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Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Harry Dill of Viola is a pa
tient at the hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Murphy, of
Milford, are to be congratulated upon
the birth of a daughter, born at the
hospital, early Friday morning, May
9th. Mother and baby are doing nice
| ly.
Madge Hopkins of Lebanon who
was receiving treatment at the hospi-
tai for several days has returned to
her home
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Stafford of near
Harrington, are to be congratulated
upon the birth of a daughter, born at
the hospital early Saturday morning,
May 10th
Mrs. Paul McVey of Milford who
underwent an operation several days
ago, is doing as well as can be ex-
pected.
Chas. s. B. Elliott of Laurel. is re-
ceiving treatment at the hospital.
Mary A. McColley, daughter of Alex
ander McColley, of near Milford, was
operated upon Tuesday, May 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold B. Short, of
are to be congratulated
upon the birth of a daughter, born at
he hospital Saturday afternoon, May
10th.
Little Katherine Baker, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Baker, of Dover,
S a patient at the hospital.
The following patients have return
ID to their homes: Mrs. George Muir
,hy, of Pennington and daughter,
Irs. Franklin Ennis, of Smyrna, Mrs.
J. Cowgirl Barnard, of Wyoming.
The management of the Milford ,
Hospital, desires that the
ublic will visit the hospital on Mem ,
rial Day and all other holidays, to :
ee and learn how much the manage
lent appreciates the loyal and hearty
upport the public is giving the hospi- a.
Il.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
MILFORD NEW CENTURY CLUB

The Milford New Century Club me-
Monday, May 12, Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt
president, in the chair.
Mrs. R. G. Hall, president of the
board of directors, gave a report OF
their meeting at her home on Tues
day last.
The treasurer's report was made by
Mrs. Robert Griffith.
Very interesting reports were then
given by the various chairmen.
This was followed by installation of
the new officers for the coming two
years.
Mrs. Glen Nutter, our new presi-
dent, in a few well chosen words told
of her hopes and plans" for a bright
future.
Miss Weller told of some most in
teresting facts of the Chautauqua that
is soon to be with us.
"A Perfect Day" by Carrie Jacobs
Bond was beautifully rendered as
vocal duet by Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs
and Mrs. w. H. Warren with Mrs. E.
I. Hurley at the piano.
Mrs Martindale of Salisbury, told of
the work done in their club.
Mrs. o. D. Ackerman, chairman of
served delicious refresh
ments of ice cream and cake.
This was the closing meeting of the
club year and the next meeting will be
n October.
Mrs. Geo. H. Hall, chairman of civ
cs, would greatly appreciate any one
lacing daffOdil bulbs to notify her and
,he will call for same tn D1anf around l.
he culverts along the boulevard.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
WILMINGTON LADY KILLED
Police MatrOn Murdered By Negress
Confined In City Prison.

Mrs. Mary 7. Davis. 81 years old
matrOn in the wOman's quarters OF
the Wilmington city police station
was murdered by an infuriated negro
woman Sunday night last. The alleged
murderess, Annie Lewis, a prisoner at
the station, took the keys from the
matron, opened her cell door and
walked out of the station to freedom
following the murder. Police on duty
at the station did not know of the
murder until the matron's keys were
returned by a person who had found
them lying on the sidewalk outside
the Jail. Investigation disclosed the
dead body of Mrs. Davis, which was
horribly mutilated. The negress mad
been arrested a few hours before the
crime for carrying a revolver and
threatening to kill another negro.
Every member of the Wilmington
police force was called to duty and an
immediate search was instituted 10
find the accused woman. She was 10
Gated in a house in Wilmington short
ly before noon on Monday The ne
gress had dressed herself in mems |
and hidden herself in an at
tic of the house in which she was
found. Every effort will be made to
expedite the handling of the case. The
grand jury has been called in special
session today to hear the evidence,
md it is possible that the regular jury
nay have the case within a few
weeks.
The Lewis woman is said to have a
cry bad record and is well-knOwn to
he Wilmington city police. She is said
o have been member of the Lem
'rice gang who terrOrized Wilmington !
few years ago. Price, it will be re-
allied, was hanged at the workhouse
a sensational escape from 4
hat institution.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
MARGARET Y. CRIER
MARVEL WILSON'S BRIDE
They We're Married Saturday Even.
ing In Avenue M. E. Church,
Followed By Reception.
WILL RESIDE In MICHIGAN
After An Extended Honeymoon
They Will Be At Home At Hotel
Durant, Flint, After June lst

