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Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
End LIBERTY LOAN
BONDS TO Be PAID
Mellon Calls Second Liberty Loan
Bonds For Payment November
IS, 1927.

Secretary Mellon has called for
payment on November Is, 1927, all
outstanding Second Liberty Loan
bonds. Interest on these bonds will
cease on November Is, 1927. Approx
imately $1,7OO, 100000 of these bonds
are now outstanding.
While the bonds will be paid on
November Is, 1927, it is quite prob
able that during the next six months
the Treasury will extend to the hold
ers of the Second Liberty Loan
bonds an opportunity to exchange
them for other Government Securi-
ties. No announcement has as YET
been made as to the type of security
to be offered in exchange, or the
date on which the exchange offer
may be expected. The Treasury ex-
plains that the terms of the bonds
require that a notice be given to the
public six months in advance of the
redemption date. The Secretary's
announcement, therefore, does not
mean that the bonds will be paid al
the present time, but merely places
the holders ON notice that their
bonds will be redeemed on Novem-
Der Is, and will cease to bear inter
est on that date.
If holders of Second Liberties de-
sire to have their bonds redeemed
they should present them for pay
ment on November Is, 1927, but il
they desire other Government Obli-
cations in place of their Seconds
they should watch for further an.
nouncement and notify their bank
to keep them informed of any ex-
change offering that may later be
made by the Treasury.
In 1917 and 1918, it will be recall
ed, when the Government was sell
ing bonds of the several Liberty
Loans, a nationwide campaign used
to reach the public and sell the
bonds. The situation is now practi-
cally reversed, and the Government
is preparing to redeem or exchange
some of these bonds. While no such
elaborate canvass is contemplated
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Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
The M. P. CHURCH
TO CELEBRATE ITS
18TH ANNIVERSARY
All Day Services Next Sunday
On Anniversary OF Church
Founding.
OTHER MINISTER'S INVITED
Pastors Of Milford Churches
Will Take Part In Afternoon
Service.

The members and friends of First
Methodist Protestant Church of Mil
ford, are looking forward to a great
day on next Sunday, May 18th, when
they will celebrate the fifteenth an
niversary of the dedication of their
beautiful church. The organization
dates back to 1910, when Rev. L. A.
Bennett, who was then pastor of
Harrington Methodist Protestant
Church, began tent meetings in this
town. There were only eight persons
in the first congregation, and Rev.
J. L. Nichols, of Crisfeld, Md, who
will preach next Sunday morning,
preached the sermon to those eight
persons. Many people will, no doubt,
want to hear Rev. Mr.. Nichols, and
see the man who had the courage to
preach to eight people.
At 3 p. m. there will be an inter-
UNCONVENTIONAL mass meeting. The
different pastors of Milford and their
congregations have been invited to
attend this meeting and the pastors
are invited to a place on the plat
form, and a part in the service. Rev.
e. G. Makosky, d. D., of Baltimore,
Md, the president of the Maryland
Annual Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church, will pay his an
nual visit to this church and preach
at this service in the afternoon. DR..
Makosky is considered one of the
strong preachers of Methodism, and
no doubt a large congregation will
want to hear him.
At 6:45 D. M, three Christian En-
deavor Societies will hold services In
the church; these are the Junior,
Intermediate and Senior Societies.
At 1880 p. m. the Rev. C. R.
Strausburg of Cumberland, Md,
former pastor, will preach. Rev. Mr..
Strausburg has many friends in Mil
ford who will be anxious to hear him
once more.
There will be special music by the
church choir and the orchestra dur
ing the day. The Bible school will
also hold special anniversary SER
vices at 10 a. m. The school now has
more than six hundred members
and the church membership has re-
Gently passed the four hundred
mark. The Bible school had its rec
ord attendance last Sunday morning
when 361 persons were present.
Rev. L. A. Bennett who founded
the church will also be present, and
though his physical condition will
not permit him to address the con-
gregations, yet he will have a place
on the platform and will be happy
to greet his many old friends, and
also meet the new people who have
affiliated themselves with this pro-
gressive church since his day.
Rev. Charles E. Dryden, of Buck
eystown, Md, the only other former
pastor, has been invited, but having
just moved to new church, he finds
it impossible to be present, though
he has a host of friends here, and
though he would love to be here for
the occasion.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
THIRTEEN YEAR OLD
GIRL WILLED MILLION
DOLLAR ESTATE
DR.. Edward E. Tull OF Salisbury
Makes No Bequests To Any OF
His Relatives.
CECTrn NCTC UkIrnHETs
SISTER GETS INCOME
Edna Davy, Age l3, And Ruth
Davy, Age Is, Get Estate Esti-
mated At 81, ,250,0O0.

