davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
DRIVE TO HAVE PUPILS IN STATE
SCHOOLS ON OPENING, SEPTEMBER :

An effort to enlist the influence Of
the 327 Parent-Teacher Associations
| throughout the state, in getting the
boys and girls of Delaware in school
on opening day. September 2, was
started last week.
All of the associations which have
reported attendance committees at
the state Office have received a plan
for a children's party, adapted pri-
marily to the smaller school dis
tricts. Chairmen of local attendance
committees in these districts are be-
ing asked to invite every child who
should be enrolled in their school to
meet on some lawn in the neighbor-
hood for a good time some afternoon
in August. After a program of out
door games and an afternoon of gen.
eral fun, the hostess is requested to
read the following letter, or a simp-
Ter version of the same facts to the
children.
Dear Junior Citizens:-
What if Uncle Sam sounded a call
for soldiers and from One-half to one
third of them failed to report on
time! You'd you have much faith
in his army?
The Delaware school children
form an army to drive out IgnOr-
ance, the greatest foe in any ma
tion, and think of it-only one boy
out of every two, and one girl out of
every three reported for duty on the
first day of school last year! How
can we get anywhere at that rate?
There was some boy and some girl
in practically every district in the
State who didn't get there on time.
All all of these scattered boys and |
girls together and you will find that
hey made several regiments-miss-
ng when the bugle sounded calling
everyone to work.
Up at Valley Forge, where Wash
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15

oyster, instead of being silent like tho
ordinary bivalve is ready to shout q
welcome from the seas bottom. Game
especially wild ducks-is abundant
Hunting licenses are cheap.
The stranger need not wander
through the wilds alone. Many citi-
zens have signified to the Governor
their intention of acting as guides.
They will point out the best fishing
and hunting spots, or they will be
glad to serve by pointing out the his
/ tOric places of interest in which the
State abOunds. Lastly, the Governor
will be glad to address in person all
/ those who write to him for further
information.
Part of the letter sent broadcast
last Saturday follows:
THE thought occurs to me that
many dwellers in our large and small
eastern cities would be interested in
paying a visit to our State and OBJ
tanning a view of the orchards and
fields and vineyards that do so much
toward supplying their, tables. Such
visits can be made additionally inter-
esting and profitable by purchasing
fruit and vegetables directly from
the grower for canning and preserv-
ing purposes.
''The strawberry season has ended,
but very shortly the peach season
will be at its height. Following the
peaches come the cantalOupes and
watermelOns, and these -succulent
fruits, coming from here, are in many
cases labeled as coming from States
they are better publicized than Della
ware. Next come the grapes and we
have some of the finest vineyards
that may be seen anywhere in the
country.
Delaware Bay is full of fish eager
to be caught-trOut, drum and other
varieties of fish, both game and tas-
ty. The disciples of Isaac Walton
may gather here from all over the
country and fish in the bay to their
hearts content and without a license. /
Parties of seven can hire boats for
an entire day at a cost of about S1.50
a person. Frequently the use of tac-
kle and the bait are included in that |
price. Inland streams will provide |
ample sport for the fishermen who |
specializez in the willy bass and pike.
From October to January 1, Della |
wares marshes and meadows are a
happy hunting ground for the nim-
rods who go in for the wild duck
Oystering is one of Delaware's most
and profitable indus
tries.
But, why say more? The Bureau
Of Markets in Dover, in cooperation
with the State Highway Department.
has agreed to function for the pres
mt as a bureau of information. A
small map, showing the best roads to
Ill other parts of the State, is attach
ID to the letter so that those who Wis
t the State cannot possibly lose
heir way.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
VOTERS INTERESTED
in THE ELECTIONS
Reports From All Parts Of State
Say That Registrations Have
Been Exceptionally Heavy.

