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Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
TAX BILL WITHOUT
FILING FEE CHARGE
PASSES HOUSE
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H. Grantland, Secretary of State,
who explained the bill, stated that
an attorney for p. S. DUPONT, ques-
toned the constitutionality of this
provision and therefore it was de-
cided to eliminate it.
Glass B, provides for a tax of one
half of one per centum on the first
$1,000 of a persons income, and one
per cent on the amount between ST.
500 and $2,500, but that no tax in
this class shall be less than $3.50.
Glass c, provides a tax of one
half of one per cent up to $1,50O;
one per cent on the amount from
$500 to $2,500 and two per cent on
the amount from $4,000 TO $4,000,
but that no tax in this class shall
be less than S32,5O.
Glass D, provides a tax of one
half of one per cent on incomes up
to $1,000 of the income; one per
cent on the amount from S1,500 to
S2.500; two per cent on the next
$4,000 of income; three per cent on
all income over $4,000, but that no
tax in this class shall be less than
$152.50.
Mr.. Grantland in explaining this
bill said it does away with the filing
fee and puts in a graded income
tax which he explained as above.
He stated that the Tax Department
has announced because of the fact
of the legislature cutting on $780,
900 for each of the next two years
from the amount of the appropria-
ton asked by the State Board of
Education, the department would
have more money than would be
needed under the present law and
therefore it was decided to get up a
bill that would bring some relief to
the smaller tax payers and place
but little more on those with larger
salaries. He said this bill would
raise at least within 100000 a year
of what the present law brings in.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
MANY DIVORCES GRANTED
In SUSSEX COUNTY COURT
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granted a decree nisi from her hus-
band, Frank w. Collins. She was
granted the custody of her two chill
dren, Doris Lee and Dora Ellen Col
Inns.
Joshua Easham, of GumborO, was
given a nisi decree from his wife
Mary Easham, on the ground of de-
sertion. Easham testified that they
were married by Rev. Chas. B. Will
liams, in Berlin, Md, on April Sth
1906. and lived together until April
l, 1924, when his wife left him. She
claimed that he was a cOnjurer and
placed spells upon her." according
to the testimony of Easham.
A decree of anullment of the mar
riage of Thomas P. Veasey, of near
COolspring, from Mamie Veasey
formerly of Georgetown, was grant
ed
1t was testified that she had
never obtained a final divorce from
a former husband, Charles Marker,
of Georgetown, to whom she was
married on January 27, 1920. in
Wilmington. Marker last fall OBJ
tanned a decree nisi. She was mar
ried to Veasey on December TO-
1925, in Salisbury, Md, and he left
her on September 10, last year.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
CHAMBER COMMERCE
GETS ADVICE FROM
WILMINGTON MEN
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the Every Evening and former
president of the Wilmington Cham
ber of Commerce, gave pointers
which coincided with those of his
fellow townsmen Preceding the
talks given by the Wilmingtonians
matters of local interest were dis
cussed by the meeting. The ques-
ton of taking concerted action to
ask the State Highway Department
not to construct a road to the east
of Milford was discussed at length.
AS the highway department at this
time seems to have abandoned the
project no definite action was taken.
Another matter of more than
passing interest which came before
the meeting was that of widening if
possible Walnut street. A sugges-
ton was made which if adopted by
Town Council would possibly aid
the traffic situation very materially.
A committee was appointed to con-
fer with Council about the matter.
The question of new school
building for Milford was brought
before the meeting. After lengthy
discussion a motion was adopted
which pledged the efforts of the
Chamber of Commerce to work for
such a plant for the city. Other
matters of interest were discussed.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Edith Simpson is spending
several days with friends in Phila-
delphia.
Miss Marian Fleetwood is spend
ing the week with her aunt in Wash
ington, D. c.
Rev. and Mrs. D. w. Jacobs and
Mrs. Gee left for Newark on We'd
nesday Of this week.
Robert Peterson of Philadelphia
spent the weekend in town with his
mother, Jennie Dawson.
Mrs. Harry L. Grier and Miss
Sara Grier spent a few days in
Philadelphia this week.
Miss Virginia Smith spent the
weekend with her father, Mr.. VIM.
c. Smith, on Kings Highway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Clifton spent
Sunday with his mother and aunt,
Mrs. John c. Clifton and Josephine
Thomas.
Mrs. Mary L. Marshall and DR..
William Marshall left on Wednesday
for California, where they will sail
for Honolulu.
DR.. and Mrs. Lester Atkins, Miss
Lille Cook and Mr.. Howard Mason
spent the weekend with friends in
Baltimore, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Monks of
Philadelphia spent Sunday in Mil
ford as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace Jefferson and family.
VIM. O. Smith, Jr., who attends
Dartmouth College, is spending his
spring vacation with his father, Vim.
c. Smith, on Kings Highway.
James w. Mum, of POnsford,
Mimi, is making an extended visit
with his aged mother and sister, al
so his brother, A. &. Num- of Cedar
Neck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Malseed and
son Charles of Germantown, Pa,
spent the weekend with her mother
and aunt, Mrs. John c. Clifton and
Mrs. Josephine Thomas.
Last Thursday Mrs. A. e. Num-
was called to the bedside of her
daughter, Mrs. M. G. Brosius of
West Grove, Pa, who is seriously
i'll with plural pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Draper,
ST., Miss Ida Draper, Thos. Draper
and Mrs. John c. Truitt, who have
been spending several weeks in
Florida, returned home last Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. Frank L. Grier and
daughter, Miss Frances Grier, left
