davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
WILLIAM H. WEIGH DEAD

William Wolfe Welch of Patterson.
New Jersey, died on December 25th.
1928, at his home in that city, where
he had resided for many years. He
was born in Milton, Delaware, the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. WEIGH, and
graduated from the Milton Academy.
He went to Passaic and taught in the
public schools for several terms; in
the meanwhile he began the study of
law and returned to Delaware to study
under Judge Layton, at Georgetown.
After remaining there for a time he
went to Salisbury, Maryland, where
he continued his studies under Judge
Charles F. Holland and was admitted
to the bar in that State. He then went
to New Jersey and settled in Patter-
son, where he soon achieved success
in several cases before the county
court, and gained a large clientele.
He was member of the legislature
at one time, but his last business was
too pressing to permit his further eff
forts, and he confined himself to his
professional engagements thereafter.
His interest in state and national af-
fairs did not diminish, however, and
he wrote many excellent articles for
the press on topics of the day.
He married Miss Josephine Felix
twenty years ago, and several years
after her death, he married Miss Iris
Boothe of Connecticut.
Mr.. Welch was the brother of Mrs.
William B. Hepburn, Miss Fannie
WEIGH of the History Department of
The Passaic High School, Peter Park
or Welch of Milton, Delaware, and DR..
George T. Welch of Passaic. His
daughter Florence married Paul w.
Knox, legal advisor in the State De-
)artment at Washington, whose home !
S in West Philadelphia.
Mr.. WEIGH was vestryman for many
,ears of the Church of the Holy Com
Patterson.
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The last regular meeting of the AL
den Branch of the Sunshine Society
of Milford was held at the home Of
Mrs. Wilson Vineyard, Sr. Mr.. H. l.
Bunstein presiding. A contribution
from Richard Johnson was reported
which was received with appreciation
and thanks by the society.
A committee was appointed to look
after the wheel chairs. After the bus
mess meeting a social hour was en-
Joyed and delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The State president, Mrs. George
w. Dorsey, visited the Sunshine So
ciety on December 18th and a meet
ing was held in the Presbyterian
Church. She gave a very interesting
talk about the work done by the So
ciety throughout the country and
great attention was given to the blind
Of 1t. Authors Home, N. J., and Baby
Ellen is a very bright child and doing
we'll.
The society will meet with Mrs. F.
Z. Ruhl, on Causey avenue, this Fri
lay afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
ANNUAL.T8WNM MEETING
WILL BE HELD TONIGHT
Citizens Of Milford viii Gather Al
ArmOry Hall To Nominate A
Ticket To Be Voted Monday.
MANIFEST LITTLE INTEREST
So Far As Can Be Learned There
Will Be No Real Fight Staged
At The City Elections.

The annual town meeting will be
held in the Armory Hall tonight at
which time the regular town ticket
to be ballOted for on Monday after
noon next Will be nominated So far
as can be learned there will be no real
fight at either the meeting tonight OF
at Mondays election. Leaders of both
factions in town profess to see no
fight in sight. Mayor Reedy will read
his annual report at tonight's meet
ing. 1t should be interesting to the
tOwnspeople in that It will show what
their representatives in council have
done during the year just ended.
Men will be nominated tonight for
the following offices: President of
Council for one year; and two coun-
cilmen each from North and South
Milford, one of whom will be for one
year and one for two years on each
side. A collector and treasurer for one
year. A man for member of the Light
e Water Commission will also be
for five years.
1t is the duty of all citizens to at
tend this meeting and take part in it's
doings. While everything is apparent
ly quiet on the surface, it is possible
that something may be pulled so it is
wise for all citizens, regardless of
their fractional feelings to attend the
and participate in its work.
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
MAN FOUND DEAy
ON STATE HC|
Benjamin T. Kelley S Of II ester H.
'''ni !: Struck truck By o., His Car
DR.. GARDEN COOPER HELD
Physician Admits Having Driven
Car But Claims He Did Not
See Victim OF Accident.

