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Milford chronicle., 1928-04-27
Millsboro
GideOnite Glass Elects Officers

GideOnite Class Elects Officers
At the annual election of the
Gideonite Glass of the Grace M. 4.
Church, Millsboro, the following Of
ficers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Luster Long; vice
president, George Timmons; secre-
tary, Edward B. Outten; treasurer,
Willard Monroe; librarian, Raymon
Rust; assistant librarian, Harry
Belts; teacher, George S. Williams;
assistant teacher, John e. Magee;
membership committee, Norman
Hickman, Fred Timmons and John
w. Galloway; visiting committee, w.
H. Johnson, ]. B. Bunting, George
Nichols and j. P. King; absent COM
mittee, Harley Mitchell, Harry Will
liams, Alton Moore and John j.
Williams, and ushers, George At
kins and Edward H. Rust. This
Mems Bible Glass has a member
ship of 100 and meets at IL o'clock
each Sunday morning. Its home
mission work has been a source of
great relief to those in need.
Clarence Lingo has been confined
to his home week by illness.
A chimney fire at the home of
Charles Hill called out the fire en-
CINE last Thursday morning, but
the fire was soon extinguished.
DR.. W. B. Atkins was a Whining
ton visitor last Wednesday night.
Mrs. Annie Barr, of Georgetown,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
T. Elliott, last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Rose enter
tanned friends from Franklin City
on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Sharpley
and two children, of Wilmington,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Moore |
Mrs. Eva Smith returned to her |
home here on Saturday night, after |
an operation for appendicitis at the
Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia. |
Don't forget to go to "Sophronla's
Wedding" in Dodd's Opera House
on Thursday evening. This play is
presented by the Be Ye Faithful
and promises to be very
The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott
was brought here from Philadelphia
for burial last Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Elliott was the widow of the
late Philip Elliott, and with their
family lived here several years ago,
when they moved to Ocean View.
Mrs. Elliott was a sister-in-law of
.. T. Elliott, Mrs. Alice Boltz and
Mrs. Sallie MCGEE.
Harley White has a new Chrysler.
The Home Economics girls served
IN excellent dinner to the local
school board and their wives last
Thursday. This menu was: Iced
roast pork, string beans,
mashed sweet potatoes, apple fritz
ers, pickles, lettuce and pimentoes
With Russian dressing, chocolate
nausse and lady fingers, sailed al
nonds, mints and coffee. Mrs. Oh
lie T. Atkins, their teacher, and the
iris, took the dresses they had
made for the girls at Delaware
'olony to the Deemer Cottage on
saturday morning and assisted in
he exhibit of their, and the other
lone Economics girls, work.
Mrs. Matte Shockley spent last
thursday in Dover with her broth
r, Wilmer Derrickson, and Mrs.
Milford chronicle., 1928-04-27

crease of 40 from the acreage of
1926. The largest increase re-
corded is that of South Carolina,
where the acreage rose from 1880
in 1927 to $4,000 in 1928, or nearly
500. In Louisiana a slight de-
crease in acreage is indicated. The
increase in North Carolina, the chief
competitor of the Del-Mar-Ya Pc
ninsula, is noted as 11%. Last year
North Cardinals acreage increased
249o over 1926.
Estimates of acreage of early
white potatoes are decidedly uncer-
tain as basis for forecasting crop
production. Weather conditions
play such an important part in the
development of this crop that the
presence or absence of favorable
growing weather at critical times
may determine the production more
definitely than will an increase or
Milford chronicle., 1928-04-27
Sunshine Valley
(Near Oakley

There will be three plays given at
Webb's school house on Thursday
Milford chronicle., 1928-04-27
POTATO ACREAGE
SHOWS INCREASE

Figures just released by the
Truck Crop Section of the Bureau
of Agricultural Economics as the
preliminary estimate of the COM
mecial acreage of early crop Irish
potatoes, according to the Market
ing Bureau of the Del-Mar-Va
Eastern Shore Association, indi-
cate an increase of about IL per
cent for California and the ten
southern states extending from Vir-
ginia to Texas. Last year the acre
age planted in this same area in
creased z per cent over 1926.
The figures for Virginia (Which
include the Norfolk section as we'll
as the two Eastern Shore counties)
indicate an increase in acreage of
$40 over that of 1927, but a de-
Milford chronicle., 1928-04-27

evening, May 3rd, entitled as fol-
lows: who's the Boss % can Up-to-
Date Proposal" and "The Travelling
Photographer" also several decla-
nations will be given. Admission
10c. Everyone come and enjoy a
pleasant evening.
Mrs. Harvey Passwaters and son
Robert spent the weekend in Pit
man, N. J.
Milford chronicle., 1928-04-27

