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Milford chronicle., 1926-12-17
Delr11ar

A regular meeting of Adah Chap
ter. No. 5, o. E. S., was held Mon
dday evening, December 9Th. Mrs.
S. M. Ellis, acting worthy matron,
and Carroll S. Barr, worthy patron,
presiding. Following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Worthy matron, Mrs. Irving Cul-
yer; worthy patron, S. M. Ellis; as
sociate matron, Mrs. Victor Car
mine; secretary, Mrs. L. Maud Ellis;
treasurer, Mrs. Lillian Jones; con-
ductress, Mrs. Arthur BrewingtOn;
associate conductors, Mrs. H. M.
Waller; trustee, Albert H. Hearne.
Deolia Fleetwood of Wilmington
spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
Annie Fleetwood of this town.
Commercial fig growing in the
Del-Mar-Va Peninsula is at last be-
yond the experimental stage. Wal
lace Quinn of Crisfeld produced a
sufficient quantity of figs this sea-
son to encourage him to plant this
fall from 40 to go acres and to ar
range for a preserving factory next
season. Figs have been grown on the
Del-Mar-Va Peninsula since colonial
days but this endeavor Of Mr.. Quinn
is the first known commercial pro-
ject.
About 400 representatives from
different sections of Maryland atten-
ded the 2-day session of Maryland
Grangers held at the Wicomico Ho-
tel in Salisbury, December 1 and 2.
Mrs. Victor Carmine will enter
tain Friendship Sunday school class
of the NJ. e. Church at her home on
Thursday evening, December 18th.
J. P. West, Orin Collins and Her
man WOotten, former employees OF
the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company
here, have moved to Trenton, N. j.,
temporarily, where they have secur-
ed employment.
H. T. Esham, NJ. B. Sherwood and
v. ]. Carmine attended the annual
convocation of the council of the M.
E. High Priests of Maryland and the
one hundred and twenty-ninth an
nual convocation of the Grand Chap
ter of Royal Arch Masons of Mary
land held in Baltimore this week.
At a sale of the real estate of the
late Harry Cordrey, his home was
purchased by the widow, Mrs. Sallie
Cordrey, for $5,100.00 and the gar
age on the stone road was purchas-
ed by VIM. S. Nelson for $420000.
Lewis Nelson, son of the pur-
chaser, will continue the business
which he has conducted at the above
named garage for the past year.
The work on the line road is pro-
crossing very satisfactorily.
E. N. Holloway has nearly com
Melted several homes on State street
which he will offer for sale soon.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-17
INDIAN RIVER VIEW

The weather has been quite cold
and unsettled.
Christmas is drawing near and the
holly wreath season will soon be
over.
Miss Anna Calhoun has again re-
turned home from Baltimore, Md.
George Nelson and brother called
on Geo. w. Calhoun and family on
Thursday evening.
George W. Calhoun called on II.
P. Holt on Saturday afternoon.
There were many fish drifted up
On the Indian River shore this past
week from the frozen spell Of ice.
Norman Calhoun and family call
ed on George W. Calhoun and lam
lily on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-17
Forest Park
(Near Bridgeville)

A Merry Christmas to one and all.
The handkerchief and shadow So
cial that the P. T. A. of Forest Park
school was to have on Friday eve
ming, December 7th, was changed
and we had it Thursday evening,
December 9th and being that it was
so stormy there were not many
present. Our next meeting is to be
held the third Wednesday evening in
January.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Spanish of
Greenwood and Mrs. Amos Wiley
spent Sunday with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs. John Donovan,
Sr.
We were sorry to hear that Mrs.
Regina Culin of Chester, but for
merly of here has been quite ill at
her home there, but she is some
what improved at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John King and Mr..
and Mrs. William Smith of near
Bridgeville were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Tucker.
Miss Elma Donovan of near here
spent the weekend with her bro
ther, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Donovan
of Middleford.
Edgar O'Day and his sister, Miss
Margaret O'Day were Sunday even
ing supper guests of Miss May
Passwaters.
Don't forget the P. T. A. meeting
at Smith school Wednesday evening,
December 22nd. Come and bring
your friends.
Willard Lynch had the misfortune
of breaking one of his ribs recently.
LAWS CHURCH NEWS .... and e.
Miss Josephine Belts has returned
from Philadelphia and is visiting her
sister, Mrs. w. A. G. Harrington.
Joseph Robbins has been visiting
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Harrington.
Merritt Camper visited Billy
Schmick on Sunday.
Miss Thelma and Mary Leora Rob
bins spent a few days this week with
Mrs. ]. T. Robbins of Frederick.
Garbutt Maris has visited Thomas
Robbins recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas G. Johnson
of near FELTON, entertained at dinner
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. John Huesman
and daughter, Dorothy, of Magnolia,
who were the guests of honor, the
occasion being Mr.. and Mrs. Hues-
mans 18th wedding anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Purnell, Mrs.
Thomas of Houston and Mrs. Ever
ett Robbins motored to Wilmington
on Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-17
Harrington
Harrington Century Club Notes

