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Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
WILLIM is HEAD OF
KENT FARM BUREAU
w. V. GOsden Is Presented With
Travelling Bag In Appreciation

At the annual netting of the Kent
County Farm Bureau held in Dover
last Wednesday in the Grange Hall,
officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: President, Ed.
Willim; vice-president, John N. Roe;
secretary and treasurer, R. Harry
Wilson; standing committees, or
ganizations, S. ]. Hall; horticulture,
Frank w. Richardson; poultry, Mrs.
David Metz; grange, B. B. Chase;
marketing, e. H. Donovan; home
MANAGEMENT and demonstration
work, Mrs. Harry Wilson, Mrs. e. G.
DAILY. Mrs. Priestley Urian; livestock
and dairying, L. D. Caulk.
Reports were received from the
various agencies including County
Agent Russell e. Wilson, giving a
summary of the extension work and
the program for 1928, and also a re-
port from Miss Helen L. Comstock'
county club agent.
In the report of the committee on
program of work for the coming
year, the boys and girls club work
was stressed and the continuation OF
the farm and home products show;
The committee also recommended
that the Farm Bureau handle the
purchasing of certified seed potatoes
binder Irvine and any other commod-
tiles which the members might de-
sire.
It was also suggested that speci-
al committee be appointed to take
care of all matters pertaining to the
safety and the protection OF tarm
property against thief. The question
of household management and i'm
provement was also considered as
one of the principal projects TO De
incorporated in the program OF woIk
which includes the women's actlVlt-
les as we'll as those subjects OF IN
terest to men.
Short addresses were made by d.
rector c. A. McCue and DR.. Claude
L. Benner of the University OF Dela-
ware, each of whom spoke OF tne
value of cooperation existing be-
tween the extension department ana
the Farm Bureau and other agricul-
SnraI organizations within the coun-
tv and state if the program OF agri-
culture is to be carried out to the
fullest extent for the benefit OF the
r,1rai neople. A, pleasing feature OF
the davis session was the presentat-
ion of a travelling bag to W. V. Cos
rContis4red on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
KENT BONDED DEBT
IS $2,3O5,OOO
S211,497 Collected In Taxes During
1927. Borrowed From Bank

County Comptroller William H.
Poore has completed his annual re-
port of the financial condition of the
county for the year ending Decem-
Der 1, 1927. The total receipts in
GLIDING a balance of S43,S75.46, on
December 1, 1926, was $S73,1O1.96.
OF this amount $211,497 was for
taxes and $27,569.16, the receipts
of other county offices. It was nee
essary during the year to borrow
$4,000 from the Farmers Bank and
that amount is also included in the
above total.
The report shows the total expen-
SEES from the general fund was $780,
675.96. The balance in the general
fund on December 1 Of this year
was $37,426. There are uncollected
taxes for 1926 and 1927 amounting
to more than $4,000. The total
bonded Indebtedness Of the county
is $2,3O5,O00.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
MANY CHANGES MOTOR
LAWS OF PENNA.
DelaWareans Should Become Ac-
guainted With Provisions New Law

AS Pennsylvania is a neighbOring
state the Delaware Automobile As
sociation informs motorists of
changing vehicle laws. Valuable
advice to motorists regarding their
rights under the new Vehicle Code
of Pennsylvania, effective January l.,
is contained in a statement by J..
Borton Weeks, president of the
Keystone Automobile Club and
American Motorists Association.
zone of the important changes in
the Pennsylvania law, said Mr.
Weeks, sis the comforting upon mo-
florists of the right to sign a written
promise to appear for hearing when
arrested for illeged violation of min
or provisions of the law. This right
to give written promise applies to
non-residents as well as residents Of
Pennsylvania.
eff a motorist has committed a
violation of the code in the view Of
presence of an officer, the latter
may do one of two things-arrest
the motorist on sight or take his
number and lodge a complaint a.
gainst him before a magistrate with
in the county in which case the mo-
torist will Tor should) be notified
by mail to appear for hearing.
eff an officer arrests on sight
person violating the code, the rights
of the accused depend upon the ma
ture of the offense. For example:
If the accused is charged with (a)
felony or misdemeanor, or the Of
ficer has good cause to believe &C
cused has committed such an Of
Tense. (b) or driving while under
the influence of intoxicating liquor
or narcotic drugs, or (c) If an ac-
cident has happened resulting in in
jury or death of any person, and the
accused is charged with an offense
causing or contributing to the hap
pening of the accident, the officer
must take the defendant Immediate
ly before the nearest magistrate.
"In all other cases Chat is, all
summary offenses under the code,
except those causing personal in
juries and death) one of four things
may happen:
"First-The accused may demand
an immediate hearing before ma
gistrate within the county, in which
case it is the duty of the officer to
take him Immediately before may
or. burgess, magistrate, alderman or
justice of the peace.
"Second-Accused may give to the
arresting officer a written promise
to appear within "a hours before a
magistrate. It is then the duty Of
the officer to release him.
"Third-The officer may give the
accused notice in writing to ap-
pear at time and place specified
at least five days before the arrest,
(unless the accused demands an
earlier hearing) and demand that
accused sign a written promise to
appear at such time. If accused
signs he should be Immediately re-
leased. If he refuses to sign the Of
ficer must take him Immediately"
before the nearest available mayor,
[COHtiSSed on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
92S ACRES OF
ALFALFA SEEDED
Campaign Conducted By q. Of A.
Extension Department Is Success

