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New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
Angry Umbrella Mender
 Damages Patrons Home

On complaint of Mrs. Gustave sanderson. an aged woman. of (! Chestnut street, Thomas Appell of 555 Garden street. Hartford, was ar rested this morning on a warrant charging him with breach of the peace and wilfully and maliciously injuring private property. He will be arraigned in police court tomor- row morning.
 According to the police. Appell was given an umbrella to recover for Mrs. Sanderson at an agreed price Of S3 but when he returned 1t Monday he demanded s6 which Mrs. Sanderson would not pay A dis pute ensued and Appell Is alleged to have taken Mrs. Sanderson's spectacles, of which there were two pairs on a table. and when leaving with them in his hand. he is alleged to have smashed a pane of glass in the kitchen door with his hst-
 Prosecuting Attorney J. c. Woods issued the warrant following an in- Vestigation into the complaint by Detective Sergeant George c. FL finger.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
Coal Mines Working;
 NOrmalcy Is Restored

Kansas City Mo. Oct. ' (UP)- The coal mines of the southwest started working at normal today, for the first time since April, when the nationwide strike occurred. An agreement by which miners of Okla homa, Arkansas. Kansas, Missouri and Texas returned to work was reached here yesterday
 Virtually the same wage scale as that under which the men worked before the strike will be. paid, it wa. announced. Several thousand men were affected by the walk out in this region.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
MEXICAN GENERAL
 PROUD IN DEATH
Accepts Fate Like a Hero;
 ! Waves "GoOdby!"

Mexico City, Oct. 7 R-Genera Alfredo Rueda Quiiano, executed Tor rebellion, died bravely.
 Placed against a sun warmed wal In the courtyard Of grim old Sar Lazaro military prison, stripped ol ms Insignia and branded a traitor ne spurned the blindfold and twice summoned his eXecutioners nearer that they might not miss.
 QuiJano led his troops out or the Mexico City garrison barracks last Sunday night to join the rebellion for the leadership of which General Francisco Serrano has already been executed and General Arnulfo Gomez and Hector Armada are being hunted in the interior of Vera Cruz.
 Seized and turned over to the government forces by his own men. who claimed he had deceived them, Qullano. was questioned before & court-martial all of Wednesday night and early yesterday was found guilty and condemned to die.
 Nearly 2,000 troops lined the court yard when the general entered the place of execution at 1l:2O walk ing ahead of his guards, smiling and waving greetings to friends he chanced to see. Cleansiiaven and chnWinc ;,, every line of his clear-cut face, he strode across the courtyard without hesitation. selected a place before the granite wall and stood rigidly erect. a commanding figure, more than six feet tall, of powerful build.
 Surveys the Scene
 The condemned man, calmly sur veying the scene, saw the correspon- dents of the Associated Press, the New York Times and the New York Herald-Tribune, the only foreign newspapermen present, waved his hand and cried in English: Good bye, Goodbye"
 Then as the firing squad took it's position he said to the soldiers: You are too far away. Come closer" The squad advanced few steps. You are still too far away" said Quijano, with not a tremor in his voice. You had better come still closer"
 Again the squad moved forward, narrowing the distance to about 15 feet
 He refused proudly to be blind folded.
 The soldiers aimed their rifles, Silence gripped the courtyard. Even the children, sensing the tenseness ceased their prattle.
 Quijano pushed the rith helmet hack bit on his forehead The smile had vanished, and His jaw was firmly set He leaned forward, ! his hands behind him and his shoul- ders hunched, precisely like 8 man steeling himself for a plunge into , cold water.
 On the third stroke of the Of fcer's sword the rifles cracked as ! one. The body leaped, as though . released from great tension, and | then reeled to fall backward Every bullet had been aimed al tra breast and the face was not dlsfgured.
 But life was not extinct, and at signal from the officer the sergeant of the firing squad stepped forward, placed the muzzle of his rife within an inch Of the forehead and pulled the trigger.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
SERIOUS PARALYSIS CASE