Harrington Century Club Notes
The Harrington Century Club helC
its regular meeting Tuesday after
noon with thirty-ive present. The
meeting opened with a song, follow
ed by the Lords prayer. The minutes
of the previous meeting were reaC
by the secretary, Mrs. Ernest Raugh'
ley and were approved. The ladies IL
charge of the Thurman supper re-
ported net proceeds of $52.01, which
amount was turned over to the treas
urer, Mrs. E. B. Rash.
A collection was taken for the
Christmas box for two inmates oi
the Delaware Colony at Stockley anc
4 Mrs. Vertie Cahall and Mrs. Rosena
/ Sharp were named on a committee tc
/ select gifts for the box.
After a few other minor business
discussions, the hOstesses for the
day, Mrs. John Masten, Mrs. w. S
McCabe and Mrs. w. D. Scott took
charge of the meeting and gave the
following program:
A piano duet concluding with 1.-THE
Star Spangled Banner" was played
by Mrs. r. X. Jones and Mrs. julius
Cooper. While the ladies were stand
ing for the National Anthem, the sa-
lutte to the flag was led by Mrs. John
Masten.
Mrs. w. D. Scott read paper on
the history of the constitution.
The preamble of the constitution
was read and explained by Miss En-
ma DOwnes.
An explanation of the three divis-
ions of our government was read by
Mrs. C. Fred Wilson.
Steps in law making was read by
Mrs. T. L. Wingate.
Mrs. Garrett S. Harrington read
an explanation of amendments to the
constitution and the steps necessary
to add an amendment.
Mrs. L. T. Jones read a poem from
Longfellow's Building the Ship.
Thou, too, Sail on, o, Ship OF
State"
Mrs. George B. Potter played a
medley of Christmas carols which
ended with "It Came Upon A Mid
night Clear" which the ladies sang
led by Mrs. Clyde Miller.
Refreshments were served by the
hostesses, assisted by Mrs. Samuel
Williams.
Wilbert C. Wiley Dead
Death occurred to Wilbert C. Will
Low aee 70 wears. at the Milford
Emergency Hospital, Thursday night
after being confined there only a
short time, he having been in i'll
health for several months at the
home of his daughter here. Mr.. Viii
ley was born in Bridgeville and Ia
ter entered business at Pennington,
where he conducted a general store
for 40 years. He was a widower; his
wife, Alice Barwick Wiley. died SIX
years ago. After the death of his
wife he made his home with his
daughter, Mrs. E. S. Richards. Up
to the time of his death he conduct
ed a small grocery store here.
Funeral services were held from
the home of his daughter on Sunday
afternoon at 2 p. m. Services were
conducted by Rev. E. H. Collins
pastor of the M. E. Church. Inter
ment in Hollywood cemetery. He is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mel
lie Richards and five grandchildren.
MIR. Wiley was the father-in-law OF
E. S. Richards, the well known trap
shooter.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-17
NiIIsboro