Voters in Delaware apparently are
more interested in the selection Of
good candidates for their respective
PARTIES this year than at any time
since the introduction of the direct
primary system of nominating can
didates. This conclusion is deducted
from the fact that the registration
records from all parts of the State
are heavier this year, on the average,
than any year since the introduction
of the primary system. Another note
worthy thing about the registration
this year shows that the so called
"flOater" and vote seller has not reg
istered as heavily as in the past.
Whether this was because the poll
ticians generally did not induce him
to place his name ON the registration
books, or because he could not be in
duced does not show on the surface.
1t is certain however, that with the
thinking class of citizens registered
each party should nominate a better
calibre of men on their tickets.
In Milford the registration last
Saturday was on par with other
sections where the registration was
heavy. Thethree polling places here
registered about fee hundred men
and women on Saturday. The regis
tratiOn figures for last Saturday in
this town follows: asst side, in the
Tenth Representative District Of
Kent county, 1902; west side in the
same district, 147; south side in the
First Representative District of Sus-
sex County, 292.
The total for the three districts in !
Milford for the three registration /
days follow: East side. 1856; west /
side, SO; south side, SCI.
There yet remain two more regis
ration days on which voters may |
lualify for the general elections; but
)nly those who have already register
ID may take part in the party pri-
naries.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
NO CONTESTS AT
lST DIST. PRIMARIES
No Candidates For Delegates To
Republican Convention Will File
Against Meetings. Choice.

The Republicans of the First Elec-
tiOn District of the First Representa-.
tive District of Sussex County held
meeting in the Grange Hall in Mil
ford Tuesday evening and discussed
the political situation generally. The
purpose of the meeting was to select
men whose names should be placed
on the primary election ballots for
delegates to the State Convention
The meeting decided upon the follow
ing persons: For delegates, G.. Lay
ton Grier. G. Marshall Townsend and
Joseph Watson: for alternates: O.
d. Abbott. Edward Murphy and Da-
Wis Watson. The names were duly
filed on Wednesday, which was the
last day for filing names.
An effort was made by the ChrOn-
icle on Wednesday to learn whether
there was dissatisfaction with the
ticket above named. Several persons
were interviewed but all expressed
the opinion that no other names
would be filed. As this article is be-
written late Wednesday afternoon no
names in opposition had been filed.
and unless they are filed before mid
night Wednesday they will not be
to file. Should only one tick
ct be in the field the primaries on the
south side in Milford will be only a
matter of routine. None of the men
named at Tuesdays night meeting
we're instructed for any particular
for any of the state offices.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
DETERMINE RIGHT OF
CATTLE ON HIGHWAY
Clarence Clark Fined $50 After
His Motorcycle Runs Into
And Kills Horse.

A case that has great interest for
the farmers of the entire state was
heard in Magistrate VintOns court
at St Georges last Thursday after
noon, and will be reheard later in the
Court of General Sessions at Will
mingtOn, as an appeal was made from
the decision of Magistrate VintOn.
The case dealt with the right of cat
tie or live stock on the state highway.
Clarence Clark, Wilmington, was
driving a motorcycle with a sidecar
attachment on the state highway be-
low st. Georges. His wife occupied
the seat in the sidecar. When OppO-
site the farm of Thomas Sartin,
Clark ran into a horse that was one
of several that were being driven
from the pasture on one side of the
road over to the barn on the other
side. The impact of the car against
the horse threw Mrs. Clark out of
the machine and injured her. She
was cut badly in the fall. The ma
chine was considerably damaged. Mr..
Clark escaped with a severe shaking
up. The horse was killed outright.
Highway Officer Ritter arrested
Clark on a charge of reckless driving.
Clark was represented by Attorney
Lilley of Wilmington. After hearing
the testimony of Mr.. Sartin that
Clark was driving at the rate of 30
miles an hour, and did not slow up
when he saw the cattle and horses
crossing the road, Magistrate VintOn
fined Clark $50 and costs.
After this decision. Attorney Lilley
gave notice of an appeal from the de-
risi0n. He based his appeal on the
following reason. that no stock have
a right to cross the highway unless
tied with a rope or havve competent
lerders a hundred feet on each side
If the road where they are crossing /
to stop other traffic that might hap .
zen along a tthe time"
At the time Attorney Hlley gave .
notice of an appeal frOm>the decision .
If Magistrate VintOn. he also enter .
ID suit against Sartin on behalf of .
lark for 500 damages.
The decision of the courts on the
lppeal will have a bearing on further
'erdicts in cases of this character.
In many sections of the state it is
ommon practice of the farmers to
raze thier cattle along the high
vayS. Should Clark win his appeal,
his practice might be broken up.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
HIGHWAY BOARD
WILL NOT ADOPT
SOUTHERN ROUTE
Insists On Northern Route For Lit
tie Creek Dover Highway After
Court Adopts Southern.
MAY NOT CONSTRUCT ROAD
If Matter Is Not Adjusted Road Will
Not Be Built This Year---MOney
Available For Other Road.