Leaving $1,OO0,OOO to a 13-year-old
tempted to adopt, DR.. Edward E.
Tull of Somerset county made no
legacies for any of his living rela-
tives, it was learned when his will
was opened Saturday.
A caveat to the will has been filed
by the dead mans sister, Mrs.
Louise Tull Baker, wife of j. Henry
Baker, Baltimore attorney. The pur-
pose of this action is 10 stop admin
istration of the estate. Robert H..
Jones, member of the Somerset
County Board of Education and half
brother of both DR.. Tull and Mrs.
Baker, also joined in the filing of
the caveat.
DR.. Tull died last Friday at his es-
tate on Wicomico creek, in Somerset
county, Maryland. He YVES 81 years
old. Previous to retiring from Jledi-
cal practice about 10 years ago, DR..
Tull had won a reputation as sur
seon in New York, where he prac-
ticed. He was one of the twelve sur
viving charter members of the Am
erican Surgical Society.
DR.. Tull's will was written about
five years ago and was found in his
safe deposit box. The residue OF the
estate is left to Edna Davy, daughter
of farmer of Fairmount, Md. The
only specific bequests are to his
nurses and employees and an annu-
ity of $500 month to Edna's sister,
Ruth Davy, Is years old.
For several years the two girls
had resided with DR.. Tull, who, on
occasions, had made offers to adopt
them. This the father of the girls de-
clined to permit.
The Baltimore Trust Company is
named executor and trustee of the
estate by the will. Both of the girls
are to receive complete educations
and to be maintained in comfortable
circumstances until they attain their
majority, it was provided. Edna is to
gain possession of the estate when
she becomes 25.
According to the dispatch, the only
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Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
COUNTY AGENT SELECTS
FIVE CORN TEST FARMS
Advancing Work, Too, For Prevent
ing COdling Moth RaVages

County Agent Russell E. Wilson
finds that the farmers of Kent coun-
ty and many others are working
hand in hand to obtain information
and better conditions.
Five farmers in Kent county have
been selected so that corn germina-
ton can be noticed. The farms Sc
lected belong to John w. Vane, of
Smyrna; ]. A. Sylvester, Clayton;
John G. Tarburton, Dover; Clarence
Person, Frederick, and P. c. Kirby,
Milford.
Each farmer has been given three
ounces of Semisan, Jr., manufactur-
ed by the Du Pont Company. This
powder will treat five or six bushels
of corn which will be planted sepa-
rately in a field so that it can be
watched during its growth and
when husked and kept away from
the untreated corn.
Fruit growers under the direction
of County Agent Russell E. Wilson
are now giving deep consideration to
using the most practical and effec-
tive ravages of the codling moth
the most destructive insect of the
apple crop in this area.
In order to observe the stages of
the codling moth the larva or worms
are placed in apple orchards through
out the county. The orchards where
this observance have been placed
are those of ]. L. Soper, Magnolia;
R. Burton Raughley, Dover; F. w.
Richardson, Rising Sun; Ed. Todd,
Viola; H. E. Coverdale, Dover; N. w.
Taylor, Dover; o. d. Loose, Ches-
void, and Henry Ridgely, Dover.
Last year the State Experiment
Station secured DR.. H. L. Dazier, as
entomologist and he has been heart
lily cooperating in the preventive
work.
Larger green cages have been
placed in the following orchards
around apple bearing trees so that
the worms which infest the baskets
finding shelter among the slaves
can be noticed:
F.C. Bancroft, Camden; S. Fl. Ba-
ker, Magnolia; s. H. Derby, Wood
side. The $50 apple growers of Kent
county are now supplied with in
structions to go ahead with spraying
as observation is necessary for the
central sprays object study Of the
life history of the codling moth In
it's second and third generations.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
KENT BOYS AND GIRLS
TO RALLY AT DOVER
Governor Robinson Accepts Invita-
ton To Attend And Offers Prize