Lawrence. Mass. Oct P-The first positive case of infantile paral- ysls reported here was investigated last night by officials who pro- hounced it one Of the most serious ever brought to their attention. The disease paralyzed both legs Of a three year old child who is being treated by the city specialist.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The Milford New Century Club
held its regular meeting on Monday,
December 18th with the president,
Mrs. Thos. Davis in the chair.
The occasion was Christmas par
ty given by the directors of the club.
Christmas songs were sung and
the Christmas scripture was read by
Mrs. J. Franklin Bryan.
Greetings from the General Fed
Grafton President, Mrs. John Sher-
man, were read by DR.. Draper.
Miss Bowser in a very charming
manner gave a beautiful Christmas
story "The Mother Of Jesus"
While refreshments were being
served Mrs. Grimes dressed as Santa
Claus came on the platform carrying
a huge stocking filled with pack
ages.
Santa in his usual jolly manner
presented each one with a gift. After
they had assured him that they had
been very good children.
January End is the next meeting
and every member wants to be pres
ent as the state president, Mrs. Nc
Cabe, is to be with us.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
MAYOR REEDY'S REPORT, 1927
Town Of Milford, Delaware

TOWN. % han @ Sso1 m soP g s% Sns to &
"G THE ' T0 yTq fTon o the fo ETo1c for future
greay extended following territory
thence and at right ANGLES thereto distance of EOS
n n e Paae TO u the p 6OgeaIG simpson farm thence
River from thence back Bowns Landing the starting point No farm
200 feet The
STREETS AND SEWERS Streets
paving Second St. North between Church and North s has
eeh paved with cement also has North st. between Second and Third
ST. S. between Walnut and R R. Ave.
addition Washington paved with tarva and
S mas pn given special treatment over old cement Every
The Town S therefore are better condition than
STREETS AND SEWERS Several been made
NJ and from Front St. South Srd DuO from Nusena Ave
St has had trees removed graded and c nd
has n Tn and CO HaS g r o nq
meeting Light Water Commission the Diamond State
CO. @ and Town Council was held and
be consolidated on one set of poles thereby making service
intenden should be commended the
LIGHT AND Light Water Commission has rendered
the 6 6a R ana nave Te Of on
extend Town Service to Lincoln and enGaI S % on enabled
should to all parties concerned d." "'n
Od u The Police Of the Town should deserve commentator
fees CR @@ P OF receipts OWSve this appears less 2O Alder
SF aqa 4 which REQUIRED exceptional bravery
secretary has rendered its usual thorough
FiNAN S It should be noted that
year current funds aVaib
through decrease Generally of
condition
provements in the past few involving expenditures large
and the issuance of bonds therefor that
the funded debt of the Town
serial paid
rate the record not an unenviable might
three times reduced property and SIS poll
RECOMMENDATIONS
1
l. mat
greatest
special consideration
That the present Town limits
the
the land. ~ RNN
That the salary of the police
compare more favoraby with other o
the very largely increased territory will
OF
can readily be done out of additional funds County
mat no budget be prepared until after
and the approximate funds determined which
that the determination
ton be the retention of the
FRANK REEDY, Mayor
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
Warwick

Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year to all the readers of the
Milford Chronicle.
Little John Short has been num-
bered among the sick.
Miss Alice Burton, of Millville,
and a party of friends called on her
sister, Mrs. Ira Barto at the Bulls
Eye Farm recently.
Frank Lingo, Jr., of Collingswood,
N. j., who is visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. H. Lingo, spent the week
end with Mr.. Albert Prettyman and
mother, near Lewes.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Sheppard Short
helped Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Burton
to butcher some fine porkers last
week.
The farmers are busy getting
their turkeys ready to ship this
week. They are expecting good re-
turns.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rust were
visitors with Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Thoroughbred recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Davis and
little William, Jr., were recent
guests at the latter's parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Ralph Blizzard,
of Georgetown, were dinner guests
on Sunday of the latter's brother
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold A.
Barto.
Mrs. Nellie Timmons has improv-
ed from her recent illness, so as to
be up and around, much to the
qualification of her many friends.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
Overlook

Charles Mitchell from the Fen
wick Lightship is passing Christmas
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Mitchell.
Jesse Millman is regaining her
health after very severe illness.
William White from New York
City, is visiting his mother, Mrs. J..
J. White.
Henry Simmons of Cape May, N.
j., has been visiting R. P. Warning
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert HUMPHREY of
Greenwood were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Houston.
Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher have
returned from their visit with
friends in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Henry F. Draper and wife of Del
mar, spent last Sunday as guests of
her sister here, Mrs. A. L. Hill.
At a dinner party given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Hous-
ton last Wednesday the following
were guests: viz; DR.. Cross,
Misses Maull, Hare and Scott of the
Beebe Hospital at Lewes.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23