approximately 92S acres Of alfalfa
were seeded in New Castle County
as a result of the alfalfa campaign
conducted in the County and State
during the late summer by the agri-
cultural extension department Of the
University Of Delaware.
The campaign to stimulate the
ed on over the entire State. Through
the columns Of the county and city
papers, and by menas of circular
letters giving instructions on the
planting of this high quality feed,
the farmers of the Counties and
State were acquainted with the adj
vantages of alfalfa.
The adaptable seed for the State
was determined and the seed dealers
were given this information. The
survey of results indicates that the
increase in seed sold amounted to
over 100 per cent. over that Of prev
ious years.
Another alfalfa campaign will be
inaugurated during the coming year
and it is expected that equally as
good results will follow it. 1.-THE use
of alfalfa hay in the dairy ration is
coming into great practice" says
the Acting County Agent. Farm
survey figures in this county indi-
cate that farmers using this type of
roughage have reduced their con-
centrates feed bill by as much as
twenty-five per cent.
Any person requesting informant
ion on the seeding and culture of al
falfa is requested to communicate
with the county extension office in
Newark. According to the Acting
County Agent, question concerning
alfalfa will be answered by him or
by Mr.. Worrilow, Assistant County
Agent.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
ALL HIGHWAY WORK
in STATE STOPPED
UNTIL SPRING
Chief Engineer Buck Reports That
1855 Miles OF New Road Built
This Year.
MANY ROADS WIOENED
Most Important Part OF Years
Work Was Widening OF Much
Used Roads.

Chief Engineer C. D. Buck states
that all construction work on state
highways has been stopped for the
winter and the only work now being
done is that of surveys on proposed
roads for construction and on some
for which contracts have been re-
Gently awarded.
In speaking of highway improve
ments in Delaware during the past
fiscal year, Engineer Buck said:
1.-THE end of another year brings
with it new achievements by the
State Highway Department, which
are assets to the state and addition
al sources of satisfaction and pleas
ure to all who travel the highways.
early in 1927, the Highway Com
mission was faced with a new prob
lem. Traffic was crowding the road
ways, with congestion especially Sc
we're during certain seasons Of the
year. This condition it undertook to
correct.
although 1856 miles of new high
way were built, the most important
part Of the years work was the wild
ening Of 32.15 miles Of existing
roads and bridges, especially from
Dover to Wilmington, Wilmington &c
the Pennsylvania state line and the
Elkton road.
"The departments most important
accomplishment was the completion
of a new bascule bridge on South
Market street, Wilmington, over the
Christiana river in record time. This
bridge was built at cost of $500, OOC
and replaces the old draw bridge
built in 1883. The structure is
credit to the state and to all who
had a part in its construction.
"a new innovation in road build
ing was tried out by the department
the past year, that Of constructing
9-foot concrete highways as second
airy roads OF feeders to the mair
system. These are built under stan
dard specifications on adequate right
of way and so placed off center that
If future traffic requires 6-foot
widening strip can be added. TC
date, two stretches of this type, one
from du Pont highway to Brenford
in Kent county, and the other from
Dublin Hill to Woodenhawk, in Sus-
sex county, have been completed ano
opened to traffic and seem to be sat
isfactory. Three other contracts, two
in Kent county and one in New
Castle county, are now in progress
of construction. These roads have
either gravel shoulder the entire
length or concrete turnouts spaced
at regular intervals to accommodate
two-way traffic.
"In Kent county, several impOr-
tant connections have been made
notably, the one from Kenton to
Hartly-the last important link in
this diagonal highway from the du
Pont road at Smyrna to the Mary
land line, via Kenton and Hartly.
The completion of the Greenwood
Hickman road has opened up the
southwestern territory in the coun-
ty.
"The program for 1928, contem-
plates the addition to the system Of
new highways, the building Of new
bridge over the Christiana ut New
port; one over the canal at Lewes
and Ocean View and the widening OF
main highways"
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
COLD WEATHER BRINGS
FIRST SKATING OF YEAR
Ideal Winter Weather During Holt
days Adds To Enjoyment Of Xmas.

