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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-15
VETERANS AT BANQUET
Pennsylvania Railroad Employees
Have Annual Affair.

The annual banquet Of the Vet
eran Employees Association Of the
Indianapolis division, Pennsylvania
Railroad system. was held at the
Indianapolis Athletic Club Saturday
night. w. G. Downing, general d.
vision superintendent, spoke.
More than 500 employees and their
families attended. other talks were
made by e. B. Reed, association
president; Paul A. Kriese, secretary;
III. b. Reynolds, past president;
Frank E. Strouse, Hilton u. Brown
and Alex Crimans, one Of the oldest
employees. :.
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
TussOky Branch
(near Laurel)

The P. T. A. held it's meeting on
Thursday evening, January 2Sth. The
meeting was called to order 10y the
president, Mrs. Nettie Galloway. The
students program was as follows:
The flag salute by all the grades;- the
twenty-third Psalm by 3rd and 4th
grades; recitation '"The New Year and
the Old" Mary Elliottn recitation IAN
Eskimo and T. Paul Powell; solo, Ruby
the Noise" Robert Evans; recitation,
"Goosey Gray" Elizabeth Galloway;
recitation, Jack Frost" Helen Joseph;
an exercise. Health Rules" primary
grades; recitation, ''The Man by the
Gate" VIM. Henry; music, Columbia
the Gem of the Ocean," recitation,
waiting" Howard Elliott; recitation,
"A True American" Chas. Galloway
recitation, almost A Man." Lee Hast
ings; recitation, THE Little New Year"
Doris Elliott; play THE Minister'S
Call" 7th and Sth grades.
At this meeting a reorganization of
officers was made. The president ex-
planned the subject for the month, I'll
literacy." For the month of January
the percentage of attendance of the
school was Boys, 99.5; girls 9S.3; total
9S.9. Below is a list of the names of
pupils who made perfect attendance:
William Henry, Robert Evans, Wood
row Galloway, Howard Elliott, Richard
Dickerson, Paul Powell, Lee Hastings
Joseph Dickerson, William Hearn
Doris Elliott, Elizabeth Ellis, Erma
Hastings, Helen Elliott, Pearl Gala
way, Elizabeth Galloway, Mary Elliott
Flossie DickersOn, Helen Joseph, Myr-
tie Henry
Good attendance, Charles Galloway.
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
PLAZA THEATRE

The Plaza Theatre Concert Or
chestra is growing more popular
with each performance of the the
atre. More people are attending
than heretofore, and quote them
selves as being well pleased with
the shows and music as now tur-
nished by the Plaza. If you nave
any suggestion to make for the bet
terment of the entertainment, write
or tell your idea to the management.
The orchestra will be here for an
indefinite period as it is growing
more popular each week. The fol
lowing was extracted from the EV-
cry Evening of recent date:
Even Milford, Del, gets Yaude-
Vile. 1t looks like Wilmington
takes what it gets and pays high
for it, Milford has a population OF
5000, and carries a full line of the
Keith Circuit. Also Salisbury, with
a population of 10000 is far ahead
of Wilmington with nearly 10000
population. What's wrOng?"
The Plaza wishes to acknowledge the
following letter: -.,,z
Gentlemen-The people OF MILFORD IN
my estimation should be proud OF
many things; three of which 1 wish 70
mention. First, is our new Carlisle Fire
Company Community Building which
has already given a great deal OF pleas
ure to the kiddies as well as the grown
folk. Another is. the new Windsor Ho-
tel known so well for its excellent ser
vice and splendid meals. And-the
Plaza Theatre: surely everyone should
be proud of the building and those who
have been to the theatre in the past
two weeks and heard the orchestra
realize that the manager and it's own
ers are doing everything in their pow
er to please the patrons.
1 simply wanted to write and tell you
that have enjoyed the music and nope
that it may be a permanent thing. 1t IS
with a great deal of pride that say:
1--WE have an orchestra in our theatre"
With all good wishes for your sue
cess, 1 am very truly yours-H. B.
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
Bridgevine

