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Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
STATE POLICE
DOING WELL IN
CHECKING CRIME
Georgetown Station Has
Been Particularly Busy
In Running Down Mis-.
creants.

The State Police have been doing
their part In combating the crime
clouds that have spread over the
United States, small wisp oil
which has hoated into Delaware,
They have had busy week, despite
the cold winds which have whipped
their bodies and frozen their faces
as they have whirled about their
night patrols while most of the peo-
pie slept.
Police Station No. 4, at George
! town, in charge of Sergeant Charles
Knox, has been particularly busy
having been successful in putting
out of circulation for the time be-
ing six different thieves who hav-
ing been making life miserable for
Sussex county farmers, in addition
to the solving of a murder case in
all OF which. with the cooperation
OF the State Detective for Sussex
County, they have obtained confess
sions and pleas of guilty, thus saw
ing the State considerable money in
conducting jury trials.
During the week they arrested
two men for stealing corn. pleas OF
guilty being obtained in three off
ferent cases OF stealing from differ
ent farms; another man was caught
as he was bagging wheat from a
granary, ten bags containing two
bushels each having been already
bagged.
The largest haul was an alleged
wholesale thief working out Of Phil
adelphia whom they caught with
thirty chickens in his car and who
finally confessed to fifteen similar
offenses in the past two years and
who will probably receive a sub
stantial sentence for these charges;
another man who stole on a whole
sale scale was picked up with six
turkeys and who has pleaded guilty
to this and also an older charge of
chicken stealing
Perhaps the case which gave the
most satisfaction was the arrest of
Roland L. Wiley. one of the for
mer notorious Elliott gang who Op-
Grated so extensively about three
years ago. Wiley was caught red
handed with 4 load of chickens and
has made a complete confession. He
had just finished term of eighteen
months to which he was sentenced
when the leader of the Elliott gang
received a sentence # seven years
and ten lashes at the whipping post.
Potential thieves win probably
hereafter give this section n wide
berth and Superintendent c. C. Rey-
nolds declares If only people who
suffer robberies would Immediately
report them to the State Police
many more thieves would he caught. /
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
Obituary

JOHNSON
Mrs. Mary Virginia johnson, aged
Il years, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. George w. Evans. in
Harrington, Monday, December 10,
1884. She is survived by her hus-
band and two children, Mrs. Evans
Of Harrington and Joshua A. John
son, Of Lewes.
MMM
PETERS
George Peters, aged 81 years, of
Milford. died at his home, Monday
evening, December II, 1884. He
leaves a wife, Mrs. Bertha Peters.
Funeral services were held Thurs
day afternoon at his late residence
at o'clock. Interment in Odd Fell
lows cemetery. Rev. Bailey and Rev.
Schellhouse officiating.
MxM
TRADER
Garfield Trader, of Wilmington,
aged So years. died in the Delaware
Hospital, Thursday, December 13,
1894. He leaves one sister. Mrs. Ja-
ME Dawson. of Milford. Funeral SER
vices were held Sunday afternoon at
one O'Clock i'm the WilliamsVille
Church. Interment in the adjoining
cemetery. Rev. Graham and Rev.
Gibson officiating.
ExM
STEELE
Mrs. Maggie Hudson Steele passed
away early Friday morning, Decem-
ber Z. 1884. aged 6S years, months
and 20 days. She died suddenly at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hor-
ace Hickman after being stricken
by a stroke of paralysis. She is sur
vived by large family, namely John
Hudson, Mrs. Anna Hickman, Bur-
ton Hudson. Mrs. Minnie Kitchens.
Mrs. Margaret Smith. William Hud- 1
son, Ernest Hudson, Mrs. Ida Rich
ards. twenty-four grandchildren, one
great-grandchild. a sister. Mrs. Mary
West. a brother. Samuel Ward and
host of friends. Funeral services
we're held at Dagsboro NJ. E. Church.
conducted by Rev. Connolly of Lew
es and Rev. Hodson and interment
made in Red Mems cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
Christmas Party Plans
Are Completed BY
Advisory Council

