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Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
MILFORD GRANGE

The discussion regarding the
change of dues was not finished last
week and will be resumed next Sat
urday.
The lecturers hour will begin
with song by the Grange follow
ed with current events, by Mrs.
Grove. Then will come a half hour
with February poets, together with
some Of their poems, given by Mrs.
Jennie Short, Mrs. L. Austin and
Mrs. J. C. Abbott.
The juveniles who will meet at
the usual hour, are to have a Lin
coin program and each member is
expected to bring something about
Lincoln-some fact, or story, or in
cident relating to the life of this
great man, whose memory nation
honors.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
SUNNYSIDE

J. w. Oday is spending a few
weeks with his daughter Mrs. villa
Messick.
Mrs Samuel Owens was called to
the bedside of her sister who atteII
ward died with a complication OF
diseases at her home in Bridgeville.
Those of our pupils who are on
the honor roll are as follows:
Warren Baker, Earl and william
Passwaters, Clark Baker, Coulter
Passwaters, Elmer West, Anna
Tucker, and Ruby Sandom.
Our next P. T. A. Meeting will be
held on Thursday evening FED
18th. If that night should be stormy
be held on the goth. There will be
ice cream and cake for sale. Come
out and be with us on this evening.
Charles Passwater is breaking
all previous records in saving
wood, having sawed 40 loads IN
hours.
Grover Brown who has been un-
able to walk is slowly improving.
Francis Donovan is little improV-
ed this writing.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
KENT POOR TRUSTEES
LIKELY TO DEADLOCK

At the monthly meeting of the
Board Of Trustees of the Kent
County Almhouse Feb. 4th, the five
newly appointed members of the
Board named Tuesday Feb. Srd, by
the Kent County Levy Court, found
that the organization OF the Board
did not take place until the first
Wednesday in April; the custom for
several years past however, being to
organize the first Wednesday in
February.
A temporary organization was eff
fected by the selection of W. H.
Hall, Of Milford, Democrat hold
over member, as president; S. Carl
Hughes, Democrat hold-over mem
ber, as treasurer and Walter R.
Green, Democrat hold-Over, as sec
retary. But four of the newly ap-
pointed Republican members were
present at last weeks meeting. They
selected Thomas D. Garrison, OF
Cheswold, as president of the Board
he receiving the four Republican
votes. An effort will be made to eff
feet a permanent organization at the
April sssion, although the vote will
stand five Democrats and five Re-
publicans.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
EpwOrth

EpwOrth w. S. T. U. will meet at
the home of Mrs. Harriet Seely We'd
nesday afternoon, February 18 at
2:90 o'clock.
Rev. Harry N. Bailey, our pastor,
requests all probationary members
to be present Sunday afternoon at 8
O'Clock to unite with the church in
full membership, also on that day,
February Is, mothers are requested
to present any children they wish to
have baptized.
Don't forget there will be a play
at the Union school Thursday ev-
ening, February 10, near Epworth
Church. There will be ice cream and
cake and candy for sale. Admission
Is and 20 cents. Let everybody come
out and help for good cause.
Sunday school has been reorgan-
lied and the following officers elect
ed: w. E. McCauley, superintendent;
F. J. Smith, assistant superintend-
ent; w. e. Johnson, treasurer; Mrs.
Bessie Adams, missionary superin-
tendent; Mrs. Lizzie Banning, tenn
perance superintendent; Edmond
McCaulley, secretary; Miss Margaret
Tull, assistant secretary; Miss EIma
Banning, Organist; Miss Mary R.
LOockerman, assistant Organist;
Mrs. Ora P. Tull, cradle roll super
intendent; Mrs. Elizabeth c. Loock-
erman, superintendent of home de-
partment; librarians, Emma Morris
and Geneva Banning.
Miss Minnie McCauley spent
few days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. McCauley, last week.
Mrs. Mary McCauley is on the
sick list at this writing and also her
mother, Mrs. Gray.
Mrs. Mildred Spicer and daughter
of Wilmington are spending some
time with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. McCauley.
Mrs. John Gray spent Monday
with Mrs. c. Parker.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Adams enter
tanned quite a number of friends on
Sunday.
Elsie Gray spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. H.
Gray.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
Magnolia