Dover Green once more will be
the scene of a most interesting gath
ering on Saturday, May 21, when the
annual rally of the Kent County
Boys and Girls Club will be held.
Miss Helen l.. Comstock, county
club agent for Kent, will be in
charge of the rally and that very
fact is a guarantee that every mo-
ment of the day, beginning at 10 o.
clock, will be one of decided inter-
est. Boys and girls from every part
of the county will be present accom-
panied by their relatives as well as
those interested in club work.
Governor Robinson has accepted
an invitation to be present and de-
liver an address. He was present at
the rally last year and was so i'm
pressed that he will present prize
of $500.
Miss Comstock will also present a
prize, a scholars junior short course
at the University of Delaware. This
prize goes to the club for the best
responsive drill. Another address to
be delivered that day will be his
tory of Dover Green. The State
House will be visited and all the
portraits will be explained. A picinc
lunch will be enjoyed by those pres
ent.
Club work in Kent county has
been both aggressive and progress
sive during the year. Achievement
awards have been won and the win
nerS are:
First prize, Hazel Dean, Farming
ton; second prize, Katie Hunk.
First boys prize, Louis Hopkins,
Prospect Club; second, Dorsey Kin
nemOn. Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
NOTED SPEAKER TO
Be HEARD In MILFORD
Chamber OF Commerce Arranges
Valuable Program For Tues
day, May 3lst.

Announcement has recently been
made by the Del-Mar-Va Eastern
Short Association that DR.. Franklin
B. Bomberger, Chief of the State De-
partment of Markets, of the Univer-
sity of Maryland, has been appointed
to the position of Director of the
Marketing Bureau" of the Del-Mar-
Va Eastern Shore Association.
At the present time, DR.. Bomber
ger is making a closeup study of
the methods pursued by the princi-
pal marketing associations in vari-
Gus parts of the country, particular
ly in the Northwest and on the Pa
cific Coast.
Upon his return, the Milford
Chamber of Commerce has arranged
with the Del-Mar-Va Board of Gov
ernors, to have DR.. Bomberger de-
liver an address in Milford, on Tues
day evening, May 31st, the subject to
be ''The Marketing of Farm Pro-
ducts" This is subject that is of
extreme interest to residents of Del
aware, and even at this early date so
many persons have expressed their
desire to hear DR.. Bomberger, that
it is believed that it will be neces-
sary to hold this lecture in the Plaza
Theatre, in order to accommodate
this large audience.
DR.. Bomberger has had a broad
and valuable experience in agricul-
tural lines. He is recognized not
only in the United States but abroad
as an authority on practically every
phase of agricultural marketing. He
has specialized in marketing meth
ods, and at the University of Mary
land is recognized as one of the
most valuable men associated with
that institution.
Because of his close connection
with the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula, the
association of officials feel that his
services to the Peninsula will be in
valuable.
DR.. Bomberger's lecture will be of
interest to every resident of Della
ware, for the perfection of a plan
for cooperative marketing of ne
cessity will lead to greater farm val
ues. Greater farm values will lead
to greater values in town properties
more business for all-and a
greater Del-Mar-Va Peninsula.
Further details regarding DR..
Bomberger's lecture will be an
nounced in next weeks issue.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Held In MILFORD
Bishop Philip Cook Urges Church
To Keep 0ut OF Political Ac-
tivity.
L!sDIESl[ELECT OFFICERS
Mrs. Henry Higgins OF RehObOth
President, And Mrs. Bring
hurst Vice President.

The 142nd convention of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church of the Dio-
cese of Delaware brought many out
of town delegates to the meetings
held in Milford on last Tuesday and
Wednesday. On Tuesday morning
there was holy communion, followed
bv a brief business session. Bishop
Philip Cook gave, for the seventh
time. his annual address on Tuesday
afternoon in a forceful message op-
posing the proposed dissolution of
the Service Citizens and expressing
hone that the work of the organiza-
ton might be continued with in
creased interest. He read an inter-
esting report containing forceful
admonition that the church and or
ganized christianity ought to be kept
out of political activity. He spoke of
the success of the Bishops Crusade
conducted recently, and expressed
disapprobation of the prevalence OF
a vulgar and sensational type OF
preaching, which he classes with the
same type of literature, press, stage
and screen-as all having one end in
view-the increase in money re-
CENTS. He told of his disappoint-
ment that the convention of the Dio-
cese of Easton, Md, had acted mega
lively on a proposal to appoint a
committee to consider a union of
that diocese with the diocese of Del
aware. He mentioned with grat1fi-
cation the harmony and unity
throughout the whole family OF
the diocese, emphasizing the amount
of work done during the fiscal year,
January 1, 1926 to January 1, 1871,
which has been the banner year, a
record in the amount of money CIV
en- by the people of this diocese for
missionary purposes. He then went
on to tell of the various amounts OF
money apportioned to the parishes
and missions, and spoke of the build
ing and improvements so noticeable.
which are continuing in the diocese.
And he ended his talk giving an OIL
cial report of his own work since the
last meeting of the convention.
Bishop Cook was assisted in the
service by Rev. Robert Bell ana
Rev. Charles w. Clash of Whining
ton, Rev. Joseph H. carp of New
Castle and Rev. Guy L. Hill of Mil
ford. DR.. Walter Hullihen, president
of the University of Delaware, ana
others spoke of the work accom-
plished by the organization for
schools and the State in general.
other reports we're given and com.
mittees appointed. A collection OF
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Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
CHAMBER COMMERCE
TRANSACTS BUSINESS
Delaware State Teachers Asso-
citation Convention To Be Held
Here November lO.11.

