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Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
LIST DIVORCE CASES
FOR FEBRUARY TERM
Arguments VIII Be Held In Kent
Superior Court; Grand Jury Meets

The following divorce cases are
listed for argument at the February
term of the Kent County Superior
Court convening at Dover February
Is, the same to be heard by the
judges in chambers:
Henry E. Maag VS.. Wilhelmina
Mag; Wilhelmina C. Wood from
Herman c. Wood; Pauline w. o.
Reilly from Torrance P. .O'Reilly;
Martha Rebecca Dougherty from
John ]. Dougherty; Thomas B. Bull
Ock from Rebecca Shuts Bullock;
Marie Love Griffith from Harry
Griffith; Ethel M. Layton from Ell
mer Layton; James T. Mason from
Mae Mason; Leah A. Bostic from
Edward H. Bostic; Mary " Martin
from Andrew Martin; William Re-
hak from Frances Rehak; Harvey
Is. Baker from Mary H. Baker.
Divorce cases listed for final de-
cree at the coming session of the
court include the following: Bessie
McKnitt VS.. Howard McKnitt; Hen
ry W. Lofiand VS.. Lille G. Lofland, /,
William J. Poore from Elizabeth S.
Poore; Irene S. Crandell from Lew
is S. Crandell; Nina Griffith from
Howard B. Griffith; Emelia Emma
Hack from Christian H. Hack
The new grand jury will have sew
eral important cases to hear includ-
ing one capital case and one hold
up case as well as one person charg-
ed with passing worthless checks.
Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
SUSSEX ORANGES In
DRAMATIC CONTESTS
Second Grange Dramatic Contest To
Be Held In Milford Feb. 10

The second dramatic contest oi
the series sponsored by the oranges
OF Delaware will be held in Milford
Grange Hall, Milford, ON Tuesday
February 10Th, at P. M.
Fifty dollars in prizes will be
awarded to the oranges in this con-
test which is open only to oranges
in Sussex county. No play must
be less than 20 nor more than 35
minutes in lenghth.
Midland Grange, Georgetown, will
present the play, Miss Milly Wins;
Greenwood Grange, the Marrow
Escape" and Milford Grange, jun
bo Jum." All the contestants have
been. working hard on these plays
for several weeks and the competi-
ton promises to be very keen. There
features on the program.
There was so much interest shown
in the contest that was held in
Dover on February 5th, which was
won by Trophy Grange, and the ad-
vance sale of tickets has been so
large for this contest, that great
many people are urging the officers
of the State Grange to arrange
special contest for the winners of
the county contests. Undoubtedly
such a contest would prove of i'm
mense interest and it is very prob
able that one will be held if all the
winning dramatic teams desire to
compete.
Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
ROAD POLICE ARRESTS
In JANUARY NET $2753
Reckless Driving Led All Other
Offenses Last Month

During the month of January, 172
arrests were made and 897 drivers
reprimanded by the State Highway
Police, according to the report of
Superintendent C. c. Reynolds. A
total of $2,753 was collected in fines.
Reckless driving led all other often
ses with SO arrests.
The number of arrests on other
charges were: unregistered cars, 20;
driving while drunk, IA; improper
tags, 8; improper lights, z; man.
slaughter, 5; drunk and disorderly,
5; no mirror on trucks, 4; non-sup-
port, 8; material witnesses, 3; mali
cious mischief, 8; overloaded trucks,
3; defective brakes, 3; fugitive from
justice, 8; larceny, 3; assault and
battery, q; no lights on wagons, q;
threatening to kill, 2; and passing on
the right, 2.
There was one arrest on each of
the following charges: Operating an
automobile after license was revok-
ed, no public service permit, trans
porting liquor, leaving the scene of
an accident, throwing glass on the
highway, taking car without consent
of the owner, carrying concealed a
deadly weapon, disorderly conduct,
breaking and entering and failing to
stop before entering on a highway.
Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
DEL. BANK RESOURCES
OVER $147,OOO,OOO
Gain During 1928 In The State In
stitutiOnS Was S1S,5O6.44