Miss Mae Gourley spent Friday
evening with Miss Alice Banning.
Evelyn and Leta Passwaters are
suffering with measles at this writ
ing.
Several from this vicinity attend
ed the surprise birthday party CIV
en- for Mrs. Anna Tolbert On Friday
evening. The evening was enjoyed
" all those present.
Milford chronicle., 1928-04-27

decrease in ACREAGE For instance,
in 1927 in the counties of Accomack
and Northampton the acreage of
white potatoes was decreased 1870;
but, owing to a most faVorabls
growing season there was an in
crease in commercial production of
over 500.
Some frost damage to the crop
in some of the Southern states has
been reported, but it is yet too
early to judge the extent of it. On
the whole the situation as it APP
pears at present can be considered
as favorable.
Milford chronicle., 1928-04-27

MILFORD
SCORE BY INNINGS

Milford g. . L 90 0O2 2-6 5 2
Umpires-Wix and Short.
Fire Destroys OutbuiIdings
FIJI Yearly yesterday morning de-
stroyed all the outbuildings except
a corn crib on the Baker farm and
tenanted by a son-in-law, ]. A. Mas
ten. The farm is located about 2
miles south of Harrington on the
old county road to Pennington. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Masten about $50
a. m. they heard the report of an
explosion. He investigated and
discovered the large barn a mass
of flames. Hastily dressing he sum-
moned the local fire company and
then turned to liberate the live
stock. All of this was saved except
one valuable dog in the barn loft. 1t
was impossible for Mr.. Masten to
estimate his loss on account of not
knowing about insurance, but it is
expected to reach three thousand
dollars. Two automobiles were de-
stroyed, in addition to large guam
tity of dairy feed and farming i'm
plements. Mr.. Masten's only solu-
ton of the cause of the fire was
that there probably was sh TT
circuit in one of the automobiles.
The fire probably started from that
and then caused the explosion of
the gas tank.
Milford chronicle., 1928-04-27

THE unexpected arrival of April
showers holds no fear for this young
miss. Rain or shine, she is suitably
equipped in her becoming cape to
start forth for school, to meet mother
for a matinee and dinner and to re-
turn home at night delightfully."- tired
but conscious of the fact that her
smart ensemble was complete
triumph! The cape falls from the
shoulders in circular folds and covers
entirely the chic plaid frock that she
wears to match the cape's lining and
scarf collar. Patch pockets are set
just under the openings for her hand
so that every necessity and comfort
is assured. Copyright, 1923, by But
terick)
Milford chronicle., 1928-04-27

Let's have honesty, IL nothing
else.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07
OHIO SENDS TO DEAT \.
7YEAR:OLD YOUTH
ii WH

COLUMBUS Ohio, Jan. Calm, silent, and only once
betrayng the slightest emotion Floyd Hewitt convicted
killer of Mrs Fred Brown and her son. Fred Brown Jr five
walked to the electric last night and two minutes later
was pronounced dead by the prison doctor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07

A new coin In a slot machine
dispenses soda water in paper
cups that never have been used
before.
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insult reveals
SLUSH FUNDS

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Harding, for the 'so-called Harding
organization.
insult testified mis- total contriDu-
tions in the 1926 campaign in Illinois
were $237 1926.
The $40 900 gifts. he said. were in
addition to the $125,O00 he gave to
the campaign fund OF Senator.elect
Frank l. Smith CR, ~ Illinois. the
$4,000 he gave George e. Brennan.
the Democratic nominee. $32.925 he
spent on anti World Court propa-
ganda. along with gifts of $4,000 to
Charles ]. Barrett, $40 200 tc Roy o.
west. and IS 900 to Ro''ert F. Grove.
When insult took the stand,
Chairman Reed Cd Missouri, asked:
Are you ready now to disclose
the matters you withheld on
previous appearances"
Yes, sir"
insult then said he wanted to
read a statement explaining his
additional contributions. He said:
sometime before the primary.
probably in February or March.
1925. Mr.. Daniel J. Schuyler. who is
one of my attorneys, came to me
and suggested that make con.
tribution of $4,000 to Mr.. Charles
r. Francis for the so-called Small
Lundin organization and also q
contribution of $4,000 to Mr..
George F. Harding for the so-called
Harding organization. gave him
the 900 in currency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07