The town of Bridgeville election was
held on Monday last at the fire house
and resulted in the election of the fol-
lowing: Alderman, Sidney Wheatley;
assessor, William Ferguson; commits
sioner for one year. ]. Edward Fridel;
commissioners for two years, MinoS r..
Allen and o. Elmer Wiley
William J. Taylor of St. Petersburg,
Florida, Mr.. and Mrs Chas. King and
daughter of Salisbury. Nd, spent the
weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
William Campbell here.
The youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry w. Cannon, who has been quite
i'll, was taken to the hospital on Mon
day evening.
Miss Mary Conaway left on Tuesday
for Wilmington where she will undergo
an operation of having her tonsils and
adenoids removed.
Harry L. Cannon who has been down
South attending the National Gamers
Convention, was elected as second vice
president.
We wish to thank NJ. w. Welch for
the donation of ballot box presented
to the Bridgeville Fire Company at the
regular meeting on Monday evening.
Leroy Ryan of Wilmington spent the
weekend with relatives here.
Sole Baker of near Wyoming was a
town visitor on Saturday.
John Pillsboro of Camden was in our
vicinity the first of the week.
Joseph Belts spent the weekend with
his grandparents in Milford.
James Riley who had his toes from
one foot removed at the Marshall Hos
pital, caused by being frozen, returned
the first of the week.
Chas. Conaway left on Sunday for
Philadelphia where he will secure a
position and at the same time attend
school,
The town has at last succeeded in
having the electric motor to pump wa
ter installed and in operation. AS soon
as the old gasoline engine has been re-
paired in good condition the fire in
surance company will be asked to re-
duce our rates.
Many Bridgeville people are attend
ing court at Georgetown during the
week.
Miss Catherine Wiley entertained at
cards at her home on Monday evening.
The fire company was called to the
home of Clayton Elliott, near town on
Thursday evening of last week where
dangerous chimney fire was in pro-
gress. No damage was done.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wiley spent
Sunday with parents near Greenwood.
r. r. Layton will open a lumber and
building material supplies with the
fruit package business in the Layton &
| Owens Mfg. Co. plant, that he recently
purchased.
Rev. George Sterling, pastor of our
M. E. Church here has opened a coop
erative evangelistic campaign with the
! assistance of the pastors from Laurel,
SeafOrd and Blades. Large numbers are
in attendance.
Mrs. Elkton Adams and Miss Mildred
Curry left last Thursday for Miami,
Florida, arriving on Sunday.
Clint Dawson was a Wilmington Wis
itor this week.
The Bridgeville Shirt Company has
their plant nearly read to occupy and
expect to have it in operation in the
next few days.
Edward Elliott and John Kern were
! on a business trip to Lewes Tuesday of
this week.
Mr. and Mrs. George Stewart of Sea-
ford spent the weekend with relatives
here.
Harry J. Anderson who has resigned
his position with Lewis and Anderson,
will reopen his old store. His former po-
sition will be filled by Romie Johnson.
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

The first robin was seen in Mil
ford on Monday, an early indication
of spring-sO they say.
Robins arrive; signifying spring;
ground hog hides; signifying win
ter. Take your choice.
The sun shone bright on Tuesday,
and the Ground Hog should have
seen his shadow-an indication of
six weeks more of cold weather.
The official government thermom-
eter registered z above zero in Mil
ford last Friday morning. This week
it has registered as high as As de-
grees.
There will be a box and shadow
social held in Burrsville school, Fri
day evening, February 5th. Every
one is invited. Ladies please bring
boxes.
Milford streets have been miser-
able in some sections of the town
this week. Great inconvenience has
been caused those travelling about
the town by the sewer operations
now under way.
John Mulholland has purchased
the General Torbert property at the
corner of Second Walnut streets,
North Milford. The property has
been owned by the Anderson heirs
for several years past.
Beth Emeth Sunday school classes
meet at Capital Grange (old hose
house, Governors avenue, Dover),
from IL a. m. to p. m. every Sun
day. All the Jewish children of the
vicinity are cordially invited to en-
roll and attend.
An entertainment for the benefit
of the Sunday school library will be
held in the lecture room of the
Presbyterian Church this Friday
evening, February 5th at 1880 o.
clock. A program of unusual inter
est will be given and refreshments
served. Admission 25 cents.
Two hundred and fifty thousand
spots, all of them large and fiat,
were caught by one fisherman re-
Gently in his nets off Ocean View,
Va, according to employees of the
Fish Commission. The spots sold
for 6 cents each, the one nights
catch netting the fisherman $4,000.
The catch is said to be the largest
ever made in that section.
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
KENT COUNTY POOR
TRUSTEES ARE NAMED
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Court of General Sessions together
with fine imposed.
The court appointed the following
members of the Board of Trustees
of the County AlmshOuse or Trus-
tees of the Poor for a term of two
years: Second district, John w.
Caulk, Dover; Fourth, Herbert Ray
mond, West Dover; Sixth, Herman
Dill; Eighth, Thomas F. Clark;
Tenth, John F. Hammond.
County Engineer Todd was auth
Orized to have ten maps made for
the county showing the roads,
brides and boundaries of each of the
hundreds in the county, the expense
not to exceed SIS.
A bill for $44,7O5.40 from the State
Highway Department was presented
for the county's share in the state
aid road building, but as there were
not sufficient funds to pay the entire
bill, $4,000 was ordered paid, leav-
ing a balance of $483.35, and a bal
ance yet due the State Highway
Department of $6,7O5.4O. It is more
than probable the remaining $780,
900 bond issue will shortly be adver-
tised, so that sufficient funds will be
available not only to meet the def
cheney outstanding but also take
care of the contemplated roads
which will be built this year. Kent
county's present bonded indebted
ness is $2,185, 900.
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
Frederica

