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Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
AUTO PARTY ESCAPE INJURY
in SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH
Drunken Negro Driver Badly DAM
ages Car Driven BY Mr.. TOadYine

A party of Milford folks who were
returning from Wilmington where
they had attended the Playhouse on
Saturday evening, narrowly escaped
serious injury when their car was
hit by a car driven by a drunken
negro Just south of Rising Sun. In
the car at the time were Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Toadvine, owner of the
car. DR.. and Mrs. Elmer 7. Williams
and Mrs. Walter L. Grier. Mrs. Grier
and Mrs. Toadvine received slight
bruises about the shoulder, but
otherwise none of the occupants
were hurt. The car, a new Buick Sc
dan, was badly damaged. The motor
was smashed, axle bent and frame
probably sprung. Immediately fol-
lowing the accident Mr.. ToadVine
jumped from his car and held the
drunken negro, John Austin, and
held him until the arrival of State
Police. He was recognized by the Off
Ger arresting him as having been ar
rested and charged with drunken
driving about two weeks previous.
He was taken to Dover jail and on
Monday was given hearing by
Magistrate Burton of that town. A
fine of 5000 for operating a car while
under the influence of liquor, and an
additional fine of $50 and 3 months
Imprisonment for operating car
before his years suspension had ex-
pired. was imposed. Mr.. Toadvine
states that he will be unable to col
lect any damages from the negro be-
cause he owns nothing.
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GOVERNOR URGES
SEX EQUALITY In
ALL ORGANIZATIONS
Mr.. Robinson Cites Strength Of
National Grange As Pertinent
Example.
SPEAKS AT THE SESOUI
Asks Americas Voters To Dis
play Greater Interest In Gov
ernmental Affairs.

women in organization" was
strongly advocated by Governor Rob-
ert P. Robinson Tuesday afternoon
at the celebration of National
Grange Day" at the Sesqui-
NAL Exposition, Philadelphia. The
governor, who heads the Delaware
Grange, pleaded that women DC al
lowed to enter all organization on
an equal footing" with men. THE
soundness of such policy" he said,
"can be gathered from the strength
of the National Grange today which
has stood for 60 years and in which
women enjoy equality Of member
ship. No home is successful without
woman and no organization can
be so, either"
He also spoke of the Grange as a
builder of character" and in con-
clusion backed up the remarks of
L. J. Taber, master Of the National
Grange, and preceding speaker,
calling upon Americas s voters to dis
play greater interest in govern
mental matters.
The meeting was held in the sta
dium and was attended by more
than 500 members. A special bus
carried SO members of Harmony
Grange, this State, to the meeting.
The Governor and Mrs. Robinson
and family mOtored 10 Philadelphia.
They were accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Palmer Chapman, who were
entertained by the Governor and
Mrs. Robinson during the past week
end. Mr.. Chapman is master Cf the
Rhode Island State Grange. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chapman returned to Rhode Is
land Tuesday night.
Mr.. Taber said in part:
THE political development of
America has failed to keep pace
with her material advancement, and
this should send forth d challenge
to every citizen. We are thinking
too much of material things, and
not enough of the spiritual affairs of
life"
Discussing the decrease in popula-
ton and growth of non-agricultural
communities, Mr.. Taber pointed out
that the modern farmer American
farmer with the aid of machinery, is
able to raise twelve to fifteen times
as much produce per man us his CO.
lonial forefathers.
Among those at the convention
were Governors Pinchot, of Pennsyl-
vania, and Robinson, of Delaware,
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Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
FINE BABY ARRIVES in
CAPTAIN PETTYJOHN'S FAMILY
Commander OF Local Militia Com
pany Receives Congratulations

