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Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
Today is Lincoln's Birthday.

Today is LincOln's Birthday.
First quarter moon Sunday.
Forty days of Lent started last
Wednesday.
Don't forget the Fellowship Class
Anniversary, Wednesday evening,
February 18th, in the Chapel.
Sale of the old school buildings in
rural districts about Milford, will be
advertised about March l.
The w. C. T. U. will hold a dues
tea in the Chapel Friday evening,
February 10. Interesting program is
being arranged. All members are
urged to be present.
The Millwood Ever Ready All
Club will hold a bake Saturday, Feb
ruary 10, at Stayton's Radio Shop.
Cakes, pies, rolls, chickens, cookies.
candy, doughnuts and potato salad
will be on sale.
The Intermediate League meets at
GAS ON Sunday night. We have been
divided into two groups: Group l
consists of boys and girls from II
to IA years of age, group 2 from is
to II years. Last Sunday night
group 1 had an interesting talk on
China by Jean Galloway, the leader.
This week we are planning to take
an imaginary trip to China and see
the scenery by imagination as we
go by train. We are still wishing for
new members and visitors. Group 2
meets at the same hour. Leader, Ma
rie Wintjen. Topic 1.-The Negro and
His Gift to Society" January "a the
following officers were elected:
President, Robert Stidham; first
vice president, Elizabeth Truitt;
second vice president, Jane Har-
rington; third vice president, White
ly Jewell; fourth vice president,
Wilson Sockrider; treasurer, Marie
Wintjen; absentee secretary, Kath-
lyn Sapp; reporter, Fay Ferguson.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
FELLOWSHIP CLASS NEWS

The Fellowship Class of the Ave
M. e. Church will hold their class
anniversary in the Chapel, Wednes.
day evening, Feb. 18th. A covered
dish supper and Mrs. Num- will have
charge of the social program, which
will be especially fine. Each mem
ber to bring a guest.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
OBITUA ARIES s

His wife was killed in an accident
while returning from Baltimore, last
year. VIM. H. Marvel was a son of
the late Thomas U. Marvel, who was
a constable for the First Representa-
tive District in Sussex county for
many years. Two residences in Mil
ford and a small farm constitute the
entire estate, which the Milford
Trust Company will administer in
settlement for the minor son.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
"PLEAD GUILTY DAY"
IS HELD In KENT co.
EContinrcd from First Paael

months Imprisonment in the New
Castle County WorkhOuse.
Foster Fountain, who had been in
dicted at the October term of court
for illegal possession of liquor and
who pleaded guilty, was given fine
of $1OO and costs and paroled to
State Detective d. d. Wharton for
six months.
The cases of William Burris, in
dicted for breaking and entering and
of Edward Ayers for larceny to which
both entered pleas of guilty, were
continued.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

tribution next year, since the re-
ceipt of such a gracious letter from
our president. Mission worker in
New Mexico in response to our do
nation of barrel of clothing and
large carton of Christmas cheeIios
in time for the holidays.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
FINLAW-S W-SHERWOOD

Excellent skating was fully en-
joyed by the young people of this
vicinity last week, and the unusual
incident of last Saturday morn's sleet
storm, enabled John p Steward, Jr.,
to skate from his residence in North
Milford to Rockland Lake, where he
enjoyed the morning in skating, and
returned to his home still on skates.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
MARYEL

MARVEL
William H. Marvel, aged 81 years,
died on Saturday, February 9Th,
1882, at the State Hospital at Farm
hurst. The funeral was held Mon
day, February 8th, in Milford, and
day, Feb. Sth, from the M. P. Church,
in Milford, with Rev. HersOn officiat-
ing, and interment made in Holly
wood cemetery. His only heir SON,
now attending Milford public schools.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

The theft or more than 100 chick
ems from the hennery of Oscar
Short, farmer in Milford Neck,
Saturday night, has been reported
to the State police authorities.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
lightrul bridge supper on Tues
day evening at Z o'clock. Gov
ers were laid for twelve.

