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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-27
Relief of Captain of
Yard At Key West
Napal Station Arrives

Lieut.. Commander L. N. Linsley,
Washington, D. c., has arrived in
Key West. He viii relieve Lieut..
Commander Frederick Baltzly, cap
tain of the yards, who has been or
dered to Hampton Roads, Va.
Lieutenant Commander Linsley
has visited Key West a number sof
times and was connected with the
bureau of engineering at Washing
ton. He was formerly on the u. S.
S. Wright.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-27
GOES TO AID
DISTRESSED SHIP


Reports we're received yesterday
by the coast guard department that
the British schooner City Of Nassau
needed assistance ten miles east of
Sombrero Light Station.
The c, g. 299, Chief Boatswain's
Mate II J.. Maloney, officer in
charge, was sent to the assistance of
the City Of Nassau.
No news has been received as
yet. The coast guard has sent "a
message by wireless telephone to the
C. G. 299..
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-27
Busy Bee Workers Form
Organization Last Night
At Mrs. Richardson's Home

The Busy Bee Workers of the
Fleming Street Methodist Church
was organized last evening at the
home of their teacher, Mrs. Charles
Richardson.
The following officers were elect
ed: Adeline Cullingford, president
Mary Richardson. vice-president;
Edith FELTON,, secretary, and Susan
Lakin, treasurer.
Refreshments were served, and q
most enjoyable evening was spent by
all in attendance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-27
Key West Temple To
Hold Regular Meeting
On Monday Euening

The regular meeting of Key West
Temple No. 20, Pythian Sisters, will
be held on Monday night This be-
ing the first meeting of the month
it viii be Past Chiefs night and fol-
lowing the business session the Past
Chiefs and Officers Club will en-
tertain with kid party to which
all Knights of Pvthias. Pythian Sis
tiers and the public are cordially in
vited.
Those wishing TO costume may do
so and there viii be games, contests
and attractions for young and old
Refreshments will be served in true
kid style and a good time is promised
all who attend.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-27
Sheriff Receives Official
Notice OF Prohibition
Agents Arrest In Miami

Sheriff Roland Curry has received
official notice from the Miami
sheriff that E II. Keese. wanted
here on grand larceny charge in con-
nection with the raids staged by
Keese and q number of other off
GERS in this city recently, has been
apprehended.
Along with the notice TO Sheriff
Curry was a bond for $1,000 made
by Reese for his appearance at next
term of criminal court here.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-27
FLASHES OF LIFE
(By Associated Press)

~.
s WASHINGTON No action il
pending against Georgia under the
Sherman and Clayton acts, notwith-
sasdiss Esassi Stirling,
Bobby Jones, Watts Gum, Young
Stribling, Tiger Flowers and Bobby
Walthour.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Salm Il
going abroad shortly and practice for
Davis cup matches. "You see what
happened to Tilden this week." he re.
marked. "Well, he hadn't trained. y
AMHERST, Mass.-It may be toe
late for Matty Silverman, conquerol
of John Coolidge, to accept a $4,000
offer to turn profession. Matty has
lost the final bout for Amherst light.
weight title to Bill Huges, of Water.
bury, Conn.
'ATLANTA--Why legs are shown,
in the view of John Philip Sousa
"Women's-jazz brought dancing
inducing short skirts for freedom
and the exercise made legs more pre-.
sentable. 'tMen's-vdancing and goli
developed legs and induced knickers. .
NEW Y0RK-Mrs. Frances Marion
Josepha Da Fonseca Brandno, lawyer
who is suing George j. Gillespie, law.
yer, for half million, AYERS she was
so much IN love with him that she
wore her skirts down to the ankles.
LOND0E-Anybody who wants to
live in a palace this summer may dc
so by applying to the Bishop of Lon.
don. The 'one condition is that the
occupant pay the servants and the
taxes While the bishop is tour ng fai
from his expensive official home
NEW YoRK-A letter written by
Walter B. Mayer, who shot and Kill
ed his former fiancee, Miss Shirley
Mcintyre, before wounding himself
says: "She did not consider me hel
equal after few of those fools had
given her taste of the high life
could not afford"
ST. PAUI-Clifford Tappan, auto
mobile mechanic, must pay 50 week.,
for support of his child whether he i
financially able to operate his auto
mobile or not. The state supreme
court viewing his a,imony case, rs
serted that it borders of affronter,
for him TO plead the cost of 'gasolin.
and other necessities for his auto
mobile as an extenuation for no
contributing to the necessities of hi
child"
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Key West Realty Board
Win Held Luncheon
At Over-Sea Hotel Monday

