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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17
WILL ORGANIZE BOYS
BAND In MILFORD.
Free Instruction Will Be Provided If
Sufficient Interest Is Shown

In line with other towns, an effort
is being made in Milford to organize
a boys band. The difficulty in or
ganizing such a band in the past is
said to have been the lack of a COM
petent instructor. Milford now has
such a person in Edward H. Thomas,
the organist at the New Plaza The
atre. Mr. Thomas before coming to
Milford had just completed organic
ing and instructing a boys band at
Norfolk, Va, which was known as
the boy Scouts Band of Norfolk"
and was sponsored by the Chamber
of Commerce of that city. Of late
boys bands have been organized in
Dover and other towns in the State,
and there is no reason why Milford
should not keep abreast with these
places, especially when it has the
talent and the opportunity. Professor
Thomas has stated that he would or
ganize the band in Milford if such
an organization is desired land VIII
instruct the boys free of charge. He
saws he loves the work and would be
clad to do what he can for the Mil
ford boys, prONluluS olAoHS
can be made for the instruction and
meetings that won't conflict with his
work at the New Plaza Theatre. The
members of the band must furnish
their own instruments and music
and promise to devote enough time
to practice to make the organization
a. success. After talking the matter
over with several citizens of Milford,
it has been decided to call meeting
for next Wednesday afternoon at
four O'Clock at the New Plaza The
atre. All those who are interested
in the movement, either boys or
their parents, are urged to be pes
ent at this conference and talk the
matter over The future of the boys
band in Milford will probably de-
pend on this conference and how
much interest is displayed in the
matter at that time. Membership in
this band will not be confined to
Milford alone. but all young men in
nearby towns and other points, who
are interested in the movement, are
requested to be present at the meet
ing Wednesday.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17
JUNIOR MECHANICS
WILL MEET FEB. I'll
New Officers viii Be Elected At
Meeting In Wilmington

The thirty-flfth annual State Coun-
Gil of the Junior Order United Am
erican Mechanics will be held in
the ]. o. U. A. M. Hall, 907 Tatnall
street, Wilmington, on Tuesday,
February 81, beginning at 10 o'clock
in the morning. The Death Benefit
Association of Delaware will hold
its annual meeting on the evening
preceding, at 8 o'clock.
Election of officers, reports of
State officers, and plans for the bet
terment of the order in Delaware
will be taken up during the meeting
of the State Council.
There will be three candidates
for the office of State Vice-CounciI-
or. They are: J. e. Denney, of Mid
dletown Council, No. 2; John R. But
Ter, Summit Council, No. IS; Henry
F. Mote, American Flag Council, No.
rs, Newark. The present State
Councillor, H. S. Lowe, of Council
No. 6, becomes automatically Junior
Past Councillor, and Vice-Councilor
Joseph Stewart, Council No. SO. be-
comes State Councillor.
During the convention, the prin-
cipal speaker will be Charles H.
Semken, of Brooklyn, N. Y, who
has been named as National Deputy
for the State of Delaware. 1t is ex-
pected that Mayor Forrest will well
come the delegates.
There are now 43 Councils in the
State, with a membership of 54S7
The receipts for 1927 were $94,6S5.-
AZ, sick benefits totalled $15,S64,1O,
and death benefits reached a total
of $27,730.14. Other relief work
to $9924S. Councils have
invested $SO,161.92.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17
MILFORD NEGRO HELD
ON ''DRY" CHARGE
Roosevelt Walls Finds Additional
Bond Required For "Back Talk"

Roosevelt Walls, colored, was ar
rested by Federal Prohibition officer
Jet, assisted by Chief of Police
Courtney of Milford, last Saturday.
The man was taken into custody af-
ter his home had been raided and II
gallons of alleged liquor were
found. When taken before Justice of
the Peace Truitt he was held under
$1,000 bond for his appearance be-
fore the federal authorities. Before
he was out of the magistrates room
Walls is quoted to have said Il do
not want either of you or your dep
uties to sell it, or dispose of it, as l
want it in evidence against me when
1 appear in court" Justice of the
Peace Truitt, at the request of the
Prohibition officer then held Walls
under an additional $500 bond be-
cause of his remarks to the officers.
He secured bondsmen and was re-
leased until wanted by the Federal
authorities.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17
CHILD BADLY BURNED
WITH MATCHES