lightCul bridge supper on Tues
day evening at o'clock. Cow
ers were laid for twelve.
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Congratulations are being ex-
tended to Mr.. and Mrs. Aida
Jones, of Snow Hill, Md, who
are the happy parents of a baby
boy, born on Friday, February
5th. Mrs. Jones will be remem-
bered as the former Miss Mil
dred Davis, who was for a time
associated with the firm of
Wharton & Barnard.
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The 1920" Bridge Club met
this week with Mrs. Robert Hall
with all of the members present.
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Monday, February S, was the
anniversary of the birth of
Charlotte lie Tour Swanson, one
year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gus Swanson, and she was
given a delightful birthday par
ty at the home of her grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wei
come. The little friends who
helped to make the occasion a
very happy and enjoyable one
were Hadassah Cohen, Eleanor
Gcyer, Frances Pettyjohn, Mary
Lynn Pratt, Harriet Ann Sipple,
Jane Vinyard, Betty Walls and
John Geyer. In response to the
greeting the children sang to
her, John Geycr acted as Char
lotte's spokesman, she being to
small to do it herself. When
time for refreshments came
Hadassah Cohen very graceful
ly cut the birthday cake, which
boasted of one candle. They all
played games, sang songs, and
had such good time that every
one was willing to stay past the
time set for their departure.
W
II has been a matter of pride
with the writer of this column
never to have missed an issue of
this paper since February s,
1929, without some contribution.
But when illness steps in and
one is laid low for a spell, the
story if different. However, the
reporting was ably carried on
for four issues by Miss Elizabeth
Carlisle, to whom the writer is
deeply grateful.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
I'hiPtu
One
Years
Ago
Taken From February, 1901,
Files OF Milford Chronicle

Robert Y, Watson was in Balti-
more this week.
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DR., John Messick, of Georgetown,
visited his father, DR.. George E.
Messick, this week
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Mrs. William Walker, of Dover,
was a guest this week of Mrs. Annie
McClelland.
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Mrs. H. G. Bonwell, of Camden, N.
j., is visiting her brother, DR.. J. G.
Stanton, this week.
3D.
Frank Shick, of Philadelphia, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Nina War
rem, near town.
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Frank Kramlick attended the BIZ
valves Club meetings at Dover last
Wednesday evening.
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Miss Mildred Causey will visit in
Wilmington, Del, and Washington,
d. c., this and next week.
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Miss Linda Draper entertained
number of her friends Saturday eve
ming with cards.
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VIM. II. Richardson has been in
Smyrna attending the Grand Lodge
of A. o. U. w. this week.
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George Elliott and wife, of Will
mingtOn, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John W. Causey Sunday.
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John p Carmean has been under
the care of a physician this week
with cold, bordering on pneumonia.
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FINLAW- SHERWOOD
Society folks had surprise last
week, when Frank Finlaw, the popu-
lar merchant, and Miss Corinne
neice of John B. Smith,
cashier of the First National Bank
of Milford announced their marriage.
Mrs. Finlaw is a bright and talented
young lady, whose drawings and
sketches have frequently appeared
in New York pictorial papers. The
took place in New York last
October and Mr. and Mrs. Finlaw are
now at his parents home in Salem,
N. J.
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Excellent skating was fully en-
ioyed by the young people of this
vicinity last week, and the unusual
incident of last Saturday mOrn's sleet
storm, enabled John 2. Steward, Jr.,
TO skate from his residence i'll North
AHilfD,,6 fO Pool-land TaIfa NUharn bn
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

60 iODAY we celebrate
tjG IN the birthday of one of
our immortal Presi-
dents-Abraham Lin
--- coin, the man we have
been taught to look upon as the
greatest man of his time. AS the
years so by we would wish that
that distinction should not be
lessened, but that the young
minds of each generation will
be given the same thoughts of
honesty, of loyalty, of love of
ones country.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

The Mems Monday Night
Bridge Club met this week with
Harry Pierce for their weekly
session of cards. All members
were present.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

The Wednesday Evening
Bridge Club met little prema-
turely this week, having been
the guest of Mrs. Henry Grier
on Monday evening, with Mrs.
MacBlair Lloyd as substitute.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

This is the birthday month,
isn't it? Folks of local renOwn,
as well as those known nation
ally, claim February for their
birth month. 1t is even the
birth month of our own Milford
New Century Club, which will
celebrate its thirty-fOurth ami
versary on Monday with the us
ual luncheon given at the Wind
sor Hotel, where all of the fes-
tivities will begin at , O'Clock.
These luncheons are always en-
ioyable, being under the super
vision of Mrs. o. d. Alderman,
who has been hostess for the
club for a number of years.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