Captain and Mrs. Harry J. Petty
John are receiving congratulations
upon the birth of a daughter, Fran
ces Emily, on Sunday afternoon,
September 12. The child was born
at the jefferson Hospital in Phila-
delphia. Both mother and daughter
are doing fine. Since the announce
ment of the new arrival in the Pet
tyiohn family the proud "dad" has
been the recipient of hundreds of
congratulations from his friends
throughout the State. Their
friends in Milford are more than de-
lighted with the arrival Of young
Miss Emily, and are happy that a
child has arrived to add pleasure to
the home of Captain and Mrs. Petty
John. The Chronicle felicitates the
happy couple upon the arrival of the
new daughter.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
INTERESTING PROGRAM FOR
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Milford Hundred Affair Will Be Held
Wednesday At ThOmpSOnVille

The annual convention of the Mil
ford Hundred Sunday Schools will
be held at Thompsonville Methodist
Episcopal Church next Wednesday,
September 22nd, beginning at 10 o.
clock in the morning. An interest
ing program has been prepared for
the day, and those who attend will
be we'll rewarded. The officers of the
Association are H. A. Thompson,
president; Mrs. Walter G. Dill, sec
retary and George E. Roach, treas
urer. The program for the day fol-
lows:
Morning Session
10 A. M.-Devotion service, Theo-
dore A. Hall.
1O:15-Address of welcome, H. A.
Thompson.
1O:25-Report of secretary, Mrs.
Walter G. Dill.
10:30-Report of superintendent.
11:O5-Relation of Bible School to
Moral Questions, Rev. N. c. Benson.
11:30-Announcements and offer
ing.
11:4O-Evangelism Through the
Bible School, Rev. A. E. Thomas.
12:15-Basket lunch.
Afternoon Session
1:30-Devotion service, G. E.
Roach.
1:45-Social Activities of the Bible
School, H. R. Moore.
2:05-Report Of committees and
report of officers.
2:15-Music and offering.
2:3O-How to Develop the Spirit
ual Atmosphere of the School, Rev.
Disston w, Jacobs.
2:55-HOw to Get and Hold the
Young People in the Bible School,
James Lambert.
3:1O-Discussion, led by the pres
ident.
3:3O-Knowing the Book, Rev.
Samuel C. Welsh.
3:55-Closing devotion, Rev. Geo.
w. Bond.
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By the Governor:
S. D. TOWNSEND, JR.,
Secretary of State.
THIEVES ENTER STORE
STEAL RADIO EQUIPMENT
Wharton & Barnard Store Entered
Friday Night; Sets and Parts Missing

Thieves entered the store of Whar-
ton & Barnard late Friday night, or
early Saturday morning, and car
ried away a radio set, tubes, batter
les and other small articles. The
set was one that had been left at
the store for repairing and it was
ready for returning to the owner
when stolen. A check up on the
stock in the store indicates num-
ber of radio tubes, a new storage
battery and other smaller pieces of
equipment were stolen. Entrance
was gained from the rear Of the
store. No clew was left by which
the guilty parties could be learned.
Automobile tire thieves seemed to
be especially active on Friday night.
While attending the circus on North
Walnut street, a spare tire was stol-
en- from the rear of the car owned
by Charles q. Banning. Another
tire was taken from a car standing
on Walnut street in the business sec
ton. Several others reported hav-
ing missed tires during the evening.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
MILFORD POLICE
CATCH AUTO THIEVES
Negroes Wreck Car When Loo al
Officers Pursue Them On South
Front Street.

