Thus, one per cent per annum of
the total cost of construction added
to the repair bill through faulty
planning would, if saved and invest
ed at Az per cent pay off the entire
bond issue in twenty-nine years. On
the other hand, if we can reduce the
annual repair bill, $4,000 (1s per
cent of total cost by adding $780,
900 to the S9,700,0OO, we would effect
an annual saving above interest and
sinking fund of $2S,800. There is
great danger of the exercise Of false
economy in planning buildings that
must be kept in repair for forty
years.
From the above, it is clear that
there is neither commitment to
spend S9,7OO,O00, nor reason for do
ing so if a lesser sum will econom-
ically suffice.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The music at the Presbyterian
Church on Sunday will be sung by
the chorus choir, assisted by Edgar
N. Welch, of New York, who will
the Christmas solos. Mr.. Welch is
well known here and those who had
the pleasure Of hearing him in this
church last summer will be glad Of
the opportunity of hearing him again.
Mr.. Welch will sing Adams "Noel'
one of the very great Christmas So
los, and another song as well. The
choir has prepared a beautiful
Christmas anthem and the congrega-
tion will sing some Of the great
Christmas hymns of the church
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
AVENUE NJ. E. CHURCH

Sunday, December 21st will be OBJ
served as Christmas Sunday through
out all the services of the day.
9:45 a. m. the Sunday school hour
will be observed as our annual gift
Sunday. Each person is requested to
bring his gift wrapped in yellow pa
per.
At the morning preaching service
the choir, under the leadership Of
Charles E. Varney will render spe-
cial Christmas music. The pastors
sermon will be appropriate to the
day.
At the junior church all items Of
the program will emphasize the real
meaning Of the Christmas season.
There will be no meeting Of the
Epworth League.
Our friends will be interested to
know that at 1880 p. m. in the
church auditorium there will be
presented a beautiful pageant en-
titled Golden Gifts for the King" A
large number Of the young people Of
our Sunday school, also representa-
tives Of the four adult Bible classes
will participate in this pageant.
All members and friends Of this
church are invited-are urged to en-
joy with us the programs Of our
Christmas Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

weekend with her parents here, Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Gray.
Mrs. Emma Morris has returned
from a long visit in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Parker were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Gray on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gray, Mr..
and Mrs. Earl McCauley and son
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
McCauley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Therman Adams and
sons spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Conwell of Hickman.
Albert Magee while cranking his
car broke his wrist last week.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS
Rev. Samuel C. Welsh, Pastor
Az washington ST. Phone 21S

Rev. Samuel C. Welsh, Pastor
Az Washington st. Phone 21S
REGULAR SERVICES
Friday
6:45 P. M. Junior meeting.
1880 P. M. Prayer meeting.
$3.50 P. M. Choir practice.
Sunday
10 A M. until noon-Bible lesson
study, and sermon.
GAS P. M. Young Peoples meeting
1880 P. M. Evening service.
The church with its doors open
for everyone.
All those who attended the Golden
Anniversary services Of the Baptist
Church last week, enjoyed every
moment the reports of the work for
the past year was very encouraging.
The addresses given by Rev. W. f.
Stewart, Rev. Charles A. Walker, D.
D., and Rev. c. r. Strausburg were
fine and fully appreciated. The
church is looking forward with faith
to larger work.
On Friday at 1880 p. m. we will
consider something new. Meetings
are open for all people.
Next Sunday morning the pastor
will preach on "The Spirit Of Christ
mas" and at 1880 p. m. on ZAP
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
Epworth