The State Highway Department
and the Kent County Levy Court
have reached a misunderstanding as
to the route to be chosen for build
ing the concrete State Aid Highway
from Dover to Little Greek, as re-
suit OF which the road may not be
Duilt this year. The trouble arose
when the Levy Court recommended
that the southern highway be built.
The Highway Department. however,
found that the cost of construction
and of future maintenance would he
much less by following the north
route to the town. Other engineering
problems, they say, entered in their
decision that the north route was
preferable. They accordingly went
ahead and advertised for bids for the
north route. The Levy Court, how
ever, has refused to adopt this route
and there the matter stands. Before
a state aid road can be built both the
Levy Court and the Highway De
partment must be in agreement.
The squabble at Dover over this
matter has caused several other dis
tricts to sit up and take notice, and
already efforts are being made to
have the money laid aside for the
construction of the Little Creek road
spent for other highways. The Mil
ford Neck project is again being adj
vOcated, and an effort is being made
TO have it built this year, or at least
The State Highway Department,
its chairman. A. r. Benson,
has sent the following letter giving
its reason for refusal to adopt the
southern Little Creek route:
Your resolution of July 81 is at
hand. We note that you reaffirm your
to reject the north |
route to Little Creek, as a State aid |
road, by once more adopting a resOlu- |
tiOn endorsing the south route as a /
State aid road.
The State Highway Commission re- |
grets that they cannot acquiesce in |
vOur determination. Their reasons
are as follows:
1st:-The State Highway Commits
sion since its Inauguration has adopt
ID the policy of building improved .
'Oads on the best possible alignment.
The north route from Dover to Lit
lie Creek is a perfect alignment with
he State aid road from Marydel to
Dover. The south route would neces-
state two angles, one at the inter
section of Division and State streets
md one at the intersection of State
treet and the Green inthe alignment
# the two roads. Furthermore. when
he county sold the State the old
Ounty building for the purpose of
nlarging the State House by the
rectiOn of a north wing, it was clear
y understood that the Levy Court
vas to give the State the right to the ]
sc of the road now running between '
he State House and said old county ;
subject of course to the ap- {
rOval of the Town Council of Dover.
our commission should approve
our suggestion of selecting the south {
Dad to Little Creek, the western ter 7
linus of which would enter Dover f
Continued on page seven) Z
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
ASKED TO STAND
FOR U. S. SENATOR
No Answer To Cablegram Asking
7. c. Du Points Permission Has
Been Received As Yet.

Following conference of prOmi-
nent Republicans in Wilmington last
week General T. Coleman du POnt
who is in Europe, was asked by ca
blegram whether he would accent the
nomination for United States Sena-
tor if it weretendered him. As vet no
answer to the question has been re-
ceived; but Ireene du POnt has been
advised in a cablegram from the Cen
eral that he will return to the United
States on August 18th. In all prOba-
bility he will give a definite answer
after having consulted his friends.
Reports from Wilmington say that
before the cablegram was sent to
General du POnt a conference was
held at which the following men were
present: Col. Henry A. du Pont. AL
fred l. du POnt. Irenee du POnt.
Henry p. Scott, Robert H. Richards.
Edmund Mitchell and Ex-Governor
John G. Townsend. 1t is said that
the assurance that both Kent and
Sussex counties will elect delegates
favorable TO du POnt if he desires the
can be elected. Whining.
ton, it is said. will send 26 delegates
favorable to him. That with the Kent
and Sussex delegations will be more
-hanenOugh to nominate him.
The suggested candidates for the
Republican nomination for Governor
are: Leroy Harvey. former Mavor
If Wilmington Colonel Horace viii.
son, Everett G. Johnson, of Newark:
Robert P. Robinson, president of the
Central National Bank; Ex-Governor
Simeon S. Pennewill, of Dover: DR..
Harrison W. Howell, of Wilmington
md Captain Harry V. Lyons, of
ewes.
Earlier there were two suggested
ickets, the first being composed of
/. P. Scott or William H. Heald
or Senator, and Ex-Governor Penne'
Till for Governor, and the second he
ng John G. Townsend for Senator
nd Leroy Harvey for Governor
'hese, of course, were talked of nm
he assumption that General du Pont
'Ould not be a candidate.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Viola X. BlOOdswOrth of Laurel
who underwent an operation on Tues
day is doing as we'll as can be expect
ed at this time.
Irwin James of Laurel is receiving
treatment at the hospital.
Mrs. Lavinia J. Knowles OF Laur-
el who has been a patient at the hos
pital for several weeks is getting
along nicely at this time.
Mrs. Uric Robinson of Trenton N
j.. is doing nicely.
Little John ElrOy Lynch, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Lynch, OF
Selbyville. is receiving treatment at
the hospital.
Mrs. Katherine Mathis of Leban-
on. who has been receiving treatment
following a minor operation is rest
ing fairly comfortable.
The following patients have re-
turned to their homes: Hazel May
TayiOr of Magnolia, Mrs. James A.
Henry of Laurel. Mrs. George f.
Seely and baby of Greenwood, j.
Garfield Carey of SeafOrd, Mrs. Ell
mer B. Smithers, of Frederica, Ed
ward Owens, of Georgetown and Will
liam Sharp of Viola and Roy Slaugh-
fer of Leipsic.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15