Aaron Holland, colored, of Lewes,
and ElwOod Davis, cOlOred of Mil
ton, were arrested Sunday morning
by Chief of Police Courtney of Mil
ford, charged with the theft of an
automobile from a Lewes garage on
Saturday night. The negroes were
caught after they had wrecked the
stolen car and had badly damaged
another car during a chase on South
Front street. Saturday evening the
Milford police force was notified to
be on the lookout for a Studebaker
coach, the property of S. ]. Wilson &
Son, of Milton, which had been re-
ported missing. While standing at
the corner of South Front and Wal
nut streets, officers Courtney and
Davis saw the car approaching
When ordered to stop the driver put
on speed and dashed out East Front
street. The officers commandeered
a car and gave chase. In front of
the store of FearOn Reed the fugi-
tives' car crashed into the automobile
of Wilbert Hall and badly damaged
II. III ttLlGIi pllAAS W lu4 II AAllO L AD44NA
avenue the driver of the automobile
lost control and crashed into large
tree standing in front of the home of
George Abbott. The car was wreck
ed. When the officers arrived both
occupants of the car were missing.
Later in the evening Chief Courtney
was given a tip that the negroes
were making their way toward Mil
ton. He went in search of them and
found them walking along the road
They were placed under arrest,
brought to Milford and handed over
to the State Police Davis was bad
ly cut about the arm and Holland
was badly bruised Both were treat
ed at the Milford Emergency Hospi-
tai before being taken to the George
town iaiI
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
REPUBLICANS WOULD
RETURN TO OLD PLAN
OF CONVENTIONS
Platform Adopted Tuesday Rec
Ommerds Nominations OF Coun-
ty Tickets By Conventions.
URGES STRICT ECONOMY
Recommend Consolidation Of
Commissions As Method OF
LessOning Expense.

The platform of the Republican
party as adopted at the convention
at Dover indOrses the action of Sen
ator du Pont and Representative
Houston in Congress, commends
Governor Robinson and his admins
tratiOn, opposes Capitalization of
| government in Washington, urges
extension of convention system to
incorporate county ticket nomina-
tons, and reiterates the favor for a
protective tariff. The complete plat
form follows:
We, the duly elected representa-
tiyes of the Republican party of the
State Of Delaware in convention as
! sembled at Dover on the 18th day of
| September, 1926, hereby submit to
the Republican voters of the State
a declaration of the political prin-
clples OF the party, as well as sew
eraI measures enactment.
FIRST, We endorse with the ut
most enthusiasm and appreciation
the administration of the United
State government under the wise,
safe and sensible leadership of Pres
ident Calvin Coolidge. We approve
of his foreign policy and also call
special attention to the very able
manner in which the financial affairs
of the nation have been handled, and
to the fact that the skillful manage
ment of President Coolidge and Sec
retary Mellon has resulted in a
large reduction of the public debt as
well as sensible lessening of tax
alton.
SECOND, We thoroughly endorse
the action of our Republican Sena-
tor, T. Coleman du Pont, and of Rep
resentative Robert G. Houston dur
ing the recent session of Congress,
which we believe has reflected the
mature opinion of their constituents
regardless of party.
THIRD, We thoroughly appreciate
and highly commend the honest, eff
cient and business-like administra-
ton of Governor Robert P. Robinson
and his associate officials in the
State government.
FOURTH, The Republican party in
the State of Delaware has always
stood for the maintenance of our
State rights under the Federal Con-
stitutiOn and we are strongly Oppos-
ed to the tendency, as exhibited in
recent times, to centralize an undue
amount of power IN Washington,
which has the effect of lessening the
Continued on page 1O)
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
MIDSHIPMAN HOLZMUELLER
TALKS BEFORE SCHOOL PUPILS
At High School Assembly He Ex-
planned Method OF Admission

On Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 the
high school assembly met for the
first time this year. One hundred
and seventy students assembled.
The custodian of the flag, Henry
Spear Shew, class of '27, led the ma
tional flag salute, after which the
students sang "The Star Spangled
Banner" William a. Humes, a visit
or for the occasion, was at the pia-
no and Miss Fannie-Lew Eiler, the
instructor in vocal music, conducted
the singing.
Midshipman James Gilchrist Holz-
mueller, of the U. S. Naval Academy,
was introduced by Mr.. Shilling as
the speaker of the hour. Mr.. Holz-
mueller gave very interesting ac-
count of the manner of admission to
the academy and of the various
phases of the life of midshipman
during the first year. At the conclu-
sion of his address Mr.. Holzmueller
presented the school with a beautiful
little booklet prepared by the Naval
Academy authorities in order that
students who are thinking of enter
ing the academy may have all nee
essary information at hand.
This message out of the novel ex-
perience of a graduate of this high
school was enthusiastically receiv-
ed by the students and instructors.
A period of song under the direc-
tion of Miss Eiler concluded the first
assembly of the year 1926-27.
This afternoon at 2:9O a short
program commemorative of the
adoption of the Constitution of the
United States will be given, since
this date, September II, is Constitu-
ton Day throughout the nation. The
public is invited to these Friday as
semhlieS
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
MILK PRODUCERS DISCUSS
PROBLEMS AT SMYRNA MEETING
Speakers Advise Against Increasing
OF Milk Supply At This Time