The little tots of the Junior League
presented a program in Grace M. E.
Church on Sunday evening and the
service was a very pleasing one. w.
p. Prettyman made an address that
was also much enjoyed.
Plans are being made for the M.
E. Sunday school Christmas enter
tainment which will be given on
Christmas Day, in the evening.
st. Marks Sunday school will give
its entertainment and treat on
Christmas Eve.
There was a visitor in town on
Saturday night who was made to
feel extremely welcome and who ere
ated a great deal of excitement
among the ardent believers in Santa
Claus. The visitor was a no less
celebrated parsonage than Santa
Claus himself and his admiring fol-
lowers beset him on every hand Tor
nromises of a full stocking on
Christmas morning.
Mrs. Charles Kitchens entertained
the Bridge Club on last Wednesday
evening and Mrs. Harold Dobson
will entertain the club this week on
Friday evening.
Mrs. Sara White and Mrs. Ellen
White were Salisbury visitors last
Friday.
Joseph Collins is showing signs OF
Improvement at the present time
from a severe illness from double
pneumonia. ,
The buyers of holly stopped re-
ceiving wreaths this week and many
families have sold hundreds OF them.
Death has visited our town twice
last week and took away two ageu
men.
George P. Messick, aged about 70
years, died at the home of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Louder Mitchell, near town,
last Wednesday afternoon. Funeral
services were held on Friday AFTER
noon at st. Thomas Church, conduct
ed by Rev. ]. A. BucksOn and inter-
ment made in the church cemetery.
Daniel Conaway, an aged colored
man and greatly respected, died last
Tuesday after long illness. Funer-
al services were held for him at Old
Field on Thursday and burial mace
in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Burton enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. ]. K. Lingo, Mrs.
Lulu Conaway and Miss Travis Bo-
lin at dinner on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Davis OF Clay
ton spent Saturday night and Sun
dday with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry V. Hall.
Mrs. Hettie J. Lingo has returned
from a lengthy visit in Philadelphia
with her daughter, Mrs. Lena Hearn.
Mrs. Lingo is now visiting her
daughters in town, Mrs. Jennie Pret-
lyman and Mrs. Virginia Lingo.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith OF
Georgetown were in town last Fri
day.
Mrs. Ruth Bailey and little son
Richard are spending several weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry V. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Purse OF
Seaford were Sunday guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. w. P. Monroe.
Mrs. Olive Burton went to Phila-
delphia Sunday where she hopes to
improve nervously under the care OF
a specialist.
Mrs. Matte Shockley returned to
her home here on Sunday after a
visit in Philadelphia and Bridgeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Downing and
infant son spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. A. R. Dodd.
Don't forget the senior play on
Thursday night in Dodd's Hall: "A
Couple of Million" is its name and
that sounds very interesting.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-17

Laws Church Aid was delightfully."-
entertained by Mrs. Homer Hopkins
on Friday evening. A novel feature
of the evening was a game in which
lovely pie was the premium. Mrs.
Willis P. Maloney and Mrs. Henry
Purnell were the winners. Our next
meeting will be with Mrs. Edward
Hollinger on January IA, 1927.
Mrs. Minnie Belts of Middletown
was with us at the Aid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Chambers
have been on the sick list.
Mrs. Arthur Taylor has been en-
tertaining her sisters of Harrington.
Laws P. T. A. was quite success
full on Tuesday evening. Delightful
refreshments were served by Mrs.
Harry Minner and Mrs. Everett
Robbins. A wonderful program was
rendered by the scholars.
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-17
Philadelnhia visitors.

Philadelphia visitors.
Mrs. George Nelson and children
of Delmar spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Nimrod Minner.
Roland Pepper of Selbyville spent
the weekend with his father, Thos.
Pepper.
Mrs. Georgia Murphy of Farming
ton spent the weekend with Sena-
tor and Mrs. Charles D. Murphy.
p Full line of jewelry for Christmas
presents. Confidential convenient
credit plan. See Sam Williams,
Harrington, Delaware. d3-3t
Harry C. Tee, at Sharp & Fleming
Drug Store, sis our local representative.
For your convenience he is authorized
to renew your subscriptions and take
new subscriptions He is provided with
the necessary blanks and viii issue a
bonifide receipt. j18-tf
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-17
DIR. MakOskey Addresses Large
Congregation; Dedicate Sunday
School Annex