Clinton Hastings spent the first Of
the week in New York.
A. T. White and family entertain
ed relatives from Wilmington on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Warrington
and Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Nelson
were Salisbury visitors on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bunting, of
Dagsboro, visited at the home of I.
L. Willin on Wednesday.
Miss Kathaleen Wright, who is
attending Randolph-Macon College
in Virginia, arrived home on We'd
nesday for the holidays.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23

We are very glad to welcome Mr..
and Mrs. John Cain Gs residents and
neighbors.
Red Cloud Tribe No. so, I. o. r. M.
and Minnehaha Council No. IL are
going to hold their anniversary ex-
ercises in their wigwam on Tuesday
night, December %.
The Community Club met at the
home of Mrs. Ralph Jump on We'd
nesday afternoon, December 14th,
for the purpose Of recognizing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill w. Thistle
wood gave a dinner on Sunday in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward This
tlewood of River Bend, Col.
A farewell party was rendered Mr..
and Mrs. d. E. Greenly on Friday
night by a number of their friends
and neighbOrs.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webb were
Wilmington visitors on Thursday.
They went up to see Santa.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Wilson we're
also Wilmington visitors on Thurs
day but they went to consult spe-
cialist about their son Ralph.
VIM. Smith Chism is home from
school to spend the holidays with
his parents.
Mrs. Doyle left on Thursday of
last week for New York enroute for
Germany, where she expects to re-
main for some time.
Mrs. Fannie Kent is very low at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Lydia
Poole.
George B. Thistlewood while
cranking an automobile on Saturday
was kicked on the right arm and the
small bone was fractured.
The members of our local w. c. T.
u. have prepared and sent a very
nice box to Delaware Colony at
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
Bowers Beach

The Bowers Gun Club held their
weekly shoot Saturday afternoon,
December 18th. White Pekin ducks
were the prizes. Harry Hollinger, J.
Ed. Thompson, Burton Hendricks
and J. Willis Johnson carried off the
prizes. On next Saturday the traps
will be idle. On Monday, December
26th, the traps will be open to all
shooters. Poultry will be offered for
prizes, also money to be divided on
the Lewis class system. Club house
open ten o'clock, shells on the
ground.
Miss Estella Wilcutts has arrived
home after a three weeks trip in
Pennsylvania, New York and New
Jersey. Mrs. Wilcutts will entertain
the Ladies Aid Society Friday, Jan
uary 9Th, at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Morris of
Main street, have returned from a
visit with relatives in Philadelphia.
Captain Morris is one of the largest
oyster planters on the western shore
of the Delaware Bay.
Willard Thompson was a visitor
last week in Philadelphia and Cam
den, N. ].
William Harbold, Frances OFT, and
J. Walter Baker of Pottstown, Pa,
Clarence Cross, and Miss Harriet
Bacon of Wilmington were week
end visitors at the Glade.
All of the shocking houses are
rushed with orders for oysters. The
rough weather of Monday and Tues
day was a great handicap, as the
oyster boats were all tied up. Cap
tain Lawrence Morris ventured out
on Monday morning but was forced
to come into harbor, without doing
any dredging.
Earl Muncey killed five Mallard
ducks on Monday morning. Ducks
have been scarce owing to Che mild
weather of the past six weeks.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23

her daughter, Mrs. Mala Drifting
hams, birthday. Those present
were Mrs. Short, Mrs. Laura Par
sons, Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Britting-
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. George Buchan-
an and Miss Flossie Williams, of
Oak Orchard, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Chinn, Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Bur-
ton and son Theodore Sd, of Mills
boro, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Jones and
children, Doris, Marion and Ken
dial, ex-senator W. G. Truitt and
daughters, Mildred and Jeanette. In
the evening ice cream and cake
were served to the guests. Mrs.
Birmingham received many pres
ents. Her birthday gift was a hand
some Bible. The guests thanked
Mrs. Short for the pleasant time and
wished her many more happy birth
days.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
Houston

Church news for Sunday, Deem
Der 25th: Sunday school at $3.50 o.
clock. Howard R. Moore, superin-
tendent. Preaching at 1920 by Rev.
VIM. Smith Chism. Glass meeting at
1880. The Sunday school will rem
der their Christmas program.
On Monday night, December 26th,
wildwood will hold their Christmas
entertainment in the Community
Hall. Everybody welcome to this ser
vice.
On Friday night, December %, the
Houston public school will hold its
Christmas entertainment in the
school house.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
loves Cross Roads