Benjamin T. Kelley, a contractor
residing at Chester, Pennsylvania. was
instantly killed about Sis o'clock on
Thursday afternoon of last week when
his car was struck by another vehicle.
There are no witnesses to the acci-
dent, but circumstantial evidence Sc
cured by the State Highway Police in
Dictated that DR.. J. Cardeen Cooper. a
physician, residing about three miles
south of Camden, was the driver of
the automobile which had crashed in
to the Kelley car. DR.. Cooper was ar
rested Thursday night and held for
the action of the cOrOner's jurv on
Friday afternoon.
At the inquest on Friday several
persons were examined and tie an
prOximate time of the accident was
set at Sis o'clock. The night was
rainy and fOggy, and it was exceed
ingly bad driving. 1t is thought that
Mr.. Kelley was repairing a tire on
his rear wheel when the accident oc-
CURED. Kelley, so it is thought, had
taken the tire around in front of the
car so that he could work by the light
provided by his headlights. His car
was struck from the rear and both
cars are thought to have passed over
him. Immediately upon receiving in
formation of the accident State Police
men Samuel Powell and Joe Bonafi-
cinO started an investigation. They
found parts of bumper and motor
meter from the car that had crashed
into the car owned by Kelley. With
this clew they soon located the car of
DR.. Cooper. He was then arrested.
At the inquest on Friday DR.. Coop
er acknowledged that his automobile |
had collided with the car owned by
Kelley. He said, however, that he had |
opened the door of the car and look
ed into the vehicle Immediately after !
the accident. He claims that he saw
no evidence of an occupant and con-
cluded that the owner had left the
car standing on the road. After look
ing, he says, he then. drove into Ris-
ing Sun and from their to Dover
where large truck ccllided with him
and smashed his headlights.
Witnesses testified that the car that
had struck the Kelley car had backed
out and had then driven over the
corpse lying on the cPncrete roadway.
Following the heariig the coroner's
jury brought in a vefdict to the eff
feet that ''B. T. Keller died as a re-
iNlt Of broken NECK and other in
urieS-[ caused by re;r-end collision
~ an NautomObile driven by DR.. J.
1ardeen Cooper"
The jury WaS. composed of John C.
hopkins, fOremaRt; Herman C. Taylor,
ecretary; Clerk of the Orphans
'oart E. Frank BH&rri, Councilman
larry R. Hancock, Mary C. McSber-
y, A. B. Magee, Jr., And Benjamin {
ToOre. '
Coroner B. Frank Jester conducted r
ne inquest and Deputy Attorney n
eneral Earl Wiley looked after the h
tate's interests and Major Richard c.
:. Kenney represented DR. Cooper. Il
DR.. cooper was released on $4,000 Ii
all TO await the action of the Grand v
ury in connection with the death of CT
elley. il
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
two NEGROES Held ON
CHARGE OF STEALING FOWL

Charles Polk and Herman Polk,
both cOlOred, but no rel4tion, were
held under 5000 bail for their appear
ance at Kent County Cou-t by Justice
of the Peace Truitt, of IIilford, last
Thursday afternoon on tae charge of
chicken stealing. Both men are said
to have acknowledged that they were
implicated in the stealing. The man
ner in which the discovery of the gull
ty parties came about is amusing. The
men were both implicated in stealing
a chicken from the faro Of Lee Lewis,
also colored, few mil : north of Mil
ford. According to tie story told by
the men after their arrest, Herman
Polk lost sum Of money to Charles
Polk in a crap ame shortly after
they had taken, the fowl. Becoming
angry because Charles would not re-
turn the mo- ey to him he went to Lee
Lewis and offered to tell him who had
stolen his .icken, provided Lewis
would pay hn $500 for the informa-
lion. The dea was made and Herman
'squealed" N Charles. An interview !
with Charles disclosed Herman's part !
IN the affair, so both were arrested. |
They were held for their appearance
n court. Charles Folks mother, Vina
Polk, wen his bail, and he was re-
eased; bU. Herman, the informer,
,ould secuie no bondsman so was TAX
N to Dover Jail to await trial. Chas.
Polk in TIN past has borne a good
equation. Herman is a stranger here
having come to Milford few
months agn.
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
new GROWTH OF *
IWE9RED CHURCHES
In {Arsel .Aui Town A Healthy
Gbwth In 1928 Mas Been Made
In DelawaEe.