DIR. MakOskey Addresses Large
Congregation; Dedicate Sunday
School Annex
DR.. e. c. Makoskey, president of
the Maryland Annual Conference,
addressed one of the largest cOngre-
cations in attendance for some time.
His visit here was twofOld, it was
an occasion for rejoicing to the
members and friends of the church.
DR.. Makoskey is very forceful
speaker and delivered a very inter-
esting sermon. He choose for his text
Hebrews 11-39. Translated in plain
English, he said, be hero and have
great faith. There were five elements
that are essential to the making of
a hero: Sacrifice, Patience and Per-
sistance, Obedience, Fear and Self
denial. Each of the parts he explain
ed thoroughly. After his sermon and
the closing prayer he lauded the
generosity of Mrs. Elva Sapp in her
gift of the beautiful Sunday school
annex to the church, saying it was
very fine spirit to see the light in
this manner, after the fire of less
than twelve months ago which SER
iously damaged the primary Sunday
school room. Taking the name OF
Sapp, he said it was a sensible gift
for the children of today, who Will
be the church of tomorrow, that he
thought it fine to provide the gift
while living, as that she might see
some of the results obtained. Con-
tinuing DR.. Makoskey said it was an
appropriate gift, pricely gift and
princely gift.
The music furnished by the mem
hers of the choir was of high order.
The Junior Christian Endeavor for
merly held Sunday afternoons will
be held III the future at 6 p. m. IN
the new annex while the other Chris
tian Endeavor Society will meet as
usual in the main Sunday school
room. An important meeting of the
Ladies Aid Society will be held fol-
lowing the prayer meeting on We'd
nesday evening.
William H. CahaIl Appointed Justice
of the Peace and Notary Public
After being without a justice of
the peace and notary public for
sometime or since the death OF
MAGISTRATE George R. Jones who held
the position for 80 years, William H.
Cahall, a local automobile dealer,
associated with Cahall & Marvel,
has received his commission ana
the unanimous endorsement of the
Republican party. For some time 1t
has been known that there were
two candidates in the field. The other
being Mayor Sawtelle. 1t is said that
Mayor Sawtelle withdrew in favor OF
Magistrate Cahall.
Mrs. R. w. Vane will spend the
winter with her husband at San
Antonio, Texas.
Mrs, Manual T. MadamS suffered
light stroke of paralysis during the
past week and at this time is re-
covering as well as can be expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman johnson OF
Milford spent the weekend with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George john
son.
Announcements have been made
through the First National Bank and
the Peoples Bank that their Christ
mas Clubs have sent out checks to
their patrons to the amount of $685.
900.
DR.. S. S. Sawtelle of Cape May, N.
J., spent Saturday with local rela-
tives. They are enroute to Florida
for the winter.
Mrs. Harrington Truitt and Mrs.
Dan Kitchens have been recent
Milford chronicle., 1926-12-17
ONE TOO MANY

I'm glad you're hired" said the
store joker to the new clerk. "The
boss has been looking around for a
long time for some one who could
play the fool"
whats his idea?" asked the new
clerk. 'Is he going to fire you or
keep the two of us%-GOod Hard
ware.
Evening star., 1926-05-23
STEEL IS UNSETTLED;
PRODUCTION LARGE

By the ASSOC Ateu Press.
NEW YORK, May 22.-Underlyins
conditions in the steel trade during
the past week were somewhat unset
tied with prices irregular and with a
downward tendency. The demand
was fair in some descriptions, but
poor for others. Production was still
large. but curtailment was considered
probable, although heads of leading
steel companies expressed very opti-
mistic reviews relative to business
conditions in general and the future
of the industry. Pig iron was quiet
and barely steady. Competition was
keen at Eastern points, but counter
yailitlg duty against German mill
products expected TO check some OF
the foreign competition.
Business in copper. which broadened
out immediat tely following the general
strike in England, has tapered off
again. The British trade situation re-
mains more or less unsettled and in
the absence of an improved export de-
n,and, buying for domestic consump-
ton has been limited to immediate
needs. Meanwhile no selling pressure
Of consequence has developed and pro-
ducers are holding Electrolytic for
1874 cents delivered.
Forward tin has been in fair de-
mand, but prompt straits has lost
much Of its premium owing to the
resumption Of English shipments and
the absence Of buyers.
Lead has been lowered by the lead
ing producers Buying has been fair
ly good with most of the major indus
tries providing for nearby require
ments.
Zinc vas steady and while demand
Evening star., 1926-05-23
MAY WHEAT TAKES
JUMP OF five CENTS
Risk Of Big Swings Next Week
Causes Rise-0ther Months
Share Advance.
By the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, May 22.-Risk of big
swings in wheat prices next week
forced a 5-cent advance today in
margins required to maintain out
standing accounts In the May delivery
Largely as result, wheat values
tightened up all around. Closing
quotations on wheat were nervous,
u cent to ~ cents net higher, with
corn Il cent to cent down, oats un-
changed to HaA cent advance and
provisions varying from cents de-
cline to q rise of'12 cents.
Notice from the Board of Trade
clearing house gave warning to all
concerned that cents q bushel de-
posit would hereafter be required on
every trade kept unsettled in the May
delivery Of wheat. A margin Of S
cents on spread transaction between
May and July was also made impera-
tive. This action was generally con-
strued as meaning that the volume
of unsettled May wheat accounts In
Chicago Is a good deal larger thai
has been supposed and that no need
less chances were being taken as to
consequences Of possible wide fiuctua-
tionS in the market before the end or
the current business month. which in
the wheat market is noon week
from today.
Adverse crop reports regarding
Spring wheat in Minnesota and South
Dakota tended also TO strengthen the
wheat market. and SO likewise did
suggestions that the defeat of the
Haugen bill may bring about a more
general foreign demand for wheat;
A trade leader here said it was re:
ported that European purchasers had
been holding back hoping that the
United States would dump surplus
grain cheap. Rains In Canada had
only a temporary bearish influence:
In some quarters it was contended
that there would have to be @ decline
of 30 cents or more in cash wheat
prices before new crop deliveries
would be on a safe basis for specu-
lative sellers.
Defeat Of the Haugen bill had an
evident depressing effect on the corn
market. Selling on the part of couii-
try houses was a feature. Oats dis
played stubborn resistance to selling.
Provisions went lower with corn,
bnt recovered.
Evening star., 1926-05-23
Money to Loan