All day Hewitt maintained q
eoIorIess pose, smiling only once,
1t the time his sister. Mrs. Laura
irish. with her baby of seven
months, bid him final farewell. Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Hewitt. his parents,
and a cousin were at the prison
just before the electrocution.
With just a trace of tears in his
eyes, Ohio's youngest electric chair
victim was led into the death
chamber at the penitentiary at TAO
o'clock last night. Clasped in his
hand was picture. a family group
Of his father. mother and sister.
Denying his guilt to the very last,
the 17-year@old lad stood up bravely
in his last few minutes.
The youth was the youngest per-
son ever to be electrocuted in the
State Penitentiary, and the first to
be convicted of first degree murder
without recommendation for
mercy in Ashtabula county.
One other youth, younger than
Hewitt, had been executed in the
penitentiary. Warden p. e. Thomas
said.
Strapped in the chair at TAI p. M,
his body was lifeless at TAB.
Conneaut citizens, who vigorously
protested against clemency by Gov
A. V. Donahey. won their fight tc
send the boy to his death. when
the Governor announced he would
stand by the Board of Clemency's
recommendation OF no Intervention
An anti-execution society n
Chicago flooded prison officials with
Saianc fnF. Aeaaffnn nf fhE
jail file contains a great number
of letters. all in the same phrase
ology. asking a stay of execution,
all bearing Chicago postmarks.
The body of Hewitt will be taken
back to Conneaut. the home of his
parents, for burial Hewitt was con.
Victed by jury of four women and
eight men for a double killing Al
Conneaut when mother. Mrs. Fred
Brown, and her five-year.old son,
Fred. jr., were beaten to death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07
Peanut Exposition
Slated for Middle West

KINSTON, n. c.. Jan. THE
1928 world peanut exposition will be
held in the Middlewest, either at
Chicago or Kansas City, Directors
of the East Carolina Chamber Of
Commerce decided today.
The, exposition will be held in
December. The exposition has been
held in North, Carolina for the
past two years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07
Gre Grandma All B
Is Turkish Lady
Proud Boast
Nv international News service

CONSTANTINOPLE; Jan. L.
Hanum Apzian, at the age Of
40, claims to be the youngest
great-grandmother in the world.
Hanum was married when IL
years Of age, and had q daughter
two years later. Her daughter was
married at IA, and at is was the
mother of daughter, zelpha by
name.
A few days ago zelpha gave
birth to child, this time a son.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07
MARINES Make
READY TO SAIL
- lntarra liollaI NaIEa EerVlce

By International News service
NORFOLK, Va, Jan. q The first
battalion Of the new marine regiment
being sent to Nicaragua was IN
process Uf formation here today, at
the Hampton Roads naval base.
One hundred men and fifteen Of.
ficers arrived this mofning from the
base at Quantico, and smaller units
are drifting III from other points.
The new outfit, when completely
formed, will comprise the Eleventh
Regiment, 1T WIN be commanded BY
Col. R, s, Dunlap.
Leieune 10 Sail
Major Gen. John a. Lejeune. COM
mandant of the Marine Corps win
sail for Nicaragua on Monday. He
Will be accompanied BY Brig. Cen.
Logan Feland. who Is to assume.
active command or the marine
forces chasing General SandinO, and
1 900 troops being sent to- Nicaragua
to reinforce those on the front.
Lejeune win make & personal in
spectIon tour OF all the marine en-
campments in Nicaragua and then
return to the United States by way
or san FOleZOa
Marine Corps officials. including
the commandment, laughed today
over reports that Sandino's rebels
were being trained BY Marine Corps
Ieserters. The only basis for the
story, Lejeune said. was the fact
that two marines were dropped from
the rolls last September for deser'
ton.
Imagination apparently has
supplied the rest he said. TO
have joined Sandino the two men
would have had to travel 125 miles
inland on foot, and that doesn't
appear reasonable. As a matter Of
fact we have reason to believe the
two deserters struggled themselves
aboard a ship bound for the United
States and are now in this country
Marines Push Forward
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Jan. t.
United States marines operating
against General Sandino's rebels IN
the vicinity Of Quilah are gradually
extending their operations as re
Inducements come up.
Latest reports received here 1ndl'
| cate thar the marine outposts are
pushing farther and farther into
General Sandino's territory. And
within few days there may come
| a definite indication as to whether
SANDING intends to give battle or
whether he Will elect Guerilla war
fare with occasional saIlies against
the marines and the National
Guardsmen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07

An English inventors single
cylinder motor pl0w In claimed to
do as much work as four horses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07
e. D. Merrill to Talk
On Transport Problem