Mrs. John Mensch of Frederick
has been a guest of her sister, Mrs.
Annie Paradee. Mrs. Paradee enter
tained at a dinner on Sunday.
Wesley Shannon and family of
Wilmington are guests Of his par
ents, Capt. and Mrs. William Shan
non.
Mrs. Jay Kerben of New York City
is visiting James H. Kerbin and
Mrs. Mollie Milbourne.
The w. c. T. U. will meet at the
home of Mrs. w. H. Jackson on
Thursday afternoon, February 18th
at o'clock.
Raymond & Harold Hallman of
Berlin, Md, have been guests Of
their grandmother, Mrs. Emma Tay-
lOr.
Rev. John Kelso of the w. G. I. of
Dover, preached a very able sermon
in the NJ. e. Church on Sunday NOR
ming. His theme being Learn to Do
Well" The Epworth League was led
bv the vice president, J. q. Davidson
in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. FINLEY Stevenson and
daughter Elneta, of near Woods1de,
were guests of his parents on Sun
day.
Mrs. T. A. McIlvaine attended the
D. A. R. meeting held at the home of
Mrs. A. B. Richardson of Dover on
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Robbins Of
near Frederica were guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. G.. w. Wilcutts on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. White, Mrs.
Sallie Barrett, Mrs. Harry Merkle
and Mrs. G. w. Knight motored 10
Rehoboth on Sunday afternoon.
Ralph Satterfeld and friend, MISS
Margaret Hopkins, of near Felton,
were guests of Miss Irene Johnson
on Sunday evening.
Miss Emma Conner returned home
on Sunday from an extended Visit
with her sister, Mrs. B. D. Lodge, OF
Sudlersville, Md.
Claude McIlvaine was a Salisbury
visitor over the weekend.
Mrs. Ida Fox of Milton was
allest of Mrs. J. B. Conner the past
week.
Mrs. Sallie Barnett has returned
from an extended VlSlI Will H0t
daughter, Mrs. Willis Johnson OF
Bowers Beach.
]. w. Wright of Philadelphia was
a Magnolia visitor Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Minner and
child of Georgetown have been
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Minner for the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Marvel OF
Dover. we're guests Of the latter,s
sister, Mrs. Roland Sipple on We'd
The Sunshine Society held very
ENJOYABLE meeting at the home OF
Mrs. S. C. McIlvaine on Monday ev-
ening. Following the business meet
ing the hostess, assisted by her
danghter-in-law, Mrs. ]. Ralph NC
IIvaine, served refreshments.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
Greenwood

Much good has been accomplished
here through work of the gifted
evangelist, Rev. Edward C. Gisriel
He. does not resort to sensational
methods employed by many evange-
lists, but in a quiet and forcefuI
manner appeals to the unsaVed to
give their hearts to Christ. Great
interest was shown in his services ;
/ stirring sermons were appreciated
by all. Through his efficient work
souls were saved; the churches were
awakened to a sense of duty and the
community at large, was benefited.
Rev. Gisriel left Monday for his
home in Port Deposit, where he will
rest for a few days before entering
upon his evangelistic work at Girls
field. Too much can't be said of this
inspired man of God and may Gods
rich blessing rest upon him in what
ever field he may be sent.
Mrs. Samuel Warren who has been
paralyzed for several months has
been taken worse.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Adams enter
tanned at dinner last Saturday Rev.
c. W. Spry and Evangelist E. c..
Gisriel.
Sanford Clifton and family of Mil
ford spent last Sunday at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Clifton.
Professor William Horner is suf-
fering at this time with quinsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Adams enter
tanned number of friends from
Denton on Sunday.
Mrs. Mildred Mann has returned
to her home here after a weeks Wis
it with her sister in Chester.
Miss Mary Morris is quite i'll at
her home here.
Albert Humphreys motored to
Centerville over the weekend to
visit his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Houseman of
Philadelphia spent the weekend
with his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Porter
spent the weekend with her mother
and other relatives.
Mrs. Nettie Lyden is improving
slowly from her recent illness.
Lawrence Tatman, Jr., is out
again after a two weeks Illness.
Many people in the town are sick
with the la grippe and colds.
Mrs. Jessie. Spence is on the sick
list again.
Mrs. Samuel Satterfield entertain
ed her sister from Wilmington on
Monday.
Extra services will be held in the
M. P. Church on Saturday evening.
The free will offering for the evan
gelist, Rev. E. c. Gisriel was over
$3.50. Pretty good for a small town.
Mrs. Bertha Richards of Ardmore,
Pa, spent Sunday with Mrs. R. e.
Wiley.
The monthly meeting of the P. T.
A. will be held in the school house
next Monday evening, February 16.
Life Insurance. Chas. J. Holzmuel-
Ter, Milford. f29-tf
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
Bridgeviue

