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Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
MOTOR LIGHT CAMPAIGN
BRINGS GOOD RESULTS
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ists) to see that their lights were
all right without waiting to be ar
rested and fined for the violation
In the second place the state police
have been very patient in giving
the citizens two years in which to
learn the law and find out what
lights were legal and what were a
violation.
The state police visited Lewes and
RehobOth and corraled nearly a
dozen offenders of the lights law.
They operated about Bridgeville,
where the mayor had requested the
police to return and aid citizens in
learning what was the legal light
for their car.
There still remains a large num-
Der Of violators in and about Will
mington and Milford, it is stated,
and the city authorities can help
largely in seeing that proper lights
are displayed on cars.
An interesting detail concerning
the arrests for all character of mo-
tor violations last year has been
brought out by an analysis of the
arrests made by the state police.
According to their figures, 40 per
cent. Of those arrested were not
residents of Delaware but from sur
rounding states.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20

Elijah e. WOotten, executor oi
Daniel Short, deceased, to Minos o.
Short, of Broad Creek Hundred, Il
lots in North Laurel.
Elijah E. WOotten, executor of
Daniel Short, deceased, to Dallas H.
Thompson, of Broad Greek Hundred,
1 lot in North Laurel.
James H. Phillips, sheriff, against
James N. Conoway, ct ux, to Noah
Isaacs, of Georgetown, 14O acres in
Nanticoke District.
Angelina M. Jones, of Milford, to
Albert C. Pitman, of Milford, lot in
Cedar Greek District, on the north
side of the road leading from Mil
ford to Slaughter Beach.
Albert C. Pitman, of Milford, to
Frank M. and Bertha D. Webb, of
Milford, lot in Cedar Creek District,
on the north side Of the road lead
ing from Milford to Slaughter
Beach.
Isaac R. Williams, ct ux, of Sea-
ford hundred, to Josephine Cannon,
of Seaford hundred, lot with i'm
prOvement in Cannon.
JduleS II. HullllpS5 SnetlI, against
Gusti and Mary Kakalecilk, to John
w. King, of Laurel, go acres in Lit
tie Creek District.
George W. Milligan, ct ux, of Sea-
ford Hundred, to William Griffin, of
Philadelphia, lot on the east side of
Gaines road in Seaford district.
Charles o. Donoway and Ruth E. |
Baker, heirs of William J. Donoway, |
to Walter Donoway, of Dagsboro, all |
their interest in 10 acres in Days
boro district on the road leading
from Frankford to Hickory Hill.
Mary K. Rodney, OF Georgetown,
to Eleanor Moore, of Georgetown,
lot with improvement on Laurel
street in the town of Georgetown.
Asbury Smith, of Milford, to An
la ]. Wyatt, of Milford, lot on the
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
COMMUNITY WORKS
MEET NEXT TUESDAY

The opening session of the Della
ware Conference of Social Work
will be held on Tuesday evening,
March "a, at 500 P. NJ, in the First
Central Presbyterian Church, Will
mington Miss Merle MacMahon,
President of the Professional Social
Workers Club will preside over the
meeting and the principal speaker
of the evening will be Mrs. Florence
Kelley, General Secretary of the
National Consumers League, whose
subject will be Solving Community
Crossroad Puzzles" Mrs. Kelley
has had an exceptionally interesting
career and will undoubtedly bring
an inspiring message to Delaware.
The luncheon meeting of the Con-
ference will be held on Thursday,
March 26, at 1915 in the DuBarry
Room of the Hotel DUPONT. The
speaker will be DR.. Joseph K. Hart,
Associate Editor of the Survey, who
will talk on Shaping the Next Ten
Years" Reservations may be made
by telephoning or writing Miss
Elsie Lee Spring, M-207 Delaware
Trust Building, phone Wilmington
1924. Subscription $1.00.
Plans for the conference are pro- |
crossing rapidly and every session |
promises to be of great value to
hose who are interested in the
social welfare of the State.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
TOLD In A FEW LINES