Thursday of this week for Pensa-
cola, Florida, where they will spend
several weeks as the guests of
Lieutenant and Mrs. J. L. Pratt.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Another guild bake at the parish
house, Saturday. "Yum-my." Oh,
Boy!
Pleasant memories after you at
tend the Grimes and Draper enter
tainment.
Grimes and Draper entertainment
at Milford New Century Club April
18th. Admission 35c. Seats limited.
Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock,
April 9th, bake in Christ Church
parish house. Come early and avoid
the rush.
All those usual good things at
Christ Church Parish House, Satur-
day morning. Roasting chickens,
cottage cheese, cake, etc.
The Friendship Bible Glass will
have a bake, Wednesday, April 13,
at Pierce Hardware Store. Good
things for everybody. Stop and buy.
A public reception is to be tender
ed Rev. Frank HersOn at the Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church, Friday
evening next, April 9Th at o'clock.
Everybody invited. Committee.
The Busy Bees of the M. P.
Church will hold chicken salad
supper on Friday evening, April %,
in the basement of the church.
Watch for further announcements.
There will be a bake and delicat-
essen sale at the Pierce Hardware
Store, under the auspices of the w.
C. T. U. Saturday morning. April 16.
Another notice will be given next
week.
A meeting of Chautauqua support
ers will be held in the Community
Building this evening at 1880 o.
clock. An address will be given by
DR.. ]. A. Cotam, lecturer for the
Chautauqua Association, whose SUBJ
iect will be "Your Home and Its
Future"
Milford Hundred Sunday schools:
The executives Of the Sunday
School Council of Religious Educa-
ton, H. A. Thompson, president; T.
A. Hall, vice president, soliciting the
cooperation of all the Sunday
schools and international workers at
all times, and especially at this par
ticular time in sending large del
egation of young people to the
Young Peoples Conference to be
held in Kenton, on the 18th of this
month. See T. A. Hall, county ap-
pointed councillor for Milford hun
dred. Mrs. John H. Bennett, secre-
tary.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
Hens HAD GOOD EGG
YIELD In FEBRUARY
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convenient to secure.
Protein is found in meat scrap,
fish meal, milk, soybeans, and to a
small extent in corn, wheat, OATS
and their by-products. Carbohy-
drates and fats are found in corn,
wheat and other grains and their
by-products, while minerals are in
cluded in such feeds as meat scrap,
fish meal, milk, bone-meal, salt,
green food, oyster shell and lime
stone. Green food, yellow corn, al
falfa leaf meal and cod liver oil
contain vitamine A, and corn, wheat
and their by-prOducts and green
food contain vitamine B, while vita
mine D is found in sunshine, cod
liver oil and milk. 1t has been de-
termined that vitamine C is not es-
sential to the growth and develop
ment of poultry, although it is nee
essary to other forms of livestock.
In summarizing this report, how
ever, Mr.. Palmer states that fresh
green feeds are valuable for their
mineral contents and they aid in
maintaining the appetite of the
birds and thereby increasing the
consumption of the regular ration.
By using a double yarding system to
supply a pasture of green feeds, the
yards are cultivated frequently and
the birds are changed from one yard
to the other, which helps to prevent
diseases from spreading in the flock.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
c. DONNAN HOLZMUELLER
RECEIVES HIGH HONOR
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will lend on, or purchase existing
mortgages.
Such prominent men as L. w.
Gunby, president of the Farmers &
Merchants Bank of Salisbury; Judge
Robert F. Duer. of Princess Anne;
Hooper S. Miles, attorney. member
of the law firm of Miles, Bailey &
Miles; George W. WOolford, presi-
dent of the Eastern Shore Trust
Company; E. L. Quinn, cashier of
the Marine Bank of Crisfield and
many others, are directors.
At a meeting of the board, held in
Salisbury on April 5th, Mr.. C. Don
nan HOlzmueller, prominent business
man of lower Delaware, and resi-
dent of Milford, was unanimously
elected a director of this company
Mr.. Holzmueller is the largest dis
tributor of insurance in Delaware,
outside of the city of Wilmington,
handling approximately twelve mil
lion dollars worth year. He was
largely instrumental in the financing
and erection of Milford's new one
hundred thousand dollar community
building; is a member of the Mil
ford Rotary Club; chairman of the
Finance Committee of the Milford
Chamber of Commerce, and a direc-
tor of the Kent & Sussex Building
C Loan Association.
His keen vision and knowledge
of finance has won for him this hon
or and recognition from Del-Mar-
Vas most noted bankers and capital
lists.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
AGED WHITE WOMAN
ASSAULTED BY NEGRO
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before the assault took place. Skin
ner says that Harris asked him if
the stores were still open at Bridge
vile, as it was getting late. Skim
ner said he thought they were, and
he says Harris drove on in the di-
rectiOn of Bridgeville.
Skinner says he walked to the
Bennett home and found Mrs. Ben
nett in bed His confession contin-
ues that she screamed when he put
his hands on her and that he was
forced to partially choke her. He
admits that he accomplished his
purpose.
When Mrs. Benefits son returned
he heard his mother moaning up
stairs and hurrying to her side, he
found her bleeding and her clothing
bloodstained.
The son, after a time, was able
to get an account of what had oc-
CURED from his mother. He made
her as comfortable as he could and
went to the home of neighbors some
distance away and called the State
Police at the Bridgeville Station.
Mrs. Bennett, it appears, knew the
Negro and was able to give a de-
scription of him. Privates Holt and
Knox of the State Police found
Skinner on the farm of Baker Bros,
about four miles from the Bennett
home.
Skinner, in all probability, will be
tried at the present term of the
Sussex county court
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
OBITUARY
WEBB