Earl Hockster, a student at the
Wesleyan Collegiate Institute, who
preached here during the revival
services, will preach on Sunday af-
ternoon in Barratt's Chapel. Every
body invited to come out and hear
him.
The Tuesday Book Club was very
delightfully."- entertained last week
by Mrs. l.. L. Carlisle. A very at
tractive luncheon was served.
The Junior Order United Ameri-
can Mechanics, will hold a banquet
in the town hall on Wednesday ev-
ening, February 10th. Each member
may take one person with him.
Mrs. Annie M. Stayton died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred
Donovan on January 31st, aged 68
years. Funeral services were held on
Wednesday afternoon, conducted hy
Rev. Mr.. Spry. The funeral was di-
rected by H. F. Mitten.
Mrs. Purnell Postles is quite i'll
in the Emergency Hospital with
pneumonia.
Mrs. Mary A. Boone has been ill
for week with la grippe.
Mrs. George E. Wood has been on
the sick list for a week.
The friends of Mrs. NJ. L. Hydorn
will be glad to hear that she is
again improving from her recent
illness, a serious attack of pluerisy
from which her recovery has been
slow.
Asa Rogers is confined to his
home with a severe cold.
Mrs. Anna Rogers has been suf-
fering with her arm as result OF
fall, but is able to be out again.
Miss Keturah Bideman is on the
sick list and Rev. Mr.. Spry is sub
stituting in her school at Warren's.
Mrs. Sarah Smithers entertained
the sewing club Jon Tuesday even
ing. The radio program was much
enjoyed.
Charles c. Case, one of our oldest
citizens, has suffered another stroke
of paralysis and has been very ill
the past week.
/ Samuel Bostic is improving rapid
ly from an operation for appendicit-
is at the Emergency Hospital and
/ expects to return home shortly.
John Donovan returned home from
the hospital last Saturday. He is
now with his grandfather, Philip
Z Donovan.
DR.. c. A. Keith is recovering from
an attack of pluerisy.
During February we offer won
derful bargains, on this, Our 23rd
+ Rexall Birthday Sale. Red Star
Drug Store. Milford. Del. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
IN MEMoRIAM

In sad and loving remembrance of
my dear husband, Robert R. Steelman,
who departed this life, August the 9Th,
1925. He was a kind husband and a low
ing father and was liked by all who
knew him:
In Reynolds cemetery where the trees
and branches wave,
Lies my dear beloved husband
In the cold and silent grave
Just six months today dear husband
Since God so suddenly bid us part
But there's none that knows the sorrow
Buried deep within our heart
o for look on your dear sweet face
A touch of your vanished hand
For a sound of your voice 1 loved so
well
That is now in the promised land.
o how we long to meet you
In that happy home on high
Where there will be no more parting
And will nevermore say goodbye.
Fondly loved and sadly missed by
wife and children. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
Greenwood