Small Daughter Of Mr.. And Mrs.
Lueius Webb In Serious Condition
Margaret, the nineteen-months-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius
TVebb who reside east of Milford,
was terribly burned about the body
last Thursday when matches with
which She was playing, ignited. Mrs.
Webb had been to Milford shopping
and among the items purchased was
a hoy of safety matches which was
in the basket of groceries. She put
them down and went into another
room to take off her wraps, when
She heard the child scream. Return.
ing she found the dress a mass Oh
flames and the baby rolling IN
agony. It was brought to the
Marshall Hospital in Milford, where
the burns were dressed. Inquiry at
that institution brings the lnforma-
tion that it is in very critical con
dition. but that there is hope for It's
ultimate recovery unless compllca7
tions set in.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17
Is PER CENT STATE
FARMS MORTGAGED
Nearby States Have Farm Properties
Carrying More Mortgages

That the farmers of Delaware are
the most thriving of five states
along the Atlantic seaboard and
have less land under mortgage is
shown by figures that have been
compiled by the government. Only
thirteen per cent of the farms in
Delaware are mortgaged as COM
pared with sixteen per cent in Mary
land, fourteen per cent New Jersey
and twenty-one per cent in Penn
sylvania. The prosperity of Della
ware farmers can be attributed to
the soil and climatic conditions
which affords the growingt of diver
sified crops with long growing sea-
sons.
Pennsylvania leads the i've states
in the yield of corn and wheat per
acre, and ranks second in popula-
ton per square mile. The Old Do
minion State heads the list with an
average of 100 acres per farm, while
Maryland has ninety-1ine, Delaware
ninety three and Pennsylvania
eighty-seVen.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17
EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
IMPORTANT IN STATE
Henry RidgeIy OF Dover, Ad.
dressing Group At BrideevilIe,
Tells How 1t Counts.

A keynote to the stimulating ex-
change of ideas which the newly or
ganized Delaware Citizens Associa-
ton is seeking to develop through
out the state, was sounded last Sat-
urday evening, when Henry Ridgely,
of Dover, addressed a large group OF
Delawareans in the Opera House at
Bridgeville.. Harry L. Cannon, a To-
cal member of the association.
presided at the meeting. Mr.. Ridge
ly's address was prefaced by COM
munity sing, led by Frank Mitchell,
of Wilmington.
1--WE find the detachment we need
in order to develop a sane, broad
outlook upon life, when we get in
contact with those who think diff
ferently from ourselves" Mr.. Ridge
ly declared. eve all need to share
in other peoples opinions, to get
their angles, if we would find the
truth
Delaware is a small state. It
should be possible to develop among
her people such an exchange of
ideas as is possible in few parts of
the land. All the world is at the
present moment in transition per-
iod. The change with which we are
surrounded affects every phase of
life. Constantly we are called upon
to make adjustments. We need the
viewpoint of others to add to our
own, in order to meet these condi-
TONS"
Mr.. Ridgely cited the shrinkage of
the purchasing power of the dollar,
the changing conditions on the
farms, the methods of the manu-
facturer, which have revolutionized
industry, the frankness, candor,
realism that marks the present-day |
youth, as illustrations of the type of |
problems that demand the combined
of our day and period,
or their solution.
eve are living in an age that de-
hands cooperation" he said. "The
armer by custom and tradition is
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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17
BASKETBALL PROVIDES
LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT
Interesting Contests Staged Here BY
Milford Teams

The basketball teams of Milford
High earned an even best with the
strong Smyrna representatives at
the Community Club last Friday.
The boys won 1922, while the girls
lost.
The boys game was a thriller
until half time. The Smyrna team
was working smoothly and, due to
the shooting of Dorman, held the
lead at 17-15. The Milford forwards
had been stopped, although Griffith
had broken loose for a couple Of
field goals. During the half Mil
ford took on new life and Smyrna
seemed to go stale. Their defense
lost it's vim, and the forwards
slowed down to a considerable ex-
tent. At this point switch in at
tack with N. WoOten, Sharp and
Griffith, gave Milford a lead that
was never overcome by the warriors
from Smyrna.
FN..ss-...l a., Anaa n
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17
SCHOOL MEETING
LARGELY ATTENDED TO
TALK CONSOLIDATION
H. V. Holloway And John Shill-
ing Of State Education Board
Give Figures.
DISCUSSIONS FOLLOWED
Other Towns Are After Remain
ing Money Available For Sussex
County They Say.