Mrs Frona Messick age IA years
diad at the home of her Father MI
lanes Hastings on Friday OF las,
week [el1 after a lingering illness ol
several weeks, funeral services ~,
were held the M. e. ChuIcn tn Un
Monday with intermenC IN Une
Bridgeville Cemetery. ..1o
The sale of the Delaware AppIe
Farm that was held on SatuTo5y
last was held up owing to the Dl9s
being to low, the highest 0lus
amounting to around tourty-Ioul
Mr. r r. Kinnamon spent Sunday
with relatives at Church Hill, MD;
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hardesty'
Mrs. Norman Collision motored 10
Newark on Sunday to spend the DAY
with their children. a
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kern attend
ed the Seaford Fire Department
BANQUET held at Seaford on FRIDAY
evening of last week.
Mr.. William Quillen and family
snent the first of the week with rel
atives in Maryland.
william Conaway, Jr. was burn
ed badlv last week by througnlng
kerosene in a coal fire that nau
died ont. and was still hot causing
a vapor, then throwing a nghteu
match in the stove caused II 10 eA-
plode in his face.
Mr.. Leon Bulow was called 10
Wilmington the first of the week
due to the severe illness OF his SIS
ter Miss Clara Bulow. -.,
Mr.. Frederick NAPLES OF VII
mingon spent the first Of the week
with his family here who or spend
ING a few weeks at the home OF
their mother Mrs. Frank Hastings.
The new Town Officials held their
first meeting on Monday evening
after being sworn in Office by JUS
tice Charles H. Todd. ,..
Mr.. Charles Belts is soliciting
funds for the laying of a cement
walk around the NJ. e. Church and
parsonage. .
MIR. and Mrs. George Stewart of
Seaford Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Mof-
fit Of Lewes spent Sunday with
friends here.
Mrs. John Cooper is slowly re-
covering from a severe illness at
the Marshall Hospital at Milford
Master Martin Quillen is confln-
ed to his home suffering from a
severe cold.
A Box Social will be held on We'd
nesday evening, February 18th at
Jacobs School for the benefit of the
school, the public is cordially invit-
ed to attend.
Mr.. Price P. Jacobs was called to
Georgetown on Tuesday in the in
terest of our Fire Department.
Due probably to the damp wealth
er some of the plastering at the
school fell from the ceiling hitting
two small children on the head.
Many Bridgeville people attended
Court at Georgetown this week.
Mr.. Holland Cannon returned
from Philadelphia the first of the
week where he had his tonsils re-
moved in one of the hospitals.
Mr.. Charlie Larimore is having a
new garage built at his home on
William street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ElktOn Adams spent
the first of the week with friends
in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Hitch motor
ed to Wilmington on Wednesday for
a few days.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
Harrington
birthday CONCENTRATIONS


Friends and relatives of Mrs. Mary
Moore gathered at the old homestead
Sunday to assist her in enjoying her
73rd birthday. She was taken COM
pletely by surprise. Despite her good
old age Mrs. Moore is able to get
around very nicely and seemed to
enjoy the occasion as much as any
one present. Thirty-eight were num-
bered among those present as fol-
lows: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warren,
Chester, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Warrington, Wilmington; Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Warrington, Lebanon;
Walter Moore, Milford; Mr.. and Mrs.
S. E. Raughley and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will CIarkson and family, Mr..
and Mrs. A. S. Raughley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Raughley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvin Moore and family and
Mr.. and Mrs Earl Wyatt and family
all of Harrington.
The country home of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. c. Hammond was the scene Of
another very enjoyable affair last
Sunday when Mr.. and Mrs. Ham
mond entertained a number OF
friends at a dinner party. The guests
included the following: Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Spencer and daughter, Mil
dred, Mr.. and Mrs. I. r. Jackson,
Mrs. Mary Dickerson and son VOL
colt. Mrs. Mary Rapalje and three
John Hammond and son
Robert, Mrs. Sarah Hammond, Mr..
and Mrs. John Vandenberg and
daughter Blanche and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Porter.
Building Loan Has
Year
The second annual meeting of the
of the Harrington
Ruilding and Loan Association was
held Monday evening, in the town
hall when the following directors
were elected for three year terms:
Earl Sylvester, w. E. Jacobs, BenJm'
I. Shaw and A. C. Creadick; two
wear terms: H. E. Quillen, D. B.
Tharp. F. L. Masten, Warren l.
Moore; one year terms: FRANK l.
White. L. T. Jones and DR.. w. T.
Chipman. Immediately following the
election of the directors, they pro
ceeded to organize and elected the
following officers: President, L. l.
Jones: vice president, DR.. w. l.
Chipman; secretary, Earl sylvester;
freasurer. Horace E. Quillen. The
annual report shows the association
10 be in a healthy condition. F1ftee1
building projects have been handleu
Since the organization OF the assoc
,iotion in 1928. Quite a number OF
indications are now pending. The
1ew oficers Immediately opened
heir books for the 5th series OF
,tOck.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
Chaplain's Chapel