The total resources of the banking
institutions under the supervision
of the State Banking Department,
December 81, 1928, were $147, $685.
S72. December 81, 1927, resources
of these institutions totaled $780,
S63,425, showing an increase for the
last year of $1S,506,447.
During 1928, deposits in State
Banking institutions increased $16,-
145,112. A year ago deposits to-
tailed $1OO,672,912, as compared with
$116,81S,025, December 81, 1928.
Savings deposits were $53,0S4,970,
an increase of $3,505,077, and check
ing deposits were $63.733,O54, repre-
senting a gain of $12,640,034 in 1928.
Interest in excess of $2,940,0Q0 was
paid depositors during the year and
dividends of S1,007,756 were paid
stockholders.
The surplus and undivided profit
accounts of these banks, not includ-
ing reserves of $953,941, aggregated
$16,1S6,754, or an increase of ST.
224,293 since 1927
Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
HARMONICA BAND
ENTERTAIN ROTARIANS
Organization Brought Here By
Georgetown Club On Occasion
OF Inter-Cily Meeting.

The Milford Rotary Club enter
tanned the members of the George
town Club at an Inter-city meeting
in the Windsor Hotel last Friday
evening. AS is customary at meet
ings of this character, the members
of the visiting club provided the
program for the evening. The Mil
ford Rotarians were more than
pleased with the entertainment Civ
en-. AL Hoxie, famous harmonica
band organizer from Philadelphia,
brought to Milford seven members
of his outfit at the request of the
Georgetown Club and gave a demon
stration of just what kind of music
may be had from a mouth organ.
The boys played some of the highest
grade music, demonstrating the fact
that the best of music may be play
ed by the boy properly trained in the
technique of the harmonica. Mem
bers of the Milford Boy Scouts and
others were present to enjoy the
musical treat. Before the music
portion of the program was given
Mr.. Hoxie explained how he became
interested in boys harmonica work,
and told of the growth of the move
ment throughout the country. 1t is
more than probable that a harmon
lea band will be organized here as a
result of the demonstration given by
the Philadelphia boys on Monday
evening.
The Milford Rotary Club will visit
Georgetown in the near future at
which time they will provide the
program.
Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
BIDS TOO HIGH FOR
GEORGETOWN SCHOOL
Fear Milford Bids May Also Be
Larger Than Funds Now Available

The Georgetown school building
project received a setback last
Friday when the Georgetown School
Commission, in session with the
State Board of Education, opened
bids for the construction of a new
school at Georgetown. After the
bids were tabulated it was found
that the lowest bid was about $2O,-
100000 more than the sum available.
The high bids on the Georgetown
school have caused fear on the part
of Milford school authorities that
the bids may be too high and that
the work may be held up as a re-
suit.
The following bids were received
for the Georgetown contract:
Charles E. Brohawn Brothers. OF
Cambridge, Md, $164,492; ]. 8. Fer
guson and Company, Hagerstown,
Md, $171,S00; John M. Yardley,
Philadelphia, $177,422; North East
ern Construction Company, Balti-
more, $163,370; J. Roland Dashieu,
Salisbury, Md, $166,S64; Hastings
and Parsons, Salisbury, Md, $685.
[COntiESea on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
TRUSTEES REPORT ON
SUSSEX ALMSHOUSE
Institution Was Run At A Cost OF
$11,439.7O During 1928