W LADb
Mrs. Roy A. Webb died at her
home here on Thursday night,
March oath. She had been a pa
tient sufferer for ten months, and
the end came quietly without a
struggle, bringing rest and peace to
her tortured body. Through her
long illness she never lost hope, but
looked forward to death with the
calm and unafraid faith of a
Christian mother, worrying only for
those left behind, planning to make
things lighter for them as she had
always done. She had the loving
care and attention of the oldest
daughter at home which made her
days brighter and her suffering
easier. She was before her mar
riage Florence H. BOgart, of Fred
erica, and was born June 2, 1881,
making her at her death As years, 9
months and % days of age. She
leaves to miss her, her husband and
seven children, two of them married.
Besides these she leaves only one
brother, H. NeasOn Bogart, of Will
mingtOn. The services were held at
the M. P. Church by the Rev. Bryan
on Sunday afternoon, March 9th,
and she was laid to rest in Barratts s
Chapel.
SHENKLE
Mrs. Sarah Jane Shenkle, widow
of the late DR.. Shenkle, died at her
home in Glendale, suddenly Thurs
day morning, March 81, 1927, age 70
years, 9 months and IA days. Flu
neral at residence at o'clock Sat
urday. Interment in Red Men GEM
etery, Ellendale. She leaves one
grandson, William Indie of Ellen
dale, and one brother, Daniel Roach
of Georgetown. Rev. Conrad Hamer
officiating.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
SURPRISE PARTY