The Sunday School is rehearsing
for the entertainment which will be
on Monday evening, December 26.
Mrs. Mahala German is staying
with her sister, who has been very
sick for three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn Lewis are
moving in the home they purchased
of Mrs. Eyleta Short.
Mrs. Priscilla Hudson, of Mills
boro, spent the weekend with her
relatives here.
Santa Claus visited the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Jones last Sunday
and left a pair of boys, which they
named Ralph and Reese.
Mrs. Mary Hester Short gave a
turkey dinner Sunday in honor ,of
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Prettyman
and mother, Mrs. Mollie Prettyman.
OF Milford, visited at the home of
r. J. Hastings on Sunday.
Miss Louise Wright, who has been
Ill with cold, was able to return
to school on Monday.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23

Congratulations are extended to
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benson, of
Milford, on the arrival of a baby
girl on November 25th. Her name
is Janet Abel. We wish them good
luck with this new daughter. Mr..
and Mrs. Benson were former resi-
dents of this town.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
ENGLISH WALNUTS 25c.

Fine bright Walnuts 25c lib; Braz-
lis 23c; Soft Almonds 2Sc: Raisins
IOc 10; fine Mince-meat lac; Dram
ges SAC doz.; % kinds of Candy at
an exceptionally low price. Candy
from 16c to 22c lb. Look it over.
Stewards, North Milford. II
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
Mail Box Corner
(Near Greenwood

People in this vicinity are busy
getting ready for Christmas.
Mrs. Kate Ciegal of Philadelphia
spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Anton Wolf.
John Smith and daughter Huldah
Smith spent Saturday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Deputy.
We were sorry to hear of the
death of Will Kitchens who was
smashed to death by a mule while
he was in the stable to halter him.
Mr.. Kitchens body was brought to
st. Youngstown. He leaves to mourn
his loss a wife and children. We
share our sympathy with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Deputy
spent Sunday with relatives in Har-
rington.
Miss Joy Unger is on the sick list.
We hope for her speedy recovery.
Miss Hulda Smith spent part of
Sunday with Miss May Passwaters.
Homer Tucker and Harris Smith,
Jr., were circling among friends in
this community on Sunday.
Otis Johnson spent Sunday even
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith
and family.
Charlie Passwaters, Wilson Pass
waters, also Jerry Passwaters spent
Sunday morning with their sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith and fam
lily.
Miss Mary Wolf has gone to Phil
adelphia where she will spend two
weeks with her sisters and brother.
Mrs. Will Kitchens and son Hill
dred have made their home with her
son, Otis Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sammy Passwaters
and daughter spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Charlie G. Passwaters and
family.
Miss Irene Wiley spent Sunday |
with Misses Evelyn and Leta Pass
waters.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
9SSSSSSSS SSSSSes

We take this time to convey to you our
sincere appreciation of the business
relations enjoyed in making this one of
our best years in business and friendship,
and earnestly hope that the New Year
may give US the opportunity to be of
greater service to you. A Merry Christ
mas and Happy New Year.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
WANTED

WANTED-To buy at Frederick, small
farm, suitable for poultry and TRUCKING.
Modern conveniences, well located. Adj
dress all communications to George W.
smith. 2028 E. Clementine St, PhiIa-
delphia, Pa. d23-1tD
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
Trinity
(Near Bridgeville)

Mr.. Harold White, of Wilmington,
spent last week at the home of his
uncle, A. T. White.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Spear cook rance -oo5
as as new S Charles Banning. Milford
d23-2tp
FOR SAL'E-One hog for pork, weight
240 lbs. Thomas r. Wilson, NfiIford
Telephone 145R11. It ~
FOR Sausage grinder, suffer.
lard press air tight heater, burns large
chuhks' SOS Washington street, Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-23
PERSONAL MENTION

PERSONAL MENTION
Miss Mary Lynch of Milford was
the weekend guest of her Uncle
Aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Savage,
of Bowers Beach.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-14
DRY LEADERS,
Wife BURNED
Mrs. Wayne Wheeler
And Father Die in
Explosion