Ideal winter weather added much
to the enjoyment of the Christmas
holiday season in Milford this year.
Cold and snappy without wind, the
weather caused persons who were
out of doors to keep on the move,
but was not so severe that they
suffered from the cold. Ice formed
on the lakes and ponds in this vi
cinity and on Christmas morning
children who had received skates
for Christmas were given an oppor-
tunity to use them. At Wildwood
pond several skaters were notice
able on Monday. Tuesday afternoon
a small group Of persons who enjoy
this winter sport were seen skating
on Silver Lake at the railroad sta
ton. Skating was in order until
noon on Wednesday when rapidly
rising temperature, coupled with a
south wind, softened the ice. The
holiday season in Milford was an
enjoyable one this year, and reports
from other sections of Kent and
Sussex counties indicate that other
localities enjoyed the same pleas
ant weather to aid in making the
season a pleasure.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
SPECIAL MEETINGS AT
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Local Church Desires To Increase
Its Membership At This Time.

Beginning Sunday, January 1, the
Session of the Presbyterian Church
will begin Special Meetings under
the direction of DR.. Halves, evan
geIist, from the General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church. This
church in adopting this plan spon-
sored by the New Castle Presbytery
for all the Presbyterian Churches
within it's jurisdiction, hopes to
stimulate the religious life Of its
members, create renewed interest
in the church, and add to its mem
bership by confession of faith. The
Session feels greatly encouraged in
securing the services Of DR.. Halves,
who is a Presbyterian minister Of
wide experience, powerful speak
er, and trained worker. The hear
ty cooperation of the whole congre-
cation is earnestly desired.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
WRITE 1T 1928
AFTER NEXT SUNDAY.

The year 1927 is rapidly
drawing to a close, and the
baby new year is just around
the corner. 1t will be we'll to
remember that a new year is
with us when we take up our
business routine next week,
and write it 1928. May the
new year be prosperous one
for all Chronicle readers.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
OBITUARY
ROSE.

Mr.. M. H. Rose, who has resided
in the vicinity of Milford for the
past Is years, died December goth.
Mr.. Rose was born at New Berlin,
N. Y, May IL, 1845, and during his
earlier years while residing in New
York State, was identified promin-
emily in Masonic Circles, also as a
working churchman in the Episco-
pal Church. He is survived by a
widow, two sons, residing in Mil
ford, and one daughter, residing in
Penn Yam, N. Y.
SAPP.
Mrs. Roselle Ward Sapp, of Har-
rington, wife of Solomon L. Sapp,
aged So years, died Thursday, De-
cember Is, after an illness of nearly
two years. Mrs. Sapp was born in
Harrington and resided in that COM
munity all of her life. The funeral
services were held from her late
residence Saturday afternoon. In
terment was made in Hollywood
Cemetery. She is survived by her
husband and three daughters-Mrs.
Wilson S. Vineyard, Milford; Mrs.
Calvert c. Merricken, Denton, Md,
and Mrs. T. Carlisle Collins, Mil
ford.
MARVEL.
Mr.. Eratus Marvel died at the
Delaware Hospital Wednesday
morning, December II. His remains
were transferred to the home of
his sister, Mrs. Willard Donovan,
near Milton. Funeral at Unity
Church, Paramount, at 2 o'clock De-
cember 23rd, and interment in st.
Georges Cemetery, Rev. A. H.
Greene officiating. He was 81 years
of age and one of the leading farm
ers in this district. He is survived
by two brothers, John R. Marvel, of
Milton; Maname Marvel, of Lewes,
and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Dono-
van, Miss Eliza Marvel and Mrs.
Harry Hastings.
MUM.
Elizabeth Joyce Num-, widow of
the late Alfred Num-, died at her
home near Milford on Tuesday, De-
cember q, aged so years. Mrs.
Mum was born in Greensboro, On
tario, and was married nearly 20
years ago. In 1881 she moved with
her husband and family to Detroit,
Minnesota, and % years later came
to live on a farm near Milford. Six
of her seven children survive her
John, of Norge, Virginia; James,
Curtis and Herbert, of Detroit, Min
nesota, and Lizzie and Albert, of
Milford. Mrs. Num- was a quiet,
home-loving person, always friendly
and considerate Of the welfare of
others. Funeral services were con-
Quoted on Thursday by Rev. Herson,
and interment made in the Odd Fell
lows Cemetery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-26
PLAN SOUTHEAST FE7
Finch Community House to
Be Dedicated Tuesday.