Twenty Home Demonstration
groups will meet together in Fruit,
land Grange Hail for a combined
county Christmas party, Friday af-
ternoon, December 21, at 2 o'clock.
A splendid musical has been PLAN
ned by the following Camden wo-
men: Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Jackson,
Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Clark and Mrs.
Burnham. The program win con.
sist of several Christmas carols BY
the QuaTtette and duets. Kenneth
Faulkner will accompany at the pi1
ano.
Miss Mildred LHdeburg of Holly
Oak will entertain with readings
and impersonations. The afternooIi
program is preceded by luncheon
served by the grange women, at
1880 O'Clock. Reservations for the
luncheon must be made early. All
club members are cordially invited
10 attend.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
Local And State NeDs


Merry Christmas.
Join Christmas Club now for
1885.
The Legislature win organize next
Tuesday.
Just another Happy New Year is
close at hand-1s35.
The Christmas vacation for schools
begins today and ends January LIST.
Don't eat all the good things DUR
ing Christmas; keep some for Feb
ruary. ;
The illumination of the streets
and stores in Milford are beautiful
for the holidays.
Don't overhead the Office, store.
or living room; keep the thermome-
ter at or about 40 degrees; II may
save you a severe cold.
Thank you for sending the Chron-
icle to me as a Christmas present
for 1885" is fine notice to receive
from distant, or even home friends.
Just remember. that many apply
for jobs at the Legislature. but only
a few are fortunate; don't be disap-
pointed. just smile and watch for
another opening.
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Have you any Christmas tree trim
ming you won't be using? II so,
leave them at the Milford Emergen-.
cy Hospital so there can be a tree
in the children's ward.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21

Mrs. John w. Burris and SON Jack
we're In Philadelphia on Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs. E. P. Copeland of
Washington. d. c., were Sunday
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Beth
ards.
DR.. and Mrs. John B. Baker and
small daughter win go to Philadel-
phfa on Sunday to spend the Christ
mas holidays.
F. Thomas Fifield, of st. Paul,
Minn., will arrive tomorrow to be
the Christmas guest Of DR.. and Mrs.
Frank L. Grier.
Miss Helene Carter, OF Lewes, will
be the guest of Commander and
Mrs. Robert w. Kessler for the
dance on Wednesday.
Mrs. Sallie Richards Davis went
to Cambridge, Nd, on Tuesday to
spend the winter months with her
daughter, Mrs. J. Cow Evans.
James Campbell, of Philadelphia,
is in town to spend the holidays
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mulholland
and Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew ]. Grimes.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Z. Baynum,
Of Philadelphia, will spend Christ
mas with Mrs. George H. Baynum
and Commander and Mrs. Robert
Kessler.
Midshipman Henry Sipple, of
Annapolis will come to Milford on
Sunday to be the guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William V. Sipple
for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Humes Grier and
daughters of Baltimore, Md. will
arrive Sunday to spend Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Grier
and Miss Sara Grier.
George S. Grier. 3rd, a student at
the University of Maryland, will ar
rive tomorrow to spend his Christ
mas vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George S. Grier.
Mrs. Harry H. Brakeley Will go |
to Bordentown, N. j., tomorrow and
Mr.. Brakeley will join her in time !
for Christmas. They will be the !
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry H.
Brakeley, Jr.
MFR. and Mrs. Harry Muiholland |
and Mr.. and Mrs. John H. MulhOl-
land were in Philadelphia last eve
ming where they were guests at a
large party given by the Abbott Ice /
Cream Company.
Miss Ellen Sipple. Miss Alice
Breme, Miss Mary Vinyard. Miss |
Eleanor Bunstein. Miss Ruth Hit
chens and Henry Bunstein, of the /
Of Delaware. came home
on Wednesday for the holidays.
DR.. Oliver James, Of Baltimore,
and Miss Elizabeth James. of Ran
tIolph- Macon College, will arrive to-
morrow to be the guests of their
parents, DR.. and Mrs. Oliver V.
James for the Christmas holidays.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
Century Club Notes