e colored churches Of delaware
have vDerience9 a very satisfying
growth =. numb,ts of membership and
in the Split of /eligious practice; this
may not be, tie experience in every
church in Del aware, but it is true in
a general sense when looking over
the field as a whole. To point the tale
with one citation, the Bethel A. M. q.
Church in Milford, under the pastor
ate of Rev. C. C. Williams, can be
used.
This church is a brick structure,
erected by the White Methodists Of
Milford about ninety years ago. 1t was
used by them until the Avenue NJ. E.
Church was built in 1871, and about
1880 it was sold to the colored MethO-
diss of Milford, when it was remodel
ed and made over for their use as a
church for their congregation. About
191O the church was again remOdeled
anC made into modern church and
is low attractive - especially as to
the interior. Like all special efforts
in church structures, towards build
ing operation, after the work was
completed, the effort to hold it in the
bes of repair, slackened little, until
some minor repairs needed prompt at
teniOn.
When the Rev. C. C. Williams came
to he church in May, 1922, he found
the roof had spread and required at
tenton of a carpenter to keep it from
beilg dangerous when large congre-
gat6n were assembled therein. The
yea, 1922, was devoted to repairs both
insile and out and that was finished in
the fall of that year, while the con-
ference year closed with all improve
mems made and all debts paid; this
in addition to raising all conference
claims and many added to the church
membership.
The conference of 1928 returned the
Rev. c. c. Williams to this church and
he Immediately pointed out the fur
her physical needs of the church
Continued on page eight
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
PLAYHOUSE MANAGER PENS
A DENIAL ABOUT ARTICLE

The publishers of the Chronicle are
in receipt of a letter from Manager
E. G. Finney of the Playhouse in Will
mington in which he denies that the
show "Cuddle Up" which played in
Milford last week ever played at the
Playhouse. The information to the eff
feet that it had played in that house
was given to the Chronicle by the man
who handles the advertising for the
Plaza Theatre, and was taken as a
fact by us. The correction is gladly
made, in order that any inconvenience
caused Manager Finney may be clear
ed up, The letter from him follows:
Editor, December 81, 1928.
Milford Chronicle,
Milford, Del.
Dear Sir:-It has been brought to
my attention that certain announce
ment was made in your paper, 'The
Milford Chronicle" on December 21st,
to effect that Musical Comedy entit-
led "Cuddle Up" was TO play at Mil
ford, it being alleged therein that this
same attraction played at the Play
house, Wilmington, and that it would
play a return engagement at the the
atre.
To the knowledge of the writer, no
such company or production has ever
played at the Playhouse, Wilmington,
during the past six years nor is 1t
booked for an engagement here at the |
present time. I, therefore, desire that
you make a correction of this state
ment in your next issue so as to pro-
teGt the good reputation and prestige
of the Playhouse and its management.
The Playhouse in all its advertising
to present the facts and
features of its attractions in a most
manner without classifying
in any particular.
Should the same company or pro-
duction play that theatre which has '
previously played the Playhouse in
the writer should be very
willing that the Playhouse name be
used but under no circumstances will
countenance the use of the name of
he Playhouse in any advertising I'M
ess it is &c uuine and bonafide.
Yours very truly,
u. G. FINNEY, j
lessee and Manager of the Playhouse.
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
CHURCH HILL ITEMS

The P. T. A. meeting was held on
Friday evening, December 21st, with
an unusual large attendance; having
some parents with us who had never
attended before. Also a number of Wis
itors from our neighboring district.
The school was beautifully decorat-
ed, showing the Christmas spirit man
ifested by the teacher and her pupils.
The meeting was called to order by
our president, H. r. Moore, after
singing Silent Night" and having a
prayer by the president, the children
gave us a demonstration of their
school work, with a number of well
prepared recitations. In the absence.
of their teacher, they deserve special
credit for rendering their parts so
well.
The business part of our association
was attended to in proper order.
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
A FAITHFUL SERVANT GONE

"Died December 18th, 1928, Daisey,
a faithful brown mare, aged about 80
years." In a few words is told the
story Of a wonderfully intelligent
horse, which had for a lifetime been
a companion and helpmate to its
friends. For eleven years it had trans
ported Miss Lula D. Emory to and
from rural schools where she was the
teacher, and in that time became we'll
known to children Of lower Kent
county. With almost human intelli-
gence this horse performed its duty
and was repaid with loving kindness
and kind attention at all times, and
finally was buried at the home of it's
mistress with respect and regret
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
MISS WEIGH WON
FOUR YEAR SCHOLARSHIP