The annual report of the trustees
of the Sussex County Almshouse
shows that during the fiscal year
1928 it cost $11, ,439.70 to run the in
stitution, not inclusive of a note for
50, 900 paid the Delaware Trust Com
pany.
There was a balance to the credit
of the trustees January 1, of $9,-
O46.51. January 1, 1928, there was a
bank balance of $1,307.66. Receipts
for the year were: From Levy Court
Commissioners, $16,936.24; produce
sold from the farm, $2,117.42; inter
est on daily bank balances, $81.96;
refund from State treasurer on gas
oline tax, $42.99; special allowance
from Levy Court Commissioners,
$4,000, making a total of S24,4S6.21.
At the present time there are 13
white males and 13 colored males,
six white females and four colored
females. During the year there were
five deaths among the inmates, and
ten were released.
The almshouse farm is valued at
S20,160 and the buildings, $4,000,
making total of $55, 5,160. The inven-
tory value of the farm implements is
placed at $4,000 and the furniture
and fixtures at the same figure.
Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
HOUSE PROVIDES FUND
FOR BIRD SANCTUARY
$7,S75,OO0 Available For Ten-Year
Program

Without dissenting ballot, the
House of Representatives at Wash
ington last Friday passed Senate
bill to fix a ten-year program for
establishment of refugees to care
for the country's migratory game
birds. The vote was PIG to 0.
The measure, designed to carry
out the terms of the migratory bird
treaty with Canada, would create
bird sanctuaries in accordance with
plans worked out by commission.
The measure goes back to the SEN
ate for consideration of changes
made by the House.
There was no opposition during
debate in the House, and when the
question of a vote was reached
there was a demand for a record
ballot to demonstrate the unanim-
ity on the proposal.
The measure was rewritten by the
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Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
PRAISE FOR FORMER
KENT COUNTY OFFICIAL
Auditors Find Financial Accounts
OF County In Good Condition

Walter o. Hoffecker and John c.
Hopkins, appointed by Resident
Judge w. w. Harrington as audit
ors of the accounts of Kent Coun-
ty Comptroller William H. Poore
have completed their audit and
made their report to Judge Harring-
ton, in which they state that they
have examined and audited the
books and accounts of William H.
Poore, from December 1, 1927, to
December 1, 1928, and have found
them correct. They also. report
that they have examined the pub
lished report of Mr.. POore and find
it correct.
The report as audited show total
receipts including balance Decem-
ber 1, 1927, 1887 ,100.97 in the gen
eral fund and total expenditures in
the general fund of $27S,S34.74.
The total indebtedness of Kent
county as shown by the report, in
Guiding the various bond issues for
good roads and State-aid road bonds
shows $2,245,0OO.
The auditors in their report say:
"The emphasis put upon an eco
nomical administration of govern
ment by the President of the United
States and stressed by Governor
Buck in his inaugural address
should receive most welcome con-
sideration by our county officials.
For there is no course of action
open to them that would receive
more heartening appreciation from
the taxpayers than will a sound,
sane and economical administration
of county affairs.
"Our Legislature now in session
has a golden opportunity, if it shall
so approve, to put into effect our
recommendation of two years ago,
that the State take over all roads.
This suggestion seems to be grow
ing in popular favor, we again re-
new our recommendation, believing
this course to be in the interest of
the taxpayers.
st sometimes seems unfortunate
that the exigencies of politics re-
tires a most competent and salts
factory official from Office. The
retiring County Comptroller, Will
liam H. Poore, has been such an
official. His books and records are
not only neatly and accurately kept,
but they are so orderly and system
kept, as to render the aud
iting of same an easy and quickly
task. We are pleased
to pay Mr.. Poore this compliment.
Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
HOUSTON COUPLE WED
so YEARS THIS MONTH
Mr.. And Mrs. B. S. ManlOVe Cele-
brate Golden Anniversary


Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Man
love celebrated their fiftieth we'd
ding anniversary on Monday, Febru-
airy 4, 1929, at their home in Hous-
ton. A very delightful buffet lunch
con was served to large number of
guests between the hours of two
and nine P. M. The house was
beautifully decorated in gold colors
and ferns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manlove were the re-
cipient of some very lovely gifts,
and quite a large assortment of
gold. The occasion brought togeth-
er old friends as well as newer
ones. "reminiscences were exchang-
ed. Old songs were sung, and a
general good time was informally
enjoyed. Mr.. George Manlove, a
rural mail carrier, who drives g
route from the Milford postoffice,
is a son of the aged couple. w. E.
Manlove, also employed at the Mil
ford postoffice, is another son.
Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
DUPONT RESIGNS FROM
NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Former U. S. Senator Says III
Health Prompts ActiOn...SOn
May Succeed.