Open house was held by the Ku Klux
Klan of Greenwood last Thursday eve
ming when a number of invited guests
enjoyed with the Klansmen several
hours of entertainment. Refreshments
were served at tables after which well
known speakers from Wilmington. Do
yer and Georgetown addressed the
gathering.
Tilghman Cahall died at his late home
in Greenwood on Thursday night. He
leaves a widow and two sons to mourn
his loss. His funeral will be held in the
M. e. Church on Sunday afternoon with
interment at Harrington cemetery
Miss Mary Morris who was operated
upon in the Delaware Hospital last
week for appendicitis, is doing as we'll
as can be expected.
Howard Houseman of Philadelphia is
here spending a few days with his rel
atives.
James Mcfarland killed a beef about
three years old, weighing 1920 lbs. 1t
was fine meat to look at.
On Tuesday evening a Christian En-
deavOr social was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Lord All reported
a good time.
On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
w. S. Lord entertained the Auxiliary
Club.
Mrs. Mary Conoway is spending a
few days in Philadelphia with relatives.
Mrs. Stout O'Day visited her daugh-
ter here on last Wednesday.
Rose Coulter spent the weekend at
the home of Rev. c. NJ. Adams at Do
yer.
A. ,5 NJ. No., ,,,4o,.4,i,,,7 i IL.
brother this week from Sharptown.
Mrs. Mann also enjoyed the company
of one of her friends from HurlOck, Md.
Carl Cannon of Greenwood and Miss
Hill of Bridgeville were married last
week.
Miss Nettie Morris is spending some
time with her sister, Mrs. Frank Can
non at Harrington.
Paul Layfield and family of FELTON,
visited his parents, Rev. L. w. Layffeld
and wife and Mrs. John Todd here on
Sunday.
Mrs. Clara Lybold, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. r. L. Coulter left here on
Monday for her home in California.
Alton Downes of Frederica and Pau
line johnson of Love Point were mar
ried at Elkton, Md, about week ago.
William Edgewell who has been ill
for several weeks is not so well at this
writing.
Wayne Liden has accepted a position
with the Western Union Telegraph Co.
of New York City. and started upon his
duties last week.
Thomas Sharp is in very poor health
at this writing. He is in his S0th year
of age.
Don't forget Union revival meetings
will begin on Sunday evening. Come
out, all are welcome.
Within six months following the death
of her husband, Carolina Davis, aged
SO years, died at the home of her
daughters, on January 30th, after be-
ing sick only a few days. Funeral SER
vices were held from her late home on
Tuesday afternoon with interment in
st. JohnstOn's cemetery. Rev. Bailey of
Dover and Rev. Campbell of Marydel
had charge of the services. Mrs. Davis
was born in Vermont and spent the
early part of her life there; coming to
Delaware with her husband, Marvin M
Davis fOrty-one years ago. She is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. Ivah Ed
gell and one son, Willis Davis, and one
foster son, Alfred Wurtz, all of near
Greenwood. She will be missed by her
many friends. The family has the SYM
pathy of the entire community.
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
Andrewville

James Thomas has installed new
radio.
There was a miscellaneous shower
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
M. Walls in honor of their son, Norman,
last Friday evening. They received
many useful gifts. At late hour re-
freshments were served
Mr. and Mrs. George Vincent and
family have recovered from the scar
let fever.
Mrs Josephone Todd and little daugh-
ter spent Saturday with Mrs. J. w.
Rust.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thompson and
children visited the Emergency Hospi-
tai to see his sister, Mrs. Ara Powen.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Short, Jr.,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. ]. w. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Walls spent
last Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Ellers.
James Lewis spent Monday with his
son, Frederick Lewis of Burrsville.
There was a sale held at the home Of
G. A. Rosander last Wednesday. The
goods went for a high dollar. The ad-
ministrators were Elver Ryan, John A.
Butler and Frederick Walls
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
Gravel Hill

Norris Wilson who is employed in
Philadelphia spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delmer Jefferson of
Milton spent Tuesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Carey.
John D. Joseph who is employed
on a ocean steamer plying between
New York City and ports on the Pa
cific coast arrived home Saturday to
visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Joseph.
Mrs. Estella Clendaniel spent the
last of the week with relatives in
Wilmington and Philadelphia and
also spent a few days the past week
at Redden with Mrs, Ruth Veasey.
John Pettyjohn who resides near
Sand Hill was badly mangled Thurs
day while saving wood at his home
as the result of his jumper catching
and entangling him in the saw.
Hugh Frazer has gone to Scotland
to visit his relatives.
Eugene Hays received a badly
smashed finger Saturday as the re-
suit of a block of wood falling on it.
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
Blanchards Station

The little town of Greenwood has 81
widows with only widowers. 1t looks
as though if a man wanted a wife he
could find one as there are more wild
Ows than young girls. Can any small
town beat it?
Jacob Hatfield has gone to Whining
ton where he has accepted a position.
Ambrose Williams from Philadelphia
spent Wednesday and Thursday with
Atr and Mrs. Charles O'Bier at Blan-
chardS
Mrs. Davis died last Saturday She
had resided with her daughter, Mrs.
Herbert Edgell, since the death of her
husband a few months ago. She leaves
to mourn their loss, one son, William
Davis, a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Ed
gell
Quite a number of the Blanchard's
people are on the sick list with la
grippe.
Mrs. M. A. Webb from Oakley spent
Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs.
Charles O'Bier at Blanchards.
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
Sunshine Valley
(near Oakley