The Y. P. B. will hold a bake OF
Saturday morning, Marcn %. Re
member to come.
Don't forget the bake which The
Young Peoples Branch of the w. G.
I. U. will have on Saturday, March
2S.
Wednesday, March 25th, Christ
Church Guild will meet with Mrs,
Charles Prettyman at the usual
hour.
Melody Land" Milford's big min
strel-musical revue. Benefit Alumni
scholarship fund. Cast of 125,
March q.
Watch for Melody Land" Mil
ford's big novelty show, cast of 1875.
Auspices Alumni Association and
Senior class, March q.
The Millwood Parent-Teacher As
sociatiOn will meet in the community
hall, Thursday evening, March 26th.
A speaker is to be present.
Note-The reserve seat sale for
Melody Land" opens at Pettyjohn's
Fnarnlacy on next tuesday morn
ing, March "a. Call in or phone for
your reservations.
The ladies of the W. c. T. u. will
have a bake sale" Saturday morn
ing, March 21st, beginning at 10 o.
clock, in the Pierce Hardware store.
There will be extra good things on
sale-biscuits, pies, cakes, salads,
etc. All good home made cooking.
Don't forget the place and date.
The regular monthly meeting Of
the Webb's P. T. A. will be held on
Friday evening, March 9th. At this
time two plays will be given by the
people of the community, which will
create much laughter and enjoyment.
After the entertainment a box and
shadow social will be held. Every
body welcome, so come out and have
a good time. Ice cream and cake will |
be for sale.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
MILLIONS APPROVED
FOR HIGHWAY WORK
FOR NEXT Two YEARS
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finished and some new work already
planned.
Sussex county, being the sarthest
south and where the weather will be
moderate and workable earlier per-
haps by a week than in Kent Or New
Castle, the road builders will get
busy first. They plan to start either
this week or next on the stretch of
road from Bridgeville to the Mary
land line. This was a job of four
miles and three of this length was
completed last year, there remain
ing one mOre~mile to do.
On Wednesday the State Highway
Commission opened bids for three
Jobs on which operations are expect
ed to start in about three weeks.
These are for the sub-structure of
the bridge at Rehoboth Beach, for
about four and one-half miles of
highway from Dover to Little Greek
land for the cement pavement at
Claymont.
One of the most encouraging feat
ures in this connection is the keen
ness exhibited by contractors to OBJ
tain the contracts.
Engineers under c. D. Buck, chief
engineer of the State Highway De
partment have been busy during the
cold weather making surveys. These
surveys cover sections which are
most likely to be named soon for
road improvement. The engineers
have completed between 65 and 70
miles Of such surveys the past win
ter.
With the addition of the $50 to 175
more of highways to be built in the
next two years, the road building
program from major point of view
will be completed. By that, it is
meant that the most important ar
teries of travel will have been i'm
proved with sound concrete roads. |
But there is a constant clamor for |
more roads as the farmers realize |
what an immense benefit and money |
maker they are to them. In Kent
county for instance, while a half
million dollars has been decided
upon as the total of the present
bond issue for highways, it is stated
that the people are willing to tax
themselves to the extent of a mil
lion dollars for more roads.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
PETIT JURORS