Former United States Senator
Coleman du Pont has rendered his
resignation as a member of the Re-
publican National Committee from
Delaware to Chairman Hubert Work
The reason given by Senator du
Pont for his resignation, was ION ac-
count of my ill health and my in
ability to take part in any of the
meetings of the National Commit
tee."
AS a result of his resignation, the
names of R. R. M. Carpenter, who
is prominent in Republican politics,
and Frank V. du Pont, son of for
mer Senator du Pont, are being
prominently mentioned for the va
cancy. Others whose names have
been heard mentioned to succeed
Senator du Pont on the National
Committee are Senator Daniel D.
Hastings, who was appointed to Sem
ator du Points seat in the United
States Senate following the latter's
resignation early last month; Robert
H. Richards and former Governor
William D. Denney.
The following is a copy of the
resignation sent to Mr.. Work by
Senator du Pont from his farm at
Cambridge, Md, under date Of jan
uary 25:
ION account of my health and in
ability to take part in any of the
meetings of the National Committee,
I hereby tender my resignation as a
member of the National Committee
from Delaware to take effect as soon
as possible.
81 am sending a copy of this let
ter to the chairman of The Delaware
Republican State Committee, SC that
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Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
DELAWARE FARMERS
INTERESTED In NEWS
Percentage OF S4.4 In This State
Subscribe To Weekly Papers

Although many persons have as
sumed heretofore that the farmer
is quite out of touch with the
daily activities of the rest of the
world, the fact now is disclosed that
most farmers keep as closely in con-
tact with current events as do their
city cousins.
Seven out of ten farmers take
daily newspapers and over half the
local weekly papers, announces the
National Fertilizer Association,
Washington, which bases the state
ment on personal and uniform in
terviews with 4S,207 farmers in 30
States, including all those East of
the Mississippi River and Minneso-
ia. North Dakota, Iowa, Missouri,
Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Okla
homa and Texas.
In addition, over half the farmers
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Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
FELLOWSHIP BIBLE
CLASS WILL ENTERTAIN
Play, "a Little ClOdhOpper," TO Be
Presented In Grange Hall

The Friendship Bible Glass of the
Methodist Episcopal Church is
now rehearsing for play entitled,
"a Little Clodhopper," which the
members will present in the Grange
Hall on Tuesday evening, February
26th. Those taking part in the
affair are working hard to make it
success, both financially and as
an entertaining feature for the
audience. The play is laid at Splin-
terville, Missouri, and opens with a
clearinghouse scene, in which a
theft forms the principal action. The
second act transfers the action of
the play to a city home, and two
weddings liven the entertainment.
Three weeks later the third act
very entertainingly closes the play
with the scene being the same as
the second act. The cast of local
entertainers taking part in the play
are well-known to M. E. Church
members, and those who attend the
entertainment will be we'll repaid
for their trouble, if reports of the
rehearsals are a criterion by which
to judge. The funds derived from
the play will be deposited to the
Fellowship Bible Glass fund.
Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
DR.. HOLLOWAY ASKS
$3,5OO,OOO YEARLY.
AS SCHOOL BUDGET
Explains Why Amount Is Larger
Than The Sum Asked For In
Previous Bill.
SEES SURPLUS USED
Large Increase 10 Wilmington
Pupils Has Drawn Heavily On
State Board.