The regular meeting of the Mil
ford Chamber of Commerce due to
be held on Monday evening, May 2,
was postponed and held on Monday
evening, May 8, in its meeting room
in the Community Building. This
was one of the most interesting
meetings thus far, in that there were
several important communications to
convey to all interested people of
Milford, and particularly to the mer-
chants and members.
The first thing to come up for
consideration was a brief report by
DR.. G. Layton Grier. in which he
stated that he would endeavor to
get DR.. Bomberger for a special
meeting, to be held on May 31st.
Since DR.. Bomberger comes to us as
a man of national repute, it is hop
ed that particularly the farmers will
appreciate the fact that the Del
Mar-Va Association is preparing to
spend between $4,000 and 100000
in the Constructive Marketing Asso-
citation, to assist the farmers in mar
keting their produce. The following
committee was named TO assist in
the publicity for a meeting of such
Importance: w. C. Smith, Harry
Mulholland and w. V. Grier.
The second topic for consideration
was a brief but interesting report
regarding the proposed new road be-
tween Milford and Greenwood, which
has been sponsored by the Chamber
of Commerce. The Chamber of
Commerce feels that it gave con-
structive suggestions to the factions,
both of which desired a new road.
The committee consisted of six men,
two from Owens, two from Staytons-
vile and two from Milford. The
Highway Commission in Dover was
greatly pleased by not having an
angry mob storming their doors. AS
this will be a new artery leading
into Milford, the merchants should
appreciate its value.
A brief report was given by G. D.
Holzmueller, in which he stated that
by the next regular meeting he
hopes to have our signs erected and
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Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
Governor Approves Bill
Reducing Tax On Real Estate

Tax on real estate for school
purposes the next fiscal year,
in all three counties, will be Is
instead of rs cents on the $100
assessed valuation. This re-
ductiOn in the school tax rate
is made under the Davis bill,
passed by the recent legisla-
ture and which Governor Rob-
inson has signed, making it a
law.
This is one of a series of
bills passed by the legislature
intended to lift some of the tax
burden on real estate in all
three counties. Under another
bill, which has already been
signed, the State will take care
of all road bonds falling due
the next two years, while
third bill, also approved, au-
thorizes the State Highway
Department to pay the interest
annually on all State aid and
county road bonds.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
mrs. HALL AND MRS. DAVIS
ENTERTAIN AT BRIDGE PARTY
Many Out-Of-TOwn Guests Attended
Local Party Last Wednesday

Mrs. Thomas Davis and Mrs. Rob-
ert Hall gave a bridge party of IA
tables on last Wednesday night at
the home of the latter, which chal-
lenges comparison for color and
charm with any of the seasons par
ties. 1t will be remembered for its
beauty and the graciousness and
charm of the hostesses, who enter
tanned layishly, yet with discriminat-
ing taste. The house was elaborate
ly colorful with tulips, iris and other
spring flowers. A lovely double vase
with vari-colored tulips was won by
Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt as first prize;
Mrs. John Hallett won the second
prize, a useful dark red painted book
rack for an end table. Mrs. Herman
johnson was "consoled" with a pair
of very pretty pink candles with
their candlesticks, and Mrs. Robert
Griffith, with the lowest score, was
given a cunning silk pin cushion.
The ladies present included, aside
from those of Milford O number
from Georgetown and Frederick.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
GOVERNOR ROBINSON FAILS
TO APPROVE ANTI-MOB BILL
Provision Making State Liable For
Damages Causes Action