A meeting to discuss Milford's
school needs and to hear reasons
for consolidation was held in the
Community Building last Thursday
night. The meeting was largely at
tended by persons interested in the
problem. Col TheO. Townsend,
yice-president of the Milford Board
of Education, opened the meeting
by explaining the needs of the town
for better and more school facilities.
He explained the crowded conditions
of the rooms, told of the unhealthy
conditions which exist and touched
lightly upon the fire hazard as it
now exists at the local schools. He
was followed by DR.. H. V. Holloway,
State superintendent of education.
DR.. Holloway explained the several
steps necessary to secure state aid
for local building programs.
He said that it is first necessary
that consultations must be effected
between Milford and the outlying
districts. This is the proposition on
which the voters of Milford and
nine other districts will vote on
March Srd. 1t is not to be con-
fused with a bond issue. That will
be put up to the voters after the
consolidation has been approved by
the State Board of Education, he
said. He intimated that no state
funds will be available for Milford
unless consolidation takes place. He
explained this by saying that it is
the policy of the State Board of Ed
ucation when allOting state monies
to place it where it will do the
most good to the most persons.
Assuming that the several dis
tricts vote to consolidate, it will
then be necessary to call another
referendum at which the question
of a bond issue will be settled. |
Should all districts now facing the |
problem near Milford, vote to con-
sOlidate the tax rate for the building |
plan would be only five cents on the |
hundred dollars, he said. A poll tax
of $500 for each adult would be |
charged. This would retire the
bonds in ten years, at which time |
the special tax will stop.
John Shilling, superintendent of |
high schools for the state, followed |
DR.. Holloway. Mr.. Shilling gave |
figures to show the desirability of |
the consolidation He explained
that the children will be transported
to the schools without cost to the
parents, and showed how they will
be better provided with an education
than in the old one-room school.
After the two men had finished
their remarks, Col Townsend called
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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17
WINNING In FIGHT
AGAINST DIPHTHERIA
Records Show That Disease Is Being
Conquered BY incubation

Indisputable proof of the value of
toxin-antitoxin as a preventive for
diphtheria is illustrated in the sta
tistics assembled by the State Board
of Health in the past two years.
In speaking of the marvellous re-
suits of this modern discovery to
protect children from diphtheria, DR..
c. A. Sargent, who this year is in
charge of the Kent county health
unit, said, quoting from his records:
More than 10000 Delaware chill
dren have been given the diphtheria
preventive treatment since May, 1926.
OF this number, not a single child
who received the treatment has had
diphtheria. What is considered by
some parents as just as important a
fact is that no harmful results have
been reported.
Many lives have been saved and
the number of cases of diphtheria
have been materially reduced In
four large towns in Sussex county,
there were 10 cases of diphtheria
from July 1, 1925 to July I, 1926.
The children of these towns were in
oculated in May 1926. Since that
time there has been but one case of
diphtheria reported from the four
towns. The one case occurred in a
child who formerly lived in a neigh
boring town and who had not re-
ceived the preventive treatment.
"From July 1, 1925 to July 1, 1926,
there were 1919 cases of diphtheria IN
the State. The diphtheria campaign
which was started in May 1926, was
continued through the year 1926 ana
1927, the children in 1876 schools IN
the State were given an opportunity
to receive the treatments. From
July 1. 1925 until July l. 1927, there
were but 95 cases of diphtheria re-
ported, showing reelection Of lO4
cases in one year.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17
SENATOR DU POINT
RESTS fON PORCH

Senator Coleman du Pont,
who is recovering from an OPP
Grafton on his throat, was able
to leave his room and was
wheeled into the sun parlor of
his mansion overlooking the
Hudson River at Irvington-on-
Hudson, New York, on Satur-
day. Senator du Pont who had
been walking around the
house, had an attack of pluer-
isy recently which caused
setback and for awhile his
condition was very serious.
The past two weeks he has
improved gradually and is now
able to be moved about in his
chair.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17

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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-02-17

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New Britain herald., 1928-10-29
AUCTION SALE