An appropriation of $3,500,000 a
year to operate the public schools of
the State for each year for the next
two fiscal years, instead of the $3,-
100000 for each year as provided for
in bill already introduced is to be
asked for, DIR. H. V. Holloway, State
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, told members of the Legisla-
tive Budget Committee at a hearing
on the requirements of his depart
ment.
1t was at a hearing of the State
Board of Education as to its needs
for the next two years. DR.. Holloway
said the $3,500,000 bill would prob
ably be substituted for the one al
ready introduced. Estimates given by
Dr. Holloway of probable revenues
for school purposes, which estimates
he said the State Board of Education
had received from various sources,
exceeded previous estimates that had
been reported. He said it was after
learning of the possible large sur
plus in the school fund that the
State board decided to ask for $3,-
100000 instead of $3,000,000 for each
of the next two years.
According to the figures stated to
the committee by DR.. Holloway
should the State appropriate $780,
900 for each of the two years and
pass the school building program
bill calling for $1,000,000 for each of
the two years, there would still be
left in the school fund on June 80,
1881, a surplus of $1,342,000 After
giving the figures DR.. Holloway said
in districts where special school
taxes are being raised the question
naturally comes up: why should
we be taxed extra for conducting
schools with over million dollars
to remain idle in the treasury?"
THAT is the story as we see it," he
concluded.
Cites Prospective Figures
The figures relative to the school
fund and the prospective fund of the
next two years given by DR.. Hollo-
way and which figures he said were
estimates received through sources
in contro of the school funds were as
follows:
Estimated balance of school fund,
June 80, 1929, $3,400,000.
Estimated receipts for year end
ing June 80, 1880, $3,671,00O
Estimated receipts for year ending
June 80, 1881, 1921, 900.
Total, $10,432,000.
Should the Legislature appropriate
$3,500,000 each year for operating
the schools and $1,000,000 each year
for the school building program that
would be a total appropriation for
the two years of $9,000,000.
The estimated balance of June 80,
1881, was given at $1,342,000.
When the hearing, which was held
in the Supreme Court room was
started the room was crowded with
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Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
ARMY ENGINEERS TO
HOLD RIVER HEARING
Appeal Taken From District Engi-
neer's Report On BrOadkiln Project

Senator Thomas F. Bayard has
sent the following notice to the
Chronicle with the request that it be
given publicity. The notice is signed
by Dan 1. Sultan, Major Corps OF
Engineers, and is as follows:
Under date of August IL, 1928,
the District Engineer at Whining
ton, Del, submitted a report on pre-
liminary examination of 'Broadkill
River, Delaware in compliance with
a provision in the River and Harbor
Act approved January 21, 1927 A
notice of the unfavorable views ex-
pressed therein was sent to all
known to be interested, and hear
ing in appeal therefrom has been
requested.
Accordingly, the Board of Engi-
neers for Rivers and Harbors will
hold public hearing on this mat
ter at 10 a. M, February 10, 1929, in
Room 1851, Munitions Building, 21st
and B Streets, N. W., Washington,
d. c.
"All interested parties are invited
to be present and to express their
views either for or against the pro-
posed improvement.
"You are requested to communi-
cate the foregoing to any persons
known by you to be interested in the
matter, who, not being known to this
office, do not receive a copy of this
communication"
Adequate flow of water at the
mouth of the Broadkill is important
to industries and vessel movement
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Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
DELAWARE HIGHWAY
ACCIDENTS INCREASED
THREE FOLD over 1928
State Police Report Shows Deaths
10 January We're Three Times
Those Of Same Month Last Year.
BLAME OPEN WEATHER
Increase In Accidents Attributed
To Increased Traffic Due To
Good Weather.