The wedding of Miss Margaret
Vaules Grier, daughter of Dr. and
Mrs. Garrett Layton Grier, and Mar
vel Wilson, of Flint, Michigan, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas r. Wilson. of
Milford, was solemnized in the Avenue
M. e. Church on Saturday evening,
May 10th, at seven o'clock, Rev. Diss-
ton w. Jacobs officiating. The church
was beautifully decorated with white
Lilies, SmylaX and Alabama pines.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore a gorgeous
gown of white satin, beaded in pearls
and rhinestOnes, draped at the side,
and a long court train from the
/ shoulders beaded to match the dress
Her veil was Brussels point lace and
tulle, made in high comb effect,
with band of orange blossoms across
the forehead and caught at the sides
with sprays of orange blossoms and
ribbons. She carried a shower bou-
quet of orchids and lilies of the val
ley.
Miss Anne Layton Grier attended |
her sister as maid of honor and Mrs. |
William V. Grier as matrOn of honor
and the following were bridesmaids:
Mrs. J. Lockwood Pratt, the Misses
Harriet Wilson, sister of the groom:
Elizabeth " Carlisle, all of Milford,
and Miss Elsie R. Houpt of Wilkes
Barre, Pa.
They wore gowns alike of ecru en-
brOidered batiste over cream colored
satin, with shoes, stockings and hats
of different cOlOrs, the maid of honor
pink, the matrOn of honor 7
orchid and the bridesmaids blue and t
corn color.
They carried bouquets of spring {
lowers, tied with long satin ribbons b
% match their dresses.
Frank Tyson of Detroit, acted as A
)est man for Mr.. Wilson and the fol- =
owing as ushers: William " Grier,
,rOther of the bride; Alfred du Pont,
# Wilmington; William N. COtter, Jr., ~
ester F. Lockwood, Laine MacDOug- ~
l and Harlow H. Curtis, all of Flint,
lichigan. L
After the ceremony, a reception IL
Ollowed at the home of. the brides 81
arents on Lake View avenue. About
our hundred guests were present. tie
he bridal party was seated at the th
ming room table which was beauti- vi
lily decorated for the occasion. The Fl
Ouse was artistically decorated with
vely spring flowers. M
About ten-thirty, the bride and to
mOtored to Wilmington, Ca
aving Wilmington on Sunday for #,
ew York, where they spent several
Lys. From there, they will go to Mon NJ.
cal, Quebec and other points in Can ~, -'
la. Upon their return to New York - -.
ty, they will motor to Flint, Michi- a,l p,l
n, where they will make their fu- 81
re home. They will be at home af- e.
r June 1st, at the Hotel Durant un- \
the completion of their new home. ecf
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
EARLY SHIPMENTS
OF STRAWBERRIES
They Began Last Monday On The
Lower Peninsula And Will
Move NOrthward.

Harvesting of the Eastern Shore
strawberry crop began on Monday
when the first carload shipment of the
fruit was made from the southernmost
section of the Virginia shore. The
crop will gradually ripen up the Pen
insula and the first shipment from
Sussex county is anticipated about
two weeks from date.
Five hundred refrigerator cars are
now stored in the railroad yards at
Salisbury to be distributed to the var
ious shipping points on the Shore for
the movement of the crop. At the
yards are also stored 5000 more tons
of ice than at the opening of the sea-
son last year.
In handling the Shore strawberry
crop this year, the express company
expects to have on its payroll to ice
and re-ice cars $50 laborers, so car
cleaners, 10 foremen and Is clerks. All
will be stationed in Salisbury. In
crease in the amount of labor and
in the system of icing are ex-
pected to produce justifiable results,
the officials say.
Predictions place the number of
carloads of the berries that may be
produced south of Salisbury this year
at 1000. This covers rail lines south |
IF Salisbury and the B. C. & A. Rail
road between Willards and Mardela.
from the same territory
asst year numbered 2,200.
Estimates on the increase in ship
nents from the Shore this year are
,ased largely upon the anticipation of
60 per cent increase in the Vir-
inia acreage.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
+ YOUNG PEOPLE
HOLD CONFERENCE

The first Kent County Young Peo-
pies Conference under the auspices OF
the Maryland-Delaware Sunday School
Association was held Tuesday after
noon and evening in the Dover Pres
byterian Church with an attendance
of about 100, representing many of
the Protestant schools in Kent coun-
ty. The idea of the conference was to
emphasize the necessity of organized
classes to better accomplish the work
planned by Sunday school workers
and organizers.
DR.. Cudlip, of Baltimore, Md, was
present at both sessions and gave in
teresting facts and figures as well as
suggestions on organized Sunday
school work.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
BANKERS TO AID FARMERS
AT A Meeting 1t Was Recommended
That Banks Give Liberal Credits.

