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Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
SALES OF REAL ESTATE

The property on North Walnut
street, Milford, occupied by the Petty
john bakery and owned by Mrs. Anna
Marshall Davis, of Kaysee, Wyoming
has been purchased by Mr.. Pettyjohn
from Mrs. Davis on private terms.
j. Harry Humes has purchased the
interest of Mrs. Anna Marshall Davis,
Of Kaysee, Wyoming, in the SO year
lease of the land on which part of the
Humes Hardware Store stands, at Wa
ter and North Walnut streets, Milford,
at private terms.
The three properties, adjoining the
public schools of Milford, owned by
Mrs. Sallie Redheffer, Charles R.
Shockley and Mrs. Kadner, will be
taken over by the Special School Dis
trict Of Milford, and their yards be
turned into the play and exercise ser
vice of the pupils. It will be neces-
sary to use two of the buildings for
school work, until new buildings can
be built. They will have to be remod-
eled to meet the requirements and the
cost will have to be taken care of
during the school year of 1924-1925.
Mrs. Kadner has bought a bungalow
rom Vernon Benson, just outside the
own limits on East Front street, and
Will take possession when they move
rom the property in North Milford,
which is to be taken over in June by
he Board of Education of Milford for
he public school grounds.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
TROOPS CALLED OUT
TO GUARD PRISONER
Governor Denney Acts After Con-
ference With WOrkhOuse Author
tiles Suggest He Aid Them.
BATTERY H in SERVICE
New Castle Guardsmen Called To
Duty Saturday--WilI Probably
Stay Until After Trial.

Governor William d. Denney last
Saturday called out Battery H, of New
Castle, to aid in guarding the work
house at Greenbank, just outside OF
Wilmington, from any mob attack
which might result in an effort to
reach Anna Lewis, cOlOred, alleged
slayer of Matron Davis, of the Will
mington police station. The action was
taken after the Governor had been
notified that the Wilmington city po-
lice who had been aiding in dispers-
ing threatening gatherings near the
wOrkhOuse, would be withdrawn. A
consultation with trustees of the
workhouse, caused Governor Denney
to give the order which put the mill
tary forces of the State in command
at the prison. Battery H, which is a
machine gun company, arrived at the
institution on Saturday evening and
Immediately set up their machine
guns at points of vantage to repel any
attack that might develop. A large
searchlight from the Wilmington ar
mOry was brought into play and illu-
minated all approaches to the work.
house during the night hours. The
troops are so located and so we'll
equipped to handle the situation that
there is very little likelihood that an
attempt will now be made to reach
the negress.
In the meantime, the Delaware
Courts are grinding rapidly and fair
ly in their attempt to give the accus-
ed woman a speedy and impartial
trial. She has been brought before the
grand jury and indicted for first de-
gree murder. On Monday she was ar
raigned in court and pleaded not gull |
-y to the charge. Having employed no |
the court assigned Philip L. !
Garrett, a well-knOwn Wilmington
lawyer, to defend her. The date for
he trial has been tentatively set for
Nay 9th. The judges will see that the
is given a fair trial and that
jhe is not railrOaded, even though the
rhine with which she is charged is
me of the most brutal in the annals
If Delaware crime. There is no rea-
on for mob action, for the Delaware
ourts are amply able to see that Jus
ice is meted out to the guilty party;
nd the officials of the State are to be
ounted on to guard the prisoner so
Dng as she is confined at the work
OuSe
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
MAN HELD UP AND CAR
TAKEN AWAY FROM HIM

Heisler Harrington, of Wilmington,
met with an exciting experience last
Saturday night when he was held up
at the entrance of his garage and his
new Buick sedan was stolen from him.
In addition to the car about $500 in
money was taken from Mr.. Harring-
ton. The hold-up occurred just as
Harrington had opened his garage
door and was preparing to run the car
into the garage for the night. A white
man, with his cap pulled well down
over his face, pressed a revolver in his
back and commanded him to get out
of the car. This he did, and the man
drove off with the car. The police were
Immediately notified, but they found
no trace of the robber The car was
found on Sunday where it had been
abandoned by the highwayman near
the Perryville bridge. This bridge
crosses the Susquehanna River from
Perryville to Havre de Grace and is
over mile long. It is thought that
the thief was afraid that he would be
captured if he attempted to cross the
bridge in the stolen automobile. Har-
rington is well known in Milford
where he has many relatives and
friends.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
MAN CAUGHT in A
MACHINE BADLY HURT
Harry WilkersOn Narrowly Escapes
Horrible Death When His Clothing
Became Entangled In "Pugger."
I'm A SERIOUS CONDITION
Physicians At Marshall Hospital Say
His Shoulder Is Crushed Arm Frac-
tured And Windpipe Bursted.
COPIES THIS Iesuu