GRAND RAPIRS. Mich. Aug. a.
William Candy, SO years old, Of
Columbus. Ohio, father of Mrs.
Mayne B. Wheeler, dropped dead
from shock and Mrs. Wheeler died
in a Shelby, Mich. hospital early
Sunday as a result Of burns re-
ceived in an oil stove explosion at
the Wheeler summer home at Little
Point Sable near here Saturday
night.
Wayne B. Wheeler, head of the
Anti-Saloon League, succeeded in
extinguishing his wife's flaming
clothing, and she was rushed to a
hospital after receiving medical aid,
but died a few hours later. Mrs.
Wheeler was seriously burned about
the face and body and had not re-
gained consciousness several hours
after the accident.
According to Mr.. Wheeler, his
wife was cleaning the stove when
the explosion occurred. He was
unable to advance a cause for the ex-
plosion. Mr.. Wheeler, her clothing
sflame, ran into the living room
where her father, who recently suf-
fered an attack of heart trouble,
was reclining on a couch. At sight
Of his daughter, the aged man top
pied over dead.
Mr.. Wheeler obtained heavy
blanket and smothered the flames.
He applied first aid treatment and
summoned physicians.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-14
.SACCO CLASH
LOOMS TODAY
Police Will Stop Pro.
test Meeting On
Boston Common

BOSTON. Mass, Aug. 13.-LPA
Announcement by the Sacco-Nanzetti
defense committee that there would
be new protest" meeting on Bos-
ton common tomorrow, announce
ment by the police that there would
be no meeting on Boston common
tomorrow, the complexion of Nicola
Sacco's 2Sth day OF hunger striking
and continued legal scratching BY
the defense counsel were the DAYS
chief developments in the Sacco-
Vanzetti case.
The defense committees announce
ment that tomorrow's meeting would
De called at 3 p. m, was in line
with a statement two DAYS ago that
the respite last Wednesday would
be occupied with a drive to get this
case discussed and analyzed."
The police reioinder took the form
Of routine order calling attention
10 the fact that all permits for pub
lie speaking on the common had been
revoked temporarily. after last Sun
days fracss. In addition, il was
made known that the reserve force
Of the nearest district station would
be kept at full strength tomorrow
and that other downtown stations
would keep additional men on hand.
Police superintendent Michael f.
Crowley, who broke up last Sundays
attempts at protest meetings under
permits granted other speakers, ad-
mitted tonight that he planned TO
be "on hand" tomorrow and that
there isn't going TO be any wild talk
on the common"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-14
Catholic Priest
Executed, Report

NoGALES. Ariz.. Aug. I3.-CP)-A
dispatch 10 the Nogales Herald today
from Guadalaiara, state Of Jalisco,
Mexico. says IL Is reported that Don
Miguel de Ia Mora, Catholic priest
was arrested. summarily tried before
military court and executed at
Colima last Wednesday
The delayed report said the priest,
accompanied by his brother. was en-
route 20 Guadalajara from Colima
when arrested at the small town Of
Cardena. state Of Michoacan. on or
ders Of the military AZ Mexico City.
He was charged with being a cham
pionship spy ahds seeking to ferment
trouble.
After conviction De Ia Mora was
conducted from the jail by a military
escort Of the 55th regiment TO the
outskirts Of the city where the exc
eution took place.
His brother, arrested with the
priest. was turned over 20 civil au-
thorities to stand trial on completely
charges.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-14
JAMES OLIVER
CURWOODDIES
Author of Popul a r
Books Hoped to
Live to be 100

0W0SS0. Mich. Aug. is.-tPI-
James Oliver Curwood. author and
noted conservationist. died ne his
home here tonight after an illness
resulting from streptociccus infec-
ton, which had confined him TO his
bed since last Saturday.
Death came to the noted writer of
stories Of the northwoods at his
home "Curwood Castle" here after
a desperate battle against the in
fection that steadily sapped his
strength In mn effort % stay the
ravages Of the infection two physi-
clans from the Henry Ford hospital
at Detroit were rushed by airplane
TO the Curwood home and a daugh-
ter. Mrs. Antonio p. Kirus, of De-
troit, gave off her blood in a trans
fusion operation -
The blood TRANSMISSION was futile.
however, for after rallyinR some
what the author weakened again
rapidly and his physicians announc-
ed that his death was a matter Of
hours only.
Curwood was born here on June
1st, 1878. Friends said that he Of
ten had declared he had made up his
mind TO live to be a hundred years
old
Two daughters are children of
Curwood's first marriage A son,
James Oliver Curwood. Jr., and his
second wife, who was Miss Ethel
Green wood. also survive.