E. d. Merrill, president of the
Washington Rapid Transit Company,
and J. H. Hanna. president OF the
Capital Traction Company. will speak
on the Improvement OF transports
ton to the Manor Park section OF
the city at the Manor Park Citizens
Associations monthly meeting in the
Whittier School, Fifth and Sheridan
Streets Northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07
BOY SUSPECTS HELD

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Caught
in the cellar of a vacant store prop
erty at Camden, Raymond Kosniski,
IA years old, and Wilton Baker, also
IA, were held under $500 bail for
the Juvenile Court by Judge Bert
man. When Detective Smith arrested
the boys they had packed UP gas
fixtures and lead pipe ready for re-
moVal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07
Judge Adamson Quits
N. II. Customs Court

President Coolidge today accepted
the resignation OF Judge William
c. Adamsan from the United States
Customs Court in, New York. Adam
son has reached the age limit for
retirement.
He was formerly Congressman
from Georgia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07
ROOner Does II
VETS no Sc EOLLIES

Veteran Foilies of 1928" two
act revue. will be given tonight at
Pythian Temple by the U. S. Retired
Enlisted Mems Association No. /.
Officers of the post will be in.
stalled also.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07
INSURANCE RATES UP

Charles y. Stockman is chairman
OF 4 special committee OF the
Chamber OF Commerce which win
study the fairness of present fire
insurance rates in the District and
the adequacy of regulatory powers
now exercised by the District in
siirance commission
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07
Chill D GHOKES
ON CARROT

Young Harold Francis White. aged
two. probably will never know just
how near, death he really was yes
terday. Not for many years at
least
The youngster, with his mother
Mrs. Annie White, 21O7 Thirty.
seventh st. N. W.. was visiting
Ruth Wheeler q family friend at
2lO7 PENNSYLVANIA Ave. NJ. w, and
expressed, q sudden desire for q raw
carrot. which was on the dinner
menu.
one was given him and within a
moment he was strangling in great
rain, the carrot lodged in his
throat.
Tries for Doctor
Failing to remove it, the mother,
frantically ran, next door to get DR..
Milton "a. Francis, who. Mrs. White
declared. rejected the case, recon-
rnending child specialist. DR..
Francis. when queried on the case,
said he did not remember II, but
added: II am a specialist myself,
but not on children. do not recall
the case in question, but If such a
case were brought to me would re-
fer ii to another doctor. I am not
equipped to engage in general
practice; my medical pursuits are
III restricted field"
Roomer Does It
In q panic Mrs. White left DR..
Francis, only to encounter on the
street Norris Wright, a roon1er at
the Wheeler home, who hurried
with her to the child, still choking
and already black in the face.
Wright extended his fingers down
the child's throat, loosened the car
rot. then grasping the 2-year-old
sufferer by the heels, shook him
for several moments.
The child sighed, regained his
breathing, and when back in his
mothers arms, sobbed away the
aftermath.
The carrrt, loosened, had slipped
into the stomach instead Of return
ing to the ch.ld's mouth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-07
TO SPEAK ON CHINA

Miss Mabel Gully of Swallow,
China, will speak in Temple Baptist
Church at morning services tomor-
row. The Rev. Thomas f. Boorde.
will speak on For Sinking Souls"
at the evening service.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
SALOMON STOCK
TO BE OFFERED
AT SACRIFICE

Nothing could be more opportune
than b. Salomon and Company s
sale which starts tomorrow. Days
are growing warmer, Easter is at
hand and the question of summer
clothing is uppermost in all femin-
inc. and many masculine, minds.
A. C. Johnston, manager of
Salomon s, states frankly that this
is a money raising sale. The store
is over supplied and $4,000 worth
of spring and summer merchandise
has been contracted for future de-
livery without the privilege of
cancelling the orders. In order to
meet the situation, he states, Salo-
mon s is selling the present stock
and will sell the future deliveries
as quickly as possible with little
regard for actual cost. The fact
that prices are to be cut below cost
in many cases, and that the mer-
ehandise is all new, together WITH
the Salomon reputation for quality
goods, makes the sale an unusual
one and one which will appeal to
residents of the entire valley.
''Priees are to be. cut in all de-
partments, says Mr.. Johnston.
"This includes large shipment of
spring hats which arrived yester-
day, many developed in the new
straws so popular for summer wear;
spring wash goods in linens, prints
and other approved wcaves; Easter
silks, which are arriving daily and
range from sheer printed georgettes
and chiffons to crcpes and Pussy
Willow taffetas. The ready-to-wear
offers splendid bargains in silks,
woolens and dainty frocks of spring
as does the shoe department. The
entire men s department will be in
cludcd in the sale and one of the
best offers will be some 800 suits,
many of which will actually be
sold at cost. These suits, too, have
lust been received.
This paper will clarrv regular ad-
vcrtisements to keep the public in
formed as to the progress of the
sale and it will he to the advan,
tage of every reader to study the
advertisements and profit by the
unusual savings.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Mrs. Sullivan To
Stage Style Show