). Harry Wilkerson, senior member
Oh the hrm of J. H. WilkersOn & Son.
DrIcK manufacturers of Milford, had a
horrible experience and narrowly es-
capped death on Tuesday afternoon
EsIiii WINE working at the brickyards. Mr..
"nkerson got too near a "pugger"
Inacnine, and his coat caught in the
machinery This machine works on
tne principle of a large screw and is
used for grinding the clay and water
thoroughly before it is made into
bricks. Before persons standing near
by could stop the machine Mr.. wiki
erson had been drawn into the "nuo-
ger" and was badly crushed. His coat
was pulled up around his throat and
ne was chOked until he was uncon-
sclous when he was found. The Dres-
sure eXerted by the machine bursted
the mans windpipe; causing a split
ABOUT TWO inches in length. His right
shoulder was drawn up into the ma
chine and the shoulder bones were
crushed. His right arm was also frac-
tured
Fortunately, employees at the plant
were able to stop the machine before
the injured man was drawn further
INTO the revolving blades. He was
rushed to the Marshall Hospital where
examination disclosed the injuries as
enumerated above. Inquiry at the hos
pItal brought forth the information
that the physicians considered the in
Iuries to the throat the most serious,
and were devoting the present efforts
10 treating this injury. The throat is
badly swollen and is causing the doc
.ors much apprehension for the ulti-
nate recovery of the patient. Mr..
Nilkerson has been severely injured
number Of times within the past few
ears. A short time ago he was badly
lurt when he fell from the roof of
he COopersmith building.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
CAESAR RODNEY HIGH
= SCHOOL EASY VICTOR

By securing more points than all
the other schools combined, the Caes-
ar Rodney High School was an easy
victor in the Kent county track and
field meet held last Saturday on the
Caesar Rodney grounds. This is the
third straight year that the Caesar
Rodney students have carried off the
honOrs in the meet.
The threatening attitude of the wea-
ther served to reduce the attendance
somewhat and it was not as large as
that of year ago, when standing
room was at a premium on the Caesar
Rodney field. The number of entries
in the events was not as large as they
were last year.
The total number of points scored
by each. school follows: Caesar Rod
ney, 266; Milford, "a; Dover, 81;
Houston, 25; Magnolia, %; Frederica,
II; FELTON,, 1S; Frazier, 10; Clayton,
Z; Millwood, 6; Hartly, 6; Oak Grove,
2; Harrington, 2; Shorts, 1.
Of the A events on the program,
Caesar Rodney won first place in 80
of them. They scored points in every
event except two, and they were dodge
ball games. While Caesar Rodney has
won in previous years, they have new
er so completely outclassed their riv-
ais as they did Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
DELAWARE INFANT
MORTALITY RATE HIGH
Diamond State Has Highest Rate
OF Death Among Babies Of
Any State Reporting.

Delaware has the highest infant
mortality rate of any State in the
United States birth registration area.
The State rate is 1O4 infant deaths
per 1000 births. In the rural sections
the rate as ITO, and in the cities 80.
Wilmington's rate, SO, corresponds
with the city rate, and is a slight i'm
provement over the previous year,
1922, when the city's rate was 100.
Delaware's State record in 1923,
which was 104, compares with a State
rate in 1922 of 100, showing retrogres-
sion. The rural rate in 1928 was 11O.
compared with 1O1 the previous yeal
which also is disappointing. While
Wilmington makes a slightly better
showing, the rural sections make a
decidedly poorer record.
Figures above are from the Bureau
of the Census, which made public std
tistics for all the twenty-nine states
in the birth registration area.
While the highest State death late
is shown to be Delaware's, the figures
reveal that the death rate of certain
cities and in certain rural sections of
other States are higher than Della
wares. For instance, Richmond, Va,
with a rate of ITO, has the highest |
city death rate. A group of South Car
Olina cities register III deaths per
900 births.
The lowest rate, 81, Is credited to
he rural sections Of Utah and the
titles of Washington State. The low
,st rate in the United States is the
distinction won by Spokane, Wash,
he rate being 48.
Under the Sheppard-Towner act,
Delaware had at her disposal in 1928
he sum of $11,5O4 The State is CO.
operating with the Federal govern
nent by making appropriations to
nable her to get Federal help.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
GRECO PROPERTY SOLD