Epworth M. E. Church Christmas
entertainment will be held Decem-
ber Gath, Christmas Eve.
There will be preaching services
this Sunday afternoon at o'clock
and baptism and also taking in new
members. Sunday school at 2 p. m.
The Parent-Teacher Association
will meet this Friday evening, De-
cember 10 and our school union will
also have an entertainment for them.
Everybody invited.
Elsie Grey Of Harbeson spent the
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
Continued from first pageJ

surplus now in the General Fund;
Authorize the sale of $2,OOO,OOO,
School bonds to provide funds for
building operations to begin in the
year 1926;
Appropriate from funds available
for school purposes $S74,O00 for
each of the years 1925 and 1926, to
be used as far as necessary for In
terest and sinking fund on the S2,-
100000 of bonds, the balance to be
used in the rebuilding program.
The amount needed annually for
interest and a 40-year sinking fund
on this 100000 bonds amounts to
S101, ,046, and is the only commit
ment proposed to be passed over TO
the General Assembly of 1921
The General Assembly Of 1927
will be recommended to:
Authorize the sale Of $2,OOO'OO0
school bonds in the year 1927 and
S1,5OO,0OO in the year 1928.
Appropriate from funds available
for school purposes $S74,0OO for
each of the years 1927 and 1928.
These appropriations to be used as
far as necessary for interest and
sinking fund of bonds sold under
this plan; $4,000 to be set aside for
a definite purpose to be described
below, the balance to be used IN
building.
For Future Assemblies
The commitment for future Cen
eral Assemblies will be to continue
an annual appropriation Of S299,OOO
to care for interest and sinking fund
of the total $5,5O0,000 bonds. 1t will
require forty years to pay OFF the
entire issue at this rate.
The plan proposes that Whining
ton and all school districts desiring
new schools shall provide 20 per
cent of the necessary funds. Under
the present law, limiting the bor-
rowing power of districts to 5 per
cent of their assessed property value,
all districts may raise this required
20 per cent.
As a whole, the plan is:
To appropriate from the cash sur
plus in the general fund Of the
State $1,5OO,OOO.
To sell $5.5OO,OOO Az per cent
bonds during the years 1885, 1877
and 1928.
To obtain from the districts
whose schools are rebuilt $1,94O,OOO'
or 20 per cent Of the total cost.
To obtain from an annual appro-
priation of $374,00 set aside for
four years for this building pro-
gram, S76O,OOO over and above the
amount necessary for interest and
sinking fund Of the $5,50O,OOO bonds
during the years 1925 to 1928 inclu-
sive.
Apart from the $1,5OO,OOO cash
contributed from the General Fund,
the annual appropriation Of S374,-
900 for 40 years will be sufficient to
pay interest, to retire all Of the
S5,5O0,00O bonds, to establish a fund
amounting in 40 years to $7,900,000
or about 421s per cent of the cost Of
again rebuilding schools and to make
up the $76O,000, needed for the
buildings.
In order to meet the requirements
of this rebuilding and the budget for
school operations, a new arrange
ment of the income tax is proposed;
but no change in other State taxes.
The new budget for school opera
tions is $460,O0O, in excess Of the
actual expenditure for the years
192S-1924. This amount has been
added to the $374,00O, necessary for
the rebuilding program, making a
total of $834,O0O, added to the in
come tax burden.
New Tax Rates
The new tax rates compared to
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

Watson Belts Of the University OF
Delaware spent the weekend with
Senator and Mrs. I. w. Belts.
Tuesday was turkey day" here
and thousands of dollars are receiV-
ed by the farmers for all kinds of
poultry on that day.
The Sunshine Society met with
Mrs. 1. w. Belts on Monday evening.
Everyone was delighted with the
work of good cheer in making the
Christmas baskets for the shut-ins.
The hOspitable hostess served re-
freshments. After the business, the
following officers were elected for
next year: President, Mrs. I. w.
Belts; first vice president, Mrs. A.
W. Carrow; second vice president,
Mrs. Joseph Frazier; secretary, Mrs.
Burton Hendricks; assistant secre-
tary, Mrs. Sharp Wilson; treasurer,
Mrs. John Darby; assistant treasur-
er, Miss Helena Case. Other COM
mittees were appointed to carry
good cheer over the town.
Mrs. I. w. Belts attended the
meeting of the Col. Haslet Chapter
Of the D. A. R. at Dover on Monday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Max
well Harrington.
Miss Mabel Griffith, our personal
buyer, will be glad to select your
gift for you, if you can't get to store.
Mail or phone orders will be cared
for promptly and efficiently. Evans
Store, Milford. 1t
Life Insurance. Chas. ]. HOlzmuel-
Ter. Milford. f2S-u
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
WILL URGE ABOLISHIEG
BOARD OF STATE SUPPLIES