The annual Christmas party Tor
the children of the members was
given at the New Century Club on
Monday evening at seven. After a
short business meeting Or. M. Da-
lena Draper. the president. intro
duced Mrs. August Faix, the chair
man OF the program. The platform
of the room has been transformed
into a living room with fire place
all in readiness for stockings to be
hung for Santa Claus. Lighted
Christmas trees were also i'm evil
dence. The program began with a
violin duet played by Marjorie Fax
and Helen Louise Irwin, accom-
panied by Mrs. Edward Hurley. An
informal sketch with Frances Pet
tyjohn taking the leading part, and
dressed as Grandmother. reetted
The Night Before Christmas" !" Then
followed "Toyiand." sung by Elaine
recitation by Anne
Pierce; Jolly, Jolly Santa Claus"
sung by George Marshall; recita-
ion by Elizabeth Anne Houston,
while back stage Joy to the World"
was sung by the Girl Reserves. The
second part OF the program began
with the Girl Reserves singing some
If the Christmas carols while Mrs.
Taix gave little of the history Of
he writing of them. Completing the
program was a piano solo by Adele
Warren. recitation by Tommy Faix;
'iolin solo by Marjorie Faix; Christ
mas story. why Chimes Ring" by
lean Grier. and Jingle Bells" by
be audience. Then came cookies,
Dixie cups and popcorn balls for the
.hildren. II was a happy evening
or old and young. There VIII be
10 meeting next week.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from December, 1904
Flies Of Milford Chronicle

The work of cutting Slaughter
Canal goes on steadily forward day
and night except Sundays. and they
hope to get the work done before
the middle Of February.
exc
Lon Rust will sell his PERSONAL
property next Thursday. January
5th. The sale was postponed be-
cause of the bad weather until that
date.
@k&
VIM. A. Humes' term as a member
of the Milford Light and Water
Commission expires this year, but
ii is thought more than probable
that he will be elected at the meet
ing next Tuesday for another term
OF nine years.
ego
William PurneIl the janitor Of the
! First National Bank and the care
taker of the Milford Club, was the
recipient Of testimonial of the club
members yesterday when he was,
presented with a well filled purse
Representing the Individual coBtribu-
tion of the various members. Mr.
Charles Barker made the presenta-
.tion address and urged william to
use the money in providing for a
rainy day.
Henry Hall has been awarded the
contract to build the office building
and the sheds for the new lumber
yard to be started by willard. Dep
uty on the lands adjoining the stor-
age warehouse of Joseph E. Holland
facing the freight station in Milford,
exc
A very interesting drama will be
given in the Armory Hall on We'd
hesday evening, January 4th. 1905.
Tickets are now on sale at DR.. ].
Lynn Pratt's drug store. Follow
ing is the cast of characters: Lord
Jack Tawnley, Prof La Rue; Jennie
Patre, Miss Elizabeth Short: Corinda
DeCourcey, Miss A.. B. Marvel; Eula
Otis. Mabelle Brown; Old Mrs.
Boothby, Mrs. Saunders Truitt;
Maria, Mrs. B. p. Burn. Z
eye
Harry Causey win be home for
The public schools will resume
work ON Tuesday. january Srd, 1904
exc
Miss Ella Short OF Philadelphia
is the guest Of her cousin, Miss Lena
Stayten Reynolds.
exc
Mrs. VIM. 7. Morrsi is not yet able
to return from Wilmington, where
she was operated upon at a hospital
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
WILLIAMSVILLE
(Near Houstonl