Petit jurors drawn March, 1925
for the Superior Court and Court o.
General Sessions, in and for Sussex
County, for the April term, 1925:
District No. Everett C. Deputy
Lincoln; Thomas c. Pierce, Milford
Robert D. Prettyman, Milford; c. H.
Abbott, Milford.
District No. 2-Harry Speicker
Greenwood; Carlos Tatman, Green
wood; Coulter Messick, Bridgeville;
Otis I. Warrington, BridgeVille.
District No. 3-Landis Marvel, Sea-
ford; James Friedel, Seaford; Frank
Handy, Seaford; James Houston,
Georgetown.
District No. 4-E. H. Allen, Laur-
Ell; Wesley Morgan, Seaford; George
H. Waller, Blades.
District No. 5-SamueI M. Ellis,
Delmar; Napoleon B. Hearn, Laurel;
William F. Windsor, Laurel; Frank
W. White, Delmar.
District No. 6-James B. Long,
Frankford; Joseph K. Lingo, Mills
boro; William Parker, Millsboro;
Oscar Campbell, Dagsboro.
! District No. John r. Buell., Sell
byville; George E. Townsend, Frank
ford; James T. Carey, Franlford.
District No. 8-Verner P. Burton,
John T. Hazard, Lewes;
Asher H. Lingo, Millsboro.
District No. civilian H. Jester,
Georgetown; Harry E. Hudson,
Georgetown; Charles Powers,
District No. 10-William H. Steele, !
Lewes; Harry W. Ennis, Lewes; !
Dorman Porter, Milton; Walter
Moore, Rehoboth.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
ORGAN RECITAL In
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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start. AS the Springfield, Mass.
Dally News says: lie heIu the rapt
attention OF Jne audience through
out, captivating it with the opening
number, the applause increasing
WIN every NUMBER that followed"
Aside from ms remarkable tech
nlque, the most astonishing thing
about MI. Gullck's recital IS that he
plays his entire. program from mem
ory. 1t is SAID that he is one OF the
few concert Organists VINO have
memorized all the tigures OF Bach
most remarkable feat. Another
thing that will appeal to everyone
that hears him play. is this artists
ability to interest and captiVate his
hearers. There is nothing dry or te-
dIous in his recital. He seems to
have something Of the personality of
a great conductor leading SYM
phony orchestra. Remember the date
Tuesday evening in Presbyterian
Church. Tickets may be secured
from members of the ushers' union.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
M. E. CONFERENCE WILL
CONSIDER BIG QUESTIONS
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Wilmington Conference will favor
this measure, although some mem
bers have expressed some question
as to the plan for working out this
union, claiming that it is too cum
bersome.
The amendment regarding admis-
sion of laymen is expected to cause a
lot of debate. The sentiment among
the ministers is that there is no nee
essity for taking this action, as the
present arrangement has been work.
ing satisfactorily. The laymen, how
ever, are of the opinion that they
should be members of the confer
ence.
These two questions are being
sent to the Wilmington Confer ence
from the General Conference and it
is for this reason that the lay con-
ference will be in session this year.
The lay conference meets but once
in four years and was in session last
year.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
LOCAL SHOW CAST
MAKING PROGRESS
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up-to-date minstrel scene presented
entirely by ladies, many of whom
are to don male attire and appear as
burnt cork end men and entertain
ers, several of the latest song sue
cesses to be sung by our best solo,
lists, assisted by a large chorus.
Our ladies, not to be outdone by our
men folks, are going to show us
how to stage a big minstrel scene,
and we venture to say that they will
give a good account of themselves.
The show is elaborately staged
with special scenery, costumes and
electrical effects. AS previously
stated the proceeds are to be used
to establish a fund for a scholar
ship for the prize winning graduate
each year from the Milford High
School and the entertainment
should receive our liberal support.
The advance seat sale for MELODY
Land" opens at Pettyjohn's Phar-
macy on next Tuesday mOnring,
March "a. Call in or phone for
reservations.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Joseph T. Rodgers returned
home on Tuesday from Florida
where she had an enjoyable vacaz
tion. u
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Hammond
returned home on Tuesday after two
months visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Benjamin Myer, at Sarasota, Florida.
Mrs. Charlotte ]. Griffith celebrat-
ed her seth birthday on March 18th
at the home of her niece, Mrs. Will
Jones, on Washington street, with
whom she has made her home for
the<past II years.
flynn Pratt of Milford made his
debut on the stage last Saturday
night in Wilmington at the Play
house, when he took part in Bern
ard Shaw's latest and greatest play,
Saint JOAN" with Julia Arthur.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
SILENT CLUB HOLDS BANQUET