According to rumors about Dover
there is a movement under way
there to urge the General Assembly
to abolish the Board Of State Sup
plies as at present constituted.
Those having the change in mind
plan to introduce a bill = Feconsti-
tuting the Board as it was up until
two years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
New Tax Rates
The new tax rates compared t

(Note-"Service Income" includes
wages, salaries, professional serv-
ices, etc. Property Income" in
cludes interest on notes, mortgages
bonds, ETC., and dividends on stocks)
Under the existing law incomes of
single persons are exempt to the
extent of $1,000, married couples
5000, and a filing fee Of So is i'm
posed upon all persons over q
years of age. Under this law almost
80 per cent of the taxpayers are
exempt, except for the filing fee, and
many others enjoy indirect exemp-
tions through use Of capital losses
against current income.
It is not proposed to allow no ex-
emption, except dependents, and to
abolish the filing fee. A taxpayer
will be allowed So reduction in tax
for an adult dependent and 50 re-
duction for a minor dependent. The
offsetting of income by capital losses
will no longer be permitted, but
capital losses will continue to Offset
capital gains.
The effect Of this plan is to bring
all citizens of independent income
under the income tax laws; to make
the income tax on large incomes
equivalent to the tax now paid on
real estate and to make the smaller
Service income" taxes about go per
cent Of those on property income"
The theory Of the plan is that the
tax on personal property, levied as
an income tax, shall be the same as
the tax on real estate and corpor-
ate property, levied directly. Thus
a tax Of AZ per cent on an income Oi
Sc is equivalent to a tax of 274 on
s1O0 Of principal. (The tax on rea.
estate and corporate property is now
25c per 5000. A reduction in in
come tax rate is made in favor o.
small incomes and a still further re
duction of about 40 per cent in favOl
of small Service income"
The addition of $374,000 per an
mum to the total school budget, il
order to accomplish this very nee
essary building program, is 1917
per cent only Of the total of income
tax, real estate tax and corporation
invested capital tax.
It is admitted that due to thu
fact that the income tax collector
has only 100000 with which to col
lect the taxes many escape. 1t /!
planned to put teeth in the propos
ed tax law and to give the tax col
lecting office OF agency from $9O,0O'
to 100000 annually to collect thu
taxes.
Nothing Ornate
The cost Of the rebuilding pro
gram has been calculated from thu
cost Of schools built in Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
Methodist Protestant Church
REV c. R. STRAUsRURG. PASTOR

900 A. M-Class Meeting.
1000 A. M-Sunday School
100 A. M-Semon by the Pastor Christmas Theme Special
Music by the Choir.
Gas p M-Tntermediate Christian Endeavor Society.
73O MSermon by the PASTOR Special Music by the Men
Chorus of lhe Ushers Union.
7:3O p M-Thursday, Prayer Meeting.
3:45 P M-Friday Junior Christian Endeavor Society.
The Sunday School will hold their Christmas Entertainment on
Friday, December 26th at Z30 P M
Special preparation being made by the Choir assisted by the
Mems Chorus and the Sunday School Orchestra
gram of Christmas Music Do forget the date Sunday night
730 December 26 This promises to be of high order
and the public is cordially invited s0~
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
Frederica