The dairymen in the vicinities of
Clayton and Smyrna who are men,
bers of the local organization of the
Interstate Milk Producers Associ-
alton met in the Strand Theatre on
Friday evening Of last week to dis
cuss the present milk market situa-
ton as it affects the farmers in Del
aware and throughout this section of
the country who are shipping milk to
Philadelphia.
The chief speaker at this meeting
was H. D. Allebach, of Philadelphia,
President of the Interstate Milk
Producers Association, who explain
ed the plan by which the 1926 basic
continued on page fye)
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
SUSSEX REPUBLICANS
NAME COUNTY TICKET
AT PARTY PRIMARIES
There Were Few Contests For
Offices On County Ticket Last
Saturday.
REV. G. "A. COOKE DEFEATED
Clergyman At FraDkfOrd Makes
Poor Showing Against Asa
Bennett.

The Republican primary election
on Saturday, to nominate the county
ticket and delegates to the state
convention, which was held IN DO
yer Tuesday, was marked by spirit
ed contests in some of the districts.
Following is the list of nominees
on the Sussex county ticket:
Clerk of the Peace-John S. Coop
er, of near Delmar, (unopposed).
Register of Wills-George w.
Clendaniel, a miller, of Lincoln.
Recorder of Deeds-Earl I. Sir
man, automobile salesman, OF Laur-
ell. CUnopposed)
Sheriff-William Ross Ringler, OF
Millville; Ringler defeated George W.
Derrickson, of Ocean View, for the
nomination.
Coroner-Daniel J. Short, miller,
of near Bridgeville; Shorts oppo-
nent was Charles E. Evans, mer-
chant, of Ocean View.
State Senators: First District
John S. Isaacs, farmer, of near Mil
ford.
Third District-Former Represen-
tative John w. Messick, of near
MillsbOro.
Fifth District-William S. Davis
of Georgetown. Davis opponent was
former State Cannery Inspector, Dr'
William R. Messick, of Rehoboth,
who received seventy votes out OF
five hundred and ninety-eight cast,
giving Davis majority of five hun
dred an dtwenty-eight.
Representatives First District
William H. Richardson, Milford.
Second-Thomas c. Curry, Green
wood.
Third-Former State Treasurer,
Thomas N. Rawlins, Seaford.
Fourth-William w. Tyndall, OF
near Laurel.
Fifth-Earl T. Cooper, of near
Delmar. Cooper defeated Albert F.
Dillahay, of Laurel.
Sixth-Former State Senator Asa
Bennett, of Frankford. Senator Ben
nett defeated the Rev. George A.
Cooke. pastor of the Frankford Meth
odist Episcopal Church by vote OF
about two to one. Rev. Mr.. Cooke was
backed by the "dry" voters OF his
district
Seventh-James B. Dickerson, Sell
byville.
Eighth-Former Clerk of the Or
CONTINUED on page four)
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STATE TEACHERS WILL MEET
AT DOVER In NOVEMBER
Annual Gathering OF Education As
SOciatiOn TO Be Held Nov. IL and II