The Key West Realty Board win
hold its weekly luncheon Monday at
the Oversees Hotel dining room. AZ
last Mondays meeting II was deei-
ded 70 make the future meetings .
combination business luncheon.
which viii last one and half hours
instead Of one hour.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-27
GREEK SMUCCLERS
ARE TAKEN UP
MEN MAKE ATTEMPT TO LAND
HERE FROM CUBAN
PORT

Two citizens of Greece attempted
to smuggle their way into the United
States yesterday on the steamer
Northland. !.
No air issued forth from one of
the ventilators on board the ship,
and on investigation two pair of
eyes were seen peering forth from
the darkness.
Upon the discovery of the Greeks
they were taken in charge by the
immigration officials.
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Mrs. Frank Holtsberg
Enfertains At Bridge
On Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Frank Holtsberg, Duval and
Southland streets, entertained at
bridge Thursday afternoon.
There were three tables of bridge.
The first prize was won by Mrs.
Einhorn. The tables and home were
beautifully decorated a delightful
dinner was served after bridge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-27
PROMINENT MINISTER
DIES I'm GETTYSBURG

GETTYSBURG, Pa, Feb. 27.-
DIR. J. A. Singmaster, president OF
the Lutheran Theological Seminary,
and one Of the most prominent min
isters Of the United Lutheran Church
In America, died here today from
the effects of an apoplecfie stroke
suffered Monday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-27
Explorer and Yachtsman OF
international Fame Plans
Making Visit To Key West
HARRY PAYNE BINGHAM,
DIVORCED in FRENCH
COURTS, TO BOARD
YACHT AT THIS PORT

The yacht Pawnee is in port.
awaiting the arrival of Harry Payne
Bingham. who has just been granted
a divorce in Paris.
Mr.. Bingham will arrive in the
next two weeks to join party, COM
posed of Henry Mowbray of the
New York aquarium, and others who
will proceed on the Pawnee to the.
Gulf of California to gather material
for scientific publication on
oceanography
The account of the divorce re-.
Gently granted is as follows:
Mrs. Harriet Gowen Bingham has
been granted divorce from Harry
Payne Bingham, explorer and
yachtsman. by French courts here.
Mrs. Bingham has been living il
Paris for several months. The Bing-
hams have been separated for the
Iast three years
Mr. and Mrs Harry Payne Bing-
ham played prominent part in the
social life pf New York City and
Long Island. Several years ago Mr..
Bingham purchased the William G.
Park estate at Westbury and made
that place his summer home.
Mr. Bingham is one of the four
of the bingham family
which on Sunday announced gift
of $1,000, 900 60 Yale University.
Others sharing in the gift were Mrs.
Dudley S. Blossom, Mrs. Chester C.
Bolton and William Bingham End.
The fund viii be used for the con-
struction of a new dormitory in
honor of Charles w. Bingham, their
father.
Mrs. Bingham has been devoting
much of her time to art. It was
in November, 1924, that she made
her first appearance as sculptor
with an exhibit in the Feragi Gall
leries.
AS an explorer and yachtsman
Harry Payne ! Bingham gained
prominence in the field of science.
His yacht, the Pawnee, was often
used for scientific trips in unchart-
ed waters of the tropics. Mr.. Bing-
ham was graduated from Yale in
1910. He belongs to many exclusive
clubs in New York. Long Island and
Washington.
The couple have two children, q
daughter. Barbara, and a son.,
Payne.
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ADJUSTMENTS
MONROE THEATRE

MONROE THEATRE
70 ID A Y-The Tower Of Lies
and an Al Roach Comedy.
ToMoRRoW-"Kiss Ne Again. ''
Comedy, sBilly's Week End. .
STRAND THEATRE
ToDAf-tThe Circus cyelone. -
Comedy. Busters Nightmare.
TOMORROW ~ Before Md
,nixht-" Comedy. ..Stunx Again..
Milford chronicle., 1926-01-01
Adams Cross Roads

