Milford chronicle., 1924-12-12
Dover

Chief Justice James Pennewill who
sustained a fractured leg several
weeks ago, while on a visit to rela-
tiYes in Ossing, N. Y, has arrived
home and is progressing finely. He
is able to go about his home with
the aid of a cane.
Simon B. Vose of Hartley was ar
raigned before Magistrate Edwin f.
Wood on a charge Of reckless driv-
ing. After pleading guilty he paid the
fine and costs of $27.5O.
Albert Mag, Sr., has arrived in
Miami, Fla, where he will spend the
winter.
James P. Story, custodian of the
new school building, was sworn in
as a special constable at the month
ly meeting of Dover Council.
E. Burton Sypherd, representing
Robbins Hose Company, appeared
before Council, asking for the pur-
chase of another fire truck for the
hose company. It was pointed out
that several of the volunteer fire
companies throughout the state have
two machines. Prices were submit
ted to Council of four different
types of machines, all under $4,000.
It was decided by Council to call
citizens meeting as to the purchase
of the machine and a referendum
vote will necessarily have to be
taken to raise additional tax to pay
for the machine if ordered.
Alfred Raikes, cOlored, Notary
Public of this town, was arraigned
before Magistrate E. F. Wood, on
charge of reckless driving. After a
fair trial and all evidence had been
given, the defendant took an appeal
to higher court. Thereby throwing
the case to the February term Of
court of General Sessions.
Daniel NJ. Ridgely, clerk Of the
State Supreme Court, and Miss Mary
E Slaughter, also of Dover, were
married in Washington on Saturday,
November 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Evans are
spending a week in Suffolk, Va.
Within the next few days a sys-
tematic plan for the raising of funds
with which to erect a hospital at
Dover, that will probably be styled
the "Kent County Emergency Hospi-
tal," will be made public through an
energetic committee composed of
members Of the Rotary Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Louderbaugh
have returned from visit with rel
atives in Philadelphia.
At the regular meeting Of Capital
Grange on December 16, Miss
Woods, State Demonstration Agent,
has consented to be present and ad-
dress the meeting.
Miss Bob White" the comic op-
era, will be given at the high school !
Friday and Saturday,
December 12 and 1S. Miss Mary Bar
wick, who made such a name for
herself in "Springtime," is to have
The leading singing role. She is not
0nly beautiful singer, but a clev-
or actress as well.
The officers of the Dover branch
1f the American Red Cross greatly
appreciate the work Of the solicitors
who have given their time to. can
7ass the town. They have enrolled
% date S99 members.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb S. Kenney have
returned to their home in Bethle-
lem, Pa, after visit with Major
md Mrs. R. R. Kenney.
After an entertainment at the Do
-er High School on Monday even
ng, given by the pupils Of the pri-
nary grades and the physical train
ng class under the direction of the
eachers and Professor Hahn, tenn
,Orary organization of the Parent
Teacher Association was formed
With nearly one hundred members.
Dover formerly had Parent-Teach-
+ Association, but interest Waned
nd for the past three or four years
here has been no active OrganiZa-
lon.
The Wild Flower Tea House will
old it's annual Christmas sale Of {
mems, baskets and other hand {
lade gifts, December IL to 20, at 8
be Kent Hotel, South State street, |
pposite the Opera House. Fruit, \
axe and other delicacies for the ta-
lie will be on sale.
Members of the Dover Base Ball \
lub are wondering why it was that
a recent meeting of the Eastern
hore League, it was disclosed that
the many fines imposed by the
mpires during the past season, that
le only ones paid were those by the
over Club. A lively time is antici-
ated at the next meeting Of the
.ague, when Dover will likely enter
protest as to why the other teams
ID not pay the fines imposed upon
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