=, At a meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors of the Delaware State. Edu-
cation Association at the Office of the
State Board of Education in Dover
on Tuesday evening, Thursday and
Friday, November 18th and 18th,
were selected for the meeting dates
for this year. The meeting on Tues
day was attended by Prof. w. A..
wilkinson of the University of Della
ware. who is president of the asso-
citation. and by vice president, w. il.
Jump, of Wyoming; Miss Ethel b.
Gibson. of Greenwood; H. Z. Snave-
lv of New Castle; D. A. Petry, Of
l8Iillsboro; H. z. Stahl, treasurer,
|Clavmont, and R. z. Shilling, secre-
tarv. of Milford, all of whom are di-
rectors of the association. An effort
was made to bring the annual gath
ering of teachers to Milford this
year. but after a thorough discus
Sion the directors thought it advis-
able to meet in Dover because of the
fact that it is more convenient to
reach by teachers in northern Kent
knd New Castle counties.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
PROCLAMATION
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
DOVER. DELAWARE.


Designating Monday, September
20, 1926, as Delaware Day" at the
Sesqui-C Centennial being held in the
City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Whereas, In the one hundred and
fifty years that have gone by since
the adoption of the Constitution on
September 20, 1776, Delaware has
expanded and developed in every
thing but its territory; and
Whereas, Delaware has shown her
patriotism by her attitude in all of
the past national emergencies and
the names of brave and illustrious
Delawareans will be handed down
through the ages as the embodiment
of great deeds and service in the for
nation of a State that was first to
ratify the Federal Constitution and
thus became the first State in the
Union on December Z, 1897; and
Whereas, With a desire to further
emphasize our loyalty and patriotic
feeling, and to show our apprecia-
ton of the honor bestowed upon us
by the Sesqui- Centennial Exposition,
Now, Therefore, 1, Robert P. Rob
inson, Governor of the State of Della
ware, hereby designate and set aside
Monday, September 20, 1926, as Del
aware Day at the Sesqui-Centennial,
where our State Flag will be pre-
sented, at the same time extending a
cordial invitation to our friends and
neighbors to participate in the cere-
monies arranged for that day, and
calling upon the citizens of Della
ware to help in every possible way,
make this celebration an outstand-
ing event,
In testimony whereof, I, Robert P.
Robinson, Governor of the State of
Delaware, have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the Great Seal of
the said State, this eleventh day of
September, in the year Of our Lord,
One Thousand Nine Hundred, and
Twenty-SiX, and in the independence
of the United States of America, the
one hundred and Fifty-First.
ROBERT P. ROBINSON,
Governor.
By the Governor:
S. D. TOWNSEND, JR.,
Secretary of State.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS SEPT.
20 STATE DAY AT SESQUI
Asks Delaware Citizens To Make
Celebration Outstanding Event

Governor Robinson on Monday is
sued the following proclamation
designating September 20, 1926 as
Delaware Day" at the Sesqui-Cen-
tennial in Philadelphia:
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17

OUR PRINTING PLANT
Is THE LARGEST ON
The PENINSULA. LET
US QUOTE ON YOUR
NEXT PRINTING ORDER
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Constipation!
How to Keen
Bowels Regular

To DIR. w. B. Caldwell of Month
cello, ILL.,, practicing physician for
AZ years. it seemed cruel that so
many constipated men, women,
children. and particularly old folks,
had to be kept constantly stirred
up" and half sick by taking cathartic
pills, tablets. salts. calomel and
nasty oils.
While he knew that constipation
was the cause Of nearly all head
aches, biliousness, Indigestion and
stomach misery, he did not believe
that sickening purge" or "physic'
was necessary.
In DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
he discovered q. laxative which helps
to establish natural bowel regular
ity'' even for those chronically con-
stipatcd DR.. Caldwcll's Syrup Pepsin
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SANOG MODERN GIRL