\ colorful event of interest to all
who love pretty clothes will be the
fourth annual Fashion show to be
given by Mrs katherine Sullivan,
proprietor of Il local women s wear
shop, in Brawley Red Wing dance
pavilion, Thursday evening, March
Is at 7:30.
A group of pretty girls will wear
the frocks which are to be exhibit
ed. and a number of local people
will assist in various ways in pre-
senting the models.
Between each group Of gowns
shown there viii be musical num-
hers and booster talks by Ell Centre
and Brawley business men.
After 10 O'Clock there will be
dancing and music. An invitation
is extended to the general public
throughout the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
MUSICAL PROGRAM
WILL BE GIVEN AT
METHODIST DINNER

Reservations for the progressive
chicken dinner to be given by the
aid society of the Methodist church
Friday evening March l6 may be
made with Mrs. j. l.. House, phone
lew. until tomorrow noon.
The first course will be served at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. d.
Foss. ~ Olive ave, between 6:3o
and 7:30. Transportation to the
ether places whcrc courses will be
served has been arranged. Other por-
tions of the feast will be served at
the j. l.. House home on Brighton,
at the Methodist Parsonage, 81
North Sixth, and at the Bales Wal
Eer residence, 643 Wcnsley avenue.
With each course an appropriate
musical program will be featured.
according to Mrs. Frank Young, who
is in charge of the music.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
ENTIRE NOS CLUB
.HARD TINES DANCE
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR

Fntre Nos Club members and a
nlmber of guests were entertained
last, night at a merry "hard times :
dance, held in the Woman 5 lab
house The hall was fittingly decor
ated and hard times were much IN
evidence in the rows of wooden
benches, punch and especially
noticeable in the decorations. st.
Patrick 5 green was carried ont by
heads of lettuce, used about the hall
n place of flowers.
Many interesting costumes We're
unearthed for the occasion. but the
IIizes were awarded Mrs. Ralph
Reynolds and Fred Kenyon. Mrs.
Kenyon received honorable mention.
Mrs. Reynolds representing the
spirit of 1900, beggars description.
Her shoes, which were considered
s.the thing in their day. were
auctioned off by A. II. Keller, the
li0ceeds to be turned over to char
itaH. w. A. Scheniman was the high
est bidder
Special dances included the "pipe
dance" for which partners were
found by matching numbers on toy
lipes, and the gingham dance, in
wlrh pieces of gingham were mat,
clro6.
Believing in making the occasion
realistic, those attending were re-
qHested by the committee to bring
their own sandwiches, the coffee
however, being furnished.
Those responsible for the merry
evening include Mr. and Mrs. II. II.
Aimen, chairmen, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. Seth
Rice and Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Hick-
cox.
Members are urged to keep March
c7, an open date, the annual April
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
COAST VISITOR
COMPLflHENTED AT
INFORMAL BRIDGE

Mrs. w. 7. Strickland entertained
with a bridge party last evening
complilhenting Mrs. Clarence Bierke
of Los Angeles. Invited to meet
the honored guest were Mesdames
T. A. Thaanum, X. b. Perkins
Earle G. Davis, Frank Lathrop, Lee
Nuffer, J. X. Mitchell, w. c. Reed
and Misses Katherine Lorenz, Es-
telle Needham and Evelyn Boman.
When scores were counted Mrs.
Reed received the high prize and
Mrs Perkins the low.
\ dainty supper was served at
the card tables by the hostess, fol
lowing the play.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Magazine Has
Valley Article

GA Desert Transformed, = is the
title of another article written by
George Cross of the Imperial frri-
CATION district and appearing in
the March issue of the Pickwiek
magazine.
Cross in series of articles for
the Pickwiek publication has writ
ten an interesting story of the val
ley dating back to the early 1900
period and carrying his readers
through the remarkable reclamation
of the desert by man.
In his story this month he tells
of the Valleys industries giving in
formation ON Just what the valley
produces and describing the merits
cf this agricultural winterhaven.
foolS dance being scheduled for that
time, at which much merriment Is
anticipated.