The Ladies Aid Society was de-
lightfully entertained on Friday ev-
ening by Mrs. Elma B. Sapp, Miss
Elizabeth Lank and Mrs. William
Leach at the latter's home. Quite a
number of excellent paintings made
by Mr.. and Mrs. Leach were admir-
ed by the guests. There will|be an
exhibit for the school children and
the public on Thursday, December
18th, from p. m. until 10 p. m.
The program for Friday evening
except a charming reading Of a
Christmas story by Mrs. Reynolds
Postles was a musical one.
Mrs. Burton Hendricks, Miss Eliz-
abeth Lank and Mrs. L. L. Carlisle
rendered a number Of beautiful Sc
lections on the piano. Mrs. Jester
Gray sang several songs in her US
ual charming manner.
A rare treat for all music lovers
were the violin selections played by
Mrs. J. Hall Anderson of Dover, who
was accompanied on the piano by
Mrs. Leach and Mrs. Carlisle. Ev-
eryone present was delighted with
the music. Mr.. Anderson gave brief
history of the Choral Club at Dover
and told of the musical program now
being prepared for presentation this
winter, which many persons here
expect to hear.
After social hour the hostesses
served delicious refreshments. The
program committee for January is
Mrs. C. ]. Smithers and Mrs. VIII
bur Masten.
A Christmas entertainment will
be given on Christmas night in the
church by the M. E. Sunday school.
Everybody invited to come out and
participate in the Christmas cele-
bration.
On Wednesday of last week Mrs.
Rachel Maxson, widow of the late
Andrew Maxson, passed away, aged
SO years. She had been confined to
her bed for a number of months and
death came as a relief from suffer-
ing. She was well respected in the
community where she has resided
many years. She was of a quiet, re-
tiring nature and rarely left her
home but always enjoyed having her
friends visit her. She lived alone but
was cared for by her brother, Pur-
nell POstles and wife and her kind
neighbor, Mrs. Cam, who ministered
to her needs in her old age. Funeral
services were held on Friday after
noon at her home conducted by Rev.
George Wood. Interment was made
in Barratt's cemetery. H. F. Mitten
conducting the funeral.
Mrs. Samuel Bostic spent the
weekend with Mrs. Ella Rust, near
town.
Miss Bessie Emerson and Miss
Elizabeth Lank were both on the
sick list last week but both are inn
proved at this writing.
The many friends of Mrs. ]. B.
Counselman are sorry to hear Of
her serious illness. She is in the
Marshall Hospital at Milford. Her
brother, Charles Skipper, of Balti-
more, has been here for several
days.
Mrs. Elma B. Sapp has been con-
fined to the house with severe
cold for several days.
Sarah P. Williams has been quite
sick this week.
Mrs. Elmer Smithers who has been
confined to the house for six months
as the result Of a fractured hip was
able to attend the Ladies' Aid meet
ing, near her home, Tuesday night.
Mrs. John Palmer, Mrs. Arlie Alex
ander, Mrs. Grier Emory, Mrs
Blanche Purnell and Miss Helen
Alexander motored to Wilmington
last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Nichols visited
friends in MilIsboro on Sunday.
Miss Rose virden of Dover was
the guest of Mrs. William Leach on
Friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

Rev. and Mrs. Albert Morris Of
Bridgeport, N. J., spent the last Of
the week with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Nc
Cauley.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

All wealth is comparative. Who
is richer than a boy in his first
long-pants suit?
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

Most Of us go through life for
ever on the verge Of making a lot
of money.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

The world is full Of people who
know how to do a thing without
knowing when or where to begin.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

Money talks. Voice of hard-pressed
family head: "LOuder!"
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
proacbing the Tyrone" "

preaching the Throne"
The subject for our young peoples
meeting at 6:45 p. m. will be "Mak-
ing Our Church Effective"
The subject for the Junior meet
ing on Friday at 6:45 p. m. will be
"Silent Night"
ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev. Joseph ii. Irwin Pastor
Sunday, December 81:
Mass at Milford 8 a. m.
Evening services 1880.
All are welcome.
PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH
Rev. H. P. Adams, Pastor
1O:3O Sunday morning preaching.
2 Sunday school.
3 Class meeting.
7 Song service%
8 Preaching.
7:SO, Saturday night, preaching.
1880 on Wednesday night, prayer
meeting.
All welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
Presbyterian Church

REV. H. l. BUNSTEIN. A. M. MINISTER.
1000 A M.-Sunday School Lesson. Gods Cliff
400 A. AM-Sermon Subject The Living Christ"
700 P. M-Chriotian Endeavor. Christmas Exercises.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MEETING
Christian Science services every
Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at
the New Grange Hall.
All are welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1924-12-19
Nothing Ornate