The P. T. A. given at Forest Park
school house on Friday evening was
largely attended and greatly enjoyed by
all.
Ralston, Dewitt and Dietz Dickerson
were Tuesday evening visitors of c. G.
Passwaters.
We have been having some very cold
weather during the past week, especi-
ally on Thursday evening.
Severa lof the men in this vicinity
are busy getting up wood for wood
savings.
The Y. P. B. Society of Oakley M. P.
Church, will hold its meeting at the
church on Friday evening, February IL.
Miss Grace Webb spent the weekend
with her sister, Mrs. Steve Clendaniel
of Milton.
We have been wondering why Nay
Passwaters was looking so blue, but
now her face wears a smile-but why?
Because Edgar O'Day returned home
on Friday.
There will be a. shadow social given
at Webb's school house on Thursday
evening, February IS. All are welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL NOTES

Nine patients were admitted dur
ing the past week and eight dis
charged. The ambulance received
four out-Of-town calls.
Mrs. Mary Postles of Frederica
was admitted to the hospital on jan
uary 27. Mrs. POstles is little bet
ter at this time.
Mrs. Matford Rogers of Millsboro
was admitted to the hospital on
Tuesday for medical treatment and
discharged on Friday very much i'm
proved.
Mrs. Pauline Barnard of Wood
side is undergoing treatment for an
abscessed arm.
Paul Bostic of FELTON, who under
went an operation for appendicitis
on January 20, is getting along fine.
Miss Nettie Heath of the hospital
nursing staff underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis on Sunday,
Miss Heath is getting along fine at
this time.
Lillian Gaines of Wyoming under
went a minor operation on Saturday
of last week and is doing very well
at this time.
Christine Hoack of Dover who has
been a patient for the past several
weeks, is improving rapidly.
David Rash of Woodside continues
to improve.
Mrs. Jacob Bleckman of Hartly is
much better at this writing.
Mrs. Amy Stone of Dover is get
ting along fine.
Miss Eleanor Steinmetz of Bridge
vile is very much better at this
time.
Mrs. Carlean Minner of Harring-
ton continues to improve.
DR.. Keith of Frederica who has
been suffering with pneumonia, is
much better
Miss Elizabeth Eaton of FELTON,
who underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis on January 16, is very
much better.
George Kemp of FELTON, who un-
derwent an operation for appendi-
citis on January %, is doing fine.
Milton Williams of Magnolia who
underwent an operation on January
IL was able to return home Febru-
ary 1.
Samuel Bostic of Frederick who
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis on January %, is getting along
nicely.
Miss Sallie Breckenridge of Dover
who underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis on the 18th, was able to
return home on Friday of last week.
Rachel Fisher of FELTON, was ad-
mitted to the hospital on Thursday
of last week and is little better at
this time.
John Donovan of Frederick who
underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis on January z, was able to re-
turn home on Saturday of last week.
Willard Griffith of Milford was
able to return home on Thursday of
last week. He was returned in the
ambulance.
Mrs. Estelle Gordy Of Laurel who
underwent minor operation on
January IS, was discharged on the
26 and returned home in the ambu-
lance.
The card party given by Mrs. Rob-
ert Griffith and Mrs. Bayard V.
Wharton at the nurses home was
a success. Prizes were won by Mrs.
W. M. Joseph, Mrs. J. L. Pratt, Mrs.
G. D. Abbott, Mrs. W. M. Hugg, Mrs.
Sipple, R. D. Prettyman and w. q.
Hallett. Fifty-one dollars were
cleared for the elevator fund.
Milford chronicle., 1926-02-05
Ocean View

Mrs. Owen Derrickson has re-
turned from a two weeks visit with
her son, Horace Derrickson and
family in Philadelphia and a visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Ulysiss
West in Camden, N. J.
Orlando Murray is home for a
months visit with his family.
Louis Evans and sister, Miss An
gle Evans of Philadelphia, motored
here and visited Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew H. Evans, Mrs. Paul Allen,
Miss Helen Hudson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Allie G. Tunnel of Philadel-
phia visited Mr.. and Mrs. James B.
Hudson over the weekend.