Michael E. Foley, park board
member, and John F. White, presi-
dent OF the Southeastern Civic I'M
provement Club, will dedicate the
new Finch Park playground COM
munity house at celebration Tues
day evening.
The improvement club is arrang-
ing the event. The Indianapolis
Newsboys Band will play and there
will be several contests and a num-
Der of prizes donatlbed by south
eide merchants will be given to per-
sons present when their names are
called.
A. j. Kelly is chairman of the
committee in charge. other mem
bers: E. G. APPEL, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Nicholson, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Nicholson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto Chalmers, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Davenport. Mr.. and Mrs. Bent>Sex-
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Duyall, Mr..
and Mrs. r. F. Miller. E. H. Haller,
B. H. Facemeier, F. A. Behrent, l..
C. Brandt, Theodore Losche, w. w.
McClain. E. H. Parry. r. B. Spring,
Rex Rudicel, A. G. Mueller, w. o.
Stumph, j. e. BURKE
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-26
Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen to
police belong to:
.N1ollie w. Zeigler, Muncie, Ind,
Marnon, from 2444 N. Meridian st.
Robert L. Welcher, 1874 N. Ia
coma. Ave-, Ford, from Illinois and
Washington st. II
Kenneth Krisher, Peru. Ind. Ford,
S52-S0S, from Senate Ave. and
Washington st,
Albert Q. Bernloei1r, 5120 Ralston
Ave, Chevrolet, 524-439, from Me-
ridian and Ohio SITS.
Virgil Hileman, Rushville, Ind,
Ford, lS4-133, from Alabama and
Market SITS.
Jack Cooper, Anderson, Ind. Ford,
39O-52s, from Georgia and Illinois
SITS.
Ollie Reed, 410 Leeds Ave-, Ford.
546-137, from Walnut and Illinois
SITS.
Robert Haak, Madison, Ind, Jor-
dan, 174-19S. from Vermont and Me-
ridian SITS.
.Cecelia Schoentrup, Shelbyville.
md. Ford, 149-647, from Georgia
and Illinois SITS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-26
PLAN MOVE TO
RETURN BANDITS
Plea to Small to Bring Back
Haag Suspects.

Efforts to bring Lawrence Ghere
and Arthur McClelland back to Ma
rion County for trial on the charge
Of numbering Wilkinson Haag, In
dianspolis druggist, May II. 1926,
will be made before Governor Len
Small at Springfield. Ill, Wednesday
by Deputy Prosecutor Judson l..
Stark.
Ghere is at liberty under $4,000
bond at Chicago and McClelland is
in Jail there. They we're held by
Chicago police in connection with a
jewel thief after being arrested at
Inglewood, N. j., last November.
Stark will have Jesse Robinson,
Negro. GA w. Walnut ST.. and
Martin Critchfleld. 2059 N. Adams
ST, as witnesses. Robinson saw the
bandits shove Hsag out the door of
the Green Mill barbecue on E.
Thirty Eighth St.. where the shoot
ing occurred. Critchfleld was en-
ployed at the place.
Sergeant Knowles OF the Chicago
police force, to whom the men are
said to have. confessed the 1ndi-
annapolis crime, also win appear.
Miss Jessie Murphy. who was
with Haag at the time. is i'll and
will not appear at the hearing.
Detective Sergeant William Rug
enstein left with Stark for Spring
field today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-26
S05 is LOOT
In 4 THEFTS
Weekend BugIaries Total
Eight, But Little Taken. :

Several north side homes were
entered by a daylight burglar on
Sunday afternoon, but only small
amount of loot was taken.
Leo Mcnamara, 4349 Washington
Blvd, returned home and found a
glass in his sun porch broken. Two
ringed, valued at $22, and a small
bank containing $3.50, we're miss
ing.
Mrs. Ida Smith, 4061 Washing
ton ST., also found sun porch glass
broken and a .22-oaliber target pistol
missing.
The front door at the home of
DR.. c. o. Mccormick. 4041 Wash
ington Blvd, was broken and the
house ransacked, but nothing taken.
A screen was cut at the home of
A. E. Weist, 1884 Washington Blvd,
and a glass broken in a rear door.
Jewelry was scattered over the floor
but not taken. A Canadian So bill
was the only thing missed.
A broken rear door glass re-
vealed burglary at horne of ]. NJ
Drake, 1865 N. Pennsylvania st.
Loot taken was two small banks
containing SIS. and So. and one doll
lar III cash. The burglar partook
of a good meal from the ice box
and left.
He cut a screen at the home Of
l,,.a i,a,,1 LralIi,,uay A01d NJ Co,,it0I
Ave. and took a complete outfit of
women's clothing valued at $40.
Mrs. Henry MaZur. 523 E. Thirty
Sixth ST., was lying on the bed
sleeping when she heard noise.
She pulled the window shade and
saw young man cutting the
screen. He ran.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-26
SLASH FIRE LOSSES
State Damage $1,000, 900
Less This Year.