one said half-aloud: "Lovely-oh,
isn't she lovely!' Murillo, bowling to
pew after pew. lowered his head with
an urgent: Sandy, look up! Smile
littlep'
But she didn't move a muscle of
her face. Her eyes with their dark
heavy lashes, remained fixed on her
feet-on little pencil smudge across
the toe of her silver slipper. Odd
they hadn't noticed that. Judith
would have rubbed It off with a bit
of French chalk.
They neared the vestibule. Some
one, pushing forward. was about to
kiss her. Murillo thrust out hir arm,
gave a laugh. pressed his lips ex-
ultantly on Sandy's mouth. She felt
very cold and still; then suddenly
that she was about cry.
m JUDITH rode with them to the
| house. Sandy was glad for
LII this--foolishly glad. Murillo
sat opposite. His dreamy eyes pos
sessed her.
She was conscious OF their heated
gaze turned on her indulgently as
they sat at the supper table; con-
moist. whispering excitedly: Smile,
Sandy-they're toasting the bride
smile!"
The young people grouped about
her were laughing. The girls were
big hats. They looked fiowery. A.
the far end Of the long table-'way
down there in the old back parlor-
were the family friends. Most OF
the women we've in black or gray
satin-stiff, Gignified clothes. The
men wore swallow-tails, cut in the
fashion of the last generation. They
were all leaning forward. craning
their necks over the bowls of roses.
They were singing in somewha.
broken voices. "She's a jolly good
fellow"
Murillo kissed a wine glass, held
1t for Sandy to drink. He said
softly: ITO my wife,
Sandy's eyes filed. She looked
at him angIily. Then all at once
she began to laugh. She waved to
Dick Chapman-to Heinie Rivers.
She promised to dance with them
all. She said boldly and tossing her
head: Eyes! I've hours of freedom
yet"
And she signaled TO Jimmy. He
was there, OF course. The McNells
had nothing to hide! Jimmy was
only Sandy's old school chum
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But when the tables were cleared,
Jimmy managed 10 tuck himself in
corner with Sandys uncle and
three or four other fellows, He was
Ill at ease and very unhappy.
With a gay insolence she sum-
moned him. Hadn't Jimmy saved
her from her death Of cold in the
storm? Why shouldn't they dance
together at her wedding?
r" HEY swung with a glad, swift
eagerness into the strains of
LII a one-step. she said gently:
why so glum, Jimmy, darling?"
"Oh. Lord, Sandy|
1t was warm in the crowded old
house-warm and noisy. The Older
men were telling stale jokes, slap
ping each other on the back, guf-
fawing loudly. The women were
nodding their heads in solemn
gossip.
She didn't know IL she led Jimmy
to the kitchen or If he led her.
But they were stealing to the path
between the grapevines. They were
standing in the shadows, looking up
at the misty, amber moon.
Sandy had taken off her veil, Her
hair, waving mass, shone like an
aureole about her lips, not daring to
touch her.
you're so beautiful, never saw
anything look the way you did,
Sandy-the way you do now"
She raised her face, holding it
back q little on the long. slender
throat. She ran her fingers upward
till they touched Timmy's cheeks:
kiss me, Timmy-oh--kiss me
goodbyl''
He closed his arms down about
her. She chung to him. A wildness
seized her. She thought: ''Oh, grab
my hands. Jimmy! Run away with
mel why don't you? Now-oh,
quickr'
And he said, almost sobbing.
You're crying, Sandy-Lord, you're
not crying!'
m TEPs along the path-a low,
frightened voice: Sandy
~ Sandy, are you here?"
1t was Judith calling. Then Sandy
pulled Timmy's head down till his
cheek brushed hers She said, sweet
ly: mo, I'm not crying, Jimmy, of
course uotl But wait here a mo-
ment or two till l get back to the
house."
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somehow become beautiful with a
soft, eager sweetness, that 1t shone
like the face of the saint up here
in the golden candle-nght. Judith
murmured:
"Sandy-oh, Sandy, darling."
Then Murillo took her arm, turned
her about. A high. prolonged note
of song came like a beam of light
down the narrow aisles. Music flow
ing toward her and the scent Of
flowers. But all this was dreamlike,
nebulous and unreal.
The people were standing. Their
nodding and smiling gave a sense Of
motion to the quiet church. Some