The sale of the late home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Greco, near Milford. on
the road leading to Cedar Beach, at
tracted considerable interest last Sat
urday, when it was sold to George H.
Hall for S4575.O0. The property has
been unOccupied since the death of
Mr.. and Mrs. Greco and the home and
land did not present an attractive ap-
pearance to those who might have
been interested in buying it for a
home, had it have been in use and the
yard and grounds trimmed out. The
property has light, heat, water and
bath and toilets in the dwelling and
grounds. The cellar is large and well
Mr.. Hall will put the prop
erty in good order and have the land
put in cultivation, and offer it for
sale to some one for a home and an
OccupatiOnal unit; as there are about
forty acres connected with the place,
less than mile from Milford and di-
rectly on the Mispillion River.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
DELAWARE TRUST
ACTION RATIFIED

An important meeting of the board
of directors of the Delaware Trust
Co, was held Wednesday, at which
the action of the executive commit
tee in accepting the recent resigna-
tions of the advisory board of the
Laurel branch was approved.
Resolutions of the advisory boards
of the. branches at Georgetown, Sea-
ford and Lewes, approving the action
of the president and board of direc-
tors were presented.
Letters from William du Pont and
Alfred I. du Pont, the principal stock
holders of the company, were also
read, indorsing the actions of the
president and officers of the company
and expressing their confidence and
of the improved condi-
tion of the company.
The bUard of directors further de-
clared vacant dictatorship held by
Curtis E. Davis of Laurel. Mr.. Davis,
It was stated, having refused to re-
sign that position when requested to
10 so by the executive committee.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
TEACH CHILDREN TO SWIM
30 Drowned In Delaware In 1923
Might Have Been Saved.

Every man, woman and child z
swimmer and all swimming supervis
ed is the answer of Delaware Safety
Council to the age old question What
can be done to minimize droWnings? I?
with thirty fatal water accidents in
Delaware in 1928 nine of which were
in Wilmington district we have a
problem which demands The serious
consideration of our whole citizen
ship" said Joseph ii. Martin, presi-
dent of the Council. "The Council
heartily endorses the fifth annual Red
Cross swimming and water life saw
ing campaign to be held June 10th to
goth. We trust that every adult who
does not swim will avail him or her
self of this opportunity to learn. And
we hope that all parents will insist
that their children learn to swim"
Continuing, Mr.. Martin said: Bath
ing in unprotected or unsupervised To-
calities undoubtedly is the cause of
many summer drowning fatalities" 8"
This fact is apparent to anyone famil-
lar with the sight of the thousands
bathing daily in comparative safety
within the life lines of large protected
bathing areas maintained at the Jer-
sey beach resorts. Swimming must
be localized and two things must be
taken into consideration in the selec-
tiOn of localities. First, the bottom of
the bathing area should be free from
holes, quicksands, mud, bOulders or
material that might endanger or in
jure swimmers. Second, swimming IA
cilities should be adjacent to pOpu-
lous sections of the city.
Organized prevention of drowning
should not be limited to Wilmington.
RehObOth, Lewes, Milford, Seaford,
Dover, Smyrna, Newark, Delaware
City, New Castle and all other towns
such bathing facilities and
hence water hazards should organize
% meet the problem. 1t is quite with
n reason to suggest that signs should |
)e erected to prohibit bathing at dang
,rOus localities; that life saving ap- |
)liances should be placed where nee
ssary; that volunteer life saving !
Orps should be organized. Municipal
ties of sufficient Importance to main
ain fire departments should insist on
heir firemen being properly trained
n artificial respiration and that the
apartments be supplied with first aid
ppliances so that they would be in a
ositiOn to respond to aquatic rescue
alls in cases of emergency.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Little Margaret Roe, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William 7. Roe, of Mag
nOlia, who was operated upon Thurs
day, May 18th, is resting fairly COM
Portable at this time.
Mrs. T. L. Hitch of Wilmington is a
patient at the hospital.
Mrs. Clifford Kelly, of Milford, un-
derwent an operation late Sunday
night.
William H. Chapman, of Laurel, an
employee of the Marvil Package Com
pany, is receiving treatment at the
hospital.
Carlton Davis of Laurel, was Oper-
ated upon on Monday
Charles S. B. Elliott. of Laurel, is a
patient at the hospital.
Little Katherine Baker, of Dover, is
getting along nicely and hopes to re-
turn home the latter part of this week.
y Mary McCOlley, of Milford, is re-
ceiving treatment at the hospital, fol-
lowing her operation.
Mrs. Harry Dill, of Viola, is receiv-
ing treatment at the hospital.
The management of the Milford
Emergency Hospital desires that the
public will visit the hospital on Me-
mortal Day and all other holidays, to
see and learn how much the manage
ment appreciates the loyal and hearty
support the public is giving the hos
pital.
The following patients have return
ed to their homes: Mrs. Eugene Muir
ply, of Milford and daughter, Mrs. w.
A. Stafford, of Harrington, and son,
Mrs. Paul McVey, of Milford, and Mrs.
Harold B. Short, of Georgetown, and
laughter.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
COLLEGE STUDENTS
VISIT STATE FARMS
Farm Management Class Made Its
Annual Tour To Farms In
Kent And Sussex.