Indiana's fire losses will be 81 ,000,-
900 less this year than in 1925,
State Fire Marshal Alfred M
Hogston announced today in call
ing attention to the observance of
Fire Prevention Week, Oct. els.
This week should be a period
of rejoicing as well as one of in
struction," Hogston asserted. "Our
losses last year amounted to $8,554.-
$50, while this year they may drop
to. less than 100000. We are as
sured Of at least a $1.000,000 saving.
There is still much to be done
and every week should be fire pre-
vention week and carelessness
avoided. The huge saving is due
I think to the splendid efforts of
the fire prevention bureau of the
Farm Bureau Federation, the city
fire departments and our State
educational program"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-26
PLAQUE GIVEN
TO STUFF Chief
Friends Honor MoskovicS;
Leaves for Europe.

Frederick E. Moskovics, president
of the Stutz Motor Car Company
left for Europe today with the
plaudits of friends for a year of
achievement fresh in his memory.
Moscovics was given a silver
plaque by his Indianapolis friends
at dinner at the Athletic Club,
Saturday night. The plaque COM
memorates the record breaking per-
formances of Stutz stock cars in
races and tests throughout the
country this year.
Scion ]. Carter presented the
gift.
Paul @. Richey, was POSTMASTER,
and Dick Miller, president Of the
Chamber of Commerce, spoke
briefly. Moskovics in responding to
the toast paid high tribute to
Charles S. Crawford, chief engineer
of the Stutz factory.
Races won by Stutz: Stephens
trophy, April 21-22; Chill road race,
Aug. 10; Atlantic City stock car
races, May and Sept. 6; Mexican
national road race. Sept. 10; Brook
lands, England, July 16; Pixies Peak
hill climb, Sept. 5, and Charlotte,
N. c.. Sept. 20.
Those attending the dinner: w.
A. Atkins, II. H. Johnson, George
Spindler, Douglas Wheeler, Joseph
McDuffeey Col. E. S. Gorrell, M. E.
Hamilton, c. A. Campbell, Mai. r.
F. Cooper. London, England; F. e.
Gates. Lawrence Cuminins. Fred
Duesenberg, Charles o. Roemler,
Irving W.. Lemaux, Charles Merz,
Paul Richey, Woods Caperton, Reilly
C. Adams. Benjamin Twyman, Sam
Stevens, Rome, N. Y; Wayne Kin
naird, o. B. lies, Curtis Hodges,
Dan v. Goodman and Boyd Gurley.
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Honor Shank as Friend
of the Common People

in the world, and he told it in every
city he visited" said Ogden.
Few of us could command the
respect and support of all city en-
ployes as Shank did. After becom-
ing mayor he affiliated himself with
the Second Presbyterian Church be-
cause he believed the mayor of In
d annapolis should be church MEM
Der.
"Sl h a personality as Shank
must have been touched by some
Divine power.
Like a pebble dropped in a pond
the influence of Lew Shank has
touched thousands of persons and
his spirit will go on in eternity"
he said.
William T. Bailey, former as
sistant city attorney, revealed that
Shank has helped 1,704 families
during his administration at a per-
sonal expense Of more than $4,000.
HE never wanted me to keep a
record Of his good deeds, and many
times he told me to destroy the file
case cards on which I kept the
names Of those he aided" said
Bailey.
Others who spoke briefly: Tay-
Tor Groninger, corporation council
under Shank; William Bosom, city
attorney under Shank: Virgil VAN
dagrift, board of works president;
John w. Friday and Frank Cones,
board of works members; Frank
Lingenfelter, Hendricks Kenworthy,
Isador Wulfson, Martin Hyland,
John Walker, Elmer Williams, Boyd
M Ralston, John King, Robert Cum
bingham, Virgil Ferguson, Miss 81
len Hediergott, Mrs. Grace Guess
and James Lambkin.
The assembly sang verse OF
Nearer My God to Thee" and
paused in a moment OF silent
prayer.