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fountain are
spending a week with friends and
relatives in Philadelphia and New
Jersey.
Winfield Hubbard and son of New
port News, are visiting his parents
here, Mr.. and Mrs. w. I. Hubbard.
R. F. Adams has a new radio.
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Adams en-
tertained a large number of their
friends to a turkey dinner on Fri
day christmas Day..
Jack Mearns, Miss Altha Adams,
Miss Minnie Adams and Winnie Gra-
ham Of Wilmington, Charlie Adams
of Wilmington spent the Christmas
holidays with relatives here.
Kemp Adams of Smithville and
Miss Maggie Marvel of Bridgeville
were quietly married at Denton, on
Saturday evening by Rev. Melvin e.
Wheatley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ormand Wright spent
few of the Christmas days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Adams.
J. L. and C. W. Adams butchered
six hogs Tuesdays of last week that
weighed 274, 1893, 416, 416, 4S3 and
sos pounds. The total weight was
2445 pounds.
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Cedar Neck

The Home and School Association
met on Wednesday evening, Decem-
Der %. There was large attend
ance. Our teacher, Mrs. Hudson, had
prepared a fine program for TINS
meeting consisting of songs, recl-
tations and dialogues about -"Old
Santa" At the close of the program
Santa arrived in person and deliver
ed candy and presents to all. Social
committee appointed for next month
was Miss Margaret Mills and Mrs.
Laura Watson. Two new members
were added. Meeting adjourned until
January.
Miss Blanche Mills spent the
Christmas vacation with her par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Hall enter
tanned on Christmas Day to a tur-
key dinner. Seventeen gathered
around the table loaded with all the
delicacies of the season and did JUS
tice to the turkey and all the fixings.
The Christmas entertainment was
held in Cedar Neck Church on Sat
urday evening, December 26th. A
very good program was. rendered.
Santa Claus gave gifts, candy and
oranges to all.
Mrs. w. ]. McColley entertained
her sister-in-law, Mrs. James Nc
Colley over Sunday.
Mrs. Dawson Maloney who has
been very ill is convalescing.
Most all farmers who have not
butchered their hogs in this vicinity
will do so this week.
Milford chronicle., 1926-01-01
MiNvlle

On account of the severe cold wea-
ther the program which was to have
been rendered in the Church of
Christ, December 9th, will be rem
dered on January 1 at 1880 p. m.
The chicken supper which was to
have taken place on January will
be postponed until later.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Dukes were the
guests Of Mrs. Matte Townsend of
Wyoming on Christmas Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Bennett visit
ed their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
gustus Bennett of Ocean View on
Saturday.
Capt. Philip West of Jersey City
and son, P. Earl West, of New York
spent the holidays here with wife
and mother, Mrs. Clara E. West.
On Saturday Capt. and Mrs. West,
P. Earl West and Mrs. Lydia Evans
were entertained at the home Of
Mrs. Lulu G. Lynch.
Mrs. Sarah Lynch is spending the
holidays in Philadelphia as the
guest of Mrs. Dee Downs. We are
wondering if she was successful in
getting her cult case that was lost
before reaching the train.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Holloway of
Selbyville were Millville callers on
Moses Crist and family Of near
Dagsboro and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Milford chronicle., 1926-01-01

Marshall of Philadelphia were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Will
liams on Saturday.
David S. Pruitt of Tennessee is
spending the holidays with his par
ents, Capt and Mrs. ]. S. Pruitt.
Masters Chas. w. Steele and Alvin
West are spending the vacation be-
tween school days in Camden, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Derrickson
and son Handy and Miss Ethlyn
Hudson motored to Philadelphia on
Wednesday.
Mrs. zadore J. Aydelotte has been
on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Evans and
daughter Jane visited her mother,
Mrs. Ida M. Powell during the hol-
idays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loper, formerly of
Salisbury, Md, have moved to our
Milford chronicle., 1926-01-01
BridgeviAe