Mrs. Elwood Stevenson was given
a surprise party at her home on
Monday evening, April 4, in honor OF
her birthday.
Those present were Mr.. and MRS
Harry ArgO and children, Mrs. Dor
sey Bowen and daughter, Frances
Ann, of Milford, Mr.. and Mrs. H. j.
Outten and children, Mr.. and Mrs
A. B. Dodd and daughter Marie, Mrs
William R. Reed, Mr.. and Mrs. N
R. Leverage, of Milton; Misses Mary
Reed, Isla and Sarah Ferguson and
the Messrs. Edward Outten and Lin
coin Havelka of Milton. At late
hour refreshments were served.
Everybody departed wishing MRS
Stevenson many more happy birth
days.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
GOOD ENTERTAINMENTS

ALI who attended the shows at the
Plaza Theatre on Monday and Tues
day evenings enjoyed entertainments
of unsual beauty. The picture
"Spangles" arranged for the benefit
of Miss Rosa's Sunday school class
by Manager Evans was a beautiful,
clean picture, especially entertain
ing for the children. The fashion
show arranged by Miss Elizabeth
Vinyard was a boost to the town,
the merchants and committee in
charge. It was surely thing OF
beauty. Little Miss Evelyn Humph-
reys of Dagsboro is certainly a prod
igee. Her songs, Charleston, immi-
tation Of a modern flapper, and buck
and wing dancing were given with
the skill and grace of one Of long
professional training. Members OF
the Sunday school class wish to sin
cerely thank the merchants, the
Milford Chronicle, Manager Evans
and the models who helped make
these entertainments the wonderful
success that they were.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
MILFORD NEW CENTURY CLUB

Following a custom of many years
the annual guest night Of Milford
New Century Club was observed on
Monday evening, each member of
the club being privileged to invite
two guests.
The program was varied and high
ly entertaining. The opening num-
Der, a duo by Mrs. Barrett and Mrs.
Hurley was finely rendered and
greatly enjoyed. This was followed
by a comedy staged by the enter
tainment committee entitled "The
Old Maids Reform" The play itself
was hilariously funny, and the parts
were all well taken. The audience
demonstrating its appreciation by
ReOntinued laughter and applause.
The speciality parts, taken by Mrs.
Richard Grimes, Mrs. Harry Mulhol-
land, DR.. Dalema Draper and Mrs.
Elizabeth Riggs are especially wor-
thy of mention. Following the play
were two musical numbers of unus-
ual merit, two Irish solos by Mrs.
VIM Warren "Macushla" and "Mo-
ther Machree," beautifully rendered.
Milford is fortunate in possessing
a musical organization Of the high
artistic class of the club quartet.
Each member is a pleasing soloist,
and their ensemble singing is ex-
ceptionally fine.
The quartet gave two closing
numbers "The Londonderry Air"
and when the Banjo Dings." The
evening closed with refreshments
and a delightful social hour.
On next Monday the regular bus
mess and social meeting will be held
and every member is asked to be
present to help discuss important
matters.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
MILFORD GRANGE

Owing to the very unpleasant
weather no meeting was held on
Saturday evening, though thirteen
met at the local hall and thirteen
went to Greenwood. Because OF a
collision north of Dover, State
Master and Mrs. Robinson were not
able to finish the trip. We UNDER
stand neither of them were serious
ly injured. The trip to Bowers Of
the theatrical troupe netted the
Grange $1,000. Saturday evening,
April 9th, the lecture hour is in
charge of Sister Mary Hammond.
She is planning some fun, so the
Juveniles will spend that portion
Of the time upstairs.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
ENTERTAIN AT BRIDGE

The following ladies entertained
at bridge: Mrs. John S. Hallett, on
Saturday evening, March 26th, at
seven tables of bridge. On Friday
evening, April 1st, Mrs. Byard
Wharton entertained at five tables
Of bridge. Mrs. Walter X. Barnett
entertained at bridge on Wednesday
evening, April 9Th. Mrs. Herman
Johnson entertained five tables of
bridge at her home on Friday eve
ming, April 9Th.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
For SALE

FOR SALE-Alfalfa and timothy hay
and pigs. B. F. Kirby, Milford, Del r.
d. aS-2t
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-08
W. C. T. q.

The regular meeting of the W. C.
T. q. will be held at the home Of
Mrs. Anna Bennett on Railroad ave-
nue., Tuesday evening, April 18th At
1880 o'clock. Text word "D0."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27
"RIG0LETTO" TO BE SUNG
Il r." By AMERICAN ARTISTS
Production Saturday Night Will
- Probably Be Last of Season
of Civic Opera.