Members of the Wilmington Silent
Club, an organization of deaf or
voiceless persons, held their second
annual banquet Saturday night.
There were 20 members and guests
of the club.
Speeches in the sign language of
deaf persons were the features Of
the banquet. Members of the organ
ization of deaf persons which is ma
tion-wide in its scope, many Of whom
have never heard a word spoken,
took part in the program.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
OBITUARY
PORTER


James e. Porter died February %,
1925 at his home near Harrington,
of appendicitis. He was SO years, 8
months and IL days old and leaves a
wife and five small children.
SCHABINGER
Louis Schabinger, aged SO years,
died at his home in Dover, March IA,
| 1925. For several months he had
been confined to the house after hay
ing suffered stroke of paralysis.
He is survived by a widow and one
daughter. Funeral services at his
late residence, Tuesday afternoon.
Interment at Barratt's Chapel, near
Frederick.
JOHNSON
Charles r. Johnson, son of the late
Nathaniel and Tanner Johnson, died
at the home of his brother, Walton
Johnson, in Georgetown, Tuesday,
March II, 1925, age 80 years, II
months and 16 days. Funeral in st.
Johns Church. Interment made in
church adjoining church. Rev. DON
ohue officiating. S. J. Wilson G Son,
funeral directors.
JOSEPH
Colonel James H. Joseph, whose
death occurred in Wilmington, on
March IL, 1925, at the age of 80
years, was widely known in Sussex
county, where he resided for many
years. He was Civil War veteran
and an active member of the c. R. |
Layton Post, G. A. r. Mr.. Joseph was |
a brother of the late DagswOrthy |
Joseph, who for many years was en-
ployed at the Old Cape Henlopen
lighthouse.
BELTS
Oscar S. Belts, son of the late
Greensbury w. Belts, died suddenly
Of paralysis, at his home in North
Milton, Thursday, March 12, 1925,
lge 48 years, 10 months and 27 days.
was held at the residence
Ind interment made in Odd Fellows
>on Sunday. He leaves a
widow, daughter of the late W. w.
White; son, Clyde, and a daughter
ethel; also hosts of friends and rel
Itives. Rex. John W. Townsend Off
lated. S. J. Wilson & Son, funeral
Iirectors.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
HALF-CENT STAMPS READY
FOR DISTRIBUTION APRIL Is
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mail. The color of the new stamp has
not been determined. It is planned
to have it on the presses within two
weeks.
There will be no change in the
rates on government postal cards,
nor any other f1rst-class mail, the
new schedule shows, but private
postcards" are put into a special
class which requires 2 cents post
age instead of the 1-cent postage
now in effect.
Other new charges included in the
rates are: Two cents as a Service
charge" for each parcel mailed as
''parcel post" or four-class mail, eX-
cept1ng such parcels as originate on
rural routes; and an additional
charge of 25 cents for parcels requir-
ing special handling"