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Layton of
Chester, Pa, spent the weekend
wlth parents here.
Mrs. bruce hartZel who has been
ill Tor several weeks at her home
near town, died on Saturday. Fu-
neral services were held at her
home on Tuesday.
MISS Bermce Simpson of Richard
son Park, Pa, is spending some
time with her sister, Mrs. John
Kern.
William H. Hurd and sons Albert
and Howard OF Little Greek are
spending the Christmas holidays
with his daughter, Mrs. Luther Cal
hoOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Royland Elliott had
quite a score on Sunday when they
found the roof of their home was on
fire. The Fire Company was sum
moned and soon had the fire under
control.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Goodwin Of
Wilmington were visitors at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Cal
hoon on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Russell en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Russell
of Centerville, Md, on Christmas
Day.
The young men of our town held
their Christmas dance on Tuesday
evening at the Bridgeville Opera
House having secured the Madden's
Orchestra of Wilmington. This was
one of the largest dances held in
lower Delaware this season. A large
number of out of town guests were
present.
Victor Adams of Philadelphia is
visiting his father, George Adams q,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Cannon Of Pitts
burgh, Pa, are spending few days
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +.
N. Cannon on Broad street.
Philip Jacobs of Philadelphia is
spending a few days here with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Price Jacobs.
William Hill who was recently
operated on for appendicitis is
again able to be out again.
Miss Bessie Kline who is attend
ing a business school in Philadel-
phia is spending her vacation with
parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Belts and
daughter Cinderella are spending
some time with Mr.. Belts grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Belts
of Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wiley who
have rented the home of c. S. Todd
on Broad street, expect to go house
keeping in the near future.
Miss Mary Adams of Philadelphia
is visiting at the home of her sister,
in-law, Mrs. Elkton Adams.
The Misses Hattie Warrington and
Linda Calhoon spent Saturday with
friends in Laurel.
The annual meeting of the Bridge
vile Fire Company will be held on
Monday evening, January 4th at
which time the officers for the new
year will be elected.
Rev. George Sterling spent the
first of the week in Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1926-01-01
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL NOTES

Mr.. Robert Samuelson, of Dover,
who was admitted to the hospital on
December oath, is very much i'm
proved at this time.
Mrs. Amy Stone, of Dover, was ad-
mitted to the hospital on December
oath. Condition about the same.
Mr.. Martin Wilcutts, of Magno-
liza, was admitted to the hospital on
December "a and underwent an op-
Grafton. His condition is very good.
Mrs. Emily Daley, of ClaymOnt,
who is a patient at the hospital, is
improving rapidly.
Little John Donovan, of Harring-
ton, who underwent an operation on
Christmas day, is getting along fine.
Mr.. S. R. Twilley, of Harrington,
who underwent an operation on De-
cember 26th, is getting along nicely.
Miss Dorothy Robinson, of North
Milford, who underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis on December
27, is getting along fine.
Mrs. B. F. Johnson and baby
daughter, of Dover, returned to
their home on Monday of this week.
Mr.. Clifton Holden, of FELTON,, who
has been a patient in the hospital
for the past several days, returned
to his home December oath.
Miss Sarah Cordrey, of Harring-
ton, was able to return home De-
cember %.
Mrs. Estella Chapman, of Laurel,
was admitted to the hospital on De-
cember % and underwent an opera
tion. Her condition is very good at
this time.
Mrs. Mary Wilson, of Camden who
has been a patient at the hospital
returned to her home on Tuesday
of last week.
Mr.. Gilbert Marvel, of Harring-
ton, was discharged on December
25 and returned to his home.
The friends of Mr.. John Webb, of
Oakley, will be glad to know he is
improving.
Mr.. David Rodney, who has been
a patient at the hospital for the past
week, is very much better at this
time.
Mrs. Charles Kichline and baby
daughter are getting along fine.
We wish to take this opportunity
to thank our many friends who re-
membered us during the Christmas
week with donations of fruit and
other good things. The Sunshine
Society very kindly donated a bas-
ket Of fruit; two baskets of fruit
from the Ladies' Auxiliary; Mr.. Jno.
S. Hallett very kindly donated fruit
and nice cake, and another good
friend very generously donated a
Christmas turkey.
Mrs. G.. Layton Grier has at her
home several plates upon which
cakes were donated to the Hospital
Bazaar and which were unclaimed
when the bazaar was over. Will the
owners of these plates kindly call at
the home of Mrs. Grier at their ear
liest opportunity and obtain them.
Milford chronicle., 1926-01-01
Gravel Hill