By Order Of the City Court of the City of New Britain. will sell on November 1. 1928. at 2 o'clock p. m. by Public Auction on the premises, to the highest bidder. the following described piece or parcel of land sit uated in the Town of New Britain, and bounded and described as fol- lows:
 North by land of William J. and Thomas A. Naughton or assigns, eleven uD rods; East by Washing ton Street. five (D rods; South by land of Sophia Juchniewicz. eleven (11) rods: West by land now or for merly of James Fox. Mary Close and Katherine Fox. partly by each.
 Said premises being known AS No. l6S Washington Street.
 Terms: 10 per cent cash, deposit at the time of the sale and the bal ance in cash on approval of the deed by the City Court. Said premises will be sold free and clear of all en- cumbrances. except first mortgage.
 DAVID {. NAIR.
 Committee of the City Court of the City of New Britain. No. SoN Main Street Tel. 4s.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-29
BRIDGEPORT BASEBALL
 CLUB IS BANKRUPT
Files Petition Listing Liabilities oI Ssa,1s7.ss Against Assets
 of 93S.70

New Haven, ' Oct. 2s R-The Bridgeport Baseball Club, Inc. today filed | voluntary petition in bank ruptcy listing liabilities at $52,lS7.ea against assets of $35.70.
 The Eastern league of the pro fessional baseball clubs at Water- bury is named . creditor for SS,O4+ and tho New Haven baseball club the amount of S750. The liabili- ties of the club are all unsecured claims. The order to file the bank ruptcy petition was announced at a meeting of stockholders of the club on September IT.. Other creditors of the club are the Albany team of the Eastern league and Birmingham. Penna., each for $500. The Hart ford ball club is listed for $l.5oo and the Springfield club $50.
 Assets of the Bridgeport club are chiefly uniforms and other equip ment.
 Two other petitioners in bank ruptcy are the United Dry Goods Company. Inc. of Hartford and Rose Karp, Hartford pharmacist. The United Dry Goods company lists its liabilities at S24,724.1S of which 323,605.56 Is in unsecured claims. Assets Of the company are $9.663.69.
 Rose Karp in her petition set her liabilities at $2l.33S.59. of which $15,24l.44 Is in unsecured claims. against assets of $15.700.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-29
BOY, l5, ATTACKED
 BY TWO BURGLARS
knockd Unconscious by Hi- l1udels Who Rilslckod Home
Especial to the Herald)

(0pecIat to the Herald)
 Bristol, Oct. :s-While listening to the radio at his home at 1ls Di- vinity street shortly before 3 o'clock last evening. Robert Irona, 1s-year- old son of MT. and Mrs. Oscar Irona, was aasaulted and knocked uncon- scious by two masked men who then proceeded to ransack the house. When the boy recovered from the blows he notified the police and Pa trolman James Burns was assigned to the case. The boys parents were at 2 moving picture show when the two men entered.
 The boy gave 2 description of his assailants to Oficer Burns and the detective bureau took charge of the case today. As far as could be ascer- tAined by MT. and Mrs. Irona, noth- ing had been taken by the burglars.
 In describing the assault Robert said that when he heard the burg lars he arose from the chair near the radio. Before he could cry out he was stunned by several blows from the fists of the men. He re- gained consciousness just as the men were leaving his mothers bedroom. Policeman Burns found the boy In . bysterical state, His face had been badly bruised and scratched am nis clothes torn.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-29
AUCTION SALE

By order of the Superior Court of Hartford County. ] will sell on Sat- urday, Nov. 10th. 1928, at 2 p. IT,. by Public Auction. on the premises, to the highest bidder. the following described piece or parcel of land, situated in the Town of Berlin and bounded and described as follows:
 North, by land of Newton w. Baldwin and land of Edward A. Cole, or assigns, partly by each;
 East. by land of Fred Marks, or assigns. land Of Edward A. Cole, or assigns. and land of Leo Grum- packer. or assigns. partly by each:
 South, by land of Fred Marks. or assigns. and land of Leo Grum- packer. partly by each, and
 West, by the highway. containing l2 acres more or less.
 Said premises being located in the back road to Meriden. in the Blue Hills section. about 11s miles from the American Paper Goods.
 Terms: 10 per cent cash. deposit at the time of the sale and the tal- ance in cash on approval of the deed by the Superior Court.
 Said premises will be sold free and clear of all encumbrances. ex- cept taxes on list of October, 1928, not yet due.
 EDWIN w. SCHULTZ.
 Committee of the Superior Court of Hartford County. No. 2i2 Main Street, New Britain. Tel. 24,
New Britain herald., 1928-10-29
CURB PRICES to
 UPWARD IN LEAPS
More Than Score of Issues Reach New Highs