ington's army suffered so much anC
held out so long, patriotic people
from all parts of the country are put
ting their money together to build a
beautiful memorial temple. It has
been called the Westminster Abbey
of America" Every window, practi-
cally every stone that is placed in
the interior of the building, stands
for something that every American
is proud to remember in our Ma
tion's history. The ceiling is dotted
with reproductions of the seals of
the states (almost the same as the
state flag, you know in original COL
Ors. These seals have been placed in
the ceiling in the order in which the
states came into the Union, and Del,
aware, in this great memorial tenn
pie, has the place of honor. Her sedl
is in the first place. That first plade
was won by our great, great grand
fathers a long time ago. Are we hold
ing it?
One of the most important ratings
among the states is in the matter
of school attendance. Six years ago
Delaware ranked 35th in this partic-j
ular. Now, thanks to what you boys
and girls have already done, it is
seventh. You are one of the army to
bring it up to first place. Will you
make it this year?
EVERYBODY OUT ON OPENING
DAY SEPTEMBER 2nd-to make a
good start for it. We will be standing
on the side lines and cheering you |
on!
Your big friend,
THE DELAWARE PARENT
TEACHER ASSOCIATION.
Letters complying with the first
mailed from the state Office
ZEN days ago, have been received to
late from twenty-seven associations.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15

so to the business men in the town
who will save large sums in insur
ance premiums each year.
The new schedules just received by
Mr.. HOlzmueller apply only to spec.
ial risks, such as business houses and
manufacturing plants; but it was
this class of insurance that was high
in Milford. The nav rates are over
30 per cent lower than those in effect
for years. Under the old schedules
the deficiency rate applying for these
risks was 33c on each hundred dol
lars of insurance. The announcement
just received, stating that the new
rates would apply as of July 9Th,
cuts this deficiency rate from 33c on
the hundred dollars to 15c on the
hundred dollars. This means a saw
ing of IS cents to the business people
of Milford on every 500 worth of
insurance carriedby them This, TAX
Ell nthe aggregate, means the saving
of several thousands of dollars each
and every year.
While G. DOnnan HOlzmueller has
been instrumental in having Mil
fOrd's fire department. rated so high,
thereby lowering the deficiency in
surance rate, he stands to lose finan-
cially as a result of the new rates.
All insurance brokers work on a COM
mission basis. and naturally the high
er rate the higher is the commission
to the broker. Notwithstanding this
fact he has worked steadily for sew
eral years to interest the Underwrit-
ers Association in his project; but it
was not until the second truck was
purchased and the old one rebuilt
that his efforts were successful. Mod
ern equipment in the fire department
coupled with an aggressive insur-
ance broker, has saved large sums to
Milford business men.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
Efficient Fire Department
Drags DO1Un Insurance Rate
Efforts of c. Donnan HoLzn1ueIIer instrument
taLh1 LoOering Premium For Special Risks.
Equipment Passed Underwriters Tests