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The Milford New Century Club met
on Monday afternoon with Mrs.
Elizabeth Riggs, the 3rd vice presi-
dent in the chair. After the reading
of the minutes by Mrs. Robert Grif-
fifth, and the disposal of business,
Mrs. E. J. Lewis, chairman of liter
ature, took the chair. The program
for the afternoon was devoted to the
study of Ireland-its history, leg
ends, poetry and songs, and was both
entertaining and instructive. With
shamrocks and green decorations on
walls and curtains as well as being
conspicuous in the costumes Of those
taking part in the program one Wv
idly sensed the pervading spirit of
Irelands patron saint.
The program opened with song
"How Ireland Got It's Name," sung
by Miss Luoise Minner, Miss Phyllis
Griffith and Miss Trena LemoX in
costume, with Mrs. Wesley Heebner
at the piano.
A brief but very interesting review
of Ireland's history was then given
by Mrs. E. J. Lewis. She also told
thd story of a number of pictures of
Irelands places of historical inter-
est, which had been arranged artis-
tically on the wall.
Mrs. Riggs then sang "The Kerry
Dance" This solo was beautifully |
rendered, as Mrs. Riggs sweet and |
flexible voice just suited the spright |
and sparkling melody of the dance
tun e.
Mrs. J. G. Elliott with Mrs. Heeb-
ner at the piano very gracefully and
cleverly excepted an old time Irish
jig.
A trio was next sung, "Oh Dear,
What Can the Matter Be?" by the
Misses Minner, Griffith and Lemox.
TIreland's Golden Age" was read
by Mrs. J. L. Pratt.
Thomas Moore, poet laureate, has
written many beautiful songs of Ire
land, and a series or these songs
were sung.
Mrs. Heebner and Mrs. Riggs in
duets sang Kathleen Mavourneen,"
and "The Last Rose of Summer"
Mrs. e. 7. Hurley, accompanist. !
A humorous sketch, Mrs. Hooli- :
gan's New Spring Bonnet" was next =
given. The characters were: Mrs.
Phyllis Griffith; Mrs. Fin
negan, Louis Minner; tin peddler,
Trena Lemox; errand. boy, Master =
Joe Elliott. The play caused much I
and the actors were
applauded as well as heart e
lily. commended for their Irish a
'air's." J
Mrs. VIM. Warren, with much eX- "
preston and pathos, sang two Of Il
MoOre's Irish folk tunes-"The \
Harp That Once Through Tara's fd
Halls" and "Do Not Forget Kath- n
een." HI
A short sketch of the "Great Men Al
and Women of ireland" was next g:
read by Miss Burdella Davis, and
his showed that almost every i'm
)ortant event in the history of the
world had some son of Erin taking
conspicuous part. CT
Mother Machree," sang by the VI
Kisses Minners Griffith and Lemox al
nded the program, then with true TT
riendly hospitality, Mrs. Lewis in of
tied all to remain and have "sup
nd bit" and delicious cookies and de
ot chocolate with whipped cream tn
as served. III
Mrs. R. C. Hall will be chairman tiC
,xt Monday afternoon and good hs
,ogram is bel ihg arranged. J to-
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
A Beautiful Lawn.