Church News
Sunday School at williamsyille
Church every Sunday at 2 p. M
George Tatman. superintendent:
Come and help our Sunday Sehooi
TO grow. -,
The Christmas entertainment VIII
he held at Williamsville Church,
Wednesday evening, Dec. 26th, at 8
o'clock. a very nice program is be-
ing arranged and Santa Claus has
promised. to be here with a treat
for all the children.
Funeral services for Mr.. Garfield
Trader. of Wilmington, were con-
Quoted at Williamsville Church sun
day. Dec. 16, at l o'clock. by Rev.
L. T. Gibson Of Milford and Rev. J.
T. Graham of Houston. Interment
in Williamsville Cemetery. Mr.
Trader was SO years old. He leaves
a sister, Mrs. ]. E. Dawson of Mil
ford. and a host Of friends to mourn
their loss.
Mr.. William Bailey, aged 50 years,
died at his home near Harrington,
Sunday. Dec. 9, 1884. He is survived
by his mother. Mrs. Emma Bailey
and one brother. John Bailey OF
Harrington, and seven sisters, Miss
Anna Bailey OF Harrington, Miss
Ella Bailey of Wilmington, Mrs.
Ainsworth Abbott OF near Shawnee,
Mrs. Henry Pepper Of near Staytons-
willie, Mrs. Shep Walls, Mrs. Ed. AM
thony and Mrs. Walter Anthony. all
of Harrington. Funeral services
were conducted at st. Johnstown by
Rev Herson Of Milford aud Rev.
Parker of Harrington. Interment
made In st. Johnstown Cemetery.
The deceased was highly respected
and. will be greatly missed by all
who knew him. The family wishes
to thank all who helped during his
illness, especially Mrs. Howard
Cooper and family, also for the use
of automobiles and such beautiful
flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Prettyman en-
relatives from Wilmington
over the weekend
Mrs. Clyde Butler and family from
Magnolia are the house guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Butler this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Howell en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Card
ner and family from Ridgeiy, Md,
last Friday evening,
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
TWO NEW MEN NAMED
TO STAFF OF ATTY.-GEN.
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pha Fraternity and various honor
societies. He was a member Of the
debating team of the University of
Delaware for three years and also
was member of the university's
track team. He is chairman Of the
Young Mems Republican Club of
Sussex county and is member Of
the Delaware Unemployment In
surance Commission, by appoint
ment OF Governor Buck. The COM
mission is now making a survey and
will prepare report on unemploy-
ment insurance for the next Legis-
lature.
Mr.. Herring, who resides at 604
Lore avenue, Gordon Heights, is the
son of George G. Herring, Sr., and
Mary E. Herring, of FELTON,. He is
a native OF FELTON, and is married
and has three children.
Mr.. Herring graduated from Dick
inson College In 1917 and Dickinson
Law School In 1921. He was regis
tered with the late Caleb Burchenal,
attorney, OF Wilmington. and was
TO the Delaware Bar In
February, 1929.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21

Bridge, when all is said, is the
popular game for pastime in
town. But. on occasions there
gather together a group of men
who vie with each other for the
championship at checkers. On
Wednesday evening of last week
Benjamin Vinyard entertained
such a group at his home, and a
little out Of the ordinary was
this game for ii was progressive,
and. prizes were given to the
high and low man. With Norris
Cordrey as official score keeper
the evening ended with James
Deputy in first place. The other
guests are named i'm their cor
rect places as to score: Horace
Wiley, George Russell, Samuel
Sherwood. Mr.. Vinyard. the host.
Edward Salevan. George Watson,
w. A. Hargadine. Jess Legar,
William Hallett, Roy Kemp and
Roy WrOten.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
Prospect Of Increase In
Membership of Delaware
PIT. Association

Although the majority of the
membership chairmen have not yet
submitted their progress reports to
Mrs. Glenwood Harrington, State
chairman of membership, those re-
ceived indicate an increase over last
years membership. In many in
stances more intensive campaigns
have been carried on to reach all
citizens interested in schools.
Lewes, the home district of Mrs.
Harrington, has already enrolled
447 members. representing 1870 of
the homes having children in school.
Sussex holds second honors to date
Laurel, Mrs. II. E. Russell, presi-
dent, has 295 members. Their cam
paign, planned by Mrs. Willard Dep
uty, will continue for two months.
In New Castle county, Richardson
Park, Mrs. e. J. Kendall, president,
leads the list, at present, with 2S4
enrolled. Mt. Pleasant, Z. Price
Lowe, president, where a weIl-or-
ganized campaign was planned by
Mrs. Gerrish Gassaway, report PSI.
with Newark, Mrs. r. A. Baker.
president. third, with 243. Newark
has more than doubled last years
membership under the direction of
Mrs. Francis Lindell. Other associ-
ations in New Castle county with a
of 100 or more include:
Oak Grove. Mrs. Thomas Elliott,
president, 20S; Marshallton. Mrs. Z.
o. Kraemer, president. 142; and
Yorklyn. Mrs. Ella Harrison. presi-
dent, 100.
Only two groups In Kent county
had passed the 100 mark at the time
their progress reports were submit
ted:' Clayton, Mrs w. r. Keys, pres
ident, 226, and Harrington. Mrs.
Clarence Morris, president, 40.
Three Parent Teacher Associa-
tions have been reorganized this
fall, one in New Castle county, I'm
ion; and two in Kent, Bay View,
Mrs. William c. Maclary, president.
and Little Greek, Mrs. Douglas Har-
president.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
Juniors To Play Santa Claus

