Milford chronicle., 1926-11-19
Harrington
rwn Fnrd Cars In This Accident

which both cars were badly damag-
ed but none of the occupants were
injured occurred here yesterday al
ternoon about l o'clock. The cars
figuring in the accident were both
Ford sedans. One of them, nearly
new and owned by Horace Tucker,
and being driven by his wife, VINO
together with her little son was en-
route to the high school, driving
West on the HarringtOn-M1ltord
Highway, when John Hands and son
HAYWOOD were going east. Haywood
Hands was driving his fathers car
and, according to witnesses or the
accident. without warning he de-
cided to stop at a place of business
on the left side of the street, cross
ing directly in front OF Mrs. IucK-
er. 1t was thought at first tnat
both Hands and his son were lntoXl-
Gated but an examination by Dr. W.
7. Chapman proved this report 10
be untrue, though they might have
had a drink of cider. Officers Knox
and O'Neal were soon on the scene
and placed them under arrest. upon
being questioned by the officers II
was found that Haywood Hands
was operating the car without IL
cense.
Lodges Observe Fraternity Night
Members of the various lodges in
town met in P. o. S. of A. Hall on
Thursday evening and tittingly OBJ
served Armistice Day here, with a
patriotic program of speech and
song. About one hundred were
was beautifully decorated In the
National cOlors, and the Manuely1
Trio. Messrs. Mitchell, Neamlsh anu
Widdowson, entertained throusnouU
the evening. George W. swami
president of the Fraternity, acteo III
the capacity of chairman OF the
meeting in a most witty manner
The following program was given;
Singing, "Star-Spangled Banner
A Word of Greeting from President
Swain; Recitation, Elmer West, Jr.'
Music; Duet, by Helena and ALBERTA
West; Recitation, "A PatrloIlc
Creed" Willard West; SINGING
America; A Few words from CoLn-
mander Lillian Harmstead OF the
s., Women's Benefit Association; Solo'
"A Song to the Flag" Ruth Larrl-
more: Recitation, America, Love
You." Emma Derrickson; Legion
naire Harry C. TIE was present anu
made a few remarks, talking on the
work of the American Legion tnru
fbe State and Nation. He urged ms
hearers to always remember ARMS
flee Day and assist the World-War
veterans in the proper celebratloh'
Pooding Mrs. Harriet Derrickson;
drill Presentation of the American
Flag by Captain Derrickson ana
Guards of the Women's Benefit AS
sociation. Remarks were also mace
bv Herman. johnson and w. h Mas
sew Rev. G. A. Morris made the
few closing remarks. S!nglns'
.sRattIe HYMN of the RepuDllc,
social hour was then enjoyed during
which games were played and llgnO
refreshments were served. Mrs. M
M Eberhard, together with her as
sistants. should be commended lot
tbe splendid program. She worked
verv hard on the program in order
10 make it a complete success.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Pollett and
daughter Gertrude spent Sunday
with local relatives. ,
home after spending some tlnle
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. PolIeII DIT
Stockton, Md. e VIII
Mr. Charles Hutchison, OF VII
mington, spent the weekend Will
local friends. o..,. of
Wilmington, spent the weekend
with the latter's parents MT anu
Mrs. Charles Trice.
John Short, of Philadelphia, Pa
visited his brothers and slsIeIs
here over the weekend.
Mrs. Samuel Short, who is
pneumonia victim, is slightly I'M
proved at this time.
,tov McGurdick, of Philadelphia
spent the weekend with local rela-
Mrs. Albert Gettlish of New York.
snent the weekend with her par
ents. MIR. and Mrs. Albert Welcn'
DR.. and Mrs. H N. Manning, OF
Seaford, spent Sunday with Mr.. ana
Mrs. w. w. Sharp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry s. Harrlns-
ton attended the Sesqui-CentennlaI
on Saturday.
Warren T. Moore was Philadel-
phia visitor last week.
Mrs. GlenWood Harrington anu
Miss Hickman, of Lewes, were re-
cent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. IL u
Tee. ~
Mrs. A. P. Lewis and niece, Miss
Nan Lewis, of Denton, Md, are VS.
iting in Philadelphia this week.
Roland Pepper, Of Selbyvllle'
snant the weekend with his father,
Thomas Pepper.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ruze enter
tanned relatives from New YORK over
the weekend.
Little Louise Murphy is sunerlns
with a heavy case of chicken-pox.
Mrs. William Marsh, Of Carlisle,
Pa. spent the past week with her
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard F1tz-
gerald.
DIR. Emil QuiIlen has returned
home after spending the past week
with relatives in this vicinity.
Baker Inquest Held-May
Perform Autopsy
Coroner Ennis enpaneled a jury
here yesterday afternoon at TWO
o'clock to investigate the death OF
John G. Baker, whose unconscious
body was found along the railroad
tracks early Sunday morning, and
who later died in the Emergency
Hospital. The body was removed
to F. w. Harrington's undertaking
parlors, where the inquest took
place. Some little testimony was
taken but due to the absence of sew
eraI persons expected to testify
they adjourned until 5 p. m. The
Jury examined the body and the 10
cation. After reconvening, DR.. Mar