Secured by first deco of trust on real estate.
Prevailing interest and comm lssion.
Joseph l. Weller sisr wash 81. 4 + wv. NV.
Evening star., 1926-05-23
How Value Is Computed.

Considerable numbers Of individual
shareholders have requested informa-
tion about the manner In which the
worth of American Telephone and
Telegraph rights, listed the other day
on the Washington Stock Exchange.
are figured. This is arrived at as fol
lows:
Take the closing price Of the stock
which on the day the directors met
was $147.25-multiply it by the mum.
Der Of rights required for one new
share-in this case six. The result
will be $SS3.50. Add to this the price
Of one new share-$1O0. Divide the
total of $9S3.50 by seven shares-the
amount the holders Of six shares will
have if he exercises his rights-which
will give s14o.5o: Subtract the latter
figure from Wednesdays closing
price-thAt is $14O.50 from $147.25 and
the remainder, or $6.75, is the current
value Of the rights.
Evening star., 1926-05-23
DRY GOODS STEADIER.
Buying Is Light-Raw Silk Prices
Ease OF.

NEW YORK, May 90 R.-Per
Gales. sheets and pillowcases and
colorode cottons were bought in fair
amounts today for Fall wholesaling.
Prices on cotton goods in the gray
were steadier. Business WAS light
Burlaps remained nominally un-
changed here, but irregular and low
at Calcutta. Raw silk eased off. Silk
goods buying continued in moderate
proportions. More sanpnng was re-
ported in dress goods lines for Fall
and there has been a moderate filling
in business for lightweight mems
wear. Linens were steady In mill
centerS and moving slowly here.
Evening star., 1926-05-23
Local Securities Prices.

Following are the bid and asked
prices Of local securities which are
not listed under Washington Stock
Exchange rules:
Evening star., 1926-05-23
NEW PLANTS EXEMPT.
Georgia Counties and Towns Are
Seeking Industries.

ATLANTA, Ga, May - Pp.--
Thirty.eight counties and thirty-six
cities of Georgia have voted to ex-
elnpt from taxation for u five.year
period all new industries and addi-
tions to old industries, Hal VI. Stan
ley. commissioner of commerce and
labor, announced today.
Ten other cities and six counties
are to vote on the question soon.
Macon and Columbus are among the
larger cities of the State that have
voted to exempt new industries from
taxation. Atlanta. Savannah and Au-
gusta have not yet taken such action
The Minneapolis, st. Paul and Sault
ste. Marie also reported a deficit for
April Of $69.102 and for the four
months this year a deficit of $500, ,377
Net operating income for April was
&326,029 against $252,452 in April,
1925.
A deficit of $1e%,172 for April, after
interest, is reported by the Wisconsin
central in contrast to surplus of ST.
al in April last year. There was a
deficit OF $23.56o for the first four
months of 1926. April net operating
income fell to $13,s1S from $17s,5S2
in April last year.
Evening star., 1926-05-23

The new 10-story store Sears, Roe
buck & CO. is building In Atlanta on a.
plot covering 16 acres will be open for
business on August i, says c. M.
Kittle, president Of the company. The
building alone will represent an in
vestmert Of &3.500 600, and when
stocked will be increased to IS, 600 200.
Evening star., 1926-05-23

was only moderate, offerings were
light and prices were well maintained.
Antimony declined owing to increas-
ing supplies and a light demand.
Seward daily gateway. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1923-1933, 1926-12-08
PARADE OF FASHION

The new English dressing-g gowns
and wrappers are cut on unorthodox
lines and are more like mans dres-
sing-gown. Some are of quilted red
satin with silver tissue let in bands
in the style of an eiderdown. Others
are of salmon pink crepe-de-chine with
satin cuffs and wide bands at the hem,
prettily stitched and quilted.