The Junior American Legion Aux
iliary will distribute new toys and
stockings to needy children OF Mil
ford. The proceeds Of their cake bake
held December enabled the jun
iors 10 do this work. Toys and stock
ings were purchased from Milford
merchants.
The committee In charge of the
work also received good used toys
to distribute. on the committee was
Helen Louise Irwin, Jean Mulhol-
land and Margaret Hammond, as
sisted by Mrs. Lankford.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
RSONALS

= . 49, -
Mrs. George S. Grier was in Phil
adelphia this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Kimmel Will
spend this weekend In Washington,
ID. c.
Mrs. Willard Pierce and daughter
Dorothy were In Philadelphia on
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Evans Abbott, of
New York City will spend Christ
mas with Mr.. and Mrs. c. ID. Abbott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Davis win go
to Maplewood, N. j., to spend Christ
mas with Mr.. and Mrs. Grier Bay
mum.
Miss Betty Irwin, of Philadelphia,
will arrive tomorrow to spend the
holidays with her mother, Mrs. Will
liam S. Irwin.
William Smith, of Poughkeepsie,
N. Y, arrives tomorrow to spend the
following week with Mr.. and Mrs.
William C. Smith.
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Miss Constance Roberts. of Beth
lehem, Pa, will be the guest Of DR..
and Mrs. w. L. Grier for the Christ
mas dance on Wednesday.
Miss Bess Ratclif win be the
guest Of her sisters, Miss Anna Rat
cliff and Mrs. George H. Baynum for
the holidays. She arrives tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carpenter and
Miss Mary Carpenter of Phiiadel-
phia were weekend guests Of MIR.
and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter and fam
lily.
George H. Draper. 3rd, and VIII
lard Pierce. of Fishburne Military
School at Waynesboro, Va, return
ed home for the Christmas vacation
on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph j. Gillard, OF
are expected tomor-
row to spend the holidays with Mr..
and Mrs. August Faix at their home
on Kings Highway.
DR.. and Mrs. S. NJ. d. Marshall re-
turned home on Friday evening from
a ten day trip to Bermuda, where
they were the guests of U. S. Con-
sui and Mrs. c. Harrington Heisler.
Mrs. Remsen Barnard. Miss Mar
earet Barnard, of Washington. and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Ellis Bagnard of
indianapolis. Ind, will arrive tomor-
row to be intermittent guests dur
ing the holidays.
Miss Mary Bell Kimmel left Wash
ington, D. C.. on Saturday for her
home in Duquoin, H., where she
will spend her Christmas vacation.
she was accompanied by her niece.
little Ruthie Kimmel.
Rev. John Jackson Brown. Jr.,
who has been supplying the pulpit OF
he Presbyterian Church, is spend
ing the holidays with his parents.
Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Brown. at fam
ly reunion at Rock Hill. South Car
,lina. |
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
THE MANGER- THRONE