Miss Agnes C. Welch, daughter of
Howard Cow Welch, formerly of Mil
ford, but now of Germantown, Penna.,
and vAo is only 16 years old and has
two nisre years before she graduates
from the Germantown High School,
last week was awarded a four year
scho arship at the Philadelphia Col
lege of Osteopathy, by the trustees of
that institution. Miss Welch hopes to
be able some day in the future, to
make he-' are 01,unt by specializing in
diee,a5es of childaen.. Her father is a
sor nf the late Jamel ,Wqlch, who was
a lrYehant and a business man of
Nj I'd for many years.
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
CHRISTMAS DANCE WAS
A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR

The Annual Christmas Dance given
by the young gentlemen of Milford in
the ArmOry on Wednesday evening of
last week was one of the finest ever
held in Milford. The committee in
charge of the dance had decorated the
Armory with evergreens with festoons
of colored crepe paper, draped from
the lights. The arrangement for hand
ling the moon" dance was unique and
made beautiful effect when the moon
was turned on. 1t was so arranged
that the moon arose gradually from
behind setting of eVergreens. The
music was the finest provided for a
Christmas dance for several years.
George Madden's orchestra furnished
music for the evening. From $3.50 o.
clock until 2 o'clock Thursday morn
ing the hall was the scene of merri-
ment. Refreshments consisting of
sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and
cake were served at midnight.
The patronesses for the dance were
Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend, Mrs. |
Samuel M. D. Marshall, Mrs. George !
H. Draper, Jr., Mrs. Elmer T. Will
liams, Mrs. Cahrles E. Varney, Mrs.
Willard R. Pierce, Mrs. c. Donnan
Mrs. Walter L. Grier and
Mrs. Harry J. Pettyjohn.
The committee in charge of the
lance, through whose efforts it was
he success that it was, follows: G.
franklin NAPLES. chairman; James K.
w. Humes GTier, Frank M.
3arsby, Harold C. GrieA w. Shockley
spgherty and Prank puty.
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
CHURCHES WAANED
Sla Try Sees Peril In Taking
COEsribL@ Ons From Hooded Bard.

An appeal that the Methodist
| Church have nothing to do with the
Ku Klux Khan or its membership, in
rural churches particularly, is voiced
by Bishop Joseph F. Berry in a let
ter published in the current number
of the Philadelphia Advocate of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
"The organization of the Ku Hlux
Khan within the bounds of some of our
rural churches brings some new prob
lens to the PASTOR" declares Bishop
Berry Should the pastor receive con-
tributions from the secret, hooded Or
der, and should the members e en-
cOuraged to attend church IN a body,
disguised in hood and gown?
TO the first question 1 would say
that the pastor who accepts such con-
tributiOns is unwise, for in a real
sense he places himself under Obliga-
tons to this mysterious order that
may at some time prove exceedingly
embarrassing.
ITO the second question there ap-
pears to be only one answer. We are
glad to have all sorts of people attend
our services, but not those who con-
ceal their identity. The Khan has some
principles which all good Americans
and Christians accept. But the atti-
tude which the organization assumes
toward the colored man is not one of
them.
1.-THE colored man is an American
so. AS such he has the
rights which are guaranteed all good
The Methodist Church has
hundreds of lives and mil
lions of money to educate and uplift !
and bless the colored race, and in
sheer consistency can have nothing to
10 with any organization that is
against that race"
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
MILFORD NEW CENTURY CLUB