The social circle or Ladies Aid of
Beaver Dam Church will meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Rust in Harbeson tomorrow evening,
Saturday, January End. Ice cream
and cake will be for sale. All are
cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ward of near
Sand Hill were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Palmer Thursday.
The P. T. A. of Ingrams school of
which Frank e. Holton is teacher
met Tuesday evening, December %.
A very good program was rendered,
there being recitations by the
scholars and several select readings
and music on the accordian was fur
nished by the Messrs. Chas. Walls
and Edward Lovinguth. The school
room was decorated for the occa-
sion and there was a large Christ
mas tree beautifully trimmed which
was the center of attraction of the
scholars. Ice cream was sold and
cake was given by the members of
the association. The association has
an enrolment of thirty-three mem
bers.
Revival services will commence in
Beaver Dam Church next Sunday
evening, January 3rd.
Thomas H. Wilson and family
spent Christmas Day with Minos
Wilson and family near Cokesbury
Church.
While returning from town Fri
day, December 18th, Mrs. G. H. Pow
ers, had the misfortune to have her
carriage badly wrecked by being run
into by car owned and driven by
H. S. Burton who conducts a store
in Milton. Fortunately Mrs. Powers
escaped without injury.
Samuel McSorley of Holly Oak ac-
companied by his brother and
friend motored down and spent Sat
urday with T. H. Wilson and family.
Milford chronicle., 1926-01-01

If Philadelphia.
Miss Viola Powell, daughter of Mr.
ind Mrs. Walter Powell, of near
lere and Ollie Tumey of Dagsboro
we're married during the Christmas
holidays. Quite pleasant reception.
vas given them at the home of her
parents. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. Townsend, Mr.
md Mrs. Lewis Townsend, Mr. and
Mrs. Ira Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs. Ash
er Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall
Marvil, Miss Elva Truitt, Mrs. Mar
.ha Townsend, Mr.. and Mrs. Handy
Hudson and Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Layton.
George E. Torbert while helping
Raymond Belts had the misfortune
to fall off a DAD of wood and hurt
himself quite badly.
Milford chronicle., 1926-01-01

town and are occupying the proper
ty just vacated by Capt. and Mrs.
Walter Lynch. We extend to Mr.. and
Mrs. Loper through the columns of
this paper a hearty welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland West enter
tanned to dinner on Tuesday Mr.. and
Mrs. Burton G.. Cannon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Eashum, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
iel Carey, Mr.. and Mrs. Topp Heath,
DR.. and Mrs. Robt. S. Long and Mrs.
Elisha F. Dukes of Frankford, Mr..
and Mrs. c. Dale Lingo of NIiIlsboro
and Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Morris
of Selbyville and on Saturday Mr..
and Mrs. West entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Asher e. Collins of Frankford,
DR.. and Mrs. W. o. Dasey of Fruit
land, Md, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond B. Morris and daughter Rachel
of Selbyville and Vaughn S. Collins
Milford chronicle., 1926-01-01
MiIlsbOrO

Frozen pipes are causing many
3eople in town much annoyance and
Inconvenience.
Mrs. Lulu Conway, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Blaine Atkins left on Christmas
morning for Miami, Florida, where
they will spend the holidays.
Mrs. Lizzie Lingo has been visit
ing her son, J. Floyd Lingo and MRS.
Lingo at Harbeson for several days.
Mr.. an dMrs. Lester G. Bailey
and daughters, Evelyn and Clarabel,
motored from Philadelphia on
Christmas Eve and remained until
Sund aywith Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Johnson.
Mrs. Sallie MCGEE and Mrs. Alice
Boltz are both i'll from cold and
]. E. MCGEE and George Nickols
are also confined to their homes by
illness.
Carol Phillips has returned from
the Marshall Hospital in Milford but
is unable to be out.
Mrs. Sallie Blizzard DonaWay'
daughter of the late James Blizzard,
and Tilghman Layton Wiley, OF
GEORGETOWN, son of the late Thigh
man and Rebecca J. Wiley, were
married on December % by Rev. M.
Paul Huntington, rector Oh 81.
Marks P. E. Church.
, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kitchens
spent Christmas day in New Jersey:
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burton, OF
Georgetown, spent a part OF the mol
idays with Mrs. Burton's children
Here. L..
\ ] Irwin G. Burton, of Philadelphia
is spending the holidays here WIN
his sister and brother.
Amos Donaway, of Philadelphia,
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Ida DON
away. o
turkey supper on Tuesday night to
its members, and the occasion was
an enjoyable one.
Milford chronicle., 1926-01-01
Blanchards Station

Albert Johnson has purchased a
new Ford touring car.
Wilson Tucker is spending a few
days with William Carlisle near St.
JohnstOwn.
Misses Hazel and Helen Tucker
from near Bridgeville spent Christ
mas Day with their cousin, Miss En-
ma Tucker, near Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman 7. Webb
from Greenwood spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burton, Jr., at
Milton.