"Rigoletto." to be given by the
washington National Opera Co, at
sIhe Washington Auditorium Saturday
sntght. probably will be the last per
.tormance of the season, according to
tGeneral Director Edouard Albion.
: The cast is to be headed by Luella
4Nelius, termed by critics one of the
greatest coioraturas of present day
grand opera, and includes-John Charles
Thomas. famous American baritone.
&.and Doris Doe, contralto; Ralph
Erolle, tenor. and Sigurd Nilsson,
basso. all Americans.
The national character of the Wash
sington National Opera Co was shown
4 sih poll of the chorus taken last week
shy General Director Albion, which re.
ssvealed, with 3S present. a total OF rs
States, in addition to the District of
IsColumbia and one foreign country.
swere represented.
Is The District led, naturally, with
sseven members, and Texas came sec.
sond with four. New York had three
Hand Pennsylvania, Illinois. New Jer.
ssey, Massachusetts and Italy had two
each. The others had a single rep
Fsresentative.
IA Enrica Mae Dillon, believed to be
the only woman stage director of the
professional stage, has been engaged
bby Mr.. Albion to act as stage director
for the performance of "Rigoletto'
Miss Dillon has been associated in the
past with the Washington company
but later formed a group of players
sof her own TO give season in New
York With the closing of that season
she was available for engagement
here with the Washington National
z0pera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27
HlLLES PRAISES VETO
OF McNARY-H BILL
Political Effect Against Coolidge
May Result In Dozen States,
He Believes.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SANTA BARBARA. Calf. Febru-
airy 26.-Charles D. Hilles of New
York. ex.chairman of the Republican
national committee, declared today
the vetoing of the McNary- Haughen
farm relief bill was the only consist
ent thing President Coolidge could do,
although his action probably will hurt
the Presidents chance in 1928 for re-
election in dozen Middle Western
States. Hilles is president of the Ma
tional Republican Club.
He praised the Presidents action
as "a very courageous thing" and
said that the veto had been antiei-
pated by all who had followed the
Presidents stand against price fixing.
The bill would have relieved the Pres
ident of executive powers in the APP
pointment of 'subordinatesy Hilles
pointed out. -,
He declared that he did not know,
nor possibly no one else knew.
whether the President would seek re-
election in 1928, but that II he did his
veto of the farm bill would not hurt
his chances in the Far West or East.
It will only hurt him in Il dozen Mid
die Western states. he asserted. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27
TWO FLYERS HURT
IN FORCED LANDING
Martin Bomber From Langley
Field Consumed by Fire After
Crash at Cumberland. Nd.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md. February &C.
Two Army airmen were injured here
this afternoon when q Martin bomber
twin-motor plane from Langley Field.
in a forced landing at Bowling Green.
crashed into telegraph pole and was
hurled on the Baltimore & Ohio tracks.
finally landing in field where 1t was
consumed by fire,
The injured are Lieut.. William K.
Andrews, 80 years old. pilot, Air Corps
Reserves, hurt about the head: Staff
Sergt. Joseph F. Garcia. crew chief.
injured about the. ribs; Fl. 8. James
OF the commanding officer's office.
Langley. Field. passenger. was un-
hurt. The injured men were taken to
Western Maryland Hospital in ambu-
lances.
The plane was en- route to Fairfield,
Ohio, but after reaching Uniontowr1.
Pa. weather conditions were such
that 1t was thought best 10: return to
Langley Field.
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affairs being thus evident. it was but
natural that attention should be paid
to other heavenly bodies and inf1u-
ences ascribed to them. The most
natural bodies to expect to produce in
fluences on the earth were the moon
and the planets which moved about.
The motions of these bodies were
watched until man was acquainted
with them in the case of each of the
planets visible to the naked eye before
the days of history.
The fixed stars. too. were naturally
observed and grouped into constella.
tons. Their positions could be used
to indicate the time during the night.
while shepherds watched their fiocks
by night" represents typical scene.
Another correct idea of the times Is
given by the lines Work, for the
night Is coming, when mans work is
done" The setting of the sun gave
men leisure and darkness. both of
which were conducive to the conterl1-
plation of the heavenly bodies. Mod.
ern science. has largely turned the
night into day for the large numbers