The cost Of the rebuilding pro-
gram has been calculated from the
cost Of schools built in Delaware
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-01
WOMEN BEST IN
CITIZENSHIP WORK
Judge Givan Speaks Before
Republican Club,

Women will do more good training
persons in Americanization than men
haveP' said Judge Clinton II, Givan,
in a talk on 1.-The Possibilities Of
Women IN Politics. y. before the Indi-
ana Women's Republican Club Thurs
day afternoon at the Claypool. He de-
clared that women may help legislate
against child labor, and in the interest
Of Juvenile delinquents and assist in
lettering public schools.
Mrs. Julia Belle Tutewiler, presi-
dent, appointed these committees:
Revision of constitution, Mrs. Melville
Moon. Mrs. David Halsted, Miss Viola
Baxter: educational, DIR. Marie Haslep,
Mrs. Kate Miner Rabb, Mrs. F. M.
Gardner, Mrs. Harriet Sharpe, Mrs.
Stephen White. The educational COM
nittee is to have charge of a new 800
prize song contest.
In the speakers bureau are Mes
danes William Hart, Elizabeth Spring
er, Frank Lahr, o. c. Lukenbill,
Charles Shaw. Harry Orlopp.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-01
With the Legion
Auxiliary

Requests have come in from a mum
Der of Indiana units of the American
Legion Auxiliary for information con.
corning accomplishments Of other de-
partments. While State organizations.
as a rule, follow the uniform plan out
lined by national chairmen, organiza-
tons occasionally some distinctive
quality enters into the system.
In TT, Bayard, n. NJ, where one
OF the largest tubercular hospitals In
the country is located. an auxiliary
unit has been organized by Mrs. Belle
Nye, national committeewoman from
Albuquerque. The unit is composed
Of disabled World War nurses
The New York department Is assist
ing the legion in raising an endow-
ment fund Of So 500 600 for the Veteran
Mountain Camp. in the Adirondack
mountains. The camp is a home and
hospital for veterans OF all wars.
Special consideration is given ex-serv-
ice men not eligible TO compensation.
A non-sectarian chapel win be erected,
at a cost OF $4,000.
Last year, the department Of North
Carolina, with only sixty-two units. do
mated $3.50 to the national welfare
fund. The quota to the grave endow
ment fund was exceeded by SSS. The
auxiliary provided furniture for the
library and legion club rooms at the
Oteen On. c. hospital. The department
has contributed approximately $4,000
to welfare work.
Oklahoma stands second in the
United States in percentage of gain in
membership. This State more than
doubled her membership during the
year. Five hundred domiciled in the
two Government hospitals in Okla.
homa are cared for by the auxiliary
Fifteen new units have been organ.
tied.
Pennsylvania has a paid-up mem.
bership of Is. 1856. Several night schools
have been established for foreign born.
Jam closets and cookie jars in hos.
pitfalls In Oregon are kept filed by the
units in this department. Assisting
in community service work has been
a special feature of auxiliary work
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-01
Another Defense

Dear Miss Lee--I have Just read the let
ter from "A West Side Mother and 1 will
agree she has not much education at least,
not IN the finer things of life. I do not
agree though. that mo sensible person
would want ten children" I think it takes
mighty sensible woman to raise ten chill
dren; any che could raise one child. What
would become of this world If we all had
only one child? God does not send US any
more than he wants US TO hare, and He
win provide"
/ am the mother of four; and If the
Lord sends four mora. or even enough for
a family of ten 1 will be thankful for
each one and do my best for him.
Oh yes children do hold couples together;
not always but very, very often Many
couples are happy together NOW. who had
il not been for child. would have been
separated during the first few years of mar
riage, when il Is hard to get adjusted.
I can understand a selfish woman's not
wanting any hildren, but l can not under
stand how the mother of one child can say
she does not want another Does she not
know we get the same Joy, love and com
fort from each one2
Also, she is depriving her child of the
finest thing on earth-the love and compan-
ionship of a brother or sister.
A LOVER OF CHILDREN