Governor Robinson has allowed
House Bill No. 2S5, passed by the
last legislature, to die without his
signature. The bill related to the
suppression of violence by mobs.
The Governor explained his disap-
proval of the bill by pointing to the
provisions which made the State liza
BILE for damage done by a mob to
the property or person OF a resident
of the State suspected of having
committed a crime. Many colored
residents from all parts of the State
urged the Governor to sign the bill.
The Governor said he approved of
the sections of the bill making it
unlawful for mobs to gather for un-
lawful purposes, but did not feel
that the State should be liable to
damage done by such persons. He
added that in view of the compensa-
ton provisions, he could not sign
the measure.
The first section of the bill pro-
vides that a collection of individuals
numbering ten or more persons, as
sembling for the unlawful purpose
of doing injury to the person or
property of an individual suspected
of committin ga crime, shall be des-
ignated as mob.
The second section provides that
members of such a mob, who as
semble with the intent to damage
the property or person of a resident
of Delaware suspected of crime,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction shall be fined
from $100 to $1,000 and imprisoned
for from 80 days to IL months.
The third section provides that
any member of a mob who shall vio-
lently inflict damage in the proper
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Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13
SERVICE CITIZENS
MAY CONTINUE ON
UNDER new PLAN
Committee Has Been Named To
Consider Subject And To Re-
port Later.
PIERRE 5. DU POINT SPEAKS
Tells OF Work OF Last Legisla-
ture; DR.. Odell Makes Inter-
esting Report.

Whether the Service Citizens shall
operation of larger number of
people, or shall be disbanded, was
left to further meeting at the an
nual meeting of the organization.
This decision was reached after DR..
Joseph H. Odell, director of the or
ganizatiOn had made his report in
which he stated that arrangements
had been made to disband because
that trust created by Pierre 5. Gu-
POnt ends in July and Mr.. DUPONT
himself had made the remark that if
the work was to continue there
should be more people interested
and it should not be a one man or
ganizatiOn.
Mr.. duPontS speech was one of
the striking features of the meeting
for with his usual candor, but with
a total lack of ill feeling toward
anyone, he made resume of condi-
tions in this State which could not
fail to attract attention.
Talks on Legislature
Alluding to himself as a political
renegade, the man who has done so
much for the schools of Delaware,
declared that nothing political had
happened in this country since Lin
coin was born because all think that
they must refer back to him to JUS
tify their actions. Few persons
know why they vote except that
Jackson and Lincoln once lived and
participated in politics." he declared.
Mr.. DUPONT insisted that some of
the men and women present who
were interested in politics, should be
able to devise some successful plan
under which the work of the organ
ization can be carried on. He de-
plored the manner in which the last
legislature had conducted business
and declared there was not meas
ure passed but could have been Ge-
cided by the flip of coin so far as
the interest of the legislators was
concerned. Delaware, he said, could
afford to appropriate $2,000,000 for
schools and waste half of it but it
could not afford to do the same with
all departments. He then alluded to
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Milford chronicle., 1927-05-13

THERE ARE $4,000 RU-
RAJ WEEKLY NEWS
PAPERS IN THE UNI
TED ST AT e S. T II e
CHRONICLE ST A NJ o 8
SIHIRp IN THE LIST IN
CIRCULATION.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

field day for the constitutional law
yers" in the Senate. Their name Is
legion Few of them are likely to omit
so spectacular an opportunity to air
their views, pro or con Smith and
Ware.
The program sketched may take but
a few hours of the opening day of the
Senate session. or 1t may consume the
whole of the week ending Saturday.
December 10. Till it is disposed of, al
any rate, nothing else can happen. Mr.
Coolidge will have to wait to read his
message, if he intends to present it in
person. or wait to have it hear for
him to the customary joint session of
both houses.
Organization Held Up.
In particular, Senate organization
will be held up. If Smith and Ware
are required to stand aside" pending
investigation of their status, there will
be AZ Democrats, 46 Republicans and
| Farmer Labor member qualified to
transact business. Senator Blease,
Democrat, of South Carolina, threat
ems to vote with the Republicans for
organization if Smith and Ware are
barred. That will make the tally Al
Republicans and 46 Democrats. If
Shipstead, Farmer-Labor, votes with
the Democrats, the score would be tied
with Vice President Dawes holding the
deciding vote. Although Republican
organization seems inevitable, the
Democrats have a full slate of Senate
officials in the field-Senator Key Pitt
man of Nevada, for President pro
Tenn; Col. Edwin A. Halsey for sec
rotary, and former Representative
charles s. Hartman of Montana for
sergeant-at-arms
iCopyright 1927
Evening star., 1927-12-01

mander Of the American Legion, will
speak of his trip to the, Paris conven-
ton.
The Dental Hygienist Association
will meet Monday, pm, at Walter
Reed Hospital. Miss Elsie Pierce will
talk of Dental Hygiene"
The Syrian Girls Club will give a
lance for the benefit of the Syrian
orthodox Church tomorrow. 0 pm, at
i'ythisn Temple, 10l2 Ninth street.