The open winter is given as one oi
the reasons why the number of per-
sons killed in highway accidents
during January were tripled, the
number injured quadrupled and the
number of accidents nearly doubled,
as compared with January, 1928.
These facts became known this week
with the issuance of the State High
way police report of highway acci-
dents for the past month.
According to weather records,
there were about two weeks in Jan
uary year ago, when because of the
snow, traffic was light. Only those
who were compelled to go by auto
mobile used the highways, and wher-
ever it was possible, those who had
to go from town to town ON business
used the railroads rather than take
a chance on travelling by auto. This
year however, the weather has been
open and there has been little snow.
Six persons paid for their reckless
ness or that of someone else as COM
pared with two last January. There
were Al persons injured in 81 acci-
dents last month as compared with
10 injured and "a accidents in jan
uary, 1928. The property damage is
just 100 per cent more so far this
year.
The same maintains practically in
all details of the report. There were
three persons killed in motor vehi-
Gle accidents and three pedestrians
this year as against two fatalities
in motor vehicles last year.
There were 29 persons slightly
hurt this year which is six times
greater than last year. Eight pedes-
trians were hurt slightly and two
seriously which is an increase of 300
per cent over last year. Most of the
mishaps occurred in dry weather,
and 40 of them were on a straighta-
way stretch and only four at curves.
There were 13 mishaps at intersec-
tions and three at railroad crossings.
For the first time since the high
way police have been making month
ly records, some other reason other
than recklessness heads the list of
causes. This January, there were
eight charged against inattention and
jay walking and only seven for reck-
less driving.
The number of mishaps charged to
drunken drivers increased and al
most 400 per cent with seven mis-
haps this year against two last year.
There were six charged to skidding,
three to cutting in, three to loss of
control and three to driving too
close. Two were caused by glaring
headlights and two for driving while
asleep.
There was one each caused by no
tail light, obstruction on the road,
bad eyesight, parking without lights,
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Milford chronicle., 1929-02-15
BOYS BAND ENTERTAINS
WITH FINE PROGRAM
Concert Last Thursday Evening Was
Enjoyed BY Large Audience

The Boys Band, of which Milford
is very proud, gave a concert in
the Plaza Theatre on Thursday eve
ming, February Z, before an appre-
ciative audience. Each number was
well played and reflected much
credit on the conductor, who is Mr..
Fl. NJ Berridge. The following pro-
gram was given:
March-R. NJ B.
March-National Emblem.
Trumpet Solo, Sweetheart OF
Sigma Chiffon Derrickson.
March-Fort Gay.
"Slim Trombone" Band
>Saxaphone Solo, ION The Crest
OF Wave"-Gerald Wilson.
March-Salutation.
Trumpet Solo, Avalon Town
Charles Breme.
Ambition"
Solo, Carolina Moon"-Edward
Evans, accompanied by Jas. Dicker-
son at the piano and Ralph Reed
playing the trumpet.
March-"Our Director"
Saxaphone Solo, Sonny Boy
hODSrC heeu.
"Rosella."
March-Military Escort.
March-"Solid Front"
March-"Headway."
The personnel of the band and
the instruments they play follows:
Trumpets, Tom Derrickson, Ralph
Reed, Milbourn Berridge, VIM. Der
rickson, Charles Breme and Martin
Coopersmith; trombones, Jos. Ad-
ans, Clarence Welch, VIM. Steven
son, Wilson Sockrider; basses, Lew
Fox and Jimmie Dickerson; drums,
Townsend Parvis, Howard Derrick
son, VIM. Thomas and Howard Ben
nett; cymbals, Gillespie; altos, Jos.
Kilbassa, Ben Manlove, Richard
Morgan and Leroy McFarlan; clari-
net, Whitley Jewell, Warren Wetzel,
and Preston Hudson; saxaphones,
Gerald Wilson, George Vinyard and
Robert Reed; baritone, Millar Wilk-
ins and John Jewell. H. M. Ber-
ridge conductor. James Dickerson,
pianist
Ten members have recently been
added to the organization, and the
proceeds from the concert will be
used to buy uniforms for them.