The Senior class in agriculture at
the University of Delaware, made a
tour of Kent and Sussex counties last
week, studying the general agricul-
tural conditions and making careful
inspection of number of farms in
order to get a closeup view of some
of the actual problems in farm man
agement. The Senior class under the
direction of Professor Schuster has
been studying some of the theories Of
farm management during the winter
season. At this time a study was made
of the actual practices and methods
employed by some of the leading far
mers of the State.
Among the farms visited on the tour
were Mr.. Willim's farm of near Do
yer; Jacob Rosa, near Milford, and a
farm tenanted by Mr.. MCGEE, near
Lewes. Mr.. Willim has combined
grain and grape farm. His culture
methods for the grape vineyard is Of
unusual interest. A careful study of
the management of this vineyard was
made Mr.. Rosa has a general farm,
consisting of some fruit, grain and
live stock. The mechanical equipment
of his farm was of particular interest
to the students. Mr.. MCGEE was one of
the outstanding farmers of his COM
munity as a tenant. The agriculture
survey of the Rehoboth, LeWes area,
conducted by the Extension Depart
ment shows that Mr.. MCGEE ranks
among the first as to labor income. 1t
was, therefore, with this particular
interest that the students visited his
farm. Mr.. MCGEE tenants about 800 |
acres and is probably one of the best |
soy beans producers in Sussex coun-
". The class also visited the Nassau |
milk station. This milk station is of
particular interest to that district
it is adding considerably to
he agriculture value and resources
# the community. Farm home conven-
ences were studied at the farm of NJ.
:. Vaughn. Mr.. Vaughn has an up to
late water system and lighting sys-
EN- for his house and other buildings.
)ther farms were scheduled to be Wis
ted on the trip but due to the un-
leasant weather it was necessary to
ancel a part of the tour.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
TOWNSEND MENTIONED
FOR U. S. SENATOR
Sussex County Man Is Being Doomed
By His Friends For The Re-
publican Nomination.
HARVEY FOR GOVERNOR
Former Mayor Of Wilmington |.
Spoken Of As Likely To Head
The State Ticket.

The Wilmington Sunday Star last
Sunday carried a lengthy article
bearing upon the political situation in
Delaware so far as the Republican
party is concerned. The probable can
didates for United States Senator and
Governor are discussed in The article.
The Star has the following to say
concerning Ex-Governor Townsend, of
SelbyVille:
Despite the urging of his friends
throughout the State, General Cole
man du POnt is said to have definite
ly declined to be a candidate for the
nomination for United States Sena-
tor. This decision, it is believed, will
almost certainly mean the nomination
for the place of former Governor John
G. Townsend, Jr., of SelbyVille. Those
who believe Townsend will be the
nominee base their conclusion upon
the fact that at the last State cOnven-
ton Townsend had a majority of the
fOrty-One Sussex delegates who were
favorable to du POnt for national
committeeman, and it is believed that
a majority of the Kent delegates also
were favorable to him. His apparent
strength in his home county and in
Kent, and his personal popularity in
Wilmington, will, it is believed, dis
courage any opposition, now that du
Pont is out of the race.
'If Townsend gets the senator ship
nomination then it is almost certain
that the gubernatorial place will go to
Leroy Harvey, whose service as May |
or of Wilmington won for him the ap- |
proval of his own party and many
Democrats as well"
On Monday evening the Every Even
ing, of Wilmington, reprinted the Star
article with the addition Of a remark
accredited to ex-senator Coleman du !
Pont. 1t follows:
Townsend is a darned good man"
said General du Pont, today, when
asked by Every Evening whether he
had any comment to make on the Star
article. He would not be induced to
discuss the matter further however.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Emma Gillispie of Philadelphia
is visiting her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas C. Reynolds
have been Philadelphia visitors this
week.
Ensign and Mrs. J. L. Pratt left for
Boston this week, where Ensign Pratt
is stationed.
DR.. and Mrs. F. L. Grier and Miss
Frances L. Grier spent a few days in
Philadelphia this week
DR.. J. Layton Grier and Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. V. Grier are attending the
A. D. T. A. meeting at Rye, N. Y.
Mrs. Sanders Truitt is spending
several weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. ]. G. Hamilton, of Pittsburgh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Mearns, Miss
May Mearns, Miss Anne Davidson and
Mrs. Murphy, of Wilmington, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Frank Salevan on
Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