Shrovc Tuesday of this week
brought to mind the parties that
were always given on that date
by the late Mrs. S. John Abbott,
whose charming personality will
ever be a pleasant memory to
those who knew and loved her.
No one has since adopted the
time as their own for the begin
ming of Lent.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

Mrs. Louis Ryder, beginning a
series of parties for the enjoy
ment of her friends, gave a de-
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

The 1920" Bridge Club met
this week with Mrs. Robert Hall
with all of the members present.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

Don't forget the Fellowship Glass
Anniversary, Wednesday evening,
February 18th, in the Chapel.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Eastern Society
 10 Make Suruey
 Of Fisheries

Mathew K. Sniffen, Secretary of the Indian Rights Association, with headquarters in Philadel- phia, plans to be in Petersburg
 about the 11th of August and will leave this port on the mo- torship Princeton for a two- weeks tour of the First Division during which time he plans to make thorough survey of the economic situation, fishing, lands and citizenship among the Natives of Southeastern Alaska. It is very probable that an attorney representing the Senate Indian Investigating Committee will accompany MT. Sniffen.
 The Indian Rights Association is an organization composed of many noted writers, U. s. Army men, religious divines, business men and others. The effort of the organization has been di rected to bettering the condition among the Indians of the sever al states and now they are turning their attention to the situation in Alaska-having heard the pleas of the Alaska Natives ogive assistance from the intolerable situation in the fisheries industry and other en- tanglementS with the bureau departments in Alaska.
 It is hoped that the observa- tions of this delegation will be presented to the Senate Com mittee on Indian Affairs and that their report will have the effect of relieving the intoler- able situation and presenting to Congress at the same time some of the rotten, stinking discri- minations practiced by the Bu- reau of Fisheries.
 The party will be accompanied by F. G. Johnson, Grand Presi- dent of the Alaska Native Bro-- therhood.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Garner Is
 Roosevelt Mate

For Vice-President-John N. Garner.
 Previous to the nomination of Garner, group of Smith sup porters from the New England States pondered whether to nominate New Jerseys Congress woman, Mary Norton, but decid- ed against it.
 Iowa placed Gen. Tundley's name but later withdrew it and seconded the nomination of Garner.
 Nominee Garner, who was at Washington, slept through the nominating and seconding speeches, then was called oyer | h e long distance telephone from Chicago, got up and went for a walk, without comment.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
O'Mauey Makes His
 Prognostications

A "very good" salmon run is expected this year, according to Henry O'Malley, commissioner of the United States Bureau of Fisheries, who is in Seattle pre- paratory to leaving for Alaska on an annual inspection trip.
 "Of course, with times as they are and the number of closed canneries, it is impossible to forecast anything definitely" ," MT. O'Malley said, 'but it looks like a good year."
 In normal times, he pointed out, the average production of the Alaska salmon run amounts to 5,4OO,0OO cases annually and represents some $4O,OOO,OOO.
 MT. O'Malley leaves Seattle Thursday or Friday in the bu- reau's patrol boat Brant for Kodiak Island, Chiknik and the south side of the Alaska penin- sula, and from these points work over the rest of the territory.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Ex- Teacher Up For
 Trial on Arson Charge

A charred plank, full of tiny holes, was introduced as states evidence in it's second degree arson charge against Horace Caldwell, former Alaskan school teacher, when the case went to trail before a Jury of six women and six men in Superior Judge Robert Jones' court.
 Inspector Charles S. Rohr, di- vision of fire prevention and in spection, leading a parade of fourteen f1remen to the witness stand to testify for the state, said that number of match stubs were found by him near the plank when he investigated the Caldwell fire at 335 w. 18th St. last April g. He also testified he found the burned remains of sacks of kindling and newspapers around the furnace in the base ment of the house, to which, the state charges, Caldwell set fire.
 Caldwell's wife and the three Indian children the couple a. dOpted in Alaska sat in the front of the courtroom during testi- mony. Caldwell told Fire Depart ment inspectors that he, his wife and the children were at a motion picture theatre when the fire broke out.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Nuka Bay Strike Holds
 Out Very Rich