The night was still, and all the world asleep,
When lowly Shepherds watched
Their sheep, on far Judean plains.
Lo down the starry night
A throng of angels bright
Sang through the opening sky,
Glory be to God on High
Tidings ere the dawn of day,
Waken Shepherds! hear the lay!
Christ is Born on earth today.
Now, in lowly Bethlehems town,
The Saviour lays His glory down.
Mary guards His little bed,
Angels hover round His head.
Kings hasten to His manger-throne,
While Cherubs sing the Holy Birth
Good will to men and Peace on earth.
Cattle kncel and Sovereigns bend
The very Heavens bow before
The tender Babe of Bethlehem.
Haste! Christian men, your homage bring.
And glory sing, to Christ the King
Christmas Eve. 1884. HELEN McKIM.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
MILFORD STUDENTS
PRESENT XMAS SERVICE
CCoHtiHEed from FirJf Fa0el
Audience, silent Night"


Audience, "Silent Night"
Tableau, THE Alteration"
Piano solo, "Oh Night Peaceful
and Blest."
Audience, Joy to the World"
Especial mention should be made
of Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Derrick
son, teachers of the sixth grade.
who gave much extra time for the
art work required for the perform
ance, and Mr.. Evans and his boys
who helped with the stage proper
ties. The home room teachers of all
the elementary grades contributed
great deal by helping with the prep
aration of the musical part of the
program under the capable direction
of Miss Frances 0'Brien of the Mu-
sic Department in. the school.
William Miller Of the music de-
partment. conducted the general
singing on this program and the
high school orchestra under his di-
rection played appropriate music.
Large numbers of parents and
friends attended both OF these pro-
grams.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21

E5sIsIl.lIlS7 CHRISTMAS carols will
be sung in Milford
this year as they
never have been sung
- - before. A visit to
the Wednesday morning assem-
bly, at the High School proved
that. William e. Miller conduct
ing. and. Dorothy Joseph at the
piano, the students. almost 1--WE
hundred in number sang 20,
Little Town of Bethlehem"
while Shepherds Watched"
ut Came Upon a Midnight Clear"
and silent Night" They were
beautifully given and with the
reverence that must follow the
telling of the Christmas story,
which Mr.. Miller did also. II
was a fitting prelude to all of
the gatherings. for singing.
which the student body has been
doing for the last three days Of
school before the holidays.
Plaza Theatre was crowded to
the doors yesterday when the
pupils of both schools gave a
two part program at that time.
There was only standing room
left for interested onlOOksrs,
proving to the public at large
that the Milford schools aye
large, and a mighty fine presen.
for them would be the promise
OF new building. A rather big
order i'm the concrete. but it
must come, and soon. The car
OILS will likely be sung at the
Emergency Hospital again this
year, but wherever they are
heard there will be in the group
that sings, some of these pu-
pills, who have been taught by
MIR. Miller the right and express
sive way to sing them. Some
one has said. at is the best of
all trades to make songs, and
the second best to sing them"
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
WORLD WAR VETERANS
WARNED BY RED CROSS
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to apply for the certificate. or who
died after filing. but before receiv-
ing certificate. should make Rpplica-
tion before II is too late. Widows
and children have preference over
dependent parents. II there is no
widow or child. dependent mother
may file, or If mother is not entitled,
dependent father may file. Depend
ency of parents is presumed after
age so. and before that age evil
6ence OF dependency must be pre-
sente6.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
WEDDING ANNOUNCED

Miss Laura Burton, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Werner Burton of
Millsboro. Del, and James McCabe,
Jr., Of Philadelphia. were married
in Gettysburg. Pa, August 22nd. 1884.
Mrs. McCabe is graduate nurse OF
Jefferson Hospital. Philadelphia.
They are residing in New York City
where Mr.. McCabe is an employed
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Per-
ishable Inspection Agency.
Milford chronicle., 1934-12-21
SHORTEST DAY OF THE YEAR

Today Is the shortest day OF day
light in the year. The sun stops in
its southern orbit Of the heavens to-
day; Sun rises at about 7.20 and
sets at about 4.t5 o'clock, Decem-
ber 21st each year. From now on
the sun will move again on its north
ern orbit and continue until June
following. The old adage says:
when the winter days begin to
lengthen, then the cold begins to
strengthen" Be that as II may, we
know that the cold winds Of the
north have reached their most ef-
fective point. and from now until
March, real winter weather will be