The next meetin gof the P. T. A.
Association of Smiths school will be
held Thursday evening, February 18.
Everybody welcome, so come out
and have good time.
The following pupils Of Smiths
school made perfect attendance for
the month of January: Margaret o.
Day, Eleanor Jones, Frances Jen-
nings, Willie Jennings, Alfred O'Day,
Charles O'Day, Ernest Williams,
Lester Williams, Ralph ODay, Rob
ert Jennings.
Don't forget the Sunday school at
Chaplain's Chapel next Sunday at
1880.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
INCOME TAX IN A NUTSHELL

WHO'S Single persons who had
net income of 1000 or more
or gross income Of $4,000 OF
more, and married couples
who had net income of $2,50O
or more or gross income Of
$4,000 or more must file re-
turns.
WHENG The filing period is
from January to March Is,
1925.
WHERE'S Collector of internal
revenue for the district in
which the person lives or has
his principal place of business.
HOWG Instructions on Form
1040A and Form 1040; also the
law and regulations.
WHATS Two per cent normal
tax on the first $4,000 of net
income in excess of the per-
sonal exemptions and credits.
Four per cent normal tax on
normal tax on the balance Of
net income. Surtax on net in
the next $4,000. Six per cent
come in excess of $4,000.
If you are slandered, never mind
t; it will all come off when it is
rV.-FinneY.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13

ed at dinner.
Miss Laura Seeley passed the week
end with Miss Ruth Collision at
Woodenhawk, while Mr.. and Mrs.
Collision were guests of Clarence
Lowe and family.
Mrs. John Rust and daughter
were guests of her parents at
Blanchard.
G. S. Brown and wife were guests
of his parents at Hobbs Station on
Tuesday.
Mrs. John Todd is recovering from
a severe illness.
Mrs. Oscar Biddle is victim Of
the grip.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
MIR. NEWTON AGAIN ON
AGRICULTURAL BOARD

Governor Robinson Monday aft
ernOon announced the re-appOint-
ment of former State Senator Oliver
A. Newton, of Bridgeville, as a
member of the State Board of Agri-
culture for a three-year term. Mr..
Newton has served on the board for
many years and has been president
of the board for several years.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
Gravel Hill

Mrs. Nora Ennis has had a radio
installed in her home.
Mrs. Ruth Veasey and Mrs. Lizzie
Dutton OF Redden were the guests
of Mrs. Estella Clendaniel on We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Koeppel and
Mrs. Mary Steward were Lewes Wis
itors on Sunday.
Mr.. ard Mrs. T. H. Wilson visited
Minos Wilson and family near Cokes-
bury on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
Bargains in Furs

A representative of large, relia-
BILE Fur Manufacturer, will be at the
Windsor Hotel with great bargains
in fur coats and other furs, Friday
and Saturday of this week, and the
latter part of next week. Call and
see him and get his prices. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
LAWS CHURCH DISTRICT

The Ladies Aid Society OF Law
Church will be entertained at III
home of Mrs. Edward HalIe6er' thi
Friday evening, February ,L3 I2lu' an
everyone will be welcome. IneSe SO
cial gatherings promote plleasan
associations-sO all cOme-is the de
sire of the hostess.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13

Noble blood! bah! What blood
more noble or so pure as that c
the lion? And yet he is only Drut'
1t is merit, education ana virtue
not blood, that lift men ABOVE tn
level Of brutes.-Michael le Fauch
eur.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13
John HEALY AND
OLD BLACK JOE

There is not a song Of the OLD
South that does not recall memories
of the old time minstrels. Probably
the best remembered of all is
Johnny HeaIy and "Old Black Joe" J."
Johnny is one of the few of the old
sbcooi still in the harness and his
singing and dancing of "Old Black
Joe" is a classic. His clever imper-
sonation of the character has for.
ever enshrined him in the hearts OF
the lovers of old-time imnstrels.
Mr.. Healy has ben a member OF
the Al. G.. Field Minstrels for many
years and will present his favored
classic of the older minstrel days
when the company appears at the
playhouse, Wilmington all next
week with matinees Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday afternoons.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13

Nobody is quite so indignant
when a child "goes wrong" as a par
ent who once went wrong and has
forgotten about it.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13

It is with nsrrow-souled people
as with narrow-necked bottles; ;the
less they have in them, the more
noise they make pouring it out
POpe.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13

To those about to marry: There
must be cheese on the shelf as
well as love in the heart.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13