New York, Oct. 20 R)-A score or more issues were lifted to new high prices for the year, or longer. on the curb market today. with price trends upward in sympathy with those of the big board. Some selling set in when call money ad- vanced to s per cent, but most issues retained all or part of their gains
 Automotive shares attracted con- siderable demand. Stutz advanced more than points to a new top at B 6-S. and Auburn, Sparks With ington, Triplex Safety Glass. and McCord Radiator gained 2 points or more each. the latter establishing new years peak at 175. Mines and aviation stocks also were in demand. but price changes were small.
 Among issues to establish new high prices were Aviation Corpora ton. Copeland Products A. Columbia Graphophone. Rainbow Luminous A, Woodwork St. Regis Paper and Van Camp preferred certificates.
 Continued heavy buying of Royal Baking Powder issues lifted the old common 2S points to new top at 424. but it subsequently, sagged to 400 and then moved back to 4l0. The when issued rights gained about 3 points, while the new stock was heavily traded. opening at 51 a., rising to b2 1-2 and then selling off about to the opening price. Radio stocks improved in sympathy with the rise of radio issues on the big board, with Ca nadian Marconi. De Forest, Freed Eisman and Zenith, which scared nearly 10 points. prominent in the advance.
 Oils and utilities were firm. Prairie Pipe line was the feature in the oil group with a net gain of about points. American and Foreign Power warrants attracted most buying among the utilities
New Britain herald., 1928-10-29
NEW BRITAIN DRIVER
 FINED IN SOUTHINGT0N
George Trcanon Assessed $fOO and Costs For Driving AutOmO-
 bile While Drunk
tspecial to tho Herald)

(SpeCldl tC tl0 lleIdluJ Southington, Oct. 29 - George
 Treanon of 756 West Main street.
 New Britain, was fined $10O and
 costs in the police court this morn- ing by Judge James Lambert Deg nan on a charge of driving motor vehicle while under the influence of | liquor.
 He was arrested by Special Po- lliceman Arthur Oberempt folloN'elg an accident on Queen street about 5:30 o'clock in which Treanon's car
 struck a telephone pole breaking 1t off half way up. William Barrett also of New Brit ain, an occupant of Treanon's car. was severely cut about the head. He | was treated in the office of Dr. Eric
 Simmons.
 Tine case of Edward Girard of New Britain, arrested on a charge
 of reckless driving by Special Po- liceman Edward Geary following an accident last night, was continued for one week. Girard's car. early
 yesterday morning. hit one driven by John Martin of Waterbury on
 Clark street.
 Girard was cut about the head aa was one of the occupants of Mar tins car. Both were given medical attention.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-29
.SEAPLANE WILL
 CONTINUE ON TRIP
Start Will Be Made for Der.
 muda Soon

Atlantic City. N. J., Oct. p R)- The seaplane Flying Fish, forced down on an attempted round trip to Bermuda. was ready here today to resume the flight which motor trouble interrupted.
 George Palmer Putnam. publish CT, a passenger in the machine said only skilful manipulation of the controls by Capt. William N. Lan- caster. her British pilot, saved the ship and passengers when they were forced down yesterday in Barnegat Bay by water in the gasoline. Lyon Navigator With Capt. Harry w. Lyon, . member of the Southern Cross trans pacific flight. as navigator, the F1- i ing Fish set out yesterday from Port Washington, N. Y. After several fu- tile attempts to take off with enough fuel to carry them to Bermuda, Lsn- caster frightened the load and headed for Hampton Roads, Va, where he planned to refuel and continue.
 Flying low over Barnegat Bay, the motor stopped. Lancaster brought the ship down a few miles south of Barnegat Light where another sea- plane bound for Hampton Roads sighted them from the air and swooped down alongside.
 Lancaster waded through the shallow water to the relief ship. car- ried her mechanic back to his own plane and together they started the motor of the Flying Fish for the short flight to the Curtiss Flying station here.
 The pilot said he would make . test flight today and then leave for Hampton Roads. From there he said the start for Bermuda would be made on Tuesday.