The Church Hill School will hold its
annual picnic, Saturday, May oath.
Prompt payment of your pledge to
the fire company will be greatly ap-
preciated by them.
Have you made your payment on
the Community Building for the Car
Isle Fire Company.
Wednesday, May %, Christ Church
Guild will meet with Mrs. Mary Mar
shall at the regular hour.
Lynch's No. 6 School House will
hold a social on the evening of MAY
3Oth. The public is invited.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church are already working for their
bazaar to be held October 18th.
Work on the new Community Build
ing is progressing rapidly. This re-
quires money. Send your check to C.
d. Holzmueller for the amount you
promised
The Ladies Aid Society of Sand Hill
NJ. E. Church will meet at the home
of Mrs. Nehemiah Marvel, Saturday
evening, May 31st. Everybody has a
cordial invitation.
John B. Smiths class of the Pres
byterian Sunday school will hold a
bake Saturday morning, May "a, at
the store of Harry Latchum. The pro-
ceeds for the benefit of the Sunday
school library.
There will be an apron and overall
social to be held in the chapel, Tues
day evening, May 9th, under the aus
p1ces Of the W. c. T. U. A fine pro-
gram is being arranged and the ladies
are planning good time for all who
come. Don't forget the date, May 9th,
at 8 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-23
CATERPTLLARS ARE
KILLING FRUIT TREES
Apple Trees Are Attacked In Many
Sections And The Foliage Is
Completely Stripped.
SPRAYING STOPS THE PESTS
In Orchards That Have Been Sprayed
The Damage Is Slight Wild Cherry
Trees Are Nests For Pests.

Reports from all sections of Della
ware are to the effect that caterpil-
lars are destroying the foliage on ap-
pie trees and other kinds of vegeta-
tiOn, and that the damage will amount
to thousands of dollars unless an ac-
tive campaign is started Immediately
to rid the State of the pest. The cat
erpillars started early in the spring
to attack the trees, and owners of
trees in many instances cOmbatted
them in the usual way. This was by
burning the nests from the trees. This
method has not worked this year. The
worms have increased by millions
and are attacking all kinds of fruit
trees. The apple orchards seem to be
the main attraction for the caterpil-
lars, and where proper spraying meth
ods have not been followed the trees
are completely stripped of their foli-
age. These caterpillars are a dark
brown color and are about two inches
in length. When they attack a tree,
literally millions of them eat up the
leaves, and then start on the bark of
the tree. 1t is soon doomed
The pest has not confined itself to
the apple trees, however, for in some
sections, especially in the northern
part of the State, shrubbery and rose
bushes have been attacked. The city
in Wilmington have taken
recognition of the pest and are now
taking an active effort to stamp out
the trouble. City Forester Potter, of
Wilmington, met with the Street and
Sewer Directors on Tuesday and dis
cussed means to combat the caterpil- |
lar. He explained to that body that an
investigation had disclosed the fact |
that the caterpillar thrives on the |
wild cherry tree leaves. These trees
Ire found in all sections of the State
n large quantities and provide ample
for the pest in it's early /
state. Mr.. Potter also said the white
moth, commonly known as the white
lays its eggs on these trees
n July and the eggs do not hatch out
Intil early the following May. They !
rst appear as a small insect, develop /
nto a small caterpillar and then into
he white butterfly. 1t is while in the
insect form that the damage is done to i
he trees and vegetation. The proper |
hing in starting the fight against the i
TOrms is that all wild cherry trees 7
hall be cut down. If all property own I
RS on which the wild cherry trees are c
rowing will see that these trees are a
estrOyed, they will do much to win t
le fight against the spread of the t.
1t will be only a question of time, t.
Mess every farmer gets into the u
sht to exterminate the caterpillar be- e
re the pest will have destroyed the Il
1ple orchards and they will then "
art to slay other growing crops. d
ow is the time to start the fight and
eep it up until the caterpillar plague r
under control.