On Monday night, December 81, the
members and friends of the Milford
New Century Club assembled in the
club rooms, and enjoyed a most de-
lightful evening.
The room was most attractively
and tastefully decorated with ever
green's and candles that gave very
cOzy appearance.
Two unusually pretty piano trios,-
March From Aides" and "The Rush
ing Torrent" were rendered by Mrs.
Wesley Heebner, Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs
and Miss Edna Barker.
Following this Mrs. DisstOn w. ia
cObs and Mrs. J. POstles Hammond,
with Mrs. Edward T. Hurley at the pi-
anO, gave two beautiful vocal duets,
Come Sing to Me-" and 1.-THE Sun
shine of Your Smile"
Then followed tableaux and the fun
of guessing what they represented.
Edison Mazda Lamp, "The Children's
Home" Mrs. J. P. Hammond, Miss
Charlotte Ryder and Miss Betty Ham
mond.
Bon Ami, Mrs. Wesley Heebner.
Bakers Chocolate, Mrs. Robert Grit |
18th.
Coco Cola, Miss Kathryn Horton.
Fuller Brushes and Valspar Var
nish, Mrs. P. Hammond and George
Baynum, Jr.
Sun Maid Raisins, Miss Bess Elliott.
Palm Olive Soap, Mrs. Hester Bum
tein.
Aunt Jemina's Pan Cake Flour, Mrs.
elizabeth Riggs.
Mrs. o. D. Alderman, chairman of
then furnished delicious ]
of brick ice cream, home !
made cake and coffee.
After a most enjoyable social hour {
he guests bid Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt, hos t
ess of the party, goodnight, hoping ]
D meet again next New Yea 1--WE. I
Monday next, JanuaJ /
hip, Miss May DaEiS
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
POLICE ARREST BOYS
WANTED FOR THEFT
On Request OF WilIiamspOrt, Pa,
Officials Chief Courtney Of Mil
ford Locates Youngsters.

Donald Hamilton, age IA years, and
George Meyers, age Is years, both of
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, were ar
rested by Chief of Police Courtney of
Milford last Thursday afternoon and
held for the police of the Pennsylvania
city. The youngsters were located on
the farms of John Argo and Mr.. Will
liams in Prime Hook Neck, after the
WilliamspOrt police had given the To-
cal police authorities information ask
ing for their apprehension. The boys
are charged with having stolen a bag
containing $175 from an automobile
parked on the streets Of Williamsport.
They readily acknowledged that
they were the parties wanted when
Chief Courtney arrested them, and
told tale of having Travelled extern
siVely since leaving Williamsport. Ac-
cording to their story they went to
New York City after leaving their
home town. From the latter place they
went to Crisfeld, Maryland, and sew
eral other points on the Eastern Shore
finally landing at Harrington. They
then came to Milford and went to
Prime Hook Neck. One of the boys ap-
Deared to be a gentlemanly sort of
fellow; but the other one, according
% the local police, was a hard nut"
One of the police force from William |
sport came to Milford on Friday and !
oOk the boys back to the Pennsylva-
liza town. The boys were traced here
through letter that one of them had
written to his mother.
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe l.. Adams Of
Woodside are to be congratulated up
on the birth of daughter, born at the
hospital early Saturday morning, De-
cember 29th. Mother and baby are do
ing nicely.
Mrs. William Palmer, of Laurel, who
was operated upon Sunday, December
Both, is doing as nicely as can be ex-
pected.
The many friends of Mrs. Conner
Mitten will be glad to know that mo-
Their and baby are doing nicely and
expect to return home in a few days.
Jesse Small, of Laurel, who under
went an operation on Monday, Deem
Der 31st, is resting fairly comfortable.
Mrs. Harry Bell, Of Bethel, who was
brought to the hospital, Tuesday, Jan
uary LIST, is resting comfortably.
Mrs. Edward Hall Of near FELTON,,
and baby are expecting to return
home in few days.
Charles Williams, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Williams, of Laurel, was
operated upon Friday, December 18th
and returned home on Saturday.
Robert Ewing of Bowers Beach re-
turned to his home Thursday, Decem-
Der 9th.
Mrs. Willard S. Morgan, of Milford |
S receiving treatment at the hospi- !
al.
Mrs. Ellie Reynolds of Bridgeville,
vhea rs been receiving treatment at |
b al for severe burns, will be
e institution in few days.
RarI1I era 11ov,n 80 \
Milford chronicle., 1924-01-04
BOY LIED BY HIS CHUM
Earl bng Of DagsbOrO Victim
Cunning Accident.

E6rl C. Long, a 14-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph F. Long, of Days
boro, was instantly killed on Monday
afternoon when he was accidentally
shot by Theodore C. Hudson, another
boy, while the two Were hunting for
rabbits.
The two boys left early in the
morning looking for game, both car
rying shot guns. A rabbit jumped from
the bushes and as Long ran to inter-
cept it, Hudson fired and the load
from his gun entered The abdomen of
the Long boy at close range, killing
him almost instantly.
A coroner's jury Monday afternoon
absOlved the Hudson boy from all
blame. Both were close chums and
were schoolmates at the Dagsboro
High School.