AT meeting, held at Newark on
Tuesday and attended by State Bank
ers and representative farmers a set
of recommendations were developed
which will form the basis for further
efforts by the Delaware State Bank
ers' Association to instruct its mem
ber banks in farm fiscal affairs for the
mutual benefit of the conference. J. D.
Reynolds, a farmer of near Middle
town, presented the Farmers View
point, while D. H. Otis, of Madison.
Wis, talked of the closer relationship
between these two social agencies for
mutual benefit and outlined more pro-
fitable means of dispOsing of produce
and securing better credit.
Six points were stressed which, it
is believed, will be pamphleted and
sent to Delaware banks as a formula
tiOn Of policy in future agricultural
financing. Generally, these points
were: CD Encouragement of more
liberal system of credits to farmers.
(2) Development of the Boys and
Girls Club IDEAS 60 Plans for the
transfer of mortgages now held on
farm lands to the Federal Land
Banks to extend time for payments.
"a Aid in securing more effective and
liberal farm leases. (5) Institution
and practice by farmers in keeping of
books Of account and records, in or
der to provide better business basis |
for this work, and Co announcement
of cooperative organizations and
'poolings" for. better distribution of
products. The endorsement of the !
State Bankers Association will no
doubt be given the program, and lead
to desired results in overcoming the
landicaps complained of by the far
ners of the State
Fifty bankers and farmers from the
State and other states participated in
he conference sessions and were en-
at luncheon at the college
lining room.
Frank Zimmerman, of the Cham
ersburg Trust Company, Chambers
urg, Pa, in the morning session ex-
lained the purposes of the Agricul-
1ral Commission of the National
'ankers' Association, and outlined
hanges in farm practices to meet
resent day economic needs which
ad been effected through its activi- n
es. Dean c.. A. McCue, of the Uni n
ersity of Delaware, who presided at
le morning session, explained the ex- h
nsiOn program of the agricultural Il
)llege. Other discussions by mem d
RS of the University faculty were
ade by DR.. C. c. Palmer, A. D. Cobb, M
o. Bausman and T. A. Baker
Robert P. Robinson, of Wilmington, oi
esided at the afternoon session. w.
TitlOw outlined the activities of the ~
lltimore Federal Land Bank, of W
lich he is president, in aiding the -
rmer. Z,
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
THINK WET POLICY
WOULD HURT G. 0. P.
Bishop Philip Cook Among PrOmi-
nent Delaware Republicans
To Oppose Plan.

A wet plank in the Republican
partys platform in this State, in the
November elections would not be ad-
vantageOuS but, rather, would be
greatly detriment to the party's sue
cess, Rt. Rev. Philip Cook, Bishop of
Delaware, party leaders and members
of the Law and Order Society, declar-
ed in interviews during the past two
days.
DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler presi-
dent of Columbia University, in talks
and interviews since his speech before
the Missouri Society in New York on
April 29, included Delaware in his list
of states in which the Republican
party will be defeated if wet" plank
is not inserted in the platform.
Frank E. Haley, special agent for
the Law and Order Society, in an in
terview, pointed to the past history of
the wet and dry issue in Delaware,
calling particular attention to the fact
that when the Volstead act became
operative the city of Wilmington re-
manned the only oasis in the State,
the two lower counties and rural New |
Castle counties having voted dry in
referendum elections, with majOrities
which more than offset the wet major
ty in Wilmington.
Both the Republican and Democrat
&c state conventions, political leaders
point out, adopted law enforcement
blanks in their platforms and it is not
the wet and dry issue will {
lave any appreciable bearing in the j
coming election, so far as Delaware is
Concerned.
Take 9very class of people the {
armers, the tOwnspeopl9 and the /
ity people in Delaware and think that /
ou will find q large majority in favor C
f the present prohibition law" Bish-
p Cook said. n
"I have no. statistics upon the c
uestion and 1 am merely stating one o
lan's opinion, but it is based upon Il
lose observation" he added.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
MARRIED
STORMER-WILLEY