Grass is natures
Carpet and when a
Lawn is composed of
Suitable grasses
Compactly covering
The entire surface
1t becomes a surprising
Pleasure and
Beautiful ornament
IF you would like to
Have a beautiful
Lawn now is the
Time to plant the
Seed and Humes
Hardware store the
Place to buy them
We sell the very
Best mixture free
From weed seed.
Don't forget now
Is the time and
Humes is the place.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20

west side of Washington street, in
Milford.
Samuel R. Buell., ct al, heirs Of
Martha L. Buell., of Harrington, to
Paul and Nina B. McVey of Milford,
lot with improvement on Washing
ton street, in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20
NOTICE

Our millinery stock is complete
and prices are right. Also our notion
and dry goods line are up to date.
Come in and see us. J. Frank Porter,
Greenwood, Del. m2O-3t
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20

The man upon whose desk is
found the motto, "Do it now," often
is found doing it on the golf links.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20

You can't see the lihts of tomor-
row If you look at the shadows of
yesterday.
Milford chronicle., 1925-03-20

A lucky man is a poor prophet.
You've heard that every knock is
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-03
Real Estate Transfers
In City And County

Otis C. Carter from John E. Powell
and wife, real estate on the South
west side of Walnut street, just out
side the corporate limits of Pocomoke
City. Consideration, $40, etc.
Lulu B. Willinger from Augusta
Theiring, parcels Of the "Brick
House Farm" in the 9th Election dis
trict. Consideration, 81, etc.
Henrietta c. Richardson from Or
lando Harrison and wife and others,
real estate on the East side of st.
Louis avenue, in Ocean City. Consid-
Grafton, $40, etc.
Horace Payne from Amanda H.
Twigg and husband, property on the
West side of Washington street, in
Snow Hill. Consideration, $40, etc.
John S. Whaley from Charles P.
Bromley and wife, properties on Bay
and Belt streets, in Snow Hill. Con-
sideration, $1.00.
Charles P. Bromley and Eva L.
Bromley, his wife, from John S. Wha-
ley, properties on Bay and Belt SITS.
in Snow Hill. Consideration, $1.O0.
Bartlett Bowling from Sylvanus G.
Campbell and wife, 40 acres of land
more or less, in the 9th Election dis
trict. Consideration $40.
Cesar M. Purnell and Emma j
Purnell, his wife, from Robert H. Rem.
shaw, Jr., and wife certain lots in the
Second Election district. Consider
alton, $40, etc.
Oscar M. Purnell and Emma J. Pur
nell, his wife, from Robert H. Rem
shaw, Jr., and wife, certain lots or
the Southeasterly side of Ironshirt
street, the Northwesterly side of Will
sons alley and the Northeasterly sid'
Of Motr.s street, in Snow Hill.
George E. Disharoon from Georg
M. Jones and wife, lot at George Is
land Landing Consideration, $25.
George E. Disharoon from Isaac H
Tull and wife, lot at George ISLAM
; Landing. Consideration, $25.
Harold E. Mock from C. R. Disha
room and another, part of the "Susa
, White Farm" or the Eleanor Mill
Farm" on the County road leadin
: from Snow Hill to Nassawong
i, Church and in Snow Hill Election dis
t trict. Consideration, $40, etc.
, Charles B. Mitchell and Doroth
Porter Mitchell, his wife, from Orlar
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-03
new PRESIDENT FOR
PENNSYLVANIA R. R.
w. w. Atterbury Succeeds Samuel
Rea, Retired.-Assumed His
Duties Thursday.

The Board of Directors of the Penn
sylvania Railroad, meeting at noon
September 80 in Philadelphia, elected
General w. w. Atterbury, president,
to succeed Samuel Rea, whose retire
ment under the pension regulations
takes effect at the close of business
Wednesday. Mr.. Rca presided at the
meeting.
General Atterbury assumed the du-
ties Of the presidency October /. For
the last sixteen years he has been
vice-president of the Company, and
prior to that was general manager.
He began his career 80 years ago as
an apprentice in the Pennsylvania
Railroad shops at Altoona, Pa.
Prior to electing General Atterbury,
the Board adopted and made part of
it's official minutes a record of Mr..
Rea's retirement and appreciation of
the Importance and value of his SER
vices during his long and distinguish
ed career, in which he reached pre-
eminent place in the science of rail-
road management, and in his own pro-
fession OF civil engineering.
Mr.. Rea was born in Hollidaysburg,
Pa, in 1855. He entered the service
of the Pennsylvania Railroad 81 years
ago a schairman and rodman. He
later held many positions in con-
struction work and was also for a
time engaged in locating the line of
the Pittsburgh & Erie Railroad, and
in important work in the city of Bal
timore for the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. He became assistant to the
president of the Pennsylvania Rail,
road in 1892 and vice-president and
director in 1899. In 1912 he was e.
lected president of the Company, sue
ceeding the late James McCrea upon
the latter's resignation.
Mr.. Rea while retiring from the
presidency of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road and from active duty as an Off
Ger of the Company, will remain a
member Of the Board of Directors,
having been elected for term of four
years in April, 1924. In that manner
his vast experience and accumulated
knowledge of transportation acquired
since he began his railroad work in
1871, will still be available for the
benefit of the Company, it's stockhold-
ers, employees and patrons.
Mr.. Rea is the only president Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad who has
lived to the retiring age Of 70 years
provided in the Pension regulations,
which were adopted in 1900. Of his
eight predecessors, four died in office,
and four resigned.