Elwyn Swetmann, druggist, ar rived in Seward from Nuka Bay recently and announced that he had made a personal inspection of the Babcock tunnel stope on the original scene of the strike.
 SWetmann said that his in- spection showed a vein six inches wide and so rich that it was being "moiled down on canvas" The richness is "un- believable," he said.
 SWetmann and others are financing prospectors in the re- zion and acquired interests in the strike which was made two hundred feet from the portal o1 the tunnel at approximately the same depth vertically Seward Gateway.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Home Rule Plank Thrown Out
 Democrats

Plunging along rapidly the Democratic convention complet- ed approval of it's platform to turn to nominations without roll calls.
 The convention voted down the proposed blanks for immediate payment of the soldiers bonus, Murray's economic proposal, McAdoo's proposal to consider methods to make safe deposits in banks of members of the Feder- al Reserve system, but hoped to include in the platform a plank expressing interest of the party in human welfare work, particularly among children.
 This plank was proposed by Miss Caroline O'Day of New York; several silver blanks, and proposals for home rule for Hawaii and Alaska, and a num- Der of scattering suggestions for economic programs, were in 3 batch of proposed amendments which the chairman threw out of nearby window.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Man Declares He
 Assisted Kidnapping

An unidentified man claiming to be an American citizen, but refusing to reveal his name, sur- rendered to police in Waag-Neu- stadtl, Czechoslovakia,, saying he was one of seven persons who Kidnapped and murdered t h e Lindbergh baby. He was arrested by the police, who were skeptical, however, believing his story only an attempt to get free passage to the United States.
 The seven men, he said, went tc London after the murder There they received money from America, he added, and went to Paris, buying an automobile and trying to reach Soviet Russia On the way he mysteriously lost bis companions, the man said.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Judge Lester 0. Gore
 To Leave For Nome

Lester O. Gore, recently sworn in as judge for the Second. Di- vision has indicated that he will leave Ketchikan very shortly for Nome, his headquarters and that he will be accompanied by Mrs. Gore and his twi children.
 He fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge G. K. Lomen. Attorney General John Rustgard was first appointee but his charges of conspiracy" to him as judge at Nome did not sit we'll with the Depart ment of Justice therefore his name was withdrawn and Gore appointed.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Former Alaskan
 Wants Judgeship

Attorney William A. Gilmore has announced his intention to file for judge of the superior court for department No. 6 for the September primary at which time 13 judges will be selected for the superior court, Wash iYgton.
 He is a Washington pioneer family and has been practicing law in Seattle since 1898 except while practicing law for II years in Alaska Gilmore has specializ- ed in trial work and has prac- ticed in nearly all of the courts CT the Pacific Coast. With May or Dore he fought the recall cases successfully thru the courts for the recallers last spring.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Marshal V hite
 Committeeman
 For COP.

Albert White, U. S. Marshal for the First Division has been named Divisional Committee man of the Republican Party in Southeastern Alaska. In a re- cent interview in Petersburg, he indicated that plans are under way for the formation of a strong Republican Party. With MT. RaSmuSon as National Con-. mitteeman he will work out a plan whereby the party will be more effective-and this will come through absolute loyalty to the party.
 The Republican platform in Chicago gave recognition to the Territories of Hawaii and Alas ka. The Democratic Party threw all reference to Alaska out of their platform-so much for "home rule for Alaska"
 All patronage from the Re publican Party will come only through the National Commit teeman and he will give due con sideration to the recommends tlon to theDivisional Commit teeman. No appointments will be mode unless such endorse ments are made. "All of the States receive this recognition and those members of the Ma tional Committee with whom we discussed this question agreed that Alaska should have the same consideration" declared MT. White.
 With such an organization functioning in Alaska, it will be impossible for the federal office holders to play ducks and drakes with their parties as they have in the past The only strong or ganization is that one which gives due recognition to those men of ability and character wfi remain true to party prin- ciple.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Robbers Seattle
 PostoGce Make
 Guilty Plea

Pleading guilty to the $28,500 robbery of the Seattle postoflce last December, Ed A. Chitwood, veteran assistant postofice cashier, and E. H. Wiley, deep sea diver, were arraigned before U. s. Commissioner A. c. Bow man. Bond for each was set at S25, 5,000, which they were trying to raise. They were bound over to the grand jury.
 Chitwood attributed his down fall to the lure of gold, postoff1ce inspectors said, confessing that he had been taking government funds to finance his part in the salvage operations to recover the treasure trove of the Alaska gold ship Islander, which sank near Juneau in 1902.
 The government charges that Chitwood's shortage is nearly $11,000, and that the robbery was plotted and committed by Chitwood and Wiley partly to cover up this alleged shortage and partly to obtain new funds. Only $17,000 was actually taken in the holdup.
 Wiley was associated wit h ChitWood in the salvage opera tionS.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
HOaxer Curtis Is
 Found Guilty