Milford is beginning to cash in on
her wonderful fire department-and
in a manner that talks plainly to the
business men of the town. This week
c. DOnnan HOlzzmueller, local insur-
ance broker who for months has been
working to have Milford re-classified
so that the insurance rates might be
lowered, was notified that his efforts
were successful, and that the new
schedules to be put in effect started
as of July 9Th this year. The story
leading up to the announcement is in
teresting and comes as a vindicatiOn
of those members of the Carlisle Fire
Company, of Milford, who for years
have stood for the best in fire fight
ing equipment and purchased it re-
gardless of opposition which cOught
lower priced apparatus.
Several weeks ago the Underwrit-
ers Association which makes the in
surance rates all over the United
States, conducted a series of tests
in Milford at the request of Mr.. HOlz-
mueller. The fire-fghting equipment
of the Carlisle Fire Company was
put to the standard tests prescribed
by that association. At that time it
was known to a number of Milford
persons that the trucks of the COM
pany had passed all of the pumping
and other tests in a satisfactory
manner; but no announcement was
made at that time by those interested
for the reason that they wanted to
know just what the official announce
ment was before making the results
public. The company has received a
report of the tests which places it
very high in rank with companies in
larger cities where paid fire depart
ments are conducted. While the re-
port is gratifying to the members of
he fire department, it is even more
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
SURPRISE PARTY

A surprise party was given at the
home of Mrs. Will Jones on Wash
ingtOn street Tuesday night, August
-. the occasion being the 7th birth
day of her little nephew, Reese Jones
of Wilmington. Quite a party of his
little friends gathered and spent the
evening. Ice cream and cake were
served in abundance. All wished him
many more birthdays as they depart
ed for their homes.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED
OF HIS NOMINATION
Notification Ceremonies Were Held
At Continental Hall In Wash
ingtOn, Yesterday.
MONDELL PRAISES HIM
His Speech Tells Of Ratification
Of Peoples Choice At CIeve-
land Convention.

President Coolidge was formally
notified of his nomination to head
the Republican ticket yesterday with
appropriate ceremonies. The gather
ing was staged in Memorial Conti-
mental Hall, Washington, and hun
dreds of prominent Republicans from
all parts of the country were pres
ent.
The chief speaker at the notifica-
tion ceremonies was Senator Frank
w. MOndell, who was the chairman
at the Cleveland Convention which
nominated President Coolidge, and
also chairman of the Notification
Committee. Senator Mondell said:
Mr.. President: In conformity
with ng-established and approved
custom we are assembled here as a
committee representing the States,
Territories and Possessions of the
United States to make formal an
NnOuncement to you of your nomina-
tiOn on June 18th, last, by the Re
publican National Convention as
sembled at Cleveland, for the Office
of President of the Republic for the
term beginning March 4, 1925.
''The fact that nine of the mem
bers of our committee here present
are women affords a pleasing remln-
der of the lively interest that the
women of the country have taken in
your nomination and of the increas-
ing participation of the better half
of mankind in political affairs and
activities.
"The members of our committee
not only appreciate the honor of be-
ing selected to thus formally notify
you of your nomination as the can
didate of the Republican party for
the highest office in the gift of the
American people, but it affords us
real pleasure to be privileged to re-
call the ideal and inspiring circum-
stances and conditions under which
YOU were called and chosen for ma
tional leadership.
"To be selected by the representa-
tives of a great historic party as
their first and only choice for the |
high Office of the Presidency is IN |
deed a distinguished honor, but such |
selection has a peculiar significance |
and dignity when, as in your case
the action of the convention is IN the
nature of a ratification of the choice
of the people freely and emphatical-
CONTINUED on page two)
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Next Thursday, August 21st will
be Big Thursday at Slaughter Beach.
Bathing will be just right all af-
ternOOn at Slaughter Beach on Big
Thursday.
Everyone will be accommodated at
Slaughter Beach on Big Thursday.
Bath houses, dance hall and hotel
open.
The last of the series of Grange
bakes will be held by the Cedar Neck
Division of Milford Grange at the
Pierce Hardware store in Milford on
Saturday morning, August 10th. The
patronage of the public will be appre-
ciated.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
TENT MEETING

Gospel Mission Tent meeting. be
ginning Friday evening, August 18th
Service every evening for ten days.
Sunday service at 10 80, 2:30 and
Z 80 p. m, also preaching Tuesday
and Thursday. Good music.
Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
BOOZ

Harry H. Booz, son of W. H. Booz
of % East Sixth street, Lansdale,
Pa, but formerly a resident of Mil
ford, died in Beaumont, Texas, on
Thursday, July "A, 1924, after an Op-
GRAFTON for appendicitis. Funeral SER
vices were held at the residence of
the parents and interment made in
Green Lawn cemetery. He was a
member of the 10Th Division of Penn
sylvania and attained the rank of
Master Engineer in the World War.