On last Saturday evening at 8 o.
clock, at the home of Rev. Samuel C.
Welsh, AT Washington street, Frank
P. Stormer, of Slaughter Neck, was
to Miss Mary H. Wiley, who
ever since her graduation from the
Milford High School, has been engag-
ed with the L. D. Caulk Company of
this place. Their many friends wish
them long and happy life.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
WORK IS PROGRESSING
ON ROAD TO BOULEVARD

Notwithstanding the several hold
ups caused by the bad weather of the
past two weeks the contractors who
are building the road leading from the
du Pont Boulevard into Milford at the
Walnut street entrance are making
good progress. All of the grading has
been completed, and concrete has
been poured to point in front of the
old HuttenlOck home. With good wea-
ther the contractors should make
better showing next week, and the
roadbed should be laid well towards
Milford. The total stretch measures
slightly over a mile in length. The
concrete roadbed will be brought to a
point just north of the Kent garage,
where it will join up with the maca-
dam streets, built by the town several
years ago. The original plans of the
department called for the
of Walnut street as far
south as the First National Bank cor
ner, but investigation by the highway
disclosed a fine roadbed on
Walnut street. Chief Engineer Buck |
that the present roadbed on |
the street would cost not less than |
100000 to replace; and it is in fine
To build centre section of
would have cost approx
nately $4,000, and to this cost the
own would have had to have added a
zig cost for rebuilding the shoulders.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
MILFORD GRANGE

Saturday night, May 18th, we will
ask the lady members to put on their
best thinking caps and exchange rec
ipes for cooking, dressmaking, house
keeping, etc. Let us make this a worth
while meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
ENTERTAINED AT TEA

Mrs. George H. Draper and Miss Ida
Draper entertained at tea on Monday
afternoon in honor of Mrs. Fred Smith
of Boston. Many friends from Milford
and the surrounding towns were pres
ent and enjoyed a very sociable after
noon
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
OBITUARY
METCALF

]. Alfred Metcalf, a highly respect
ed colored man, died at his home at
Belltown, Thursday, May 3, 1924, age
7S years, 8 months and 18 days. Flu
moral at Belltown Church ut o'clock
Sunday. He was a brick mason by
trade. Rev Harris Officiating Samuel
J. Wilson and Son had charge of the
funeral.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
SOCIAL

A social was given for John Wilk-
ms Sunday school class on Friday
evening, May 9th, in the social room
of the M. P. Church. The class was
entertained by one of the members,
Mrs. Elsie Emory. The evening was
spent in playing games and at late
hour refreshments were served and
everybody reported a fine time.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16
TO EXTEND STATE
SCHOOL AID WORK
Service Citizens OF Delaware Out.
lines Activities For The Past
Five Years.
SPENDS SUM OF S3,S84,O75
Pierre S. du POnt, EndOwer, Urges
Huge Bond Issue To Reconstruct
4O-Year-O Old-BuiIdings.

Pierre S. DUPONT, founder and on
dover of the Service Citizens Of DaI-
aware, will extend the association' {
deed of trust from August 27. 1924 IN
September, 1927, it was announced bv
DR.. Joseph H. Odell, director. at the
annual meeting of the Service Citizens
in the Hotel DUPONT last Thursday
Ihe association was scheduled to have
disbanded this year after five years
work IN solving school problems in
the state and aiding school districts
to obtain better educational facili-
ties.
According to the directors report
the total amount spent by the Della
ware School Auxiliary and the Serv-
ice Citizens since its organization
August, 1918, to May, 1924, was So
SS4,O75.45. Of this amount, S1,927. .OO0
was spent in the construction of white
schools and $1,O69,OOO7O for negro
schools In addition there was S143.-
1860 spent for general education and
SlHOOO for the University of Delaware
Press.
DUPONT Speaks
During the course of the meeting
Mr.. DUPONT made a brief address. He
said the task of the Service Citizens
Tor the coming year is to interest the |
people of Delaware in solving the |
school building problem. AS the Del |
aware School Auxiliary is nearing the |
end OF its resources, he said it will be
necessary for a State bond issue in
order to complete the work now being
carried on by the Auxiliary.
He suggested that S6,O0O,OO0 short
term loan would serve to rebuild all
school buildings constructed forty or
more years ago. Then, he said, a S4,- 4
100000 loan should be made to re-
build all schools which date from for ,
ty years ago to the present time, pro t
vided reconstruction is necessary. +
However, Mr.. DUPONT emphasized, it {
is up to the people of Delaware to /
make their desires known to the Leg 4
stature. If the next Legislature fails I
10 act on a school program, he added,
It will not be the fault of the law u
makers, but rather the fault of the +
people F
Il do not wish to dictate to the "
members of the organization said fl
,lr. DUPONT. 'I want the Service Ctti-
ems to assume the responsibility of r
the funds which I am will
ing to furnish. The Service Citizens
hould feel responsible for spending
very cent. All want is that the mon
Y is spent for the best cause in the
est way possible"
The complete summary of expendi- "A
Tres as presented by DR.. Odell is as
blows:
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16