John Hughes Curtis of Flem- ington, N. J., was convicted of aiding kidnappers and prevent ing their capture in the Lind bergh case. The ury recOm- mended mercy.
 Prosecutor called defendant a monumental liar" Defense counsel declared the charges against Curtis were only to hide the failure of the police to catch the kidnappers. The court held that Curtis failure to testify in his own behalf ''justifies the in- ference he cannot deny the charges"
 Out of the trial have come disclosures that the police have a definite group of men under suspicion as the kidnapperS and of Baby Lindbergh.
 The disclosures are said to be made by Frank Wilson, Internal Revenue Agent who is credited with having put Al Capone be- hind the bars.
 Defense counsel indicate they will appeal the case for Curtis.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08

Germany explained to France why she cannot continue paying separations, a d received a sympathetic hearing.
 Premier Edouard Herriot and Chancellor Franz von Papen con- ducted the meeting, which was attended by more than 20 French and German ministers and ex- perts.
 Count Schwerin von Krosigk, German finance minister, clear ly implied Germany is unable to pay future reparations, even after expiration of the temper ary moratorium now in effect but the French refused to be pessimistic.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Prospect0r Tells Of
 Finding Gold Nuggets

c. R. Clark, a recent arrival in Fairbanks from Anchorage, had with him nuggets which he picked up on the surface on a creek between the Susitna and last December.
 He was walking along when the glint of the sun on an ob- ject in shale formation at tracted his eye. He went over and with his pocket-knife dug out six nuggets, all of good size.
 MT. Clark intends to go back to the spot later. He has been prospecting in Alaska since 1902.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
kanakanak Hospital
 Gutted by Fire

Fire of undetermined origin in the basement of the government hospital at Kanakanak, Alaska, recently destroyed the hospital and three adjoining buildings before it could be brought under control.
 There were no casualties, how ever, with the eighteen hospital patients being removed before the flames reached them. One corpse, awaiting burial, was cremated, having been in a place which was in the center of the fire and beyond removal when the flames were discovered.
 A small part of the hospital equipment was salvaged and the hospital patients are now being cared for in other buildings.
 The Orphanage was closing this summer and the children had started to move to other institutions so it is not ex- pected that the buildings will be reconstructed.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Chief Deputy Marshal
 Fined For Contempt

MT. Statter, Chief deputy clerk in the office of U. s. Marshal AL bert White was fined $50 for contempt of court and his fine increased for appealing the case
 MT. Statter had written a let ter to Judge Justin w. Harding relative to payment of federal funds during the absence of MT. White which the Judge held was in contempt. MT. White was without knowledge of the case and refused to make any com- ment.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
Cut Pay of Jurors

The federal economy plan has struck another blow at Alaskans serving as jurors and witnesses in federal and con- nlissioner's courts and all other federal employee swhose salaries amount to 1000 or more are eff fected by the ned plan.
 The pay of jurors hereafter is reduced to $4 per day; witnesses in commissioners. courts from 8 to $2 per day and witnesses in district courts from $4 to $3 per day. All annual leave for full-time employees has been suspended.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08

Thousands mourn the passing of the Rev. Father Francis P. Duffy, A. E. F. chaplain for the 69th Infantry (New York's Fighting 69th") who died at St. Vincent's Hospital N. r., after a brief illness. Father Duffy, who was siXty-o one, carried on until his death correspondence with ariends in many quarters of the world. He had been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guerre.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-08
SYNTHETIC RUM
 SOLD IN CANADA

w. F. Kennedy, liquor commits sioner, Vancouver, B. C., said the liquor control board has uncov- cred an amazing traffic in syn thetic liquor, sold to unwary British ColumbianS and dis guiSed under counterfeit labels and placed in bottles retrieved from junk dealers.
 Much of the liquor, he said, is believed to come from the United States, being imported by moon sinners together with instruc- tlons how to "age" and flavor and color it.