If you are slandered, never mind
it; it will all come off when it is
dry.-Finney.
Milford chronicle., 1925-02-13

Try our cent-a-word advs.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-04-30
EDITORIALS


In times by, find that the Beth Ha-Mkdash"
Holy Temple house of public worship 1t here that the
priest oaed the sacrifices and the
and offered applications More than place of worship
Jewish center
Here the meeting place of the highest the
idrn who the final arbers of Jewish
er political questions thoroughly discussed this
prayer.
The housed social gatherings and holy day ceebra
TONS and at this early period dancing instituted under its
roof Every important of the life individual
about the synagog.
Throughout the the traditional synagog known
Beth HaKNesses house of gathering Thus
historically the pre-emneny Jewish Center and
those who conne the function
prayer alone fathess to the traditional synagog.
Chief ALL proposed that would
social life of the Jews Palestine pop
ular celebration of important national Holy days.
The Jewish farmer with the first fruit of year
journey the Beth HaMkdash The Bkkurum professions
farmer
When the gon of Titus broke through the walls the Holy
Temple and Israel went into exile the ynagog replaced
HaNkdash and many smaller Jewish Daspora
by the of various countries took the place the great
Jewish Center of Jerusalem
Again. the Synagog of the Diaspora much than
of prayer 1t schoohouse young
counsel given and every kind of problem affecting people
thrashed out For the well of
meant a welcome sleeping place
Today the synagog enlarge itself to include facilities
the funconng of complete Jewish life of religions educational
social recreaona and esthe activities again
the Jewish Center.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-04-30

which believe destined TO be of the grcaer benefit to all
concerned
1t proposed to into and charges
for specified period of years reasonable fair
toners foundation is thereby established upon which
toner and company alike may proceed make definite program
covering the expansion and needs apparent
ment of this city.
Customers Benefits From Lower Rates
will be noted that the changes primarily in the interest
of the customer in that they provide REDUCED RATES and
CHARGES and added advantages which be understood
reading otherwise safeguards mutual interests event of ad
vance decline of the costs of living.
1t would be well for who should oppose the Fran
hise Renewal study carefully the details They would then
realize how greatly this has always worked for the well
fare the city and and how hard they have worked that
the best service be given at the least possible Read
fully the franchise contents and make decision satisfactory
yourself by giving the Renewal Franchise your proper support
M S.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-04-30
N>s.:. 2g2.z,~ut<1
THE PEOPLE TO BENEFIT BY FRANCHISE
RENEWAL

As citizens of Denver vay interested developments
of the city, with small individual possible should
look forward with deep personal interest the of the
franchise of the Public Service Company of Colorado who will
continue electric city county
of Denver.
The company has initiated ordinance voted May
18th franchise for period Of 20 years. The proposed
chse virtually extension the under
pany operating with the insertion of few paragraphs
covering changed conditions and reduction gas electric
The people Denver asked this question
year before the expiration Of the franchise because
this the last general election before the date of expiration of the
present franchise.
The decision then to seek renewal of the franchise
solely upon the oundes of business
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-04-30

Ave. to Alameda, Ivanhoe to Col
orado Boulevard"
Bill No. 254, Opening, widen
ing and extending South Ogden
street from Ellsworth to Ba-
yaud."
Established by Ordinance Pub
lie Improvement District from
Downing to Clarkson and from
Cherry Creek to Bayaud.
Bill No. 154, Opening and
establishing the public alleys in
Blocks 7. 10 and %, Montrose
also in Blocks 81 and 45. Mont
clair, also in Blocks 2 and 8,
Richthofen's Addition"
Bill No. 1863, Changing, fixing
defining and establishing the
channel and boundary line of
Cherry Creek thru the Country
Club, preventing floods in that
District"
Bill No. 212, Appropriating
$4,000 to Armistice Day cele-
bration.
Bill No. SO, Authorizing Man.
ager of Revenue to invest
moneys lying idle in the Local
Improvement fund, in bonds OF
the City and County of Denver
Bill No. SO, Opening and wild.
ening Alameda avenue from
South Race to South University
avenue"
He has always stood strongly
for economy and good govern.
ment, and believes in an econ
omical Expenditure of public
money to the end that there will
be q lower taxation.
His record in the City Council
speaks for itself.
introduced Ordinance author
izing building of tunnel under
Colorado Bulevard for Jewish
National Hospital.
Approaching and soliciting
your support on Tuesday, May
10Th, the date of the City Elec-
ton, he stands,
Yours for Service and the
Fourth District.
The Jewish vote in Denver
should be given to one who has
so greatly contributed to the
good and welfare of the city.