There will be an apron and overall
social to be held in the chapel, Tues
day evening, May 9th, under the aus
pices of the W. G. T. U. A fine pro-
gram is being arranged and the ladies
are planning a good time for all who
come. Don't forget the date, May 27th,
at o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16

H. Rodney Sharp read the minutes
of the previous meeting and Mr.. du-
POnt called for the report of the
Board of Managers. Harry T. Gra-
ham, chairman of the nominating
committee, presented a report re-
nominating the present board, mem
bers of which were reelected.
The attendance at the meeting was
more than 100. While the tellers were
tallying the vote on the board of man
ayers, M. Montaigne, financial adviser
of the Service Citizens, read the bud
get of expenditures for the past year,
as contained in Dr. Odell's report.
After DR. Odell had announced that
Mr.. dupont had extended the deed of
income for the Service Citizens, Henry
P. Scott presented resolutions thank
ing him for his generosity. The reso-
lutions were adopted, unanimously, by
a rising vote.
One of the interesting features of
the meeting was the report of DR..
Joseph H. Odell the director, which
was read. 1t covered not only the
past year. but the past five years as
we'll
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16

The old authors were much like
the new ones except that they used
about two commas to the line.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-16

Advertising space In "MlIford
Chronicle" Is sold on basis Of
guaranteed circulation Of over
5000 copies each week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-26

the night be black. He'll send the day. There IS no cloud. however dark, but what must pass away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-26
DUDLEY'S RHYMES
THE DAY MUST COME

When troubles come to you, dear heart, be brave-be brave and strong. Try smiling, though you smile through tears, and sing little song. Remember, winter cannot last. Each life must have its May. There is no cloud, how ever dark, but what must pass away. I've seen the skies grow threatening i; I've seen the rain pour down, and then I've seen the sunshine come and drive off Natures frown. Just bear in mind, when sad at heart and things look black or gray, there is no cloud, however dark, but what must pass away. Each human beings doomed to have of strife and woe his share, but grief does not exist, my dear, that brave hearts can not bear. His way is best and though indissstioh,' IS this condition may end fatally. aR
 In the more robust-both children and adults-the initial symptoms are an uncomfortable fullness and disten- tion of the stomach, warning that na- ture will rebel if a halt is not called. First loosen all clothing. Then take ons-half to full teaspoon of pure sodium bicarbonate in cup or two of very hot water, which aids digestion by dissolving the food and ejecting the gas. v
 Deep breathing at an open window also facilitates the more rapid com bustion of food and relieves the heart from pressure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-26
INDIGESTION
By DR. CHARLOTTE c. WEST


 At this season of the year, when rich and unusual foods tempt the appetite, it is the rule, and not the exception, for several members in each household to experience an attack of acute indi- gestion. Children are frequently over come with violent stomachic and intes. tinal cramps as a result of eating too freely of rich mixtures in which sugar and fat form the largest part.
 Now these elements-sugar and fat are necessary and vital constituents in the daily fare of all children. They are needed for normal growth and de- velopment. When sugar, butter and similar foodstuffs form a portion of the regular meal they are properly digested and assimilated, giving rise to no symp. toms whatever. !, It is whens these rich and heavy products are coasumed be, tween meals, thus taxing the digestive system to the utmost, that trouble arises.
 In children an acute attack of indi- gestion often terminates rapidly by spontaneous vomiting of the offending matter. If vomiting is not spontane- ous, it is we'll to give a teaspoonful of syrup of ipecac, which quickly induces the stomach to give up it's contents. after which a suitable dose of castor oil should be taken. for a similar effect upon the intestinal contents. A child should be forced to remain quiet and should not be given any food for some hours after an attack.
 It is good to forego all food for at least F hours, or even longer. Some times vomiting persists after the stom- ach is empty of all food. Little pieces of cracked ice held in the mouth, an occasional tablespoonful of ice-cold soda water, will bring relief.